How do I replace the next search match and repeat it easily with dot?
cgn
The cgn command combines the change operator with the gn motion to change the next occurrence of your last search pattern.
Tag: editing
How do I replace a word under the cursor?
ciw
The ciw command deletes the inner word under the cursor and drops you into insert mode so you can type a replacement.
How do I change the contents inside curly braces?
ci{
The ci{ command deletes everything inside the nearest pair of curly braces {} and places you in insert mode to type a replacement.
How do I change the text inside parentheses?
ci(
The ci( command deletes everything inside the nearest pair of parentheses and places you in insert mode, ready to type a replacement.
How do I change text from the cursor to the end of the line?
C
The C command deletes everything from the cursor position to the end of the line and places you in insert mode.
How do I delete a word under the cursor?
diw
The diw command deletes the inner word under the cursor.
How do I repeat the last change in Vim?
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How do I search and replace text across an entire file?
:%s/old/new/g
The :%s/old/new/g command replaces all occurrences of old with new across every line in the file.
How do I select the text inside quotes?
vi"
The vi" command visually selects all text inside double quotes, without including the quotes themselves.
visual-mode #visual-mode #text-objects #editing #normal-mode
How do I delete all lines matching a pattern?
:g/pattern/d
The :g/pattern/d command deletes every line in the file that matches the given pattern.