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Basic Movement with h, j, k, l

Vim Basics & Movement

Task Instructions

Learn the fundamental h, j, k, l movement keys in Vim

Practice using h (left), j (down), k (up), and l (right) to move the cursor around the text.

Learning objectives

Master the h, j, k, l movement keys
Build muscle memory for basic navigation
Understand directional movement in Vim

Required keystrokes

Your submission is checked for these keystrokes, not just the final text — so reach for the technique, not a workaround.

h Move left at least once
j Move down at least once
k Move up at least once
l Move right at least once

Helpful commands

h: Move cursor left
j: Move cursor down
k: Move cursor up
l: Move cursor right

Stuck? Peek at a hint 2 hints · try it on your own first

h=left, j=down, k=up, l=right
Don't press 'i' - just use the movement keys

basic-movement-with-h-j-k-l.txt

1" Read the task on the left.

2" A live Vim editor opens right here.

3" Finish the edits, then submit.

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NORMAL 1,1 All

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