Tom, for most 'simple' file editing that needs to be done from the 3270 console 
(i.e.,
before the network is available), I've found that the 'ed' editor works well. 
It's command
set is small and easy for me to remember.

Jack Woehr wrote:
Tom Duerbusch wrote:
What is a good line mode editor?

ex is the traditional Unix line mode editor, written for just such
environments.
It's the dark side of vi :)

man ex

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