Discover how to move around files with lightning speed using Vim's powerful navigation commands.
Forget arrow keys - Vim has superpowers for moving around your files!
Lightning-fast line navigation:
• 0
- Jump to beginning of line
• $
- Jump to end of line
• A
- Jump to end of line AND enter insert mode
Precision jumping:
• 12G
- Jump directly to line 12
• G
- Jump to last line of file
• gg
- Jump to first line of file
Why is this faster? Imagine and getting an error 'Line 247'. Instead of scrolling forever, just type 247G
and you're there instantly!
Real scenario: Your config file has 100 lines, error on line 67:
Muscle Memory Tip: Practice these daily - they'll become second nature and make you incredibly efficient!
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