How do I insert a Unicode character by its code point?
<C-v>u{code} in insert mode
In insert mode, u followed by a 4-digit hex code inserts the Unicode character at that code point.
All Vim Tricks
How do I paste text and automatically adjust its indentation?
]p
The ]p command pastes text and adjusts its indentation to match the current line.
How do I quickly replace a word and then repeat it elsewhere?
ciw + new text + Esc, then n.
The ciw command followed by new text, combined with and .
How do I change the content inside backticks?
ci`
The ` ci ` command changes the text inside backtick delimiters.
How do I make Vim respond faster to idle events?
:set updatetime=250
The updatetime option controls how long Vim waits after you stop typing before triggering certain events (like swap file writes and CursorHold autocommands).
How do I append the same text to the end of several lines?
V select then :norm A text
Selecting lines and running :norm A text appends the same text to the end of every selected line.
How do I enable true color (24-bit) support in Vim?
:set termguicolors
The termguicolors option enables 24-bit RGB color support, allowing color schemes to use millions of colors instead of the terminal's 256-color palette.
How do I insert shell command output without leaving the command line?
<C-r>=system('cmd')
In command-line mode, =system('command') evaluates the shell command and inserts its output into the command line.
What are the useful flags for the substitute command?
:s/pattern/replace/flags
The substitute command supports several flags that modify its behavior.
How do I disable the error beep in Vim?
:set belloff=all
The belloff=all option disables all error bells and visual bells in Vim.
How do I completely remove a buffer from Vim?
:bwipeout
The :bwipeout command (:bw) completely removes a buffer from Vim's memory, including its marks, options, and variables.
How do I move the current window to the far left of the screen?
<C-w>H
The H command moves the current window to the far left, making it a full-height vertical split.
How do I create a new empty buffer?
:enew
The :enew command creates a new unnamed empty buffer in the current window.
How do I jump to the previously active window?
<C-w>p
The p command jumps to the previously active window (the last window you were in).
How do I use bracket mappings for paired operations?
[q, ]q, [b, ]b (vim-unimpaired)
vim-unimpaired by Tim Pope provides consistent bracket mappings for navigating paired items like quickfix entries, buffers, and more.
How do I write a simple Vim plugin?
Create plugin/myplugin.vim
A basic Vim plugin is just a .
How do I add, change, or delete surrounding characters with vim-surround?
cs"' (change), ds" (delete), ys iw" (add)
The vim-surround plugin by Tim Pope adds commands for working with surrounding characters like quotes, brackets, and tags.
How do I run tests from inside Vim?
:TestNearest (vim-test)
vim-test provides commands to run tests from within Vim.
How do I get language support for many programming languages at once?
Plug 'sheerun/vim-polyglot'
vim-polyglot is a collection of language packs for Vim.
How do I make plugin commands repeatable with the dot command?
Plug 'tpope/vim-repeat'
vim-repeat by Tim Pope extends the .