Re: A Vi (Vim) question
On 09 May 2005, Ritesh Raj Sarraf wrote:
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> Deboo Geek wrote:
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> > On 5/8/05, Ritesh Raj Sarraf <riteshsarraf@users.sourceforge.net> wrote:
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> >> Deboo Geek wrote:
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> >> > A small Vi question: How to move ahead/forward a line when in insert
> >> > mode. I always have to use the arrow keys to move forward, when in
> >> > insert mode. Is there any way to move ahead without shifting my right
> >> > hand from the alphabets to the arrow keys?
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> >> >
> >> > Deboo
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> >> You can't do that in insert mode.
> >> Hit Escape, return to Normal mode and then use your H,J,K,L keys to move.
> >
> > I wish there was a way or some shortcut instead of extending the left
> > hand and hitting Escape. Thanks anyway.
> >
> > Deboo
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> Then I'd suggest you not to use vi.
> The power of vi lies in "modes" which you aren't trying to explore or
> haven't yet explored.
>
> Try it! Once you understand it you'll get addicted :-)
>
Why not make (i)mappings for insert mode to do what you want, using Alt
plus the other keys? E.g.
imap <A-h> <Left>
imap <A-j> <Down>
imap <A-k> <Up>
imap <A-l> <Right>
Anthony
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