Modes
| Key | Mode |
|---|
i | Insert mode (before cursor) |
a | Insert mode (after cursor) |
Esc | Normal mode |
v | Visual mode (select) |
V | Visual line mode |
: | Command mode |
Navigation
| Key | Action |
|---|
h j k l | Left, Down, Up, Right |
w / b | Next / previous word |
0 / $ | Start / end of line |
gg / G | Start / end of file |
Ctrl+d / Ctrl+u | Half page down / up |
{ / } | Previous / next paragraph |
:42 | Go to line 42 |
Editing
| Key | Action |
|---|
dd | Delete line |
yy | Yank (copy) line |
p / P | Paste after / before |
u | Undo |
Ctrl+r | Redo |
ciw | Change inner word |
ci" | Change inside quotes |
diw | Delete inner word |
. | Repeat last change |
Search & Replace
/pattern # Search forward
?pattern # Search backward
n / N # Next / previous match
:%s/old/new/g # Replace all in file
:%s/old/new/gc # Replace all with confirmation
Save & Quit
| Command | Action |
|---|
:w | Save |
:q | Quit |
:wq | Save and quit |
:q! | Quit without saving |
ZZ | Save and quit (shortcut) |
