Top "Vim" questions

Vim is a free and open-source modal text editor available for most major platforms.

How can I install MacVim on OS X?

I am using OS X 10.9.1 (Mavericks). What are the systematic steps to install to Gvim or MacVim in Mac OS? …

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delete word after or around cursor in VIM

I'm now switching to VIM from TextMate. I found ^+W in INSERT mode very useful. However, I'd like to delete …

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How to temporarily exit Vim and go back

How could I exit Vim, not :q, and then go back to continue editing?

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Tips for using Vim as a Java IDE?

I'm addicted to Vim, it's now my de facto way of editing text files. Being that it's mainly a text …

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How to cut an entire line in vim and paste it?

I know how to use the v command in vim, but I need something which will delete an entire line …

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To switch from vertical split to horizontal split fast in Vim

How can you switch your current windows from horizontal split to vertical split and vice versa in Vim? I did …

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A more useful statusline in vim?

I’d like to make my statusline in vim more informative and interesting, and for that I need some ideas. …

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How to run vi on docker container?

I have installed docker on my host virtual machine. And now want to create a file using vi. But it's …

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Highlight all occurrence of a selected word?

How can I highlight all occurrence of a selected word in GVim, like in Notepad++?

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How to move screen without moving cursor in Vim?

I recently discovered Ctrl+E and Ctrl+Y shortcuts for Vim that respectively move the screen up and down with …

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