// TO be written in home directory
`cd ~` takes us to home directory
command to create the file: vim vimrc
// Type the below code in it and save after pressing 'i'


set number // line numbers
set shiftwidth=4 // 4 spaces after indent
set autoindent
set smartindent
set tabstop=4  // press tab = 4 spaces
set autowriteall //to auto-save files

//Press Esc
:wq   //to save the file

Note: To view the file: vim ~/.vimrc //hidden file