Understanding Vim Modes
Before diving into Insert Mode, it’s crucial to comprehend Vim’s different modes. Vim operates in several modes, each serving distinct purposes:
- Normal Mode: The default mode upon opening Vim, where users can navigate, delete, copy, and perform other non-editing tasks using various commands.
- Insert Mode: The mode in which users can directly input and edit text into the file, similar to other text editors like Nano or Gedit.
- Visual Mode: Allows users to select blocks of text for copying, deleting, or other manipulations.
- Command-Line Mode: Where users can enter commands to perform various operations within Vim, such as saving changes or searching for text.
Editing Mode | Insert Mode in Vim Editor
This article will cover how to enter editing mode in Vim editor. First, we look at what Linux and VIM editors are and why we use them, followed by commands to enter editing mode in Vim editor along and examples and screenshots.