How to enter Vi / Vim command mode with `;` instead of `:`?

Question

When using Vi or Vim, I need to perform the following sequence to save a file: esc + :s

But the : key is hard to reach on my keyboard. So I would like to switch : and ; so that I can type esc + ;s to save the file.

(I'm looking for a solution that works with every commands, not only to save a file)

So why are you asking in a very specific manner for VI/VIM? You could try [this](http://askubuntu.com/questions/24916/how-do-i-remap-certain-keys-or-devices) to switch them around. — Seth, Dec 28 '16 at 12:39

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 24 '16 at 18:24

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nnoremap ; :

answered Dec 24 '16 at 18:24

u1686_grawity

You will want to supplement that with the inverse `nnoremap : ;` so you still have the original functionality of `;` available. – Aaron Thoma Dec 26 '16 at 10:16

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