Changing the Vim backward search key from semicolon to period

Question

I am trying to change the key used for going backwards in search results while using Vim.

Currently, the key used is the semicolon (,), but this conflicts with another function in my config.

I would like to change the key to a period (.) instead.

How can I make this change?

Answer 1

Welcome vi.SE @igor-lerinc
It's like you are looking for remapping. Something like:

nnoremap . ,

Use the command alone to list all mapping and plugins that provide them:

:nmap

For more usage, read :help :map and :help :nore

Update based on comments.
First open your ~/.vimrc and search for previous mapping

/\mmap\s+,\s+N

Replace that line with this new one

nnoremap . N

Save and exit. Now within your Vim sessions you'll be able to repeat your search backward with dot.