> But also modal editing increases the number of such combinations. And most importantly modal editing decreases the number of modified keys (control, shift, al

> But also modal editing increases the number of such combinations. And most importantly modal editing decreases the number of modified keys (control, shift, alt, meta, two of those, ...). +1 > Your lack of carpal tunnel might thank vi and VIM, if a lack of something could be a conscious thing. I totally agree regarding how using vim as a program editor helps reduce RSI[0]. Another way to reduce same which I employ is to swap caps lock and the left control key. Not only does this reduce unnatural contortions, it also facilitates easier use of common keyboard combinations in both vi and terminals, such as: - using ^[ instead of ESC. - using control-based vi navigation commands (^B, ^F, et al). - using ^M instead of return (less useful). - making terminal control characters much easier to produce (^U, ^\, etc.). 0 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury