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35 Questions

How can I inspire others to use vi/Vim? [closed]

Why is Y a synonym for yy instead of y$?

Why do `cw` and `ce` do the same thing?

What is the mnemonic for Ctrl-Y (in normal mode)?

Is there a way to insert a single character and then exit insert mode?

Buffers vs tabs vs arglist vs windows

Use ex-command to check whether two lines are identical?

Continue an ex mode command after “norm”?

How can I use consecutive numbers in an Ex-style substitute command?

How can I repeat last Ex-mode command in normal mode?

Turn Vim's multiple undo history into git commits?

Indent a markdown list item?

Turn off markdown highlighting for underscores in inline code?

Syntax highlighting for markdown can't be set manually

Emulate Apple “option” and “command” key text motions?

How can I make f motions wrap across lines?

Scroll view up or down while in insert mode

How to change Vim's :hardcopy printfont?

How can I force a page break in MacVim's printed output?

Where does MacVim send its printed files?

Why does Vim smartindent on one computer and not another?

Vim won't return to foreground

Make ctrl-j and ctrl-k work like they do in less?

Print current line number to stdout using ex

Why is ZQ not exiting vim?

Cause `ex` to automatically exit without saving if a pattern isn't found?

How to replace a list of numbers (or times/timestamps) with their sum?

Keep next letter in replace mode?

How to undo the deletion of characters in insert mode caused by Ctrl-U?

Can I restrict :s to a particular substring of a line?