Vim/Common Actions

Editing

Common editing actions:

• Jumping AND entering insert mode
  • Jump to top of file, enter insert mode
  • Jump to end of file, enter insert mode
  • Jump N lines up/down, enter insert mode

• Inserting whitespace/lines
  • below where the cursor is
  • above where the cursor is
  • something that works EVEN IN INSERT MODE, where we say, insert 5 lines above here, or insert 5 lines below here
  • Control Shift O/Control o

Windows and Tabs

Common window actions:

• When editing a file: split the window (vertically) into two panes, switch to new pane, open the current directory in the new buffer, switch back to old buffer

Using Tmux and Vim together:

• Consistent and cross-platform workflow