Registers and Macros

This is where Vim really takes off.

Registers

Vim has multiple clipboards, called registers.

• "{reg}: Specify a register.
• "ayiw: Copy current word into register a.
• "ap: Paste from register a.
• "+y: Copy to system clipboard (requires specific support).

Macros

Macros record a sequence of keystrokes and play them back.

• q{letter}: Start recording to register {letter}.
• Perform your actions...
• q: Stop recording.
• @{letter}: Play back the recording.
• @@: Repeat the last macro.

Bulk Processing Example

Imagine adding a semicolon to 100 lines. Record A;j once, then type 99@a to automate the rest.