Linux question: Send process to bg?

[Thomas P]

Hi there,

sorry for being that Off-Topic

How can I send a running process (let's say vi) to background to do other things meanwhile (let's say look around for the right variables I wanna set)?

I'm aware of the bg command, but this doesn't help me with this, right? I'm not working locally...

Thanks,
-Tom

[Steve Machol]

With most apps you can just press Ctrl-Z to put it into the background. Then type 'fg' at the command prompt to return to it.

[Thomas P]

Yes, wonderful - exactly what I was looking for
Thank you so much Steve!
thx,
-Tom

[Steve Machol]

You're welcome!