Vim ported to iOS
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Vim ported to iOS
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Re: Vim ported to iOS
#2Does this make any sense without plugging an external keyboard?
Re: Vim ported to iOS
#3Does this make any sense without plugging an external keyboard?
Even just syntax highlighting and being able to use split windows makes it very useful for things like code review or just browsing code on an iPad.
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#5Does this make any sense without plugging an external keyboard?
It makes more sense than many other editors, since you get a ton of functionality without modifier keys thanks to the modal interface, but it's still way better with a bluetooth keyboard.
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#6... and the one feature they don't list: iCloud .vimrc sync!
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#7Awesome news! I was searching on Cydia the other day to see if there was a vim package available... but I'm definitely happy to see this.
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#8I'm confused, how does one use the esc key without a keyboard?
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#9How about file management? Anyone know how files are stored/accessed?
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#10"Unfortunately, without an escape key it’s not possible to leave insert mode. That’s why by default the backslash key (‘\’) is mapped to the ‘Esc’ key. You’re free to overwrite this setting by unmapping the backslash key."