How do you create a custom key mapping in Vim?

Q: How do you create a custom key mapping in Vim?

`nnoremap s :w ` Use `nnoremap` for non-recursive normal mode mappings. ` s` triggers `:w ` to save. Always use `noremap` variants to avoid mapping conflicts.

Answer

nnoremap <leader>s :w<CR>

Explanation

Use nnoremap for non-recursive normal mode mappings. <leader>s triggers :w<CR> to save. Always use noremap variants to avoid mapping conflicts.

category: config tags: #config #mapping #nnoremap

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