vi: Read Only Command Line Parameters

Sometimes I want to view a file without editing, but want to use some features of vi (or vim). Of course I can just use

$ vi file.txt

but then I can accidentally change the file.

There are two parameters, which can help.

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Increase and Decrease Numbers in vim

Set the cursor onto a number and press Ctrl-A to increase it or Ctrl-X to decrease it.