How do I get out of VI / VIM text editor on Linux or Unix?

To exit the VI or VIM text editor on Linux or Unix, you can use the ":q!" command. ":q!" is a command in VI and VIM that allows you to exit the editor, discarding any changes you have made to the file.

To exit VI or VIM, follow these steps:

1. Press the "Esc" key to switch to command mode.

2. Type the following command:

:q!

This will exit the editor and discard any changes you have made to the file.

Alternatively, you can save the changes you have made to the file and exit the editor by using the ":wq" command. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Press the "Esc" key to switch to command mode.

2. Type the following command:

:wq

This will save the changes you have made to the file and exit the editor.

With these steps, you should be able to exit VI or VIM on Linux or Unix using the ":q!" or ":wq" commands. Consult the documentation of VI and VIM for more information on how to use these text editors.