Search and Replace in Vim Editor
To replace the word in file use s/ command in vim like
:s/searchword/replaceword/
To do replace all occurrence of word use g
:s/searchword/replaceword/g
This command will replace the word globally.
To confirm before replacements of words use gc.
:s/searchword/replaceword/gc
To use this command in the whole file use % before the command.
:%s/searchword/replaceword/gc
Vim Editor in Linux
If you’re new to the world of Linux, one of the first things you’ll encounter is the command line interface. And if you’re going to be working in the command line, you’ll inevitably come across various text editors. Among them, Vim stands out as a powerful, yet notoriously complex, text editor. In this guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about Vim, from its basics to more advanced features, to help you get started on your journey with this essential tool.