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diff --git a/book/src/keymap.md b/book/src/keymap.md index 905d3acb..66602233 100644 --- a/book/src/keymap.md +++ b/book/src/keymap.md @@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ Mappings in the style of [vim-unimpaired](https://github.com/tpope/vim-unimpaire | `[space` | Add newline above | `add_newline_above` | | `]space` | Add newline below | `add_newline_below` | -## Insert Mode +## Insert mode Insert mode bindings are somewhat minimal by default. Helix is designed to be a modal editor, and this is reflected in the user experience and internal @@ -323,45 +323,33 @@ escaping from insert mode to normal mode. For this reason, new users are strongly encouraged to learn the modal editing paradigm to get the smoothest experience. -| Key | Description | Command | -| ----- | ----------- | ------- | -| `Escape` | Switch to normal mode | `normal_mode` | -| `Ctrl-x` | Autocomplete | `completion` | -| `Ctrl-r` | Insert a register content | `insert_register` | -| `Ctrl-w`, `Alt-Backspace`, `Ctrl-Backspace` | Delete previous word | `delete_word_backward` | -| `Alt-d`, `Alt-Delete`, `Ctrl-Delete` | Delete next word | `delete_word_forward` | -| `Ctrl-u` | Delete to start of line | `kill_to_line_start` | -| `Ctrl-k` | Delete to end of line | `kill_to_line_end` | -| `Ctrl-j`, `Enter` | Insert new line | `insert_newline` | -| `Backspace`, `Ctrl-h` | Delete previous char | `delete_char_backward` | -| `Delete`, `Ctrl-d` | Delete next char | `delete_char_forward` | - -However, if you really want navigation in insert mode, this is supported. An -example config that gives the ability to use arrow keys while still in insert -mode: - -```toml -[keys.insert] -"up" = "move_line_up" -"down" = "move_line_down" -"left" = "move_char_left" -"right" = "move_char_right" -"C-b" = "move_char_left" -"C-f" = "move_char_right" -"A-b" = "move_prev_word_end" -"C-left" = "move_prev_word_end" -"A-f" = "move_next_word_start" -"C-right" = "move_next_word_start" -"A-<" = "goto_file_start" -"A->" = "goto_file_end" -"pageup" = "page_up" -"pagedown" = "page_down" -"home" = "goto_line_start" -"C-a" = "goto_line_start" -"end" = "goto_line_end_newline" -"C-e" = "goto_line_end_newline" -"A-left" = "goto_line_start" -``` +| Key | Description | Command | +| ----- | ----------- | ------- | +| `Escape` | Switch to normal mode | `normal_mode` | +| `Ctrl-s` | Commit undo checkpoint | `commit_undo_checkpoint` | +| `Ctrl-x` | Autocomplete | `completion` | +| `Ctrl-r` | Insert a register content | `insert_register` | +| `Ctrl-w`, `Alt-Backspace` | Delete previous word | `delete_word_backward` | +| `Alt-d`, `Alt-Delete` | Delete next word | `delete_word_forward` | +| `Ctrl-u` | Delete to start of line | `kill_to_line_start` | +| `Ctrl-k` | Delete to end of line | `kill_to_line_end` | +| `Ctrl-h`, `Backspace` | Delete previous char | `delete_char_backward` | +| `Ctrl-d`, `Delete` | Delete next char | `delete_char_forward` | +| `Ctrl-j`, `Enter` | Insert new line | `insert_newline` | + +These keys are not recommended, but are included for new users less familiar +with modal editors. + +| Key | Description | Command | +| ----- | ----------- | ------- | +| `Up` | Move to previous line | `move_line_up` | +| `Down` | Move to next line | `move_line_down` | +| `Left` | Backward a char | `move_char_left` | +| `Right` | Forward a char | `move_char_right` | +| `PageUp` | Move one page up | `page_up` | +| `PageDown` | Move one page down | `page_down` | +| `Home` | Move to line start | `goto_line_start` | +| `End` | Move to line end | `goto_line_end_newline` | ## Select / extend mode |