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i a I A o ONotes
These are the highest-frequency insert entry points in Vim and Neovim.
Vim / Neovim Basics: Modes and Navigation
Core modal editing concepts, motions, and movement commands for everyday editing.
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Copy the compact sheet, download it, or print it.
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Core modes
Move between normal, insert, visual, and command-line modes quickly.
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<Esc>Notes
Normal mode is the control center for motions, operators, and commands.
Enter command-line mode
Run Ex commands such as write, quit, and substitutions.
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:Notes
The `:` prompt is used for Ex commands, ranges, help, file actions, and substitutions.
Essential motions
Move precisely without reaching for arrow keys.
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h j k lNotes
These are the foundational motion keys in normal mode.
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w b eNotes
Use `w` forward, `b` backward, and `e` to the end of the current or next word.
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0 ^ $Notes
`0` goes to column 1, `^` to the first non-blank, and `$` to line end.
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gg GNotes
`gg` jumps to the first line and `G` to the last.
Jump to matching delimiter
Move between matching brackets, braces, or parentheses.
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%Notes
Excellent for code blocks and nested structures.
Scrolling and viewport
Move through larger files and keep context visible.
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<C-d> <C-u>Notes
`<C-d>` scrolls down half a page; `<C-u>` scrolls up half a page.
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zzNotes
Useful after searches, jumps, or diagnostics navigation.
Move line to top or bottom of screen
Reposition the viewport around the current line.
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zt zbNotes
`zt` puts the current line at the top; `zb` at the bottom.
More in Vim / Neovim
Neovim LSP, Treesitter, and Plugins
Language-aware development workflows in Neovim with built-in LSP, Treesitter, and plugin managers.
Neovim Lua Config, Keymaps, and Autocmds
Modern Neovim configuration patterns using Lua, keymaps, options, and autocommands.
Vim / Neovim CLI Startup, Diff, and Recovery
Launch editors with flags, compare files, recover swap data, and use terminal-friendly startup patterns.
Vim / Neovim Command-line, Help, and Sessions
Use the command line efficiently, navigate help, and save working context with sessions.
Vim / Neovim Visual Mode, Block Editing, Registers, and Marks
Select text precisely, edit columns, control registers, and jump back to saved positions.
Vim / Neovim Buffers, Windows, and Tabs
Manage multiple files and layouts with buffers, splits, and tab pages.