Re: How to go insert mode in nmap execution

On 2009-12-02, anna wrote:
> I have a mapping in normal mode. After the mapping execution, I want
> to make Vim enters insert mode based on certain criteria. For example,
> if it is at the beginning of line, it should enter insert mode.
> Otherwise, it should stay in normal mode. I tried to use 'normal i'.
> But it doesn't work. Any ideas? below is the script. Thank you.
>
> nmap ss :call MyFoo()<CR>
> function! MyFoo()
> if col(".") == 1
> "go to insert mode
> normal i
> endif
> endfunction

As

:help :normal

says, any insert command started using :normal must be completed
within that :normal command. To do what you want, see

:help :startinsert

Regards,
Gary

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