How do you record a macro to split a long line at a certain column?

Q: How do you record a macro to split a long line at a certain column?

`qa80|i\n jq` Record a macro that moves to column 80 using `80|`, inserts a newline, and moves to the next line. Wraps long lines at 80 characters.

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`qa80|i
<Esc>jq` Record a macro that moves to column 80 using `80|`, inserts a newline, and moves to the next line. Wraps long lines at 80 characters.

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