Why did vi use hjkl instead of jikl? - Vi and Vim Stack Exchange
Jun 16, 2023 · I found this convincing history on StackOverlow: Vim uses hjkl because vi did. Vi used hjkl because its creator's keyboard didn't have physical cursor keys. Instead, the arrows were printed …
Why does vim use hjkl for cursor keys? - Vi and Vim Stack Exchange
Aug 24, 2016 · Why use the keys hjkl on the same line instead of keys in a triangle like wasd for moving on video games? Why not something equivalent with right hand, like ijkl or pl;'?
In Vim, why are the navigation keys HJKL and not JKL;?
Nov 12, 2021 · Instead, the arrows were printed on the hjkl keys. The arrow keys were printed on hjkl because the corresponding control codes all moved the cursor in directions roughly similar to the …
Why are h,j,k,l recommended over using arrow keys for vim?
Nov 3, 2014 · I am a vim user (not a beginner not advanced). I use the arrow keys. I have repeatedly read that it is highly recommended to use the h,j,k,l keys for increased productivity. I have tried to …
Why hjkl? : r/vim - Reddit
The original reason is purely historical. The computer on which the first versions of the editor were coded had the arrow-keys on hjkl. I rarely use h and l, because you are adding text in insert-mode, or …
Is there any difference between hjkl and arrow keys?
Jul 8, 2017 · 1 Besides their position and hand movement required, is there any difference between using hjkl and the arrow keys? Can I use either one interchangeably and expect the same behavior? …
linux - VimTutor arrow keys v/s hjkl - Stack Overflow
Jul 29, 2012 · Another example are split windows. You can create a couple of windows using Control-w + s and Control-w + v, then use your trusty hjkl to move around between your windows, Control-w + …
Hand Placement for Vim Navigation - Vi and Vim Stack Exchange
Jul 7, 2015 · Don't bother. Vim has got much better cursor motion commands than hjkl. See :help navigation.
vim - Why "hjkl" is highly recommended? - Stack Overflow
Jan 11, 2013 · Possible Duplicate: VimTutor arrow keys v/s hjkl Why "hjkl" is highly recommended? I think it's more convenice using arrow key. Is there any advantages using "hjkl"?
neovim - How to learn to use hjkl in vim? - Stack Overflow
Apr 6, 2023 · I've been using vim/neovim for like 2/3 months now, and I really like it, but i got a problem, sometimes instead of using hjkl I'm using arrow keys, but I want to always use hjkl. I tried to watch ...