https://natalie-o-perret.github.io/tags/neovim/ Recent content in Neovim on 🐈Natalie Perret🍫 Hugo -- 0.157.0 en Wed, 01 Jan 2020 12:04:00 +0200 https://natalie-o-perret.github.io/posts/tech/tools/neovim/4-search-and-replace/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 12:04:00 +0200 https://natalie-o-perret.github.io/posts/tech/tools/neovim/4-search-and-replace/ <p>Neovim&rsquo;s search and replace capabilities are powerful once you know the commands. This article covers basic search, incremental search settings, and running external commands.</p> <h2 id="search">Search</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Key</th> <th>Action</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><code>/</code></td> <td>Search forward</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>?</code></td> <td>Search backward</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>n</code></td> <td>Jump to next match (downward)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>N</code></td> <td>Jump to previous match (upward)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>Enter</code></td> <td>Confirm and lock on that line after search</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Type <code>/searchterm</code> and press <code>Enter</code>. Use <code>n</code> / <code>N</code> to cycle through matches.</p> <h2 id="incremental-search-settings">Incremental Search Settings</h2> <p>These Ex commands tweak search behaviour and can be added to your <code>init.lua</code>/<code>init.vim</code>:</p> 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> https://natalie-o-perret.github.io/posts/tech/tools/neovim/2-editing-operators/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 12:02:00 +0200 https://natalie-o-perret.github.io/posts/tech/tools/neovim/2-editing-operators/ <p>Neovim&rsquo;s editing model is built on <strong>operators + motions</strong>. An operator performs an action (delete, change, yank…), and a motion tells it how far to reach.</p> <h2 id="delete">Delete</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Key</th> <th>Action</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><code>dw</code></td> <td>Delete to start of next word</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>d$</code></td> <td>Delete to end of line</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>dd</code></td> <td>Delete whole line</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>x</code></td> <td>Delete character under cursor</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>d[motion]</code></td> <td>Delete + any motion (e.g. <code>d3w</code>, <code>dG</code>)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="change">Change</h2> <p>Change operators delete text <strong>and</strong> drop you into Insert mode.</p> https://natalie-o-perret.github.io/posts/tech/tools/neovim/1-normal-mode-navigation/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 12:01:00 +0200 https://natalie-o-perret.github.io/posts/tech/tools/neovim/1-normal-mode-navigation/ <p>Normal mode is where you spend most of your time in Neovim. Mastering these navigation commands is the single biggest productivity unlock.</p> <h2 id="cursor-movement">Cursor Movement</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Key</th> <th>Action</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><code>h</code></td> <td>Move left</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>j</code></td> <td>Move down</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>k</code></td> <td>Move up</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>l</code></td> <td>Move right</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>w</code></td> <td>Jump to next word start</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>e</code></td> <td>Jump to end of current/next word</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>b</code></td> <td>Jump to beginning of word</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>$</code></td> <td>Jump to end of line</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>0</code></td> <td>Jump to start of line</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="word-level-navigation">Word-Level Navigation</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Key</th> <th>Action</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><code>2w</code></td> <td>Move 2 words forward</td> </tr> <tr> <td><code>3e</code></td> <td>Jump to end of the 3rd word</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Any motion can be prefixed with a <strong>count</strong> - <code>[n][motion]</code> repeats the motion <code>n</code> times.</p>