Name

&

Synopsis

                  & [options] [count]

Repeat the previous substitution (s) command. count specifies the number of lines on which to substitute, starting with address.

Examples

                  s/Overdue/Paid/    
                  Substitute once on current line
:g/Status/&         
                  Redo substitution on all "Status" lines

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