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Primary Modes
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Helix is a modal editor, and has two primary "modes" of operation.
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Normal mode, which is the mode you start in by default, and which
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you will likely spend a substantial amount of time in, is the main
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mode used for text editing operations.
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Insert mode, which can be entered in numerous ways — such as by
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pressing i — is used for typing text.
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A third mode, called "Select" or "Extend" mode, is essentially a
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subset of Normal mode, where moving cursors leaves selection
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anchors in place — useful for making modifications to existing
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selections. Select mode can be toggled by pressing v.
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You can see which of these three modes you are currently in by
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looking at the left side of the statusline. It will display:
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NOR — Normal mode
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INS — Insert mode
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SEL — Select mode
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