When I try to change mode in VI it prompts ^[ char

Question

I am using FreeBsd 9 and I need to use Vi. My problem related with the changing mode (command to insert or insert to command) in VI. I know that I need to use ESC key to change mode. But in Insert mode (while typing some codes) when I press ESC key it prompts ' ^[ ' char. It doesn't let me switch command mode insert to command.

Do you know any fix or settings for this ?

Answer 1

I may not understand what you are asking, but, have you tried pressing colon instead of escape?