SMRTR ProgrammingAug 23, 2026Hacker News

How to Exit Vim: A Complete Guide for Beginners and Pros

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Vim starts in Normal mode (not Insert mode), which confuses beginners. To exit, press Esc, then type :wq (save and quit), :q! (quit without saving), or ZZ (quick save-quit shortcut).

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