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# [Blogs](../blog/) >> Multiple cursor support for Vim

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- [Design causes](#design-causes)
- [Mode introduction](#mode-introduction)
- [About documentation](#about-documentation)

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## Design causes

Many times in order to quickly edit multiple pieces of the same content, SpaceVim implements a feature called `iedit`,
which is same as the `iedit-mode` of emacs.

## Mode introduction

With `iedit` enabled, there are two modes currently, called iedit-normal and iedit-insert.
These two modes are somewhat similar to the regular Normal and Insert modes. In iedit-normal mode,
you can move the cursor, delete content and paste content. In iedit-insert mode, you can input characters.
With the `core#statusline` layer, the `IEDIT-NORMAL` or `IEDIT-INSERT` modu text can be seen on the statusline.

## About documentation

You can read online doc: [Replace text with iedit](../documentation/#replace-text-with-iedit), or read `:h spacevim-plugins-iedit` in SpaceVim