How do I enable automatic file type detection and plugins?
:filetype plugin indent on
The filetype plugin indent on command enables three key features: file type detection, filetype plugins, and filetype-based indentation.
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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 add, change, or delete surrounding characters with vim-surround?
cs"' (change), ds" (delete), ys iw" (add)
The vim-surround plugin by Tim Pope adds commands for working with surrounding characters like quotes, brackets, and tags.
How do I enable true color (24-bit) support in Vim?
:set termguicolors
The termguicolors option enables 24-bit RGB color support, allowing color schemes to use millions of colors instead of the terminal's 256-color palette.
How do I jump to the next unmatched opening brace?
[{
The [{ command moves backward to the nearest unmatched {.
How do I select text character by character in Vim?
v
The v command enters character-wise visual mode, letting you select text one character at a time.
How do I set the leader key for custom mappings?
let mapleader = " "
The leader key is a prefix for custom mappings.
How do I search with vimgrep only in specific file types?
:vimgrep /pattern/ **/*.py
By specifying a file glob pattern with :vimgrep, you can restrict the search to specific file types.
How do I delete an entire paragraph?
dip
The dip command deletes the inner paragraph — all contiguous non-blank lines surrounding the cursor.
How do I view my tag navigation history?
:tags
The :tags command displays the tag stack, showing all the tag jumps you have made with and their return points.
How do I move the cursor to the middle of the visible screen?
M
The M command moves the cursor to the line in the middle of the current window.
How do I compare two files side by side using diff mode?
:diffthis in both windows
The :diffthis command enables diff mode for the current buffer.
How do I access Vim's built-in help system?
:help topic
Vim has an extensive built-in help system.
How do I see Git diff markers in the sign column?
vim-gitgutter plugin
vim-gitgutter shows git diff markers in the sign column next to line numbers.
How do I set options that only apply to certain file types?
autocmd FileType python setlocal ...
Using autocmd FileType with setlocal, you can configure settings that only apply when editing files of a specific type.
How do I get an enhanced status line with vim-airline?
Plug 'vim-airline/vim-airline'
vim-airline provides a beautiful, feature-rich status line that shows file info, git branch, diagnostics, and more with minimal configuration.
How do I copy from the cursor to the end of the line?
y$
The y$ command yanks (copies) text from the cursor position to the end of the line.
How do I customize syntax highlighting colors?
:highlight Group ctermfg=color
The :highlight command changes the appearance of a highlight group.
How do I jump to the matching bracket or parenthesis?
%
The % command jumps to the matching bracket, parenthesis, or brace.
How do I use the location list for per-window navigation?
:lnext and :lprev
The location list is a per-window alternative to the quickfix list.