How to jump back to current location after using key-binding `noremap <Leader>bA gg"*yG` without appending `<C-o><C-o>`?

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I have created the following key-binding for copying all text in the buffer to the system clipboard:

nnoremap <Leader>bA gg"*yG

However, it moves the cursor, so I need to append <C-o><C-o> in order to jump back to the previous location.

How can I move back to the previous location without appending multiple <C-o> for a key-binding?

Instead of copy and pasting by moving, use the following ex command :%y+ — Christian Brabandt, Oct 15 '20 at 10:46
Thank you. I only used the other approach, since I wasn't aware where to place the register +. I initially tried :%y"+ etc. I created the mapping noremap <Leader>by :<c-u>%y+<cr>, do you like it, or could I improve it? — Shuzheng, Oct 15 '20 at 10:58
do not use the " on the ex command line, since it is being considered the comment char. Please also have a look at the help: :h :y. It doesn't mention to use the " in the ex commandline. — Christian Brabandt, Oct 15 '20 at 11:53

3 revs, 2 users 78% · Accepted Answer · 2020-12-01 22:26:51Z

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As pointed out in a comment, perhaps the best way is to not move the cursor:

:%yank *

(or +, if you prefer that register). Can be shortened to :%y* if you prefer.

See :help :yank for details.

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