How do I restrict a search to the current function body?
:[{,]}s/old/new/g
By using the range [{,]}, you can limit a substitute command to the lines between the enclosing braces — effectively the current function or block.
Search: "+y
189 results for ""+y"
How do I jump to the start or end of the text I last yanked or changed?
`[ and `]
The ` [ ` and ] ` marks automatically track the boundaries of the last changed or yanked text.
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
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 autocomplete an entire line based on existing lines in the file?
<C-x><C-l>
The command triggers whole-line completion in insert mode.
How do I scroll the screen down by one line without moving the cursor?
<C-e>
The command scrolls the window down one line at a time while keeping the cursor on its current line (until the cursor would go off-screen).
How do I yank text inside delimiters into a specific named register?
"ayi(
Combining named registers with text object motions lets you precisely yank structured content — like function arguments, quoted strings, or bracketed expressi
How do I autocomplete file paths while typing in insert mode?
<C-x><C-f>
The command triggers filename completion in insert mode.
editing #editing #insert-mode #completion #file-management #productivity
How do I select functions, classes, and other code structures using Treesitter?
:TSTextobjectSelect @function.outer
The nvim-treesitter-textobjects plugin provides syntax-aware text objects powered by Treesitter's AST parsing.
How do I yank a visual selection to a specific named register?
"ayv
Using named registers with visual mode lets you store multiple independent snippets simultaneously.
How do I call one macro from inside another macro?
@a (within macro @b)
Vim macros can call other macros, enabling modular macro composition.
How do I invert the case of an entire paragraph with one operator command?
g~ap
g~ap is a fast way to invert letter case across a full paragraph without entering Visual mode.
editing #editing #operators #text-objects #case #normal-mode
How do I uppercase only the current search match using gn as a motion?
*NgUgn
gn is often treated as a visual selection command, but it is more powerful when used as a motion target for operators.
How do I force a motion to act blockwise, linewise, or characterwise?
d<C-v>2j
Vim lets you override the natural type of any motion by pressing v, V, or between the operator and the motion.
editing #editing #motions #visual-mode #advanced #normal-mode
How do I use % to jump between angle brackets in HTML or XML files?
:set matchpairs+=<:>
By default, the % command jumps between (), {}, and [] pairs.
config #navigation #config #matchpairs #editing #normal-mode
How do I jump between function or section boundaries in Vim?
[[ and ]]
[[ and ]] navigate between section boundaries — typically the start of the previous or next top-level block.
How do I get more powerful text objects for quotes, brackets, and arguments in Vim?
cin)
The targets.
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 make Vim completion menu appear without auto-inserting a candidate?
:set completeopt=menuone,noinsert,noselect
When completion inserts text too early, you lose control over what gets committed and where undo breakpoints land.
How do I duplicate a line in Vim?
yyp
The yyp command duplicates the current line by yanking it and immediately pasting it below.