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Vim - 3 Command Mode for Efficient Pattern Search: A Guide

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January 5th, 2024
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Command mode in Vim enables effective pattern searches, with the flexibility to ignore or recognize case sensitivity. Mastering these commands streamlines text exploration and modification, fostering efficient editing in Vim. Command Mode for Pattern Search: 'n' repeats the last search, aiding in locating multiple occurrences.'set no ignore case' ('set noic') reverts to default case-sensitive behavior.

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  • 'cw' replaces a word in the text

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cw

cw

  • 'r' replaces a character

r

r

  • 'R' overwrites text.

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R

  • Search Navigation: Use '/' for forward and '?' for backward pattern searches

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  • Ignore Case: 'set ignore case' ('set ic') ignores pattern case; 'set no ignore case' ('set noic') reverts to default case-sensitive behavior.


  • Repeat Search: 'n' repeats the last search, aiding in locating multiple occurrences.

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Command mode in Vim enables effective pattern searches, with the flexibility to ignore or recognize case sensitivity. Mastering these commands streamlines text exploration and modification, fostering efficient editing in Vim.


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