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I can't save my vim file?

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I'm new in VIM editor, and i want to know how to save a file after editing, i entered :x
after finishing my modification, but nothing is happening !! so where should i put this command :x to be executed !

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answered 3 Years ago dersol · Accepted Answer

The command for saving a Vim file is :w and Enter in the Command mode. You can get the command mode by pressing the Esc key. If you want to save and exit the file it is :wq