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While the flexibility and portability of Vim is quite attractive, I doubt I could really retrain myself to use the modal interface. Are there packages/scripts/w
by LeafStorm 15y ago
While the flexibility and portability of Vim is quite attractive, I doubt I could really retrain myself to use the modal interface. Are there packages/scripts/whatever that would allow one to use Vim in the way that one would use a more "normal" text editor?
- njharman 15y agoVim == modal Without modal interface vim is just another editor. Modal is fundamental to vim's power.
- jberryman 15y agoGvim in insert mode is essentially a "normal" editor, I.e. You can use it like ms notepad. But that would defeat the whole purpose. It takes memorizing about a dozen key bindings to be proficient with basic editing, and then you're off to the races. You'll have no problem.
- Groxx 15y agoI'm not a vim scripter, but I'd be willing to bet you could make a (very very simple) script that would dump you back into input mode after a single command. That, or use a gui vim and ignore the whole command-mode thing (probably augmented with the before-mentioned script) and use buttons.
- seabee 15y agoYou might be interested in Cream: http://cream.sourceforge.net/ http://cream.sourceforge.net/
- hetman 15y agoIt's worth mentioning that Cream is completely Vim underneath, however, by default it uses the Common User Access interface for user input like most modern editors. It is also possible to enable traditional Vim input using expert mode, CUA is retained in insert mode making it very easy for anyone not familiar with Vim to get started and transition.