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What key do you press to switch from insert mode to command mode in Vim?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Linux CLI - Viewing and Editing Files
What key do you press to switch from insert mode to command mode in Vim?
AEnter
BCtrl+C
CEsc
DTab
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand Vim modes

    Vim has two main modes: insert mode for typing and command mode for commands.

  2. Step 2: Identify the key to switch modes

    Pressing Esc exits insert mode and returns to command mode.

  3. Final Answer:

    Esc -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Esc switches to command mode [OK]
Quick Trick: Press Esc to leave insert mode quickly [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Pressing Enter instead of Esc
  • Using Ctrl+C which interrupts
  • Pressing Tab expecting mode change

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