How do you learn Neovim using the built-in tutor?

Run nvim, then type :Tutor — an interactive, hands-on lesson that teaches the basics inside a real editor.

The built-in tutor is the recommended starting point because you practice each command on live text rather than just reading about it — moving the cursor, deleting, undoing, entering Insert mode. It takes about 30 minutes and covers everything you need to be productive. (Classic Vim has the same thing via the vimtutor command at the shell.)

Starting the Neovim tutorial:

1. Open terminal
2. Start Neovim: nvim
3. Enter command: :Tutor

The tutor teaches:

• Basic navigation (h, j, k, l)
• Editing commands
• Insert mode
• Deletion
• Undo/Redo
• And more...

Tutor format:

# Welcome to the Neovim Tutorial

# Chapter 1

NOTE: The commands in the lessons will modify the text...

# Lesson 1.1: MOVING THE CURSOR

To move the cursor, press the 'h', 'j', 'k', 'l' keys...

     k       Hint: The h key is at the left and moves left.
   h   l            The l key is at the right and moves right.
     j              The j key looks like a down arrow.

Tip: The tutor is interactive - you practice commands as you learn them!