This is a NeoVim distribution optimized for writing. Colors and fonts (in GUI mode) are a homage to WordStar.
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There's a pull down menu. In normal mode, hit the space bar twice to see the functions. These will grow over time.
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There are WordStar-like key bindings with helpful menus. Instead, however, of the Ctrl key, they're prefixed with Space instead, to avoid collision with Vim keys (such as Ctrl-o). See Space-k, Space-o, Space-q, and Space-g.
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Plugins provided by VimPlug, and should be downloaded automatically after installing.
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Configuration is symlinked, so you can try VimStar and then easily go back to your own configuration (have a look at the install script).
Function keys are somewhat a homage to WordPerfect:
F3: File browser.
F4: In a GUI, go to Focus Mode.
F5: Run Latexmk to produce a document out of your LaTeX.
F8: Preview your Markdown files.
F9: Toggle between word processor and Code mode. Changes the screen background so you can always tell which mode you're in.
Execute this at the CLI:
curl -sLf https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sez11a/VimStar/master/install-vimstar.sh | bash
That's all for now. Enjoy!