Vim Cheat Sheet by Richard
FreeVim Cheat Sheet – Comprehensive keyboard shortcuts reference
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About Vim Cheat Sheet by Richard
The Vim Cheat Sheet by Richard (vim.rtorr.com) is a comprehensive, free, and open-source reference for Vim keyboard shortcuts. It organizes hundreds of commands into clear categories such as cursor movement, insert mode, editing, and global commands. The cheat sheet includes tips for beginners (e.g., running vimtutor) and supports efficient navigation through multi-line text, character search, auto-completion, and screen scrolling. It serves as an essential quick-reference for both new and experienced Vim users looking to improve their editing speed.
Key Features
Global Vim commands (help, save, close, terminal)
Cursor movement commands (h,j,k,l,w,b, etc.)
Insert mode commands (i, a, o, I, A, O)
Editing commands (r, R, J, cc, c$, s, etc.)
Auto-complete during insert mode (Ctrl+n, Ctrl+p)
Screen and page navigation (Ctrl+e, Ctrl+y, Ctrl+b, Ctrl+f, etc.)
Character search and repeat movements (f, t, F, T, ;, ,)
Multi-line text movement (gj, gk)
Commands for paragraph and screen positioning (}, {, zz, zt, zb)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive collection of Vim commands across major categories
- Well-organized structure for easy lookup
- Free and open source
- Includes helpful tip to run vimtutor for beginners
Cons
- No explanations or examples beyond command syntax
- Not interactive (static web page)
- Limited to keyboard shortcuts only; no advanced configuration details
Best For
Learning Vim keybindingsQuick reference for Vim commandsImproving Vim editing efficiencyTeaching Vim to beginners