Vim mode: spacebar should move cursor to the right in NORMAL mode, like in Vim and Vi
Resolved 💬 1 comment Opened Apr 30, 2026 by wellsly Closed May 1, 2026
Preflight Checklist
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- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
In Vim, the spacebar should moves the cursor to the right in NORMAL mode, just like the 'l' key. This is how Vim and Vi behaves.
Proposed Solution
In NORMAL mode, hitting the spacebar should move the cursor one character to right.
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
Low - Nice to have
Feature Category
Interactive mode (TUI)
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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