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Vim Golf

Learn Vim by transforming text in as few keystrokes as possible. 15 progressive challenges from absolute beginner to advanced — with hints, a mode indicator, and a quick-reference card.

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lesson 1 / 15· first steps

Hello, Vim

teaches i · Esc

Vim starts in NORMAL mode — letters are commands, not typed characters. Press i to enter INSERT mode, type the word hi, then press Esc to go back. (You can always tell the mode from the badge below.)

start

(empty)

target

hi

your editNORMAL

keys 0·par 4

// quick reference

iInsert mode (before cursor)

EscBack to NORMAL mode

// lessons

Lessons unlock as you complete them. Click any unlocked lesson to revisit.