Macro in VIM

All the while, I’m a fan of Vim editor. In fact, this whole blog is edited with Vim editor (manually).

Macros in VIM

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Today I learn my first macro in Vim editor.

Here are the steps to create a macro, to repeat on editing the line, and apply it.

Creating Macro

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To record a macro (from command mode):

1. Press q to start a macro.

2. Press h to register for macro.

3. Goto insert mode and edit a line as usual.

   • (Goto position of the first line)
   • press i to switch to insert mode
   • press " for open quote
   • press ESC to switch back to command mode
   • press a to append to the end of line position and switch to insert mode
   • press " and , for closing quote with comma
   • press ESC to switch back to command mode
   • pressENTER to goto next line (at first position)

4. Press q to stop the macro.

Apply The Macro

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To simply apply the recorded macro to a line, press @h.

To apply the macro to multiple lines, press 5@h.

Demo (YT Shorts)

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Thank you typecraft for the excellent tip!