https://natalie-o-perret.github.io/tags/modes/ Recent content in Modes on 🐈Natalie Perret🍫 Hugo -- 0.157.0 en Wed, 01 Jan 2020 12:03:00 +0200 https://natalie-o-perret.github.io/posts/tech/tools/neovim/3-insert-and-visual-modes/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 12:03:00 +0200 https://natalie-o-perret.github.io/posts/tech/tools/neovim/3-insert-and-visual-modes/ <p>Neovim is a <strong>modal editor</strong> - every mode has a distinct purpose. This article covers the three modes you&rsquo;ll use alongside Normal mode: Insert, Visual, and Command.</p> <h2 id="insert-mode-variants">Insert Mode Variants</h2> <p>Entering Insert mode is intentional; there are several entry points depending on where you want the cursor:</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Key</th> <th>Action</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><code>i</code></td> <td>Insert before current character</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>a</code></td> <td>Insert after current character</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>A</code></td> <td>Append at end of line</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>o</code></td> <td>Open new line below + enter Insert mode</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>O</code></td> <td>Open new line above + enter Insert mode</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>Esc</code></td> <td>Return to Normal mode</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="visual-mode">Visual Mode</h2> <p>Visual mode lets you select text before applying an operator.</p>