How do I fuzzy-search and switch between open buffers in Vim?
:Buffers
The fzf.
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How do I replace a visual block selection with digraph or special characters?
<C-v>jjr<C-k>12
Visual block mode combined with the replace command and digraph input lets you replace a column of characters with special Unicode characters.
How do I insert sequential line numbers using visual block mode?
<C-v>jjI\=printf('%02d ', line('.')-line("'<")+1)<CR><Esc>
By combining visual block insert with Vim's expression register, you can insert dynamically computed line numbers at the start of each selected line.
visual-mode #visual-mode #block-mode #line-numbers #expression-register
How do I open a file explorer in a vertical split without any plugins?
:Vexplore
Vim ships with netrw, a built-in file explorer that requires no plugins.
How do I add line numbers to the beginning of every line using a substitute expression?
:%s/^/\=line('.').' '/
Vim's substitute command supports expressions in the replacement string using \=.
How do I create and auto-format Markdown or textile tables in Vim?
<Leader>tm
The vim-table-mode plugin by Dhruva Sagar turns Vim into a powerful table editor that automatically formats and aligns table columns as you type.
How do I call one macro from inside another macro?
@a (within macro @b)
Vim macros can call other macros, enabling modular macro composition.
How do I paste text above the current line?
P
The P (uppercase) command pastes the contents of the default register before the cursor position.
How do I append a semicolon to every line in a file using :norm?
:%norm A;
The :%norm command runs normal mode commands on every line in the file (or a range).
How do I insert special Unicode characters and symbols using Vim's built-in digraph system?
<C-k>{two-chars}
Vim's digraph system lets you type hundreds of special characters — arrows, fractions, accented letters, currency symbols, and more — using intuitive two-ch
How do I reset a Vim option back to its compiled default value?
:set {option}&
Append & to any :set command to reset that option to its compiled-in default value — the value Vim shipped with before any vimrc or plugin changed it.
How do I change the case of matched text in a Vim substitute command?
\u and \l in :s replacement
Vim's substitute command supports special case modifiers in the replacement string that let you change the case of captured text on the fly.
How do I add or subtract a specific number to a number under the cursor?
{count}<C-a> / {count}<C-x>
While increments and decrements a number by 1, you can prefix either with a count to add or subtract a specific amount.
How do I run a substitution across the arglist and write only modified files?
:argdo %s/foo/bar/ge | update
Bulk replacements across many files are risky when every buffer gets written unconditionally.
How do I run an Ex command on exactly the current visual selection without typing the range manually?
:
In Visual mode, typing : does more than open the command line: Vim automatically inserts the exact selection range as '.
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 jump back to the previous context line without preserving exact column?
''
When you jump around a file, Vim tracks prior locations.
navigation #navigation #motions #marks #jumplist #normal-mode
How do I navigate back through the tag stack after jumping to definitions?
:pop or <C-t>
When you jump to a tag definition with , Vim pushes your location onto a tag stack.
How do I uppercase just the current paragraph without visual selection?
gUip
gUip is a compact operator-plus-text-object pattern that uppercases exactly the paragraph your cursor is in.
How do I jump to the top of a file without creating a new jumplist entry?
:keepjumps normal! gg
Sometimes you need to make a quick structural move (for example, jump to top, inspect context, then return) without polluting jump navigation history.