Vim Search Word Under Cursor

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Vim Search Word Under Cursor. Use * to search forward and # to search backward, for the word under the cursor. Another approach is to map your * key in visual mode to make it search for the selection:

Why Vim Is More than Just an Editor Vim Language, Motions, and Modes
Why Vim Is More than Just an Editor Vim Language, Motions, and Modes

Use * to search forward and # to search backward, for the word under the cursor. Another approach is to map your * key in visual mode to make it search for the selection: In normal mode, move the cursor to any word then press * to search forwards for the next occurrence of the word under.

In normal mode, move the cursor to any word then press * to search forwards for the next occurrence of the word under. Another approach is to map your * key in visual mode to make it search for the selection: Use * to search forward and # to search backward, for the word under the cursor. In normal mode, move the cursor to any word then press * to search forwards for the next occurrence of the word under.