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.
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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 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 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 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 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.
How do I jump to any visible word with EasyMotion?
<leader><leader>w
vim-easymotion lets you jump to any visible position by highlighting targets with unique letters.
How do I transform text in a visual selection using awk or sed?
:'<,'>!awk '{print toupper($0)}'
Vim can pipe any visual selection through external Unix commands and replace the selection with the output.
visual-mode #visual-mode #external-command #awk #text-transformation
How do I convert between tabs and spaces in a visual selection?
:'<,'>retab!
The :retab! command converts between tabs and spaces based on your expandtab setting.
How do I jump back to where I last inserted text and continue typing?
gi
The gi command moves the cursor to the position where you last exited insert mode and immediately enters insert mode again.
navigation #navigation #insert-mode #marks #normal-mode #productivity
How do I cycle through my jump history in Vim?
<C-o> and <C-i>
Vim maintains a jump list of positions you have visited.
How do I search for non-printable or control characters in Vim?
/[\x00-\x1f]
Files sometimes contain hidden control characters that cause subtle bugs.
How do I jump to a specific percentage position in a file?
{N}%
The {N}% command jumps the cursor to the line that is N percent of the way through the file.
How do I dynamically build and run Ex commands from strings in Vim?
:execute 'normal! ' . count . 'j'
The :execute command evaluates a string as an Ex command, enabling dynamic command construction.
How do I lowercase a word in Vim?
guiw
The guiw command converts the entire word under the cursor to lowercase.
How do I uppercase a word in Vim?
gUiw
The gUiw command converts the entire word under the cursor to uppercase.
How do I set a minimum number of lines to keep visible above and below the cursor?
:set scrolloff=5
The scrolloff option keeps a minimum number of lines visible above and below the cursor when scrolling.
How do I revert a file to its state from a specific time ago?
:earlier {time} / :later {time}
Vim's :earlier and :later commands let you navigate the undo history by wall-clock time rather than by individual undo steps.
editing #editing #undo-redo #ex-commands #advanced #productivity
How do I rapidly generate HTML boilerplate using abbreviations in Vim?
<C-y>,
The emmet-vim plugin brings the full power of Emmet (formerly Zen Coding) to Vim, letting you type a short CSS-like abbreviation and expand it into a complete H