I’ve compiled a list of essential Vim commands that I use every day. I have then given a few instructions on how to make Vim as great as it should be, because it’s painful without configuration. Essentials Cursor movement (Normal/Visual Mode) h j k l - Arrow keys w / b - Next/previous word W / B - Next/previous word (space separated) e / ge - Next/previous end of word 0 / $ - Start/End of line ^ -