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# visudo

> Safely edit the sudoers file.
> More information: <https://www.sudo.ws/docs/man/visudo.man>.

- Edit the sudoers file:

`sudo visudo`

- Check the sudoers file for errors:

`sudo visudo -c`

- Edit the sudoers file using a specific editor:

`sudo EDITOR={{editor}} visudo`

- Display version information:

`visudo --version`
