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Insert, Append, and New Lines
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Task Instructions
Learn different ways to enter Insert Mode and create new lines
Add 'New line above' between the first and second lines using 'O', and add 'New line below' after the third line using 'o'. You can also practice using 'a' to append text.
Learning objectives
- Practice using 'a' to append text
- Learn 'o' and 'O' for creating new lines
- Understand different text insertion methods
vim
First line
Second line
Third line
vim
First line
New line above
Second line
Third line
New line below
Helpful commands:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Enter Insert Mode after cursor (append) |
| o | Create new line below and enter Insert Mode |
| O | Create new line above and enter Insert Mode |
Hints
- 'o' creates new line below, 'O' creates new line above
- 'a' appends after cursor, 'i' inserts at cursor
Ready for Vim?
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Read the directions on the left, and when you're ready, let's go!