Vim
Start typing an Ex command
In Vim, the Colon key will start typing an Ex command.
Where it works: Normal mode
On a US English keyboard this character needs Shift and the semicolon key. The shortcut itself is unchanged.
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Desktop app | : |
| Mac | Desktop app | : |
Where this comes from
Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.