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Jumping to Specific Line Numbers
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Task Instructions
Learn to navigate to specific line numbers using the :n command
Practice jumping to specific line numbers using :n where n is the line number. Try :25 to go to line 25, :42 for line 42, etc. The file has 50 lines with markers every 5-10 lines to help you verify your jumps.
Learning objectives
- Master the :n command for line number navigation
- Understand how to jump to specific lines instantly
- Practice navigating large files efficiently
- Combine line numbers with other navigation commands
Required Keystrokes
This lesson requires you to use specific keystrokes to complete it. Your submission will be evaluated based on whether you used the required keystrokes mentioned below, rather than matching a specific output.
:\d+
Use :n to jump to a specific line number
What This Means
- Your solution must include the required keystroke patterns
- The order of keystrokes may matter depending on the exercise
- You'll still need to achieve the expected output
- This helps you practice specific Vim techniques
Helpful commands:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| :n | Go to line number n (e.g., :25) |
| :$ | Go to the last line of the file |
| :1 | Go to the first line of the file |
| :set number | Show line numbers in the editor |
Hints
- Type :25 and press Enter to go to line 25
- The colon (:) enters command mode
- You can use :$ to go to the last line
- :1 takes you to the first line
Line 1: This is a file with 50 lines to practice line number navigation
Line 2: Use the :n command where n is the line number
Line 3: For example, :25 takes you to line 25
Line 4: Try jumping to different lines
Line 5: Notice how the cursor moves instantly
Line 6: This is much faster than scrolling
Line 7: Especially in large files
Line 8: You can combine this with other commands
Line 9: Practice jumping to specific lines
Line 10: == Ten lines completed ==
Line 11: Keep practicing line navigation
Line 12: Try :15 to jump to line 15
Line 13: Or :42 to jump to line 42
Line 14: The command line appears at the bottom
Line 15: == Fifteen lines completed ==
Line 16: Line numbers are shown on the left in many editors
Line 17: In Vim, you can enable them with :set number
Line 18: But even without visible numbers, :n works
Line 19: This is essential for debugging
Line 20: == Twenty lines completed ==
Line 21: When someone says 'check line 35'
Line 22: You can jump there instantly
Line 23: No need to count manually
Line 24: Just type :35 and press Enter
Line 25: == Twenty-five lines - halfway there! ==
Line 26: Large codebases often have thousands of lines
Line 27: Line number navigation saves time
Line 28: Combine with gg (beginning) and G (end)
Line 29: Now you have complete file navigation
Line 30: == Thirty lines completed ==
Line 31: Error messages often include line numbers
Line 32: 'Error on line 37' - just type :37
Line 33: You're there instantly
Line 34: This is why Vim users are so fast
Line 35: == Thirty-five lines completed ==
Line 36: Practice these jumps:
Line 37: Jump to line 10, then line 40
Line 38: Then to line 5, then line 45
Line 39: Build that muscle memory
Line 40: == Forty lines completed ==
Line 41: Almost at the end now
Line 42: The answer to everything is on this line!
Line 43: Keep practicing line jumps
Line 44: It becomes second nature
Line 45: == Forty-five lines completed ==
Line 46: You can also use :$ for the last line
Line 47: And :1 for the first line
Line 48: But specific numbers are most useful
Line 49: One more line to go
Line 50: == Congratulations! You've mastered line navigation! ==