Closes #55481 Adds Vim-mode access to the existing Helix jump-to-word overlay via `g z`. We use `g z` because it is currently unassigned in Vim mode, while `g w` is already used for rewrap. Most of the implementation lives in `helix.rs` because the existing jump overlay, label generation, and Helix/Vim modal behavior are currently intertwined there. This keeps the change small and reuses the existing navigation overlay logic instead of doing a broader refactor. In Vim normal mode, jump labels behave like a cursor motion: selecting a label moves the cursor to the start of the target word without selecting it. In Vim visual mode, jump labels extend the selection like a Vim word-start motion, preserving Vim’s inclusive visual-selection behavior. Self-Review Checklist: - [x] I've reviewed my own diff for quality, security, and reliability - [x] Unsafe blocks (if any) have justifying comments - [x] The content is consistent with the [UI/UX checklist](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#uiux-checklist) - [x] Tests cover the new/changed behavior - [x] Performance impact has been considered and is acceptable Release Notes: - Added Vim-mode jump-to-word navigation on `g z`.
Zed
Welcome to Zed, a high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.
Installation
On macOS, Linux, and Windows you can download Zed directly or install Zed via your local package manager (macOS/Linux/Windows).
Other platforms are not yet available:
- Web (tracking issue)
Developing Zed
Contributing
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Licensing
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Sponsorship
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