06-19-2002
use :set tabstop=N
I know that you can use a setting called tabstop.
First, do a " :set all" to see the settings. Then do a " :set tabstop=N" where N is some number.
This will allow you to use the tab in edit mode to advance N spaces.
I know there is a way to set hot keys for certain actions or words but can't remember right now. I know it has been addressed before on this site.
There is a pamphlet and a book as well about VI from O'Reilly which are both very good.
Here is one link that may help as well.
http://www.thomer.com/vi/vi.html
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