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Moving with Count Modifiers
Vim Basics & Movement
Task Instructions
Learn to combine numbers with movement commands for faster navigation
Practice using count modifiers with movement commands. Try 10j to move down 10 lines, 5k to move up 5 lines, 3w to move forward 3 words, and 15l to move 15 characters right. The pattern is [count][movement].
Learning objectives
- Understand count modifiers in Vim
- Practice combining numbers with h, j, k, l
- Learn to navigate quickly across multiple lines
- Master efficient multi-character movement
Required keystrokes
Your submission is checked for these keystrokes, not just the final text — so reach for the technique, not a workaround.
- \d+j Use count with j (e.g., 5j, 10j)
- \d+k Use count with k (e.g., 3k, 5k)
Helpful commands
- [count]j
- Move down [count] lines (e.g., 10j)
- [count]k
- Move up [count] lines (e.g., 5k)
- [count]h
- Move left [count] characters (e.g., 15h)
- [count]l
- Move right [count] characters (e.g., 20l)
- [count]w
- Move forward [count] words (e.g., 3w)
Stuck? Peek at a hint 3 hints · try it on your own first
- Type a number before any movement command to repeat it that many times
- 10j = move down 10 lines, 5k = move up 5 lines
- Works with any movement: 3w, 2b, 15l, 20h
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