Introduction to NeoVim - Chrono's Cyber Chronicles

*Using kickstart.nvim* # NeoVim Tutor ## Basic Commands Normal Mode: Use `ESC` to return to normal mode. Undo: `ESC + u`=> undo the latest change. Open Linked Help: `Enter` on links will => open the linked help section (close window with `:q`). `k` will achieve the same outcome. Delete a character: Using `h, j, k, or l `hover over the character you wish to be deleted and press `x`. Inserting text: Using `i` , you can hover the cursor after the character location you wish to insert at. Use `ESC` to return to normal mode. Appending text: Using `A` (capital), you can append text, with the cursor being anywhere on the line. Use `ESC` to return to normal mode. Editing/Creating a File: Using `nvim FILENAME` you can create and open said file in NeoVim. ### Undo There a few more features of the `undo` command in NeoVim. They are as follows: Typing `u` will undo the last command executed. (lowercase u) Typing `U` will return the line you are on and editing to its original state. (uppercase U) Typing `CTRL+R` will *redo* the commands. (undo the undo's) -------------------- ## Deletion Commands Delete a word: If you move the cursor to the beginning of the word you want to delete, and press `dw`, it will execute the deletion. Delete the rest of the line: If you need to remove some trailing text, go to the end of the line and press `d

. It will open up a deletion menu after you press `d`, then combine it with `SHIFT + 4` (which is `

). --------------------- ## Operators and Motions In the deletion commands section, the commands get a little more complicated, as you need to combine a few keystrokes. They are classified as `operators` and `motions`. The format for the commands are as follows: `d` = (delete) operator; `motion` = motion (what the operator will act on) **Format:** `d motion` **Basic list of motions:** `w`: until the start of the next word, EXCLUDING the first character. `e`: to the end of the current word, INCLUDING the last character. `

: to the end of the line, INCLUDING the last character. **Example:** Typing `d` + `e` will delete from the cursor to the end of the word. (`de`) *Note: You can still use the motions without the operator, it will just move the cursor as specified, instead of deleting.*' ### Full List of Motions ![](Pasted%20image%2020241008185439.png) ### Using Count for Motion Typing a number with an operator repeats it that many times. For example: `2` + `w` = Moves the cursor forward by **two words**. (`2w`) `3` + `e` = Moves the cursor forward to the end of the **third word**. (`3e`) `0` = Moves the cursor to the start of the line. ### Using Count to Delete In combination of the delete operator, a motion, and a count (before the motion), you can delete more than just single characters or words. For example: `d` + `2` + `w` = Deletes 2 words ahead of the current character placement. (`d2w`) `d` + `4` + `e` = Deletes 4 words at the end of the next word, following the current character placement. (`d4w`) ### Whole Line Deletion Due to the necessity of deleting whole lines easily, there is a simple command to delete entire lines. Simply, use `d` + `d`. Or rather, `dd`. You can also combine a count to delete multiple lines. *Note: When you execute `dd`, whatever you delete on that line gets stored in a NeoVim register for future use. See: [Put Command](#Put%20Command)* For example: `2` + `d` + `d` = Deletes two lines. (`2dd`) `4` + `d` + `d` = Deletes four lines. (`4dd`) ### Conclusion The final format for a change command, now that we have learned about `operators`, `counts`, and `motions`, is as follows: ```nvim operator + [number] + motion ``` Where: `operator` = What action to execute, such as `d` for delete. `[number]` = An optional *count* to repeat the following `motion`. `motion` = Applies the operation on the text following cursor placement. i.e., `w` = word `

= end of line We can also use `0` to move to the start of the line. We learned some more undo + redo commands: [Undo](#Undo) ---------- ## Keybinds to Know ![](Pasted%20image%2020241008175642.png) Help Menu: - `SPACE` + `s` + `h` - `Space` opens up a menu of options. - `s` is for search, `h` is for help. Keybinds Menu: - `SPACE` + `s` + `k` - `Space` opens up a menu of options. - `s` is for search, `k` is for keybinds. Search by Grep: - `SPACE` + `s` + `g` - `Space` opens up a menu of options. - `s` is for search, `g` is for `grep`. Search Files: - `SPACE` + `s` + `f` - `Space` opens up a menu of options. - `s` is for search, `f` is for files. ------- ## Put Command ## Replace Command ## Change Operator ### More Changes with `c`