How do I match an optional sequence of characters at the end of a word in a Vim regex?
\%[abc]
The \%[.
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How do I speed up Vim's insert mode completion by disabling include-file scanning?
:set complete-=i
Vim's complete option controls which sources are scanned when you press or to complete a word.
How do I run a :normal command that ignores user-defined mappings?
:normal! {cmds}
:normal {cmds} executes normal-mode keystrokes from the command line, but it honors your custom key mappings — so remapped keys produce unexpected results in
command-line #ex-commands #macros #normal-mode #command-line
How do I edit a file on a remote server directly from Vim?
:e scp://user@host//path/to/file
Vim's built-in netrw plugin supports editing files over the network using protocols like SCP, SFTP, and HTTP.
How do I insert the full WORD under the cursor (including slashes and dots) into the command line?
<C-r><C-a>
When you are in command-line mode, inserts the word under the cursor (alphanumeric and _ only).
How do I paste from a register in the command line?
<C-r>{reg} in command line
While on the : command line, pressing followed by a register name inserts that register's contents.
How do I find out which script or plugin defined a specific mapping or setting?
:verbose map <key> or :verbose set option?
The :verbose prefix shows where a mapping, setting, command, or function was defined — which file and line number.
command-line #command-line #debugging #config #mappings #workflow
How do I uppercase or lowercase matched text directly in a substitute command?
:%s/pattern/\U&/g
Vim's substitute replacement string supports special case-transform atoms that change the case of matched text without requiring a second pass or an external to
How do I match a pattern only when preceded or followed by another pattern using zero-width assertions?
\@= and \@<=
Vim's regex engine supports zero-width lookahead and lookbehind assertions — \@= and \@<= — which let you match text based on surrounding context without in
What is the difference between the inner word (iw) and inner WORD (iW) text objects in Vim?
iW vs iw
Vim has two flavors of the "inner word" text object that are easy to confuse: iw (lowercase) and iW (uppercase).
How do I record a macro to wrap each word in quotes?
qaciw"<C-r>""<Esc>wq
This macro wraps the current word in double quotes by changing the word, inserting quotes around the original content, and moving to the next word.
How do I append additional keystrokes to a recorded macro using Vimscript without re-recording it?
:let @q .= "keys"
The string concatenation assignment :let @q .
How do I rename, move, and delete files by editing the filesystem like a buffer with oil.nvim?
:Oil
oil.
How do I transform matched text to uppercase or lowercase directly inside a substitute replacement?
:s/pattern/\U&/g
Vim's :substitute command supports case-transformation escape sequences in the replacement string.
search #search #substitute #ex-commands #editing #text-objects
How do I open the file under the cursor and jump to a specific line?
gF
The gF command opens the file under the cursor and jumps to the line number that appears after the filename.
How do I open the command-line window mid-command to edit it with full Vim capabilities?
<C-f> (in command-line mode)
When you're already on the Vim command line and realize you need complex edits — inserting text from multiple positions, reordering arguments, or referencing
How do I use the leader key to create my own keyboard shortcuts?
let mapleader = ' ' then nnoremap <leader>key command
The leader key is a configurable prefix for your custom key mappings.
How do you use a macro to title-case each word on a line?
qagUlwq
Record a macro that uppercases the first letter of the current word with gUl, then moves to the next word with w.
How do I write and edit a macro as text instead of recording it live?
Write keystrokes in buffer, then "qy$
Instead of recording a macro in real-time (where mistakes mean starting over), you can write the keystrokes as text in a buffer, edit them visually, and then ya
macros #macros #editing #registers #workflow #best-practices
How do I manage files and directories as a regular Vim buffer?
oil.nvim: edit directory listing like a buffer
oil.