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Sometimes when I have to do basic editing of a file or write a basic script when I'm working in Terminal, I use vi. The problem is that when I type numbers, it goes to that line. Is there a way to turn this off or get around this? Surprisingly, when I searched Google and Super User, I couldn't find anything on this.

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Did you tried to press "Insert" before entering numbers? – Diogo Mar 23 '12 at 14:06
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You might benefit from working through a vi tutorial (example) – RedGrittyBrick Mar 23 '12 at 15:30
@RedGrittyBrick Thanks! – CoffeeRain Mar 23 '12 at 15:58

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You need to get into insert mode by typing "i".

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I am... (fifteen characters) – CoffeeRain Mar 23 '12 at 14:18
Are you perhaps using the numeric keypad without the Num Lock button pressed? – Scott Wilson Mar 23 '12 at 14:19
My keyboard has just the line of numbers on the top. – CoffeeRain Mar 23 '12 at 14:34
Use the command ":se showmode" (no quotes) and make sure you are in Insert mode (it will show -- INSERT --) at the bottom of the screen. – Scott Wilson Mar 23 '12 at 15:17

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