unix How do I show special characters in vi? By admin Posted on December 4, 2010 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments To show special characters in the vi editor, you can use the command below from vi: :set list Related Items: Share Tweet Share Share Email Click to comment Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.