Modes
[count] - An optional number that may precede the command to multiply or iterate the command.
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |