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= FAQ =
 
= FAQ =
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== How can I see which mode I'm in ==
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Use ''showmode'' option. Shown below
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<source lang="cli">
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[root@mars ~]# <input>echo "set showmode" >> $HOME/.vimrc</input>
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</source>
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Now you can see which mode you are in by looking at the bottom line
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#In insert mode it will write '''-- INSERT --'''
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#In replace mode it will write '''-- REPLACE --'''
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#In line command mode it will write ''':'''
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#In command mode - empty or everything else
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== VIM and FreeBSD malfunctioning arrow keys in insert mode ==
 
== VIM and FreeBSD malfunctioning arrow keys in insert mode ==
 
Set ''vim'' to work in ''nocompatible'' mode. Not as old ''vi''.
 
Set ''vim'' to work in ''nocompatible'' mode. Not as old ''vi''.

Revision as of 15:45, 25 May 2009

FAQ

How can I see which mode I'm in

Use showmode option. Shown below

[root@mars ~]# <input>echo "set showmode" >> $HOME/.vimrc</input>

Now you can see which mode you are in by looking at the bottom line

  1. In insert mode it will write -- INSERT --
  2. In replace mode it will write -- REPLACE --
  3. In line command mode it will write :
  4. In command mode - empty or everything else

VIM and FreeBSD malfunctioning arrow keys in insert mode

Set vim to work in nocompatible mode. Not as old vi.

[root@mars ~]# <input>echo "set nocompatible" >> $HOME/.vimrc</input>