| Command / Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
:open <filename> |
Create a new file |
C |
Create more cursors |
x |
Select current line, and again next line |
d |
Delete character or the current selection |
:cd <dir> |
Change the current directory |
:pwd |
Check the current directory |
CTRL + x |
Trigger auto-complete |
| Create a .ignore file | Exclude files from listing |
SPACE |
Open command menu |
SPACE + f |
Open file picker |
Use soft wrap, edit config.toml adding
[editor.soft-wrap]
enable = true
Helix is displayed in black and white
Force the use of true color, adding to ~/.config/helix/config.toml
[editor]
true-color = true
Load .editorconfig from project (default true)
[editor]
editor-config = true
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