Linux in a Nutshell, 6th Edition

Name

map

Synopsis

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

Tip

vim has K and q commands, which the above aliases would hide.