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How to edit file from less

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touch d
less d
# jump to editing d without leaving less

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Is there a way to edit a file from viewing it in less?

Jumping straight into Vim would be preferred, but an answer for emacs as well would be thorough.

less edit vim editor emacs

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Did you read `man less`? (2 comments)