vim
Multiple file edit
Open multiple files in separate tab via vim -p file1.txt file2.txt.
If already open just use :tabe file2.txt.
Just 1gt, 2gt, use gt to view.
Close tabs using :tabc
Replace string globally
:%s/release1/release2/g
evil-tutor
/ followed by a phrase searches FORWARD for the phrase
? followed by a phrase searches BACKWARD for the phrase
After a search type n to find the next occurrence in the same direction
or N to search in the opposite direction.
Type % to find a matching ),], or }
The cursor should be on the matching parenthesis or bracket.
a way to change errors
:s/old/new to substitute ‘new’ for first ‘old’s on a line type
:s/old/new/g to substitute ‘new’ for all ‘old’s on a line type
:#,#s/old/new/g to substitute phrases between two line #’s type
:%s/old/new/g to substitute all occurrences in the file type
:%s/old/new/gc to ask for confirmation each time add ‘c’
execute an external command
:! external command
writing files
:w TEST
remove the file
:!rm TEST
to save part of the file
:#,# w FILENAME
retrieves disk file FILENAME and inserts it into the current buffer following the cursor position
:r FILENAME
opens a line BELOW the cursor and places the cursor on the open line in insert state
o
opens a line ABOVE the cursor and places the cursor on the open line in insert state
O
R to replace more than on character
R enters Repace mode until
