How to Code with vim

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Switch lines

• Step 1: Position the cursor on the line you want to move.
• Step 2: Type dd to cut the entire line.
• Step 3: Move the cursor to the desired position.
• Step 4: Type p to paste the line below the current line, or type P to paste the line above the current line.

Example:

• To move line 2 to line 4:

1. Navigate to line 2.
2. Type dd (line is cut).
3. Navigate to line 4.
4. Type p (line is pasted below line 4).

Save the file

• Step 1:press "esc"
• Step 2: Type ":w" ,to write changes.
• Step 3: Type ":wq", to write and quit.

Undo

• Step 1:press "esc"
• Step 2: Type ":u"

Open a Terminal Inside Vim

1. Enter Command Mode: Press Esc to ensure you're in normal mode.

2. Open the Terminal: Type the following command and press Enter: ":term"

3. To write press "i"

4. When done type "exit"  press enter

5. Then press "esc" to close the buffer.