Modes and File Basics
Enter and leave modes, save safely, and recover from bad edits.
Vim Cheat Sheet
Fast, searchable Vim command atlas grouped by real editing workflows. All entries link to related tricks and deeper examples in the post index.
Press Ctrl/Cmd + K to focus search. Commands
assume Normal mode unless noted.
Motions and Navigation
Move by character, word, line, paragraph, and code structure.
Screen and Scroll Control
Navigate large files by viewport and keep context centered.
Operators and Core Editing
Compose operators with motions for precise, repeatable edits.
Text Objects
Target logical text units quickly with operator + object patterns.
Visual Mode
Select character, line, or block ranges and apply fast transforms.
Search and Replace
From quick pattern jumps to safer, confirmed substitutions.
Buffers
Move between open files without losing editing context.
Windows and Splits
Split, focus, resize, and reorganize windows efficiently.
Tabs
Use tab pages as workspace groupings for tasks or contexts.
Registers and Clipboard
Control where text goes and paste from exact sources.
Macros and Repetition
Record once, replay many times, and scale edits by counts.
Marks and Jump List
Drop anchors, jump between files, and move through jump history.
Indentation and Formatting
Re-indent quickly and format blocks without leaving Normal mode.
Folding
Create and control folds to work through large files faster.
Quickfix and Project-Wide Work
Search across files and execute edits over result lists.
Help and Discovery
Debug mappings and navigate docs without leaving Vim.