2024-11-25 Web Development, Productivity
How to Copy Text to the System Clipboard in Vim
By O. Wolfson
Vim is a powerful text editor, and knowing how to efficiently copy text to your system clipboard can greatly enhance your productivity. Here's a quick guide:
Using "+y
to Copy to the Clipboard
The "+
command in Vim accesses the system clipboard. By combining it with the y
(yank) command and motions, you can copy text to the clipboard for use in other applications.
Common Usage Examples:
-
Copy a Whole Line:
Use"+yy
to yank the current line into the clipboard. -
Copy a Word:
Use"+yw
to yank the next word into the clipboard. -
Copy to the End of the Document:
Use"+yG
to yank all text from the current cursor position to the bottom of the document.
These commands make it simple to transfer text from Vim to other applications. Happy editing!