Function Keys

Much of the convenience of Visual mode is due to the power built into the eight user function keys: F1 through F8.

F1 Update and go to next page
F2 Roll Up Screen n lines, as per Set Vis Roll
F3 Findup (search back for current string)
F4 Find (search ahead for current string)
F5 Backward One Page
F6 Forward One Page
F7 Execute command typed in ===> line
F8 Exit from Visual back to Line mode

More:

F1: Update and Go to Next Page

F2: Roll Up Screen

F3: Findup – Previous String

F4: Find – Next String

F5: Backward One Page

F6: Forward One Page

F7: Execute a Command

F8: Exit from Visual

Function Keys