Vim - Modes - Insert

Insert mode allows you to add text to a file. To enter insertion mode, type i from normal mode.

Useful other ways to enter insert mode:

• Shift + a: Start insert at end of line
• Shift + i: Start insert at beginning of line
• a: Insert after cursor
• o: Add a new line below the current line and insert there
• Shift + O: Add a new line above the current line and insert there