What is Vim recording and how can it be disabled?

Question

I keep seeing the recording message at the bottom of my gVim 7.2 window.

What is it and how do I turn it off?

Answer 1

It sounds like you have macro recording turned on. To shut it off, press q.

Refer to ":help recording" for further information.

Related links:

• smr's blog: vim :: recording
• Vi and Vim Macro Tutorial: How To Record and Play