If I use ‘p’ to paste, vim will remain at normal mode. Is there a command where I can paste and enter insert mode?
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If I use ‘p’ to paste, vim will remain at normal mode. Is there a command where I can paste and enter insert mode?
That depends where you wish to insert text after you’ve pasted. Paste as normal using
pand then enter insert mode usingaAiIoO…The vim mindset is to enter insert mode as frequently as is strictly necessary.
If you meant how do I paste whilst remaining in insert mode you can use
<ctrl-r>[register name]. E.g<ctrl-r>"for the default register.