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Vim: Editing in Insert Mode

Insert Mode is for inserting and editing text. To enter this mode from Normal Mode, you can use a variety of commands.

CommandDescription
iInsert text before the cursor.
aAppend text after the cursor.
oOpen a new line below the current line and enter insert mode.
OOpen a new line above the current line and enter insert mode.
EscExit insert mode and return to normal mode.