How do I quickly re-insert the text I just typed without leaving insert mode?
<C-a> (in insert mode)
While in insert mode, pressing re-inserts whatever text you typed during your previous insert session.
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How do I re-insert the text I typed in the previous insert session?
<C-a> (insert mode)
While in insert mode, pressing re-inserts the exact text you typed during your previous insert session.
How do you insert the current filename from a register?
<C-r>%
In insert mode, % inserts the current filename.
How do I insert a Unicode character by its code point?
<C-v>u{code} in insert mode
In insert mode, u followed by a 4-digit hex code inserts the Unicode character at that code point.
How do you paste from a specific register while in insert mode?
<C-r>a
In insert mode, press followed by the register name.
How do I re-insert the exact same text I typed during my last insert mode session?
<C-a> in insert mode
Pressing while in insert mode inserts the same text that was typed during the previous insert mode session.
How do you insert text on multiple lines using visual block mode?
<C-v>jjI text <Esc>
Enter visual block with , select lines with j, press I to insert before the block.
How do I run a single normal mode command without fully leaving insert mode?
<C-o> (insert mode)
Pressing while in insert mode lets you execute exactly one normal mode command and then automatically returns you to insert mode.
How do I insert the result of a calculation directly while typing in insert mode?
<C-r>=2+2<CR>
The expression register (=) in insert mode lets you evaluate any Vimscript expression and insert the result inline.
How do I insert a Unicode character by its codepoint in insert mode?
<C-v>u{hex}
In insert mode, pressing followed by u and a 4-digit hexadecimal codepoint inserts the corresponding Unicode character directly into the buffer.
How do I delete everything typed on the current line without leaving insert mode?
<C-u> in insert mode
Pressing while in insert mode deletes all characters entered since you last entered insert mode on the current line.
How do I perform arithmetic calculations and insert the result without leaving insert mode?
<C-r>={expr}<CR>
The expression register ("=) lets you evaluate any Vimscript expression and insert the result directly into the buffer — all without leaving insert mode.
How do I re-insert the text from my last insert session and immediately return to normal mode?
<C-@>
Pressing (Ctrl + @, which is the NUL character) in insert mode inserts the same text that was typed during the most recent insert session, then immediately retu
How do I insert the unnamed register literally in Insert mode without auto-indent side effects?
<C-r><C-r>"
In Insert mode, plain {register} inserts register content but may reindent or auto-format depending on context.
registers #registers #insert-mode #editing #indentation #text
How do I copy one character at a time from the line above or below while typing in insert mode?
<C-e> / <C-y> (insert mode)
In insert mode, copies the character directly below the cursor (from the next line) and copies the character directly above (from the previous line).
How do you use the expression register to insert a calculation?
<C-r>=42*7<CR>
In insert mode, press = to access the expression register, type a math expression like 42*7, and press Enter to insert the result (294).
How do I increase or decrease indentation while staying in insert mode?
<C-t> and <C-d> in insert mode
When typing in insert mode, you can adjust the current line's indentation without leaving to normal mode.
How do I insert a register in Insert mode without reindenting each inserted line?
<C-r><C-o>a
When you paste multiline snippets from a register while in Insert mode, default insertion can trigger indentation and formatting side effects line by line.
registers #registers #insert-mode #formatting #indentation #editing
How do you change (delete and enter insert mode) for visual selection?
c in visual mode
Select text visually, then press c to delete the selection and enter insert mode.
How do I insert a register's content literally in insert mode, without triggering auto-indent or mappings?
<C-r><C-r>{reg}
When you insert a register with {reg} in insert mode, Vim processes the content as if you had typed it — this means autoindent, autoformat, and insert-mode ma