I know how to create key mappings in normal mode using nmap and in insert mode using imap. However I do not know how to create mappings in replace mode. I would assume it's either rmap or Rmap, but both of these commands are invalid. Which command can I use to create mappings in replace mode in vim?
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According to the map section in the Vim Reference Manual, there is not a Replace Mode. What are you trying to replace in Normal Mode?– ThatsWhatSheCodedMay 22, 2020 at 1:40
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Not sure how much it would help but this question was asked previously: here– ThatsWhatSheCodedMay 22, 2020 at 1:42
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By replace mode I am referring to the mode after you type 'R' in normal mode– user29330May 22, 2020 at 2:04
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There has no rmap, replace mode map is created in imap with a mode test:
inoremap <expr> <a-k> mode() ==# 'R' ? 'replace' : 'insert'
:h mode() is transient, you must test it in :h map-expr.
Note it won't work for r.
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What is this command supposed to do? Sorry I do not know very much vimscript.– user29330May 22, 2020 at 1:58
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@coder54321 It output
replaceorinsertbased on your current mode. The:h ...is valid ex command, you can execute it in vim to get help.– dedowsdiMay 22, 2020 at 2:17