How do you record a macro to extract a specific column from tabular data?
qa0f dwi\n<Esc>jq
Extract columns by recording a macro that navigates to the desired field and deletes or yanks it.
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How do you record a macro to extract URLs from a file?
qa/https\?:\/\/\nyiW:put\nq
Record a macro that searches for URLs, yanks the URL, and puts it at the end of the file.
How do you write a range of lines to a separate file?
:10,20w newfile.txt
Use :10,20w newfile.
How do I use a macro to generate a numbered sequence in Vim?
qa Yp <C-a> q
By combining a macro with (increment number), you can quickly generate numbered sequences.
How do you use a macro with the expression register to generate a number sequence?
:let i=1\nqao<C-r>=i\n<Esc>:let i+=1\nq
Use a counter variable with the expression register inside a macro.
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 use a macro to automatically increment a number on each line?
qa<C-a>jq
By recording a one-step macro that increments a number and moves down a line, you can bulk-apply across as many lines as needed with a single count.
How do you use a macro to reverse the order of words on a line?
qa$bywdw0Pa <Esc>q
Record a macro that yanks the last word, deletes it, pastes it at the beginning of the line.
How do you use a macro to title-case each word on a line?
qagUlwq
Record a macro that uppercases the first letter of the current word with gUl, then moves to the next word with w.
How do I see what keystrokes a macro contains?
:reg a
The :reg a command shows the contents of register a, which reveals the keystrokes stored in the macro.
How do I programmatically load text or a macro into a named register from the command line?
:let @a="text"
:let @{register}=".
How do I use a named mark as a motion target for operators like delete, yank, or indent in Vim?
d'a
Named marks are not just jump destinations — they serve as motion targets for any operator.
navigation #navigation #marks #editing #motions #normal-mode
How do I record a macro in Vim?
q{a-z}...q
Recording a macro captures a sequence of keystrokes into a register, which you can replay later.
How do I programmatically extend or modify a recorded macro without re-recording it?
:let @a = @a . "\<CR>extra"
Vim stores macros as plain text in registers — the same registers used for yanked text.
How do I create a macro without recording it?
:let @a = "Iprefix: \<Esc>"
The :let @a = ".
How do I inspect a register as a list of lines in Vimscript?
:echo getreg('a', 1, 1)
For advanced register debugging and macro tooling, plain getreg('a') is often not enough.
How do I programmatically combine or modify the contents of Vim registers?
:let @a = @a . @b
You can manipulate register contents directly using the :let command with the @{reg} syntax.
How do I programmatically set a register's content in Vim without yanking?
:let @a = 'text'
Vim's :let command lets you assign a value directly to any named register without performing a yank or delete operation.
registers #registers #macros #vimscript #ex-commands #normal-mode
How do I increment a number under the cursor?
<C-a>
The command increments the number under or after the cursor by 1.
How do I collect all lines matching a pattern into a register?
:g/pattern/y A
The :g/pattern/y A command yanks every line matching the pattern and appends it to register a.
command-line #command-line #registers #global #ex-commands #filtering