Vim Basics Understanding Modes

Understanding Modes

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Aman Saurav
| Mar 1, 2025 |
6 min read
#modes

Most editors have one mode: Insert. Vim has several.

  • Normal: The default. For moving and manipulating.
  • Insert: For typing. Press i to enter.
  • Visual: For selecting. Press v to enter.

Vim Mode Diagram

Vim Mode Diagram