How do you save a file without exiting VIM in Kali Linux?Select one:a.By pressing Ctrl + Sb.By pressing Ctrl + Xc.By typing saved.By typing :w

Break Down the Problem

1. Identify the objective: Saving a file in VIM without exiting.
2. Review the options provided to determine which command effectively saves the file.

Relevant Concepts

1. VIM operates in different modes, primarily in the insert mode for editing and the command mode for executing commands.
2. The command to save a file in command mode is noted by a colon : followed by the command.

Analysis and Detail

1. The command :w is recognized in VIM as the command for writing (saving) the current changes to the file.
2. None of the other options (Ctrl + S, Ctrl + X, or saved) are valid VIM commands for saving files.
3. The VIM command :w maintains your session open, merely saving the changes made without requiring you to exit VIM.

Verify and Summarize

After examining all given options, it is confirmed that the correct method to save a file in VIM without exiting is to use the :w command.

Final Answer

The correct answer is d. By typing :w.