On 09 May 2005, Ritesh Raj Sarraf wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Deboo Geek wrote: > > > On 5/8/05, Ritesh Raj Sarraf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > >> Hash: SHA1 > >> > >> Deboo Geek wrote: > >> > >> > A small Vi question: How to move ahead/forward a line when in insert > >> > mode. I always have to use the arrow keys to move forward, when in > >> > insert mode. Is there any way to move ahead without shifting my right > >> > hand from the alphabets to the arrow keys? > >> > > >> > > >> > Deboo > >> > >> You can't do that in insert mode. > >> Hit Escape, return to Normal mode and then use your H,J,K,L keys to move. > > > > I wish there was a way or some shortcut instead of extending the left > > hand and hitting Escape. Thanks anyway. > > > > Deboo > > > > Then I'd suggest you not to use vi. > The power of vi lies in "modes" which you aren't trying to explore or > haven't yet explored. > > Try it! Once you understand it you'll get addicted :-) >
Why not make (i)mappings for insert mode to do what you want, using Alt plus the other keys? E.g. imap <A-h> <Left> imap <A-j> <Down> imap <A-k> <Up> imap <A-l> <Right> Anthony -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] || http://www.acampbell.org.uk for using Linux GNU/Debian || blog, book reviews, electronic Windows-free zone || books and skeptical articles -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
