What are the modes in VI editor?

Question

I am new to linux and wanted to know the different types of modes in VI editor. Can anyone help me with the modes?

Answer 1

VI editor works basically on three modes, these can be termed as follows:

1. Regular mode or command mode: view the file
2. Insertion mode or edit mode: edit the file
3. Replacement mode or Ex-mode: replace file, other physical changes.