-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Deboo Geek wrote:
> On 5/8/05, Ritesh Raj Sarraf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >> Hash: SHA1 >> >> Deboo Geek wrote: >> >> > A small Vi question: How to move ahead/forward a line when in insert >> > mode. I always have to use the arrow keys to move forward, when in >> > insert mode. Is there any way to move ahead without shifting my right >> > hand from the alphabets to the arrow keys? >> > >> > >> > Deboo >> >> You can't do that in insert mode. >> Hit Escape, return to Normal mode and then use your H,J,K,L keys to move. > > I wish there was a way or some shortcut instead of extending the left > hand and hitting Escape. Thanks anyway. > > Deboo > Then I'd suggest you not to use vi. The power of vi lies in "modes" which you aren't trying to explore or haven't yet explored. Try it! Once you understand it you'll get addicted :-) rrs - -- Ritesh Raj Sarraf RESEARCHUT -- http://www.researchut.com Gnupg Key ID: 04F130BC "Stealing logic from one person is plagiarism, stealing from many is research." "Necessity is the mother of invention." -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.5 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFCf5E64Rhi6gTxMLwRAiL8AJ9LFrHITMxi/xuL2LGxzwb4TEdolQCfcGgK igaIf9Osg7aZADBk1B2RMwo= =mmLU -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]