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Recording Macros

Automate repetitive tasks with q recordings

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Goals

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  • Record macro with qa
  • Stop recording with q
  • Play macro with @a
  • Repeat last macro with @@
Keys 0 · par 30

Instructions

  1. 1.Record a macro that adds "- " to line start
  2. 2.Press qa to start recording to register a
  3. 3.Press I, type "- ", press Escape, j
  4. 4.Press q to stop recording
  5. 5.Use @a to replay on remaining 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 Recording Macros in real editing

This companion guide helps you complete Recording Macros with fewer mistakes and better command fluency.

Quick Command Cheatsheet
  • •macros
  • •qa
  • •@
When to Use This Motion/Operator

Use this lesson whenever you need to repeat the same edit pattern across multiple lines 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 macros, qa, @ when this pattern appears.
Common Mistakes
  • •Recording a macro so specific to one line that it fails to generalize.
  • •Replaying a macro with a count before testing it once on a single line.
FAQ

How long should this lesson take?

Target completion is 120 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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