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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Why arrow keys are not recommended in Vim - Super User
Aug 18, 2015 · Most of the time, they insist on using hjkl. If we leave out the fact that these keys are only used because the keyboard used by vi's author didn't have physical arrow keys and …
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 …
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 …