Question

When entering an argument on the command, I know I can type <C-R><C-W> to insert the word under the cursor and <C-R><C-A> to insert the WORD under the cursor.

Is there a way to insert the current visual-selection?

Thanks!

Answer 1

You can use the contents of any register on the ex or search command-lines with <C-R> followed by the register’s name. By yanking your visual selection, it is put into the 0 register, so <C-R>0 will add your yanked selection to the current command-line.

That is the only way I know of, but I still use it on a daily basis.