- i
 - I
 - a
 - A
 - o
 - O
 
Switch to insert/edit mode
i - (insert) right before (to the left of) the current character. I - (Insert) right before first non-blank in the current line. a - (appaned) right after the current character. A - (Apppend) right after end of line. o - add new empty row below. O - add new empty row above.
          
              
          
              Remember, ESC will take you from insert mode back to normal mode.