It's actually not that hard: The formula: number(Optional) action movement Examples: 2 dl - delete two characters right dw - delete a word yb - copy

It's actually not that hard: The formula: number(Optional) action movement Examples: 2 dl - delete two characters right dw - delete a word yb - copy back a word y/foo - copy to the search foo 4cw - change the next four words actions: yank(copy, delete, change) movements: /(search), t(til character), f(to character), many many others (l, h, j, k, *, #, T, F) Combine as you see fit.