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From: rosen@cbnewsb.cb.att.com (steven.b.rosen)
Newsgroups: comp.editors
Subject: Re: line moving while in insert mode
Summary: vi movement while in insert mode
Keywords: line moving while in insert mode
Message-ID: <1991Apr22.031302.5020@cbfsb.att.com>
Date: 22 Apr 91 03:13:02 GMT
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In article <6219@beryl12.UUCP>, mostek@motcid.UUCP (Frank B. Mostek) writes:
> In vi:
> 
> Can the cursor be moved up/down lines while in insert mode?  If I make
> a mistake and don't realize it before I hit CR, I always hit <ESC> to
> move up/down.  Is there an easier way?  I can always map a key, but I
> was wondering if there was a natural vi feature.
> 

	The only movement I know of while in insert mode is ^W (control W).
	This will back you up one word. You can type this as many times as
	you want, but you cant back up beyond your initial insert point. If
	you find any commands, please post them here.

		...steve...

	PS: Does anyone have any constructive comments about the "elvis" 
		gnu vi clone? I'd like to have vi on my pc, and free is a good
		price. But I dont want to waste my time downloading & compiling 
		if it's not worth it.

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