How to append a custom string at the end of the file?

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I'd like to append a custom string at the end of the file.

For example using :read command this works:

:$r !echo my string

however is there any more portable way of doing that (without executing external program)?

I've tried:

:$r "my string"

but it's just duplicating content of my file (the same as: :$r %).

How to I specify literal string in this context?

:call append('$', 'my string') - not using a replace command though. And by the way, :r is read, rather than replace. — Sato Katsura, Commented Oct 17, 2015 at 12:56
@SatoKatsura You're right, I've corrected the title. I think I got confused by: :help r. — kenorb, Commented Oct 17, 2015 at 17:01

romainl · Accepted Answer · 2015-10-17 12:51:02Z

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Yes, you can use :put:

:$put='my string'

See :help :put.

answered Oct 17, 2015 at 12:51

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Bog · Accepted Answer · 2022-11-17 15:46:38Z

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I know 7 years too late and no one will probably read this... And I like @romainl answer more, but this is possible too:

:r !echo $(cat %) my string

answered Nov 17, 2022 at 15:46

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