How do I insert text at the beginning of multiple lines at once using visual block mode?
<C-v>I
Visual block mode's I command lets you type once and have the text inserted at the cursor column across all selected lines simultaneously.
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How do I open folds one level at a time in Vim without revealing all nested folds at once?
zr
zr ("reduce" fold level) decrements the global foldlevel option by 1, opening the next layer of folds across the entire file.
How do I scroll so the current line is at the bottom of the screen?
zb
The zb command redraws the screen with the current line at the bottom of the window.
How do I make my macros robust regardless of cursor position?
0 or ^ at start of macro
A common macro pitfall is assuming the cursor starts at a specific column.
How do I record a macro to add semicolons at the end of every line?
qaA;<Esc>jq
This macro appends a semicolon to the current line and moves down, ready to repeat.
How do I select or operate on the content of an HTML or XML tag using text objects?
it and at
Vim provides two built-in text objects for HTML and XML tags: it (inner tag) and at (a tag).
editing #text-objects #editing #visual-mode #html #normal-mode
How do I target a substitution at the cursor position using \%#?
:s/\%#\k\+/REPL/
Most substitutions operate on broad ranges, but sometimes you want a precise edit anchored to where your cursor is right now.
How do I search for patterns only at specific line or column positions in Vim?
/\%5l\%10cpattern
Vim provides position-matching atoms that constrain where a pattern can match based on line numbers, column positions, or virtual columns.
How do I insert text at the beginning of a line?
I
The I (uppercase) command moves the cursor to the first non-blank character of the current line and enters insert mode.
How do I customize the status line at the bottom of the screen?
:set statusline=%f\ %m%r%=%l/%L
The statusline option controls what information is shown in the status bar at the bottom of each window.
How do I restore a file to its state at a specific time?
:earlier 10m
The :earlier command restores the buffer to its state at a specific time in the past.
How do I append text at the end of lines with different lengths using visual block?
<C-v>j$A;<Esc>
When lines have varying lengths, a normal visual block selection stops at the shortest line.
How do I get language support for many programming languages at once?
Plug 'sheerun/vim-polyglot'
vim-polyglot is a collection of language packs for Vim.
How do I append text at the end of multiple lines using visual block?
<C-v>jj$A
Combining visual block mode with $ and A lets you append text at the end of multiple lines, even when the lines have different lengths.
How do I write a search pattern that requires two conditions to match at the same position in Vim?
\&
Vim's \& operator is the AND combinator in a search pattern.
How do I insert text at the very first column of a line, ignoring indentation?
gI
Most Vim users know I to insert at the start of a line — but I actually jumps to the first non-blank character, skipping leading whitespace.
How do I anchor a Vim search pattern to match only at the very start or end of the entire file?
\%^ and \%$
Vim's ^ and $ anchors match the start and end of a line, but sometimes you need to match the very beginning or very end of the entire buffer.
How do I control how many columns Vim scrolls horizontally at once when the cursor reaches the screen edge?
:set sidescroll=1
When wrap is off and the cursor moves past the edge of the screen, Vim jumps the view horizontally by a number of columns determined by sidescroll.
How do I scroll the view left and right one column at a time when line wrapping is off?
zh and zl
When wrap is disabled, long lines extend off-screen.
How do I prevent Vim from pausing at the --More-- prompt when displaying long command output?
:set nomore
When a Vim command produces output that exceeds the terminal height, Vim pauses and displays a -- More -- prompt, requiring you to press a key to continue.