Line numbers are not displayed by default in Vim, although they can be quickly enabled. This article will show you how to display or hide line numbers in Vim / Vi text editor.
Line numbering is helpful not only for navigating the code but also for other activities like pair programming, debugging scripts, code reviews, referring to a particular line, and more.
Press the Esc key to switch to command mode.
Press : and the bottom left corner of the screen will see the movement of the cursor. Type set number or set nu and hit Enter. :set number
You can toggle the line numbers with :set number! or :set nu!
To move a specific line
:[LINE NUMBER] hit enter
Example to move the pointer to line 10 :10 and hit enter