But to get to Select mode in the first place, you need a key sequence that seems longer than the direct route: - select from block requires Ctrl-G and then sta

But to get to Select mode in the first place, you need a key sequence that seems longer than the direct route: - select from block requires Ctrl-G and then start typing, but c or s is more direct - select character uses gh, but c is more direct - select line uses gH, but C is more direct In what circumstances would Select mode be more direct than to go from Visual to Insert, or from Normal to Insert?