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How does the JetBrains IdeaVIM plugin indicate Insertion and Normal mode?

In ordinary vim, the lower left shows NORMAL and INSERT as I switch between those two modes.

How do I see the mode in IdeaVIM?

(I am using GoLand but it is the same in IntelliJ, PyCharm, etc.)

I tried switching back and forth between Normal and Insert mode, but cannot find any indication.

Solution

  • You should add set showmode to your ~/.ideavimrc.

    More options can be found here: https://github.com/JetBrains/ideavim/wiki/%22set%22-commands