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Comment out multiple lines using vim
Answer:
When you want to comment out multiple lines in a configuration file or a program script, it is easy with the help of vim.
Steps:
1. Change to command mode
2. Enable visual block editing by pressing Ctrl + V
3. Select the line(s)
4. Press "I", enter the character you needed, e.g. "#"
5. Press "Esc", then "Enter"
Delete the word under the cursor in vim
Answer:
When you in the command mode, you have two options to delete the word under the cursor
daw: Delete the word under the cursor caw: Delete the word under the cursor and change to insert mode
How to reload an opened file with vim
Answer:
To reload an opened file with vim, you can type in the command mode:
: edit
Automatic code indentation using VIM
Answer:
To auto indent your source code, you can use the built-in feature of vim
1. First highlight the code block using the v and arrow keys
2. Press "=" button.
That's it.
Search for tab characters in vim
Answer:
To search for any tab characters in vim, you can enter the command mode by typing esc key, then type
/\t
