http://kb.mediatemple.net/questions/1565/Enabling+vi+syntax+colors#gs
Overview
The following guide will show you how to enable syntax colors for VI/VIM.
Instructions
1.Connecting via SSH to your server
http://kb.mediatemple.net/questions/16/Connecting+via+SSH+to+your+server#gs
2.Browse to your user directory with the following command:
cd ~
3.Create a .vimrc file with the following command:
vi .vimrc
4.Click i for insert mode.
5.Type the following command below to enable syntax and give a specific colorscheme.
This example uses the desert colorscheme:
syntax on
colorscheme elflord
6.Hold Shift and hit : then type wq to save and quit the file.
7.You should now be able to use vi and the colorscheme you choose to edit files on your (gs) Grid-Service.
Additional color schemes
The following is a few color schemes installed on the (gs) Grid-Service:
default
elflord
torte
delek
evening
pablo
The rest of the colorschemes installed are as follows: morning, peachpuff, blue, murphy, ron, zellner, darkblue, desert,koehler, and shine.
FAQs
Can I install my own colorscheme?
Yes, first connect to your server via SSH and type the following:
cd ~
Next, you need to create a .vim/colors directory with the following command:
mkdir .vim .vim/colors
Next, you can upload your own colorscheme into the colors folder you created.
Finally, just follow the steps from earlier to set it as your default colorscheme.
TIP:
- You can change color schemes at anytime in vi by typing colorscheme followed by a space and the name of the color scheme.
- For more color schemes, you can browse this library on the vim website.
- You can enable or disable colors by simply typing "syntax on" or "syntax off" in vi.
- For more information about vi, please visit: Understanding basic vi (visual editor).