How do I search from the end of file using VIM? I want to search for the last occurrence of XXXX in the open file.
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How do I search from the end of file using VIM? I want to search for the last occurrence of XXXX in the open file.
My suggestion is to use a range combined with searching backwards via
?.Overview:
1?XXXXis the range.1means first line of the file.?XXXXmeans search backwards from the first line (wrapping around) until you find the patternXXXXAs ZyX mentioned this relies on
wrapscanto be set, which it is by default. See:h 'wrapscan'for more information.