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how do i exit insert mode? im learning linux and i was editing

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how do i exit insert mode?
im learning linux and i was editing a file using the "vi" command and now i cant get to the command mode.. i've tried esc, ctrl+[, and nothing works.
im using centos btw
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>>54998260
Press esc, you retard.
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>>54998266
ive tried that it doesnt work
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>>54998345
That's the key, so you fucked it up somehow.
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>i can't google vi for complete retards but I can shitpost on 4chan
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>>54998411
i've done that and i've tried other key combinations but just dont work
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>>54998260
press escape two or three times you moron
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oh shit guys im so sorry i've finally figured it out
>>54998444
thanks i actually googled vi for dummies and i got the asnwer.

sorry
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>>54998459
i only pressed esc but i also had to type two colons to get to type the "wq" command
sorry
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Install gentoo
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