How do I copy the current file's full path to the system clipboard?
:let @+ = expand('%:p')
Sometimes you need to share or use the full path of the file you're editing — for a terminal command, a config file, or a chat message.
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How do I run an Ex command on all lines between two pattern matches?
:/start/,/end/ {command}
Vim's range addressing lets you specify a line range using search patterns instead of explicit line numbers.
How do I highlight the column just past my textwidth to visually mark line length limits?
set colorcolumn=+1
The colorcolumn option highlights one or more vertical columns to help keep lines within a length limit.
How do I make Neovim's background transparent so the terminal background color or wallpaper shows through?
vim.api.nvim_set_hl(0, 'Normal', {bg='NONE'})
By default, Neovim paints a solid background color defined by the active colorscheme.
config #neovim #lua #config #highlight #colorscheme #transparency
How do I paste the last Ex command I ran into my buffer?
":p
The : register holds the most recently executed Ex command.
registers #registers #ex-commands #normal-mode #productivity
How do I close one more level of folds without collapsing all folds at once?
zm
Instead of jumping between fully open (zR) and fully closed (zM), zm and zr let you step through fold levels one at a time.
How do I define custom fold marker strings instead of the default {{{ }}} in Vim?
:set foldmarker=region,endregion
When using foldmethod=marker, Vim looks for the strings in foldmarker to identify fold boundaries.
How do I fill quickfix from ripgrep output without leaving Vim?
:cexpr system('rg --vimgrep "TODO"')
When you already know you want an external search tool, :cexpr lets you import results directly into quickfix without opening a terminal buffer or shelling out
How do I quickly toggle options and navigate lists using bracket mappings in Vim?
[on / ]on / yon
The vim-unimpaired plugin by Tim Pope provides a consistent set of bracket-based mappings for toggling Vim options, navigating paired lists, and performing comm
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 navigate by sentences, paragraphs, and sections in Vim?
( ) { } [[ ]]
Vim provides structural navigation motions that move by sentences, paragraphs, and sections.
How do I encode and decode JSON data in Vimscript for configuration and plugin development?
json_encode()
Vim 8.
How do I view the list of positions where I made edits in Vim?
:changes
How it works Vim maintains a change list that records the position of every change you make to a buffer.
How do I quickly resize the current window to exactly N lines tall in Vim?
z{N}<CR>
The z{N} command sets the current window's height to exactly N lines and simultaneously positions the current line at the top of the window.
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 programmatically get the count of diagnostics by severity in Neovim Lua?
vim.diagnostic.count()
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How do I close the current buffer in Vim?
:bdelete
How it works The :bdelete command (often abbreviated :bd) removes the current buffer from Vim's buffer list and closes it.
How do I navigate between errors and results in the quickfix list?
:cnext
The quickfix list is Vim's built-in way to collect a list of positions — typically compiler errors, grep results, or linter warnings — and jump between them
How do I enable fuzzy matching for command-line tab completion in Neovim?
:set wildoptions=fuzzy
Enables fuzzy matching for Neovim's command-line tab completion (wildmenu), so you can match any part of a filename, command, or option — not just from the be
command-line #completion #command-line #neovim #config #wildmenu
How do I register an autocommand that automatically removes itself after firing once?
autocmd ++once
The ++once flag, added in Vim 8.