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How do I use math in Vim?
Basic calculations using integers and float numbers can done within Vim easily by typing (insert-mode): CTRL-R followed by = then, for example, 2+2 and press Enter. The result 4 will be inserted into the document.
How do I run a macro in Vim?
How to Record and Replay Macros with Vim
- Pick a register to record into. (A Vim register is like a little slot where the macro data will be stored.
- Begin recording with the q command.
- Edit however you want.
- End recording with the q command.
- Replay your macro wherever you want with the @ command.
How do I stop vim from running?
Other ways to exit Vim
- Esc + 😡 + Enter (Save and exit)
- Esc + :qa + Enter (Quit all open files)
- Esc + Shift ZZ (Save and exit)
- Esc + Shift ZQ (Exit without saving)
How to run a macro on each line in Vim?
You can run the macro on each line in a visual selection in a single operation: Visually select some lines (for example, type vip to select the current paragraph). Type :normal @q to run the macro from register q on each line. You can use the :registers command to view the current contents of any or all register values in Vim.
How to add an apostrophe to a macro in Vim?
Press Ctrl-R Ctrl-R a to insert the current contents of register a (type Ctrl-R twice to insert the register exactly). Edit the text as required. Append an apostrophe (‘) to finish the command, and press Enter. Enter :reg a to view the new value in the register.
How can I view all registers in Vim?
You can use the :registers command to view the current contents of any or all register values in Vim. For example, use :reg to view all registers, or :reg a to view only what you have recorded into register a. Typing :reg abx will show the contents of registers a, b, and x. There are two primary ways of saving a macro for later use.
How to disable the saving of registers in Vim?
By default, the content of each register is saved, and will be available next time you run Vim. For example, you might record a macro to register a, then exit from Vim with :q!. On restarting Vim, you can press @a to run the macro from register a . The ‘ viminfo ‘ option can disable the saving of registers.