202009181314 Insert Mode

tags: vim , basics links: 010 Vim MOC

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Insert Mode

• i for ‘insert’, this immediately switches vim to insert mode
• a for ‘append’, this moves the cursor after the current character and enters insert mode
• o inserts a new line below the current line and enters insert mode on the new line

These commands have an uppercase variety too:

• I moves cursor to the beginning of the line and enters insert mode.
• A moves cursor to the end of the line and enters insert mode.
• O insets a new line above the current one and enters insert mode on the new line.

To leave insert mode and return to normal mode, press Esc or <C-[>