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The modes

Understanding Normal and Insert is 80% of the battle.

Neovim is a modal editor: the same keys do different things depending on the mode you are in. In Normal mode keys are commands (move, delete, copy). In Insert mode keys type text, like in any other editor. Look at the status line at the bottom: LazyVim always shows which mode you are in. That bar is about to become your best friend.

5 steps · 4 min · 50 XP

1. You are in Normal mode
2. Enter Insert mode
3. Type some text
4. Quit without saving
5. Save and quit

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