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Enable syntax highlighting in vi

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Vi supports syntax highlighting for many types of files including programming language and configuration files. You can turn it on and off whenever you need it.

Turn on syntax highlighting in vi

  1. Make sure you are in Normal mode. If you are unsure, press Esc.
  2. Type the following and press Enter
  1. :syntax on

Turn off syntax highlighting

  1. Make sure you are in Normal mode. If you are unsure, press Esc.
  2. Type the following and press Enter
  1. :syntax off
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