How do I match a pattern only when it is preceded or followed by another pattern, without including that context in the match?
\@=
Vim's regex engine supports zero-width lookahead and lookbehind assertions using the \@ family of atoms.
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How do I run a :normal command that ignores user-defined mappings?
:normal! {cmds}
:normal {cmds} executes normal-mode keystrokes from the command line, but it honors your custom key mappings — so remapped keys produce unexpected results in
command-line #ex-commands #macros #normal-mode #command-line
How do I highlight a custom pattern persistently in a window without changing the search register?
matchadd()
The matchadd() function adds a persistent highlight for a pattern in the current window without touching your search register or interfering with n/N navigation
How do I reuse the replacement text from my last substitution in a new one without retyping it?
:s/pattern/~/
In a Vim substitution, using ~ as the replacement string repeats the replacement text from the most recent :s command.
How do I control windows using Ex commands in scripts and mappings instead of Ctrl-W shortcuts?
:wincmd {cmd}
:wincmd {key} is the Ex command equivalent of every {key} window shortcut.
buffers-windows #buffers-windows #windows #ex-commands #normal-mode
How do I create interactive selection menus and text input prompts in Neovim Lua scripts?
vim.ui.select() and vim.ui.input()
Neovim provides vim.
How do I collect multiple project searches into one location list instead of replacing results?
:lvimgrepadd /pattern/gj **/*
When investigating a bug or refactor, you often need to gather results from several related patterns before deciding what to edit.
How do I run a substitute command on every file in the quickfix list at once?
:cfdo %s/old/new/ge | update
When you grep across your project and want to perform a search-and-replace on every file that matched, :cfdo is the most efficient approach.
command-line #quickfix #substitute #search #ex-commands #editing
How do I create or edit a Vim macro as a plain string without re-recording it?
:let @q = "dd"
Macros are just strings stored in named registers.
How do I enable inline character-level diff highlighting in Neovim's diff mode?
:set diffopt+=linematch:60
Neovim's linematch diffopt enables intra-line diff highlighting — instead of marking an entire changed line, Neovim highlights only the specific characters th
How do I use Neovim's built-in lazy iterator API to chain filter and map operations over a list?
vim.iter()
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How do I switch to the previous buffer in Vim?
:bprev
The :bprev (or :bp for short) command switches to the previous buffer in Vim's buffer list.
How do I search and replace with confirmation for each match?
:%s/old/new/gc
Adding the c flag to a substitute command makes Vim pause at every match and ask you whether to replace it.
How do I run a Vim command without triggering any autocommands?
:noautocmd write
The :noautocmd modifier (abbreviated :noa) runs any subsequent Ex command while temporarily disabling all autocommand events.
What built-in LSP keymaps does Neovim 0.10+ provide automatically when a language server is attached?
grn, gra, grr, gri
Starting with Neovim 0.
How do I prevent Vim from automatically resizing a window when others open or close?
:set winfixwidth
Setting winfixwidth on a window tells Vim not to adjust its width when other windows are created, closed, or resized with =.
How do I jump to the first macro or #define definition of the word under the cursor?
[<C-d>
Vim's [ command jumps to the first definition of the macro or identifier under the cursor, searching from the beginning of the current file and through any file
How do I sort selected lines in Vim?
:'<,'>sort
The :'sort command sorts the currently selected lines in visual mode alphabetically.
How do I append text to the end of multiple lines of different lengths?
<C-v>$A
When you need to append text to the end of several lines that have different lengths, visual block mode with $ is the key.
How do I paste back a small deletion (like a deleted character) while in insert mode?
<C-r>-
In insert mode, - pastes the contents of the small delete register ("-).