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The Dot Command

Repeat your last change with the powerful dot command

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Goals

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  • Make a change (delete, insert, etc.)
  • Repeat the change with .
Keys 0 · par 20

Instructions

  1. 1.Delete the first TODO with daw
  2. 2.Use n to find next TODO
  3. 3.Use . to repeat the deletion
Quick KeysNORMAL
h j k lMove cursor
w b eWord movement
i a oEnter insert
dDelete
yYank (copy)
pPaste
uUndo
vVisual mode
:Command mode
/Search

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Use The Dot Command in real editing

This companion guide helps you complete The Dot Command with fewer mistakes and better command fluency.

Quick Command Cheatsheet
  • •dot
  • •repeat
When to Use This Motion/Operator

Use this lesson whenever you need to apply precise changes instead of entering long Insert-mode edits with fewer keystrokes.

  • •Prefer this over arrow-key micro-movements before each edit.
  • •Use this pattern whenever you're working inside Macros & Power Moves tasks.
  • •Reach for dot, repeat when this pattern appears.
Common Mistakes
  • •Staying in Insert mode after making a change instead of returning to Normal mode.
  • •Chaining several keystrokes for an edit a single operator+motion combo would do.
FAQ

How long should this lesson take?

Target completion is 60 seconds, but correctness matters more than speed at first.

Should I move to the next lesson if my score is low?

Advanced patterns take longer to feel natural, so a lower score on the first pass is normal — prioritize accuracy over speed here.

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