Modes
[count]
- An optional number that may precede the command to multiply or iterate the command.
Mode | Description |
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Insert mode | [count]i |
Normal mode | <Esc> or CTRL-[ or CTRL-c |
Visual mode | v |
Visual line mode | [count]V |
Visual block mode | CTRL-v |
Replace mode | R |
Operator‑pending mode | Like Normal mode, but after an operator command has start, and Vim is waiting for a {motion} to specify the text that the operator will work on. |
Command-line mode Cmdline mode | : , / , ? , ! |
Multiple-cursor mode | CTRL-n or gh |