How do you use a register value in a substitute command?

Q: How do you use a register value in a substitute command?

`:%s/ a/replacement/g` In command-line mode, ` a` inserts the contents of register `a`. Use it in substitute commands to search for previously yanked text.

Answer

:%s/<C-r>a/replacement/g

Explanation

In command-line mode, <C-r>a inserts the contents of register a. Use it in substitute commands to search for previously yanked text.

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