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# helix
> Helix, A post-modern text editor, provides several modes for different kinds of text manipulation.
> Pressing `<i>` enters insert mode. `<Esc>` enters normal mode, which enables the use of Helix commands.
> More information: <https://helix-editor.com>.
- Open a file:
`helix {{path/to/file}}`
- Open files and show them one next each other:
`helix --vsplit {{path/to/file1 path/to/file2}}`
- Show the tutorial to learn Helix (or access it within Helix by pressing `<Esc>` and typing `<:>tutor<Enter>`):
`helix --tutor`
- Change the Helix theme:
`<:>theme {{theme_name}}`
- Save and Quit:
`<:>wq<Enter>`
- Force-quit without saving:
`<:>q!<Enter>`
- Undo the last operation:
`<u>`
- Search for a pattern in the file (press `<n>`/`<N>` to go to next/previous match):
`</>{{search_pattern}}<Enter>`