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How can I paste the last string of text that I entered when I was in insert mode? I think I've done this before on accident but I can't recall how.
James
Posted 2011-09-24T03:07:24.837
Reputation: 4 189
Vi: how can I paste the last string of text that I entered when I was in insert mode?
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I believe the command you're looking for is simply . (period/full stop key). It's a normal mode command, so simply press the key in normal mode.
Wuffers
Posted 2011-09-24T03:07:24.837
Reputation: 16 645
Sorry - but what is
<c-a>because CTRL-a didn't work for me ... – Felipe Alvarez – 2014-06-20T06:10:50.1773
.in normal mode will repeat the last change. If you want to paste the last inserted text it can be found in the.register. e.g.".pIn insert mode to insert the last inserted text use<c-a>– Peter Rincker – 2011-09-26T14:13:27.750