If I open this on my phone, run vi <enter>, and type some text - how do I input ...

avhon1 · on Oct 23, 2017

Use an alternative keyboard, like Hacker's Keyboard.

https://f-droid.org/packages/org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboar...

rd_o · on Oct 23, 2017

Press Vol+ and 'e'

Aissen · on Oct 23, 2017

It's actually one small thing ConnectBot has over Termux: embedded help, in particular, you want to look at this page: https://termux.com/touch-keyboard.html

In fact, there's an issue about this: https://github.com/termux/termux-app/issues/184

stewbrew · on Oct 23, 2017

Swipe from the left. Long press on keyboard -> you get a toolbar for special keys.

growt · on Oct 23, 2017

https://termux.com/touch-keyboard.html

here is a list of build-in keys that you can reach with volume up and down keys

deivid · on Oct 23, 2017

Some keyboards, like "hacker keyboard" (f-droid) have an escape key.

ekianjo · on Oct 23, 2017

you a a terminal-friendly keyboard for that. Get one on Fdroid.