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____ key is used for switching to command mode from input mode.

(a) i

(b) A

(c) :

(d) esc

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This interesting question is from Vi Basics and Modes topic in division The Vi Editor of Unix

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The correct answer is (d) esc

Explanation: Command mode allows us to enter commands for performing operations on the text entered. To switch from the input mode to command mode press the ‘esc’ key. This operation will not be displayed on the screen but changes our mode to command mode.

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