How do I split the Vim window to view two files at once?
:split
The :split command (or s) splits the current window horizontally, creating a new window above with the same file.
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How do I move forward or backward by sentence in Vim?
) and (
The ) and ( motions move by sentence boundaries.
How do I execute a single normal mode command without leaving insert mode?
<C-o>{cmd}
Pressing in insert mode lets you execute one normal mode command and then automatically returns you to insert mode.
How do I progressively expand or contract a visual selection by text objects?
v3aw
In visual mode, repeating text object motions progressively expands the selection.
How do I run a command on lines between two search patterns?
:/start/,/end/command
Vim allows pattern-based ranges in Ex commands, letting you operate on lines between two search matches.
How do I embed Vim settings inside a file using modelines?
vim: set ts=2 sw=2 et:
Modelines are special comments at the top or bottom of a file that Vim reads to apply file-specific settings.
How do I use the expression register in a mapping to insert dynamic values?
:nnoremap <leader>d "=strftime('%Y-%m-%d')<CR>p
The expression register (=) evaluates Vimscript expressions and uses the result as register content.
How do I delete a word and its surrounding whitespace?
daw
The daw command deletes a word including one side of its surrounding whitespace.
How do I repeat or reverse inline character search with f, t, ; and , in Vim?
f{char} ; ,
The f, F, t, and T motions search for a character on the current line.
How do I manage Neovim plugins with lazy loading using lazy.nvim?
:Lazy
lazy.
How do I run a normal mode command on every line in a range?
:{range}normal {commands}
The :normal command executes normal mode keystrokes from the command line.
command-line #command-line #ex-commands #editing #normal-mode
How do I view all LSP diagnostics in a structured list with Trouble?
:Trouble diagnostics
trouble.
How do I preview quickfix entries without leaving the quickfix window?
<C-w>z or :pclose
The preview window shows file contents temporarily without switching your editing context.
buffers-windows #buffers-windows #quickfix #preview #navigation
How do I create a recursive macro that runs until it encounters an error?
qa...@aq
A recursive macro calls itself at the end of its recording, causing it to repeat until a motion or search fails.
How do I run a macro on every line in the entire file?
:%normal @q
To apply a macro to every line in the file, use :%normal @q.
How do I navigate through wrapped lines visually instead of by actual lines?
gj and gk
When wrap is enabled, long lines wrap across multiple screen lines.
How do I move by display lines when long lines wrap?
gj
The gj command moves the cursor down by one display line rather than one physical line.
How do I combine the dot command with macros for powerful repeat workflows?
qq;.q then @q or @@
The dot command (.
How do I repeat the last change in Vim?
.
The .
How do I set up a debugger with breakpoints in Neovim?
:lua require'dap'.toggle_breakpoint()
The nvim-dap plugin implements the Debug Adapter Protocol in Neovim, providing a full debugging experience with breakpoints, step-through execution, variable in