Vim: Repeat previous motion?

Question

Let\'s say that I\'m in visual mode, and I type \"aw\" to extend the visual area to include the next word. I\'d like to then include the next couple of words. Is there a singl

Answer 1

NO PLUGINS use ;.

Here's a detailed example:

int function1(){
   some code here;
   ...
   ...
   return 0;
}

int function2(){
   some code here;
   ...
   ...
   return 0;
}

Now let's say you want to rewrite the part inside {} for function1 and function2.

• Place your cursor somewhere inside the {}
• From Normal Mode (ESC or ctrl+c), press di} (for "delete" "inner" "{")
• Now you've deleted everything in the function
• Now bring your cursor inside the {} of function2
• Press ;.

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For visual mode, I think macros is your only option (maybe overkill for aw)

• To start recording a macro, press q + q (that last q can be any letter. It's where you macro will be saved)
• ... do the actions you want to repeat ...
• Press q again to stop recording

To replay these actions (even in visual mode):

• @q (or whatever letter you saved it to)

To replay the actions 99 times:

• 99@q (or whatever letter you saved it to)