How do you force a linewise register to paste characterwise?

Q: How do you force a linewise register to paste characterwise?

`:call setreg('a', @a, 'v') then "ap` Use `setreg()` to change register `a` to characterwise mode (`v`), then paste. This prevents linewise registers from inserting on a new line.

Answer

:call setreg('a', @a, 'v') then "ap

Explanation

Use setreg() to change register a to characterwise mode (v), then paste. This prevents linewise registers from inserting on a new line.

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