How do I append keystrokes to a macro without re-recording it?
:let @q .= 'j'
Re-recording a long macro just to add one extra keystroke is wasteful and error-prone.
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How do I navigate between multiple quickfix lists from previous searches or builds?
:colder
Vim maintains a history stack of up to 10 quickfix lists.
buffers-windows #buffers-windows #navigation #ex-commands #search
How do I sort lines by a secondary field while ignoring a common leading prefix?
:[range]sort /regex/
The :[range]sort /regex/ command sorts lines while skipping the portion of each line that matches the regex.
How do I open a file in read-only mode so I cannot accidentally modify it?
:view {file}
:view opens a file with the readonly option set, preventing accidental writes.
How do I deeply merge two Lua tables in Neovim config using vim.tbl_deep_extend?
vim.tbl_deep_extend('force', defaults, overrides)
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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
How do I make word motions like w, b, and e treat hyphens or other characters as part of a word?
:set iskeyword+=-
By default, Vim treats hyphens, dots, and many punctuation characters as word boundaries.
How do I create abbreviations for the Vim command line to fix typos like W and Q?
:cnoreabbrev {lhs} {rhs}
:cnoreabbrev defines a non-recursive command-line abbreviation — like noremap but for Ex commands.
How do I jump to the next lowercase mark in Vim's mark order?
]`
Most users jump to marks directly ('a, ` a `), but when a file has many lowercase marks, stepping through them in order is faster than remembering each name.
How do I execute a macro from bottom to top over a selected range?
:'>,'<normal @q
Running a macro over a range usually goes top to bottom, but that can break when the macro inserts or deletes lines.
macros #macros #ex-commands #visual-mode #normal-mode #refactoring
How do I match text only when it is preceded by a specific pattern in Vim regex?
:%s/\(prefix\)\@<=target/replacement/g
Vim's \@<= is a zero-width look-behind assertion.
How do I paste text that automatically matches the indentation of the current line?
[p
When you copy code from one indentation level and paste it at another, p preserves the original indentation, leaving your code misaligned.
How do I highlight multiple different patterns simultaneously using Vim's built-in match commands?
:2match Todo /FIXME/
Vim provides three independent match slots — :match, :2match, and :3match — each of which highlights a pattern using a specified highlight group.
What are Vim's built-in character class shortcuts for search patterns?
\d \w \s \a \l \u
How it works Vim provides shorthand character classes that save you from writing out full bracket expressions.
How do I paste the name of the alternate (previously edited) file into the buffer?
"#p
The # register holds the name of the alternate file — the file you were editing just before the current one.
How do I configure :make to run the current file as a script with a specific interpreter?
:set makeprg=python3\ %
Setting makeprg to include % lets :make always execute the file you're currently editing.
How do I force-convert all indentation including tabs in the middle of lines throughout an entire file?
:%retab!
The :retab command converts leading whitespace according to the current tabstop and expandtab settings, but it only touches indentation at the start of lines.
How do I make Ctrl-A and Ctrl-X increment and decrement alphabetic characters?
:set nrformats+=alpha
By default, and only increment and decrement numbers (decimal, hex, and octal depending on format).
How do I replay a macro many times without cluttering the jumplist?
:keepjumps normal! 500@q
Running a macro hundreds of times is efficient, but it can flood your jumplist and make normal navigation painful afterward.
How do I join a specific range of lines into one line using an Ex command?
:[range]join
The :[range]join Ex command lets you join lines by specifying an explicit line range — without having to navigate there or use visual selection.