Question

When multiple filenames are used with vi, we can switch to next file using ___ command.

(a) new

(b) :n

(c) :rew

(d) :prev

This question was addressed to me during an interview.

This intriguing question originated from Handling Multiple Files and Buffers topic in section Advanced Vi of Unix

Answer 1

Right option is (c) :rew

To explain I would say: When vi editor is used with multiple filenames, it loads the first file. We can switch to next file using :n command.