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Andy Libby

Andy Libby

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November 21, 2022

Vim split to a specific size 4.6 (73)

Open Vim splits to a specific height or width by prepending a number to the command.

Andy Libby
Andy Libby
October 10, 2022

Vim Jump List 3.6 (445)

The Vim jump list is a convenient list of navigation points, akin to a browser history. Read on to improve your use of the Vim jumplist.

Andy Libby
Andy Libby
September 5, 2022

Vim Move Split 3.4 (533)

Move a Vim split with these built-in shortcuts. Your current split can be moved in Vim with ctrl-w and a letter movement: H J K L.

Andy Libby
Andy Libby
August 29, 2022

Vim Search Visual Selection 4.4 (84)

You can search a visual selection in Vim by using one of the built in Vim regular expression features called atoms.

Andy Libby
Andy Libby
June 27, 2022

Vim text alignment 4.4 (101)

There are several commands in Vim to help align text to the left, center, or right.

Andy Libby
Andy Libby
April 25, 2022

Making small changes 4.2 (73)

Use r to replace a single character in Vim.

Andy Libby
Andy Libby
November 29, 2021

Toggle Vim boolean options 4.8 (33)

Vim allows toggling any boolean option with this one quick trick.

Andy Libby
Andy Libby
October 25, 2021

Filtering through an external command 4.6 (34)

Filter content through an external command to manipulate it with other programs.

Andy Libby
Andy Libby
April 5, 2021

Improving usage of registers 4.8 (50)

Use the Peekaboo plugin help recall what’s in each register.

Andy Libby
Andy Libby
March 4, 2021

Swap Ruby block styles 4.2 (21)

Swap Ruby block styles with the Blockle plugin.

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