How do I append the current line to a register from command line without using yank?
:let @a .= getline('.') . "\n"
Named registers are usually filled with yanks and deletes, but they are also plain variables you can edit with Vimscript.
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How do I create a macro that uses an incrementing counter?
Use :let i=1 with macro
By combining a Vimscript variable with a macro, you can create sequences with incrementing numbers.
How do I add more commands to a macro I already recorded?
qA
If you finish recording a macro and realize you forgot a step, you don't need to re-record the whole thing.
macros #macros #registers #normal-mode #editing #productivity
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 delete text without overwriting my yank register?
"_d
The "d command deletes text using the black hole register ("), which discards the deleted content instead of storing it.
How do I copy an entire line in Vim?
yy
The yy command yanks (copies) the entire current line, including the newline character.
How do I edit an existing macro by modifying its register text instead of rerecording it?
:let @q = substitute(@q, '\n$', 'A;<Esc>\n', '')
Rerecording a long macro for one tiny change is slow and error-prone.
How do I store the current file path in a named Vim register?
:let @a = expand('%:p')
Named registers are not only for yanked text.
registers #registers #command-line #filename-modifiers #editing
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 edit a macro without re-recording it?
:let @q = substitute(@q, 'old', 'new', '')
Vim macros are stored as plain text in named registers, which means you can inspect and modify them directly using :let and :echo.
How do I debug a macro by executing it step by step?
Paste with "ap and execute keys manually
To debug a macro, paste its contents into the buffer, read each keystroke, and execute them one at a time to find where the macro goes wrong.
How do I record a macro directly into the system clipboard register?
"+q{keys}q
You can record macros into any register, including the system clipboard (+).
How do I append keystrokes to a macro without re-recording it?
:let @q .= 'j'
Re-recording a long macro just to add one extra keystroke is wasteful and error-prone.
How do I remove accidental Enter keystrokes from a recorded macro?
:let @q = substitute(@q, '\n', '', 'g')
A common macro failure mode is accidentally hitting while recording.
How do I read the contents of a Vim register into a variable or expression using Vimscript?
getreg()
The getreg({name}) function returns the content of any register as a string.
How do I search for visually selected text?
y/<C-r>"<CR>
To search for the exact text you have selected in visual mode, yank it and paste it into the search prompt.
How do I append new keystrokes to an existing macro register without re-recording it?
:let @q .= 'A;<Esc>'
Re-recording a long macro just to add one extra step is slow and error-prone.
How do I quickly re-insert the text I just typed without leaving insert mode?
<C-a> (in insert mode)
While in insert mode, pressing re-inserts whatever text you typed during your previous insert session.
How do I access the X11 primary selection (middle-click buffer) separately from the clipboard in Vim on Linux?
"*
On X11 Linux systems, there are two independent clipboard-like buffers: the primary selection (") and the clipboard ("+).
How do I paste the contents of a register into the command line or search prompt?
:<C-r>"
When typing an Ex command or search pattern, you often need to insert text you've already yanked or deleted.