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xvile is the X11 version of vile.  in addition to the capabilities
listed below for the character-oriented version of vile, xvile offers
scrollbars and more complete mouse integration.

vile is a text editor which is extremely compatible with vi in terms of
"finger feel".  in addition, it has extended capabilities in many areas,
notably:

	multi-file editing and viewing
	key rebinding (in addition to :map, :map!, and :abbr)
	mouse support (in an xterm, or when built as xvile)
	infinite undo
	many additional operator commands
	selection highlighting
	rectangular operations
	"next error" cursor positioning after compilation
	full function- and arrow-key support
	filename, command, internal mode and variable completion
	auxiliary utilities for man page and C program syntax highlighting
	built-in macro language
	portability to all UNIX platforms, VMS, DOS, Win32, OS/2

WWW: https://invisible-island.net/vile/