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.
Search: G
414 results for "G"
How do I increment a number under the cursor?
<C-a>
The command increments the number under or after the cursor by 1.
How do I search for a pattern across multiple files?
:vimgrep /pattern/ **/*.ext
The :vimgrep command searches for a pattern across multiple files and populates the quickfix list with the results.
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 create a macro to convert a value to a JSON key-value pair?
qaI"<Esc>A": "",<Esc>jq
This macro transforms a plain word into a JSON key-value pair format, useful for converting lists of field names into JSON structure.
How do I copy a range of lines to another location without yanking and pasting?
:10,20t30
The :t command (short for :copy) duplicates lines from one location to another without touching any registers.
command-line #editing #ex-commands #lines #productivity #ranges
How do I jump directly to a specific line number in Vim?
:<line-number>
When you know the exact line number you want to navigate to, the colon command is the quickest way to get there.
How do I perform the same operation across multiple files using the argument list?
:args **/*.js | argdo %s/old/new/ge | update
The argument list (arglist) is Vim's mechanism for loading a set of files and running commands across all of them.
command-line #command-line #ex-commands #arglist #productivity #batch #editing
How do I see search results as I type the pattern?
:set incsearch
The incsearch option enables incremental search, which highlights matches in real time as you type the search pattern.
How do I navigate compiler errors, grep results, or search matches using the quickfix list?
:copen / :cnext / :cprev
The quickfix list is Vim's built-in mechanism for navigating a list of file locations — compiler errors, grep results, search matches, or any structured outpu
navigation #navigation #quickfix #ex-commands #productivity #workflow
How do I run a normal mode command on every line in a range?
:%normal command
The :normal command executes normal mode commands programmatically on a range of lines.
How do I paste from a register in the command line?
<C-r>{reg} in command line
While on the : command line, pressing followed by a register name inserts that register's contents.
How do I query databases directly from Vim without leaving my editor?
:DB
The vim-dadbod plugin by Tim Pope turns Vim into a powerful database client.
How do I jump back to where I was before my last search?
``
The double backtick jumps to the exact position before the last jump.
How do I create a macro that uses an incrementing counter?
Use :let i=1 with macro
By combining a Vimscript variable with a macro, you can create sequences with incrementing numbers.
How do I use a macro to generate a numbered list automatically?
qaYp<C-a>q99@a
By recording a macro that duplicates a line and increments its number, you can generate a numbered list of any length with a single replay command.
macros #macros #editing #normal-mode #automation #productivity
How do I apply a macro to every line in a visual selection?
:'<,'>normal @q
The :'normal @q command runs macro q on every line of the visual selection.
How do I search for a pattern that spans multiple lines in Vim?
/pattern\_s\+next
Vim's regular expressions support multi-line matching through underscore-prefixed atoms.
How do I stage and unstage Git files without leaving Vim?
:Git
The vim-fugitive plugin by Tim Pope provides an interactive Git status window that lets you stage, unstage, diff, and commit files entirely from within Vim.
How do I set different options for different programming languages in Vim?
autocmd FileType {lang} setlocal {options}
Vim's autocmd FileType lets you apply settings that only take effect when editing a specific file type.