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Moving by Words
Vim Basics & Movement
Task Instructions
Learn word-based movement commands for efficient navigation
Use word movement commands to navigate to the end of the word 'efficient'. Try using 'w' to move forward by words and 'e' to move to the end of the current word.
Learning objectives
- Learn word-based movement commands
- Understand the difference between w and e
- Practice efficient text navigation
Required keystrokes
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- w Move forward by words using w
- e Move to end of word using e
- b Move backward by words using b
Helpful commands
- w
- Move to beginning of next word
- e
- Move to end of current word
- b
- Move to beginning of previous word
Stuck? Peek at a hint 2 hints · try it on your own first
- Use 'w' to move to the beginning of the next word, 'e' to move to the end of the current word
- You can combine numbers with movements, like '3w' to move 3 words forward
Navigate to the end of the word 'efficient' in the sentence below.
Vim is an efficient text editor for programmers and writers alike.