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Old 09-13-2013
When trying to open file Message:-Terminal too wide?
Hi,

I am trying to open small size file only in vi editor on solaris or Linux machine
but it giving message "Terminal too wide" and then I have to come out.

As shown below:-

Code:
-rwxr-x---   1 rkycadm  rkycprd     2445 Sep 12 04:06

Code:
$ vi file.txt
Terminal too wide
:q!

---------- Post updated at 08:10 PM ---------- Previous update was at 07:29 PM ----------

I tried running below as well but getting below

Code:
/usr/openwin/bin/resize
resize:  can't open terminal /dev/tty

Last edited by Scott; 09-13-2013 at 11:54 AM.. Reason: Code tags, please...
# 2  
Old 09-13-2013
Try:
Code:
stty cols 80
vi file.txt

# 3  
Old 09-13-2013
Cool it worked
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