:set digraph
With :set digraph enabled, you can enter special characters in insert mode by typing the two-character digraph code followed by (backspace).
config #insert-mode #digraphs #unicode #special-characters #config
<C-k>{digraph}
Vim's digraph system lets you insert special characters, accented letters, and symbols by typing a memorable two-character sequence.
:digraphs
:digraphs (abbreviated :dig) displays a full reference table of every digraph registered in Vim.
command-line #editing #special-characters #insert-mode #command-line
<C-k>
Vim has a built-in digraph system that lets you type special characters using short two-character codes.
<C-v>{char}
When you need to insert a literal tab character despite expandtab being set, or embed a control character like ^M (carriage return) into your text, in insert mo
editing #editing #insert-mode #special-characters #control-characters
/[\x00-\x1f]
Files sometimes contain hidden control characters that cause subtle bugs.
<C-k>DG
Vim's digraph system lets you insert special characters by pressing followed by a two-character mnemonic code.
<C-v>u{code}
In insert mode, followed by u and a 4-digit hex code inserts the Unicode character with that code point.
<C-k>{char1}{char2}
Vim has a built-in digraph system that lets you insert hundreds of special characters by typing two-character mnemonics.
editing #editing #insert-mode #special-characters #unicode #productivity
