Basic Vim
Insert Mode
Insert before or after the cursor, then return to Normal mode.
Use i when the insertion belongs before the current character and a when it belongs after. Escape completes the edit and places the cursor on the last inserted character.
Use i, a, and Esc in the editor beside this lesson. The challenge proves it once; Practice is a timed run against the clock.
Keys in this lesson
- i
- Insert before the cursor
- a
- Insert after the cursor
- Esc
- Return to Normal mode
Practice against the clock.
The challenge proves completion once. Practice is a timed run of 15 goals — beat par, then beat your own best time. Every completed goal saves locally.