Glossary utils Term Page

Normal mode

move around and run editing commands

normal-mode #utils#vim

Related Concepts

Insert mode Command-line mode

Core Idea

Normal mode is move around and run editing commands. It usually makes the most sense alongside Insert mode, Command-line mode.

Why It Matters Here

Mathbong reuses this term across vim posts as shared vocabulary.

Posts Mentioning This Concept

[Vim Series 3] Understand Modes and Essential Navigation Learn why Vim uses modes, switch safely between them, and practice the core motions you need to move through a file without leaving the keyboard.