> Use (untested, but should work) > > :g/\(abc(\)\(\d*\)\().*\)/s//\1\2\3\r\2 > > and salt/pepper to taste. > > Ie, split the "abc" line into 3 parts: prefix, number, and suffix. Put > back the original 3 parts, add a return, and add the number.
Impressive solution Here \1 is used in substitute command. Is there a way I use \1 other than in substitute command? thanks, Sarath --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message from the "vim_use" maillist. For more information, visit http://www.vim.org/maillist.php -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
