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diff --git a/book/src/keymap.md b/book/src/keymap.md index add73191..153f3b64 100644 --- a/book/src/keymap.md +++ b/book/src/keymap.md @@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ ## Normal mode +Normal mode is the default mode when you launch helix. Return to it from other modes by typing `Escape`. + ### Movement > NOTE: Unlike Vim, `f`, `F`, `t` and `T` are not confined to the current line. @@ -337,6 +339,8 @@ These mappings are in the style of [vim-unimpaired](https://github.com/tpope/vim ## Insert mode +Accessed by typing `i` in [normal mode](#normal-mode). + Insert mode bindings are minimal by default. Helix is designed to be a modal editor, and this is reflected in the user experience and internal mechanics. Changes to the text are only saved for undos when @@ -390,6 +394,8 @@ end = "no_op" ## Select / extend mode +Accessed by typing `v` in [normal mode](#normal-mode). + Select mode echoes Normal mode, but changes any movements to extend selections rather than replace them. Goto motions are also changed to extend, so that `vgl`, for example, extends the selection to the end of |