How do you set a register programmatically in Vim?

Q: How do you set a register programmatically in Vim?

`:call setreg('a', 'text')` Use `setreg()` to set register contents from Vimscript. The third argument controls type: `v` (characterwise), `V` (linewise), ` ` (blockwise).

Answer

:call setreg('a', 'text')

Explanation

Use setreg() to set register contents from Vimscript. The third argument controls type: v (characterwise), V (linewise), <C-v> (blockwise).

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