How do you use the expression register to evaluate Vimscript?

Q: How do you use the expression register to evaluate Vimscript?

` =expand('%:t') ` In insert mode, ` =` opens the expression register. Type any Vimscript expression like `expand('%:t')` to insert the filename without path.

Answer

<C-r>=expand('%:t')<CR>

Explanation

In insert mode, <C-r>= opens the expression register. Type any Vimscript expression like expand('%:t') to insert the filename without path.

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