vim_configuration

Example of Copy-Delete-Paste Workflow

This repository contains a .vimrc configuration file for the vim setup that I like to use. This includes:

• No tabs by default, but spaces, for consistency

• Can ESC with jk or kj to require less hand movement

• Relative line number to jump between lines without mental math

• Use same register as regular clipboard by default, so that you can easily copy/paste inside or outside of vim

• Show $ at the end of each line and ^I for tabs to more easily check code consistency with white space

• Make d, D, c, C, x, and X not overwrite the register by default, but can still save to register with ,d, ,D, ,c, ,C, ,x, and ,X.

• Find occurrences of variable by hoving over the variable and pressing *

• Enter blank lines from command mode with , so you can create 70 blank lines with 70

• Autocomplete with CTRL+n, then scroll down with CTRL+n and scroll up with CTRL+p

• Delete and paste word in one click with R

The basic structure comes from http://vim.wikia.com/wiki/Example_vimrc, which gave me a great starting point to customize my vim use.

Check out my blog posts for more information about my vim setup, with example gifs!

• 7 Surprising Vim Tricks That Will Save You Hours

• 8 Vim Tricks That Will Take You From Beginner to Expert