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Vim is one of the most popular open source text editing applications. Whether you're a long-time fan or a new user, get tips, tricks, plugins and more to make better use of this venerable software.

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5 ways to level up your Vim skills

Kick your text editor up a notch with a few fun tricks.
Detlef Johnson 31 Mar 2020 2 comments
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How to install Vim plugins

Whether you install them manually or with a package manager, plugins can help you create the perfect Vim for your workflow.
Seth Kenlon (Red Hat) 17 Feb 2020 4 comments
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Use Vim to manage your task list and access Reddit and Twitter

Handle your to-do list and get social from the text editor in the seventeenth in our series on 20 ways to be more productive with open source in 2020.
Kevin Sonney (Correspondent) 27 Jan 2020 1 comment
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Use Vim to send email and check your calendar

Manage your email and calendar right from your text editor in the sixteenth in our series on 20 ways to be more productive with open source in 2020.
Kevin Sonney (Correspondent) 26 Jan 2020 4 comments
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Emacs for Vim users: Getting started with the Spacemacs text editor

Spacemacs offers all the power of Emacs combined with the keystroke commands and functionality you are used to in Vim.
Kevin Sonney (Correspondent) 18 Dec 2019
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How to change colors and themes in Vim

Style your command line Vim with your favorite color scheme.
Rashan Smith (Red Hat) 09 Dec 2019
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Top 10 Vim plugins for programming in multiple languages

Make your life as a programmer or sysadmin a little better with these 10 plugins for Vim.
Maxim Burgerhout (Red Hat) 19 Nov 2019 4 comments
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Getting started with Vim: The basics

Learn to use Vim enough to get by at work or for a new project.
Bryant Son (Red Hat, Correspondent) 25 Mar 2019 6 comments

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