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Global Commands

Execute commands on lines matching a pattern

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Goals

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  • Use :g/pattern/command
  • Delete matching lines with :g/pattern/d
Keys 0 · par 20

Instructions

  1. 1.Delete all lines containing "DEBUG"
  2. 2.Use :g/DEBUG/d to remove debug lines
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 Global Commands in real editing

This companion guide helps you complete Global Commands with fewer mistakes and better command fluency.

Quick Command Cheatsheet
  • •global
  • •:g
When to Use This Motion/Operator

Use this lesson whenever you need to scan code quickly for repeated symbols or terms with fewer keystrokes.

  • •Prefer this over arrow-key micro-movements before each edit.
  • •Use this pattern whenever you're working inside Search & Replace tasks.
  • •Reach for global, :g when this pattern appears.
Common Mistakes
  • •Searching without using n/N to step between matches.
  • •Forgetting * and # to search the word under the cursor.
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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