`i` → Insert mode. Type `ESC` to return to Normal mode. `x` → Delete the char under the cursor `:wq` → Save and Quit (`:w` save, `:q` quit) `dd` → Delete (and copy) the current line `p` → Paste `hjkl` (highly recommended but not mandatory) → basic cursor move (←↓↑→). Hint: `j` looks like a down arrow. `:help ` → Show help about ``. You can use `:help` without a `` to get general help. ## Insert mode `a` → insert after the cursor `o` → insert a new line after the current one `O` → insert a new line before the current one `cw` → replace from the cursor to the end of the word