How do I move the current line up or down without cutting and pasting?
:m+1 / :m-2
The :m (move) command relocates lines to a new position in the file without using registers.
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How do I redisplay the output from the last Ex command that already scrolled away?
g<
Pressing g or q to dismiss it again Example Tips :messages also shows recent messages (and those accumulate across the session), while g< only shows the last pa
How do I programmatically populate the quickfix list from Vimscript?
setqflist()
setqflist() lets you build the quickfix list from a Vimscript list of dictionaries rather than relying on compiler output or :vimgrep.
How do I set up oil.nvim to manage files using Vim's full editing power including macros and visual selections?
stevearc/oil.nvim
oil.
How do I inspect all syntax highlight groups stacked under the cursor to debug colorscheme or syntax issues?
:echo map(synstack(line('.'), col('.')), 'synIDattr(v:val, "name")')
When syntax highlighting looks wrong or a colorscheme override isn't taking effect, you need to know exactly which highlight groups are active under the cursor.
How do I undo the last change in Vim?
u
The u command undoes the last change you made in normal mode.
How do I temporarily disable the matchparen plugin in Vim?
:NoMatchParen
Vim's built-in matchparen plugin highlights matching delimiters as your cursor moves.
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How do I export my syntax-highlighted Vim buffer to an HTML file?
:TOhtml
The :TOhtml command converts the current buffer — complete with its syntax highlighting colors — into a standalone HTML file.
How do I browse and reuse my previous search patterns in Vim?
q/
How it works Vim keeps a history of all your search patterns.
How do I reselect the previous visual area and convert it to linewise selection?
gvV
gv is well known for reselecting the previous visual area, but pairing it with V is a practical upgrade when your next action needs linewise semantics.
How do I make Vim's completion popup menu partially transparent so I can see text behind it?
:set pumblend=10
Neovim's 'pumblend' option controls the pseudo-transparency of the insert-mode completion popup menu (and other floating windows).
How do I view the git commit history for the current file in vim-fugitive?
:0Gclog
vim-fugitive's :Gclog command loads the git log into the quickfix list, but when prefixed with the range 0 it restricts the history to only the commits that tou
How do I use Neovim's built-in default LSP keymaps for rename, references, and code actions?
grn
Neovim 0.
How do I split the window vertically in Vim?
:vsplit
The :vsplit command (or :vs for short) splits the current window vertically, creating a new window side-by-side with the current one.
How do I use Treesitter-aware code folding in Neovim for accurate fold regions based on syntax?
vim.treesitter.foldexpr()
Neovim's built-in Treesitter integration includes vim.
How do I reuse the last search pattern without retyping it in Vim?
//
In Vim, pressing // (two forward slashes) in Normal mode repeats the last search pattern.
How do I insert special Unicode characters and symbols using Vim's built-in digraph system?
<C-k>{two-chars}
Vim's digraph system lets you type hundreds of special characters — arrows, fractions, accented letters, currency symbols, and more — using intuitive two-ch
How do I convert all hexadecimal numbers to decimal in Vim?
:%s/0x\x\+/\=str2nr(submatch(0), 16)/g
When cleaning logs, protocol dumps, or generated code, you may need to normalize 0x.
How do I configure an LSP client in Neovim 0.11 without using nvim-lspconfig?
vim.lsp.config()
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How do I enable syntax-based completion without plugins using completefunc?
:set completefunc=syntaxcomplete#Complete
If omnifunc is unavailable for a filetype, Vim can still offer meaningful completion by using syntax groups.