The View-Only mode

When experimenting with a file, or when reading a documentation file, it is best not to be able to write to that file. Most people use the F10 key (save and exit) when leaving the editor. With this habit, quick accidents can happen without warning. The View-Only mode, which is indicated by a `V' as the seventh status character, is included to help prevent against such loss of data. In this mode the buffer cannot be written to a file. If a write is attempted, an error message is given. This mode can be selected with Alt-V. It can be `de-selected' - in case you change your mind - with Ctrl-V. In that case, the backup mode that is in the default buffer is selected as the new backup mode. For more information about the default buffer, see the chapter on stedi's default settings p. .