How to change vimrc file in linux?

Question

Hi everybody.

I'm new in linux, and just want to change couple default settings in vi.
I want to always show line numbers and my tab to be equal 4 instead of 8.
Instead of typing every time
:set number
:set tabstop=4
How can I make it default?

Answer 1

In terminal

vim .vimrc



Use arrow or right home row keys (in qwerty) to navigate.



Use "i" or "o" to go into insert mode.



Add or modify so that you have

set number

set tabstop=4



Once done,

Ctrl + c

:wq

Enter

Answer 2

Just add those lines to $HOME/.vimrc

Answer 3

or $HOME/.exrc