On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 7:22 PM, TL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > the <return> key in Vim performs a move down one line maintaining the > same column (as close as possible). I never use it. Instead, I use > the standard Vi/Vim key mapping of the 'h','j','k','l' keys to move > left, down, up, and right. > > 'i' inserts before the current character > 'I' enters insert mode at the beginning of the current "word". > 'a' enters insert mode after the current character > 'A' enters insert mode at the end of the current "word". > 'o' opens a new line below the current line and enters insert mode > 'O' opens a new line above the current line and enters insert mode. > > Note: The i,I,a,A key descriptions make more sense when you consider > that Vi (and Vim) have the concept of a current character when in > Command mode. That is, the entire character is highlighted instead of > a thin vertical line between characters. > > Also, Vi/Vim's Insert mode can be exited by pressing the <Esc> key and > also the Ctrl-[ key (which I most often use as I don't have to move my > fingers from the home position).
Thanks for these clarifications. It seems clear to me that only real vim users understand the nuances of vim bindings, which is why I am offering the vim bindings prize. Edward --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "leo-editor" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/leo-editor?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
