Tim Chase wrote:
[...]
You can read about ":s"ubstitute commands and the various
flags at
:help :s
:help :s_flags
This is a jet-fuel-powered version of search-and-replace
that one finds in most editors. The {pattern} portion has
an incredible degree of complexity for finding precisely the
match you intend, including context, repetitions, and the
like. Far too much erudition can be found at
:help pattern
far too much indeed, but there is a nice summary at
:help pattern-overview
There are also tricks that can be done in the replacement
portion as well:
:help sub-replace-special
It's prob. more than you want/need at the moment, but after
tapping the power of vim's search&replace, it bugs me to use
s&r in any other app.
[...]
Best regards,
Tony.
--
There was a young man of St. John's
Who wanted to bugger the swans.
But the loyal hall porter
Said, "Pray take my daughter!
Those birds are reserved for the dons."
