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Bind a normal-mode key to save the file.

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Section: Lua keymaps

Map a save command

lua
lua
vim.keymap.set("n", "<leader>w", "<cmd>write<CR>")
Explanation

`vim.keymap.set()` is the recommended API for mappings.

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