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Moving to Beginning and End of Lines
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Task Instructions
Master line-based movement with 0 and $ commands
Use '0' to move to the beginning of a line and '$' to move to the end of a line. Practice moving between different lines.
Learning objectives
- Master line-based movement with 0 and $
- Understand beginning vs end of line navigation
- Build efficient line navigation habits
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.
0
Move to beginning of line at least once
$
Move to end of line at least once
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 |
|---|---|
| 0 | Move to beginning of line |
| $ | Move to end of line |
| ^ | Move to first non-blank character |
Hints
- 0 = beginning of line, $ = end of line
- You can use j and k to move between lines, then 0 or $ to go to the beginning or end
Practice moving to the beginning and end of lines using 0 and $.
This is the first line of text.
Here is the second line with more content.
And this is the third and final line.