dot VIM Command

How to use dot Command in Linux VIM editor?

Explanation


Dot(.) operator is used to repeat the last command again and again.

Usage:

dot(.)

Example:

  • Open the file test.txt using the command
    $ vim test.txt
  • The text in the file is
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  • Move the cursor to second line and delete a letter from that line.
    Press x
  • To repeat the cut operation (last change)
    Press .
  • You can see that the cut operation is performed again.
    Vim Dot Command

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