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[–] tatterdemalion@programming.dev 14 points 1 year ago (8 children)

The only thing a GUI text editor can be better at than a terminal editor is making it easier to use the mouse.

[–] spokenlollipop@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Not really what you're after, but... Using a gui text editor means scrolling is usually smoother. Similarly, horizontal scrolling/wraparound experience is better.

Semi related: Did you know they the jetbrains IDEs have official vim-like key bindings? I converted a windows gvim user to it.

scrolling is usually smoother

This is probably the last thing on my mind when editing text, but sure.

Did you know they the jetbrains IDEs have official vim-like key bindings? I converted a windows gvim user to it.

Yea I'm aware, but why would I use an emulator when I can use the real thing?

[–] xigoi@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 1 year ago

I hate animations. I'm glad that scrolling is instant in Neovim.

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