How do you record a macro to enclose each word in parentheses?

Q: How do you record a macro to enclose each word in parentheses?

`qaciwi( ") wq` Record a macro that changes the inner word, types an opening paren, pastes the original word, types a closing paren, and moves to the next word.

Answer

qaciwi(<C-r>")<Esc>wq

Explanation

Record a macro that changes the inner word, types an opening paren, pastes the original word, types a closing paren, and moves to the next word.

category: macros tags: #macros #enclose #parentheses

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