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Quick Word Search

Search for the word under cursor with * and #

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Goals

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  • Search word forward with *
  • Search word backward with #
Keys 0 · par 10

Instructions

  1. 1.Place cursor on "apple" on line 1
  2. 2.Press * to find the next occurrence
  3. 3.Jump to the last "apple"
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 Quick Word Search in real editing

This companion guide helps you complete Quick Word Search with fewer mistakes and better command fluency.

Quick Command Cheatsheet
  • •search
  • •*
  • •#
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 search, *, # 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 30 seconds, but correctness matters more than speed at first.

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

Revisit the specific commands you missed rather than replaying the whole lesson — targeted practice closes gaps faster at this level.

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