Re:Helix: A post-modern text editor
by worksonmine on Sunday March 08, 2026 @12:48PM
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> creating a file is of little use in a file viewer
I'm not sure the first programs could handle more than one, and (neo)vi(m) just uses :e, for edit. New or existing is irrelevant, it's not Microsoft Word.
> is [p]age up old enough
Is this a real thing? I only know of [f]orward/[b]ack and [d]own/[u]p.
> are they more important than basic navigation
Don't put words in my mouth, but sure in insert mode you're not supposed to navigate, but this discussion is getting off-topic.
I'm not sure the first programs could handle more than one, and (neo)vi(m) just uses :e, for edit. New or existing is irrelevant, it's not Microsoft Word.
> is [p]age up old enough
Is this a real thing? I only know of [f]orward/[b]ack and [d]own/[u]p.
> are they more important than basic navigation
Don't put words in my mouth, but sure in insert mode you're not supposed to navigate, but this discussion is getting off-topic.