Linux in a Nutshell, Fifth Edition

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map

map[!] [string commands]

Define a keyboard macro named string as the specified sequence of

commands. string is usually a single character, or the sequence

#num, representing a function key on the keyboard. Use a ! to

create a macro for input mode. With no arguments, list the

currently defined macros.

Examples

:map K dwwP Transpose two words

:map q :w^M:n^M Write current file; go to next

:map! + ^[bi(^[ea) Enclose previous word in parentheses

vim has K and q commands, which the above aliases

would hide.

mark

[address] ma char

Mark the specified line with char, a single lowercase letter. Return

later to the line with 'x (where x is the same as char). vim also uses

uppercase and numeric characters for marks. Lowercase letters

work the same as in vi. Uppercase letters are associated with file-

names and can be used between multiple files. Numbered marks,

however, are maintained in a special viminfo file and cannot be set

using this command. Same as k.

marks

marks [chars]

Print list of marks specified by chars, or all current marks if no

chars specified. {vim}

Example

:marks abc Print marks a, b and c.

mkexrc

mk[!] file

Create an .exrc file containing set commands for changed ex

options and key mappings. This saves the current option settings,

allowing you to restore them later.

move

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