How do I access text from small deletes like dw or x?
"-p
The small delete register ("-) captures text from delete operations that are less than one line — like dw, x, dt.
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How do you use a macro to delete the first word of every line?
qa0dwjq
Record a macro that goes to the start of line with 0, deletes the first word with dw, and moves down with j.
How do I run a normal mode command on every line in a range?
:%normal command
The :normal command executes normal mode commands programmatically on a range of lines.
What is the difference between cw and ciw when changing a word?
cw vs ciw
The cw and ciw commands both change a word, but they behave differently depending on cursor position.
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How do I convert a recorded macro into a permanent mapping?
:nnoremap <leader>x :norm! @a<CR>
Once you've perfected a macro by recording and testing it, you can make it permanent by converting it into a mapping in your vimrc.
How do I paste text below the current line?
p
The p command pastes (puts) the contents of the default register after the cursor.
What is the difference between word and WORD motions in Vim?
w vs W, b vs B, e vs E
Vim distinguishes between "words" (sequences of keyword characters) and "WORDS" (sequences of non-blank characters).
How do I delete from the cursor to the end of a word?
de
The de command deletes from the cursor position to the end of the current word.
How do I record a macro that processes one line and moves to the next?
qa0f:dwj0q
How it works When recording a macro that you plan to repeat across multiple lines, the key technique is to end the macro positioned on the next line, ready for
How do I jump to the beginning of the next word?
w
The w command moves the cursor forward to the beginning of the next word.
How do I recover the last small deletion without disrupting my numbered registers?
"-
Vim silently stores every deletion of less than one line in the special "- register (the "small delete" register).
How do I navigate by WORD boundaries that include punctuation in Vim?
W, B, and E
How it works Vim distinguishes between two types of word objects: A word (lowercase w, b, e) is a sequence of letters, digits, and underscores, or a sequence of
How do I understand which register Vim uses for each operation?
:help registers
Vim has 10 types of registers, each serving a specific purpose.
How do I view the contents of all registers in Vim?
:registers
The :registers command displays the contents of all Vim registers, showing you exactly what text is stored in each one.
How do I delete text and save it to a specific named register?
"add
How it works When you delete text in Vim with commands like dd, dw, or x, the deleted text goes into the unnamed register and the numbered registers (1-9).
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 replay a macro multiple times in Vim?
10@a
The 10@a command replays the macro recorded in register a exactly 10 times.
How do I cycle through my previous deletions to find the one I want to paste?
"1p then u.u.u.
Vim stores your last 9 deletions (of one line or more) in the numbered registers "1 through "9.
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