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Other Movements

The movements categorized here are not affected or bounded by Selection Modes.

Scrolling​

Keybindings:

  • ctrl+u: scroll half-page up
  • ctrl+d: scroll half-page down

Swap cursor with anchor​

Keybinding: %
Memory aid: % looks contains two circles which look like two ends.

In Ki, each selection contains a cursor and an anchor.

By default, the cursor sits on the first character of the selection, and the anchor sits on the last character of the selection.

For example, if the current selection is hello world, then the cursor sits on h, while the anchor sits on d.

The anchor serves as a visual aid, making it easier to recognize when the selection range has been modified.

This is especially necessary when using selection modes such as Fine Syntax Node, where occasionally, the start of a selection remains the same while the end of it changes.

Usefulness of %:

  • When your current selection spans more than a visible screen, and you wish to see what's at the end of the current selection.
    • For example, when you selected a very long function
  • When you wish to start a new selection at the end of the current selection
    • For example, when you select a line and wish to change its last word, you can do: e % w c 1

Go back/forward​

Keybindings:

  • ctrl+o: Go back
  • ctrl+i/tab: Go forward

ctrl+o is useful when you messed up the current selection, especially when you are using Syntax Node, and expanding the current selection to parent node.

Simply press ctrl+o to restore the selection to the previous state.
Press ctrl+i/tab to restore the selection to the current state.

Cycle primary selection​

Keybindings:

  • (: Cycle primary selection (backward)
  • ): Cycle primary selection (forward)

Go to the previous/next opened file​

Keybindings:

  • {: Go to previously opened file
  • }: Go to the next opened file

Go to the previous/next buffer​

Keybindings:

  • -: Go to previous buffer
  • =: Go to next buffer

Quick Editor Jumping​

You can "tag" editors with the numbers 1 through 5 for quick access during your editing session. This feature allows you to efficiently manage and switch between your primary files and other ancillary files. Here's how it works:

Number Key Actions​

Tagging an Editor​

If no editors are currently tagged with the number you press, the current editor will be tagged with that number.

Clearing a Tag​

If the current editor is already tagged with the number you press, the tag will be cleared from that editor.

Jumping to a Tagged Editor​

If there is an editor tagged with the number you press, the editor will switch to that tagged editor immediately.

Workflow Overview​

This workflow is designed to streamline your editing process by allowing quick access to your primary files. During an editing session, you often work on primary files while occasionally referring to other less important files. Using the number keys, you can quickly jump back to your main files, enhancing your productivity and focus.

By utilizing this tagging system, you can efficiently navigate your editing environment and maintain your workflow's momentum.

Footnotes​

  1. Explanation: e selects the current line, % sets the anchor of the last character of the current line, w selects the current word under the cursor, c deletes the word and enters insert mode. ↩