Vim Cheatsheet

January 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Vim is a powerful command-line text editor that’s been around for decades, and it’s still widely used today. Whether you’re SSH-ing into a remote server or just prefer the keyboard-centric workflow, Vim is often the go-to choice. The learning curve can be steep at first — I remember the first time I opened Vim and couldn’t even figure out how to quit. But once you get the hang of it, the efficiency gains are real. This cheatsheet covers the essentials I use most often, and I’m trying to condense them.