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Modal editing. Command mode lets you manipulate text using a full keyboard as shortcuts. Depending on setup this can reduce the amount of chording you do. Vis
by asciimov 6y ago
Modal editing.
Command mode lets you manipulate text using a full keyboard as shortcuts. Depending on setup this can reduce the amount of chording you do.
Visual mode lets you select text. By character, line, or region/block. I find this easier than emacs selection.
Insert mode what you use to enter text.
- TacticalCoder 6y agoWell he didn't say he was using Emacs with the default keybindings. Emacs' evil-mode is used by many Emacs users who prefer modal editing...