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Practice Moderate 10 min

Line Navigation Precision

Task Instructions

Master beginning and end of line navigation with 0, , and $

Use line navigation commands to clean up the configuration. Use '0' to go to column 0, '^' to go to first non-blank character, and '$' to go to end of line.

Learning objectives

  • Master line-based navigation commands
  • Understand difference between 0 and ^
  • Develop efficient line editing patterns

Required keystrokes

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

  • 0 Use 0 to go to line beginning
  • \$ Use $ to go to line end

Helpful commands

0
Move to beginning of line (column 0)
^
Move to first non-blank character
$
Move to end of line
_
Move to first non-blank character (alternate)
Stuck? Peek at a hint 3 hints · try it on your own first
  • 0 goes to absolute beginning, ^ goes to first non-space character
  • $ goes to the very end of the line
  • Combine with other commands: d$ deletes to end of line
line-navigation-precision.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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