Which version of vi are you using? Also use vim instead of vi and make sure the file is named .sql and it automatically colorizes the text and keywords. What I usually do is create a symbolic link /bin/vi to /usr/bin/vim just so I can keep using the 'vi' command. On linux vi is usually vi_minimal or something like that from the rpm. That version does not use the colorizing. Rodd Original Message dated 7/17/01, 2:01:25 PM Author: JOE TESTA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Re: OT kinda vi question: Ok now that most of the time i am using a color xterm. has anyone(or can it be done), do have a "quote" plugin for vi to colorize keywords when doing pl/sql development? thanks, joe -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Rodd Holman INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).