Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Modes
i
Insert mode
Esc
Normal mode
v
Visual mode
:
Command mode
Movement
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
h/j/k/l
|
Left/Down/Up/Right |
w
|
Next word |
b
|
Previous word |
0/$
|
Start/End of line |
Editing
dd
Delete line
yy
Copy line
p
Paste
u
Undo
Ctrl+r
Redo
💡 Pro Tip:
Practice with vimtutor command!