1998-01-24 06:02:15 +01:00
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XVile is the X11 version of vile. In addition to the capabilities
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1997-10-06 14:41:48 +02:00
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listed below for the character-oriented version of vile, xvile offers
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scrollbars and more complete mouse integration.
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1998-01-24 06:02:15 +01:00
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Vile is a text editor which is extremely compatible with vi in terms of
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"finger feel". In addition, it has extended capabilities in many areas,
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2003-05-06 19:40:18 +02:00
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notably:
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1997-10-06 14:41:48 +02:00
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multi-file editing and viewing
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key rebinding (in addition to :map, :map!, and :abbr)
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mouse support (in an xterm, or when built as xvile)
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infinite undo
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many additional operator commands
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selection highlighting
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rectangular operations
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"next error" cursor positioning after compilation
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full function- and arrow-key support
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filename, command, internal mode and variable completion
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auxiliary utilities for man page and C program syntax highlighting
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built-in macro language
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portability to all UNIX platforms, VMS, DOS, Win32, OS/2
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