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The same key may on occasion be assigned different functions, depending on the mode you’re in, so always be aware of the mode you’re in currently. The keyboard commands are also case-sensitive, which means pressing W in Normal mode isn’t the same as pressing w.
Released over 30 years ago as a derivative of the original vi text editor with many additional features thrown in, Vim (a contraction of Vi iMproved) remains one of the most popular text editors even today. Back in the 90s and early noughties, vi vs Emacs, another fiercely popular and feature-rich editor was a hotly debated issue.
Spend a little time on Reddit and you’ll know the debate is far from over. Despite its vast feature set, Vim is also awkward for new users to master. Part of this is the reliance on different ‘modes’ to accommodate its many features and the large set of keyboard
