How to quit vim

Vim has multiple modes. You normally insert text in the Insert mode. Normal mode is where you move around and give commands to vim.

Esc will take you to normal mode(usually). You can enter a command starting with a :. Quit vim with the below command:

<Esc>:qa!

• q - quit
• a - all
• ! - force do the operation. This will quit all the buffers including the unsaved ones.