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/patternType Enter to execute the search.
Vim / Neovim Search, Substitute, and Macros
Search efficiently, run substitutions, and automate repetitive edits with macros.
Export
Copy the compact sheet, download it, or print it.
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`D` dense toggle · `C` copy all
Search navigation
Search forward and backward and reuse patterns efficiently.
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?patternUseful when you overshoot or are tracing a prior reference.
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n N`n` follows the search direction and `N` reverses it.
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* #Great for moving through repeated identifiers in code.
Substitution patterns
Use Ex substitution commands for local and global refactors.
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:s/old/new/gThe `g` flag replaces all matches on the current line.
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:%s/old/new/gcAdd `c` to confirm each replacement interactively.
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:'<,'>s/old/new/gVisual ranges are useful for safer targeted edits.
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:nohlsearchKeeps the screen clean after repeated searching.
Macros
Record and replay repeatable editing sequences.
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qqStart with `q{register}` and press `q` again to stop.
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@q 10@qCounts let you replay the macro over many lines.
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@@Useful when stepping through repetitive records line by line.
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:'<,'>normal @qA very efficient way to transform multiple lines using one recording.
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