Vim Masterclass - Exercise Two - Essential Navigation Commands - Walkthrough

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using Vim for file navigation and cursor movement. It begins with opening a file and progresses through basic and advanced cursor navigation techniques, including moving by lines, pages, and words. The tutorial encourages practice and concludes with instructions on exiting Vim without saving changes.

What is the first step to open a file using Vim?

• Open a file manager

• Open a web browser

• Open a command line session

• Open a text editor

Which key is used to move the cursor down by one line in Vim?

• K

• H

• J

• L

How do you move the cursor to the top of the file in Vim?

• Press and hold the L key

• Press and hold the K key

• Press and hold the H key

• Press and hold the J key

What combination of keys is used to move the cursor down by a page in Vim?

• Control + B

• Control + F

• Shift + G

• Shift + W

Which command allows you to move forward by words without stopping at punctuation in Vim?

• Uppercase W

• Lowercase b

• Uppercase B

• Lowercase w

How can you jump to a specific line number in Vim?

• Type the line number followed by Control + G

• Type the line number followed by G

• Type the line number followed by Shift + G

• Type the line number and press Enter

What command is used to exit Vim without saving changes?

• :wq

• :w!

• :x

• :q!