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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