How can I search a word after selecting it in visual mode in Vim?

Question

Suppose I have selected a word in visual mode. Now I want to search that word in the document.

How can I do that?

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

If it's just a single word, you don't even have to select it. Just place the cursor on the word and press * (or # to search backwards). Note that this search will only match the whole word. To allow a search for foo to match foobar, use g* or g#.