Word Motions

We previously learned about text objects, and more specifically about Vim's definitions for words and words. In this section we will learn another way to move horizontally within a buffer, using motions than move the cursor across one or more words.

Let's first look at how w behaves with the first line of text:

Now, let's look at how W behaves with the same text:

w and W behave almost the same for this text. The only difference is the way the trailing period is handled. w stops at the period in step 7, while W steps over the period and proceeds to the next line.

Now, lets look at w with the second line of text:

And again, with W

The differences between how w and W behave are highlighted in this text.