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I'm wanting to learn Vim, but think it's probably too daunting. I imagine learning enough to become powerful with it, then forgetting 99% after I'm on a computerless project for a while. I know just enough right now to open a file and get stuck, or make a huge mess and exit. If there is an autocomplete feature for commands, I might be able to remember more easily.

QUESTION: Is there a version of Vim (or a plugin) that features an AutoComplete for Command Mode for those who can't remember a lot?

...and to avoid confusion, I don't mean an auto completion for a programming language functions and methods, but an autocomplete for Vim's command mode itself, with perhaps a command description too.

PS- Just to save time, please don't recommend Nano to me. I'm looking for Vim with training wheels, I don't want Nano, and I don't want a GUI editor either.

I'm wanting to learn Vim, but think it's probably too daunting. I imagine learning enough to become powerful with it, then forgetting 99% after I'm on a computerless project for a while. I know just enough right now to open a file and get stuck, or make a huge mess and exit. If there is an autocomplete feature for commands, I might be able to remember more easily.

QUESTION: Is there a version of Vim (or a plugin) that features an AutoComplete for Command Mode for those who can't remember a lot?

...and to avoid confusion, I don't mean an auto completion for a programming language functions and methods, but an autocomplete for Vim's command mode itself, with perhaps a command description too.

PS- Just to save time, please don't recommend Nano to me. I'm looking for Vim with training wheels, I don't want Nano, and I don't want a GUI editor either.

I'm wanting to learn Vim, but think it's probably too daunting. I imagine learning enough to become powerful with it, then forgetting 99% after I'm on a computerless project for a while. I know just enough right now to open a file and get stuck, or make a huge mess and exit. If there is an autocomplete feature for commands, I might be able to remember more easily.

QUESTION: Is there a version of Vim (or a plugin) that features an AutoComplete for Command Mode for those who can't remember a lot?

...and to avoid confusion, I don't mean an auto completion for a programming language functions and methods, but an autocomplete for Vim's command mode itself, with perhaps a command description too.

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Is there a version of Vim or plugin with a Command Mode auto completion?

I'm wanting to learn Vim, but think it's probably too daunting. I imagine learning enough to become powerful with it, then forgetting 99% after I'm on a computerless project for a while. I know just enough right now to open a file and get stuck, or make a huge mess and exit. If there is an autocomplete feature for commands, I might be able to remember more easily.

QUESTION: Is there a version of Vim (or a plugin) that features an AutoComplete for Command Mode for those who can't remember a lot?

...and to avoid confusion, I don't mean an auto completion for a programming language functions and methods, but an autocomplete for Vim's command mode itself, with perhaps a command description too.

PS- Just to save time, please don't recommend Nano to me. I'm looking for Vim with training wheels, I don't want Nano, and I don't want a GUI editor either.