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Windows edition · 46 shortcuts
Vim Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Vim shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Vim shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.
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All Vim keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 46 Vim keyboard shortcuts for Windows, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
+ 14 more controls in the table below
+ 14 more controls in the table below
Editing 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Delete Line | DD |
| Undo | U |
| Delete Character | X |
| Yank Line | YY |
| Put After Cursor | P |
| Redo | CtrlR |
| Delete Word | DW |
| Change Word | CW |
| Repeat Last Change | . |
| Put Before Cursor | ShiftP |
| Change Line | CC |
| Join Lines | ShiftJ |
Motion 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Left / Down / Up / Right | H |
| Word Forward | W |
| Word Backward | B |
| Go to First Line | GG |
| Go to Last Line | ShiftG |
| Start of Line | 0 |
| End of Line | Shift4 |
| End of Word | E |
Files 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Write File | :WthenEnter |
| Write and Quit | :WQthenEnter |
| Quit | :QthenEnter |
| Quit Without Saving | :Q!thenEnter |
| Edit File | :EthenFILEthenEnter |
| Next Buffer | :BNthenEnter |
| Previous Buffer | :BPthenEnter |
Modes 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert Before Cursor | I |
| Back to Normal Mode | Esc |
| Append After Cursor | A |
| Open Line Below | O |
| Open Line Above | ShiftO |
| Replace Mode | ShiftR |
Search 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Search Forward | / |
| Next Match | N |
| Previous Match | ShiftN |
| Substitute All in File | :%S/OLD/NEW/GthenEnter |
| Search Backward | Shift/ |
| Search Word Under Cursor | Shift8 |
Windows 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Split Window Horizontally | CtrlWthenS |
| Split Window Vertically | CtrlWthenV |
| Move to Next Window | CtrlWthenW |
| Close Window | CtrlWthenQ |
Visual 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Visual Character | V |
| Visual Line | ShiftV |
| Visual Block | CtrlV |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Vim shortcut?
- Vim has 46 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
- Is this an official Vim product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vim. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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