Apr 19 Editing text file Earlier, we mentioned that a central feature of Linux is that configuration files typically are plain text files. In fact, plain text is a common format on Linux. Therefore, it is essential that users be familiar with a plain text editor. Red Hat Enterprise Linux contains many plain text editors. Arguably, the most popular, most powerful and most ubiquitous plain text editor in the Linux and UNIX worlds is vi the upgraded version vim. To Start vim just type and enter #vi or vim Vi editor Other One of the easiest editors is nano, a plain text editor that runs in a terminal window. It is available on most all Red Hat Enterprise Linux System. To start nano simple type the nono command and enter or nano run using the Ctrl Key #nano nano editor Share this:Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Like Loading...