# Vim
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![Screenshot](img/vim.png) > Vim is a highly configurable text editor built to make creating and changing any kind of text very efficient. It is included as "vi" with most UNIX systems and with Apple OS X. > Vim is rock stable and is continuously being developed to become even better. Among its features are: > > - persistent, multi-level undo tree > - extensive plugin system > - support for hundreds of programming languages and file formats > - powerful search and replace > - integrates with many tools > \- [vim.org](https://www.vim.org/) ## Using This Manual This manual is meant to serve as a quick reference for Vim, with a glance into some more advanced concepts. One should start with the [QuickStart](quickstart.md), and use [Understanding](understanding.md) as a quick reference for tasks a user would typically expect to be able complete faster with Vim than a traditional editor. Basic knowledge of using a terminal is required, and if you do not posess such skill, [learn the way of the blade](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Tools_and_testing/Understanding_client-side_tools/Command_line). ### Pages / TOC * [Home](index.md) * [About Vim](about.md) * [Introduction](intro.md) * [Quick Start](quickstart.md) * [Understanding Vim](understanding.md)