Vim Cheatsheet
NewVim/Neovim modes, movement, editing, visual mode, search/replace, registers, and macros.
Frequently Asked Questions
I keep getting stuck in Insert mode. Does this page actually show how to get back out?
Yes. The first section covers Vim's modes and explicitly shows Esc as the path back to Normal mode.
Does it include text objects like ciw or ci"?
Yes. The Visual & Text Objects category covers inner word, around word, inner parentheses, around quotes, and how they combine with d, c, and y.
Can I use it for registers, macros, and search/replace, not just movement keys?
Yes. There is a dedicated Search Replace & Registers section with :%s substitutions, named registers, marks, and macro recording and replay.
What does Show full syntax do for a Vim command?
Compact mode shows the shorthand keys, while full mode expands them into a clearer explanation. Copy syntax still pulls the fuller stored command text for the selected card.
Is this only about motions, or does it cover splits and buffers too?
It covers windows, buffers, tabs, :edit, split commands, Ctrl-w navigation, q: for command history, and :help lookups as well.