How do I insert special Unicode characters using digraphs in Vim?
<C-k>DG
Vim's digraph system lets you insert special characters by pressing followed by a two-character mnemonic code.
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How do I remove trailing whitespace from all lines?
:%s/\s\+$//
The :%s/\s\+$// command removes trailing whitespace (spaces and tabs) from every line in the file.
How do I align text around a character like = or : using vim-easy-align?
gaip=
vim-easy-align is a plugin by Junegunn Choi that makes aligning text around delimiters effortless.
How do I search across files using the location list instead of quickfix?
:lvimgrep /pattern/ %
While :vimgrep populates the global quickfix list, :lvimgrep uses the window-local location list instead.
How do I run a command without moving the cursor or changing the scroll position?
:let view=winsaveview() | {cmd} | call winrestview(view)
When writing Vimscript functions or mappings, commands like :substitute, gg, or :%normal will move the cursor and change the scroll position.
How do I switch between character, line, and block visual modes?
v, V, or Ctrl-V while in visual mode
How it works Vim has three visual modes, and you can switch between them without losing your current selection: v - Characterwise visual mode (select individual
How do I run builds and tests asynchronously without blocking Vim?
:Make / :Dispatch
The vim-dispatch plugin by Tim Pope provides asynchronous build and command execution so you can run compilers, test suites, and other long-running commands wit
How do I create and trigger custom autocommand events in Vim?
:doautocmd User MyEvent
Vim's User event type lets you define custom events that fire on demand.
How do I search for the word under the cursor without whole-word boundaries?
g*
The g command searches forward for the text under the cursor without adding word boundary anchors.
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How do I keep my undo history after closing and reopening a file?
:set undofile
By default, Vim's undo history is lost when you close a file.
How do I query databases directly from Vim without leaving my editor?
:DB
The vim-dadbod plugin by Tim Pope turns Vim into a powerful database client.
How do I replace the next search match and repeat it easily with dot?
cgn
The cgn command combines the change operator with the gn motion to change the next occurrence of your last search pattern.
How do I run a substitute command without changing my current search pattern?
:keeppattern s/old/new/g
When you run a :s or :g command, Vim updates the search register (@/) with the pattern you used.
How do I copy a range of lines to another location without yanking and pasting?
:10,20t30
The :t command (short for :copy) duplicates lines from one location to another without touching any registers.
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How do I move lines to a different position without using yank and paste?
:m +1
The :move command (abbreviated :m) relocates lines to a new position in the buffer without touching any registers.
How do I resize split windows using the keyboard in Vim?
<C-w>+ / <C-w>- / <C-w>> / <C-w><
Vim provides keyboard shortcuts to resize split windows without reaching for the mouse.
How do I programmatically simulate keypresses in Vim?
:call feedkeys("iHello\<Esc>", 'n')
The feedkeys() function injects keystrokes into Vim's input buffer as if the user typed them.
How do I quickly jump between function or method definitions in code?
]] / [[
The ]] and [[ commands let you jump forward and backward between section boundaries, which in most programming languages correspond to function or method defini
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How do I set up LSP-powered autocompletion in Vim with coc.nvim?
:CocInstall coc-tsserver
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How do I delete the character before the cursor?
X
The X command deletes the character to the left of the cursor (before it).