tags: #vim , #basics links: [[010 Vim MOC]] --- # Insert Mode - `i` for 'insert', this immediately switches vim to insert mode - `a` for 'append', this moves the cursor after the current character and enters insert mode - `o` inserts a new line below the current line and enters insert mode on the new line These commands have an uppercase variety too: - `I` moves cursor to the beginning of the line and enters insert mode. - `A` moves cursor to the end of the line and enters insert mode. - `O` insets a new line above the current one and enters insert mode on the new line. To leave insert mode and return to normal mode, press `Esc` or `<C-[>`