Course
Practice
Beginner
10 min
Basic Undo and Redo
Undo, Redo, and Vim's Time Machine
Task Instructions
Master the fundamental undo (u) and redo (Ctrl-r) commands
Practice making changes to the code, then use 'u' to undo them and 'Ctrl-r' to redo. Follow the TODO items to experience how Vim's undo system works.
Learning objectives
- Master the fundamental undo (u) and redo (Ctrl-r) commands
- Build confidence in experimenting with commands
- Understand Vim's change grouping
Required keystrokes
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- u Use undo command
- \<C-r\> Use redo command (Ctrl-r)
Helpful commands
- u
- Undo last change
- Ctrl-r
- Redo last undone change
- 3u
- Undo 3 changes
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- Remember: 'u' undoes the last change, 'Ctrl-r' redoes. You can press 'u' multiple times.
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" Read the task on the left.
" A live Vim editor opens right here.
" Finish the edits, then submit.
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