Practical Vim, 2nd Edition

Downloading the Examples

The examples in Practical Vim usually begin by showing the contents of a file before we change it. These code listings include the file path:

macros/incremental.txt

partridge in a pear tree
turtle doves
French hens
calling birds
golden rings

Each time you see a file listed with its file path in this manner, it means that you can download the example. I recommend that you open the file in Vim and try out the exercises for yourself. It’s the best way to learn!

To follow along, download all the examples and source code from the Pragmatic Bookshelf.^[2] If you’re reading on an electronic device that’s connected to the Internet, you can also fetch each file one by one by clicking on the filename. Try it with the example ...