tags: #vim, #basics links: [[010 Vim MOC]] ## Editor Modes 1. Normal Mode [[202008121129 Normal Mode]] (default at the time of starting vim) 2. Insert Mode [[202009181314 Insert Mode]] 3. Visual Mode [[Visual Mode]] 4. Command Mode [[202009181335 Command Mode]] 5. Replace Mode ### Replace Mode Replace mode allows you replace existing text by directly typing over it. - `R` to enter replace mode Now whatever you type will replace the existing text. The cursor automatically moves to the next character just like insert mode. The only difference if that every character you type will replace the existing one. > Normal mode is where one should spend most of their time while using Vim. Remember, this is what makes Vim different.