How do I save changes after editing vi /etc/hosts?

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I am doing a Linux installation. I installed the system fine and am trying to change the vi /etc/hosts file. I have edited the file but am not sure how to save it.

I have --INSERT-- showing at the bottom.

Abdul Latif

Posted 2010-07-28T14:36:57.947

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First press ESC so you get back to command mode, then do.

:x (quit and save)

or

:w
and
:q

or

:wq

user32178

Posted 2010-07-28T14:36:57.947

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4I believe you can also do :wq to save and quit in one command. – Grant Palin – 2010-07-28T14:48:50.490

@Grant Palin, That is correct. – None – 2010-07-28T14:52:02.870

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You can also use the shortcut Shift-Z-Z from command mode (as Anders said, press Esc to exit Insert mode and return to Command mode) to save and exit to the command prompt.

runlevelsix

Posted 2010-07-28T14:36:57.947

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