Edit like in Vim | Qt Creator Documentation

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- Edit like in Vim
- Qt Creator 17.0.1

How To

# Edit like in Vim

To run the main editor in a manner similar to the Vim editor, go to Edit > Advanced and select Use FakeVim, or select Alt+Y,Alt+Y.

## Escape FakeVim mode

To temporarily escape FakeVim mode to access the normal Qt Creator keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl-R for Run, select the comma key (,) before pressing the shortcut.

## Quit FakeVim mode

To quit the FakeVim mode, go to Edit > Advanced and clear Use FakeVim, or select Alt+Y,Alt+Y.

See also FakeVim Modes and Commands, FakeVim, and Change editor colors.

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