Writing a SQL statement in the psql console, I entered an external terminal to edit one of my sql statements using the \e command. However, I'm not sure how to exit the terminal.
I have tried using the escape key and \q.
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Svetlin Zarev
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How to exit the editor or how to exit psql ? – Svetlin Zarev Jun 20 '20 at 09:07
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How to exit the editor – Kyle McCurley Jun 20 '20 at 15:25
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1Well, that depends on the editor. Do you now which editor you are using ? In case it is `vim` try pressing the `escape` button on your keyboard, then type `:wq`, then press `enter` – Svetlin Zarev Jun 20 '20 at 16:07
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This editor is vim. I'll try using the escape and :wq button – Kyle McCurley Jun 20 '20 at 17:12
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Type :w & press Enter. This will save all the edited content.
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Type :q and press Enter. This will throw you out of the editor to the terminal.
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