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Asked: June 17, 20262026-06-17T06:23:47+00:00 2026-06-17T06:23:47+00:00

How do I replace a word under the cursor in Vim. So instead of

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How do I replace a word under the cursor in Vim.

So instead of using dw then i then the word and then Esc, is there a simpler combination to replace the word under the cursor?

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    2026-06-17T06:23:49+00:00Added an answer on June 17, 2026 at 6:23 am
    ciw
    

    (change inner word) will change the whole word under the cursor. Compare with

    cw
    

    which will only change the word from the current cursor position. For more info see this SO question/answer.

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