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split

[count] sp [+num] [filename]

Split the current window and load filename in the new window, or

the same buffer in both windows if no file is specified. Make the

new window count lines high, or, if count is not specified, split the

window into equal parts. With the +n argument, begin editing on

line num. num may also be a pattern of the form /pattern. {vim}

sprevious

[count] spr [+num]

Split the current window and begin editing the previous file from

the command-line argument list in the new window. If count is

specified, edit the count’th previous file. With the +num argu-

ment, begin editing on line num. num may also be a pattern of the

form /pattern. {vim}

stop

st

Suspend the editing session. Same as Ctrl-Z. Use the shell fg

command to resume the session.

substitute

[address] s [/pattern/replacement/] [options] [count]

Replace the first instance of pattern on each of the specified lines

with replacement.Ifpattern and replacement are omitted, repeat

last substitution. count specifies the number of lines on which to

substitute, starting with address. See additional examples in

Chapter 7.

Options

c Prompt for confirmation before each change.

g Substitute all instances of pattern on each line (global).

p Print the last line on which a substitution was made.

Examples

:1,10s/yes/no/g ...