(Neo)Vim Tipps and Tricks

Below is a short list of (neo)vim tipps that I like to keep around for future reference. YMMV

Reflow a paragraph:
- In command mode, do gwip or gwap.
Reload init file:
- When visiting the file, it’s sufficient to issue :source
Pipe to external command:
- :w !COMMAND, e.g., :w !wl-copy to copy the whole buffer to wayland clipboard
- :w !COMMAND when in visual mode achives the same thing with just the contents of the selection
Paste output of external command at cursor:
- :r !COMMAND
Macros:
- q{REGISTER}, e.g., qa to start recording a macro
- q again to stop recording
- @{REGISTER} to execute macro
- @@ to re-execute macro in the last-used register
- 3@a to execute macro in register a 3 times
- "{REGISTER}p paste the contents of the register to current cursor position
- "{REGISTER}yy yank the line into the register