Vim Substitution Line by Line

Question

I would like to run a command such as :s/write/run/ on a line by line basis.

We can specify a range of lines such as :31,44s/write/run/.

We can also search :/write/ and press n to move to the next occurrence.

Is it possible to substitute in the same manner as search, by pressing a button and substituting the next occurrence?

Are you asking for a confirmation of a substitution? Just add the `c` flag. e.g. `%s/write/run/gc` — Peter Rincker, Sep 17 '13 at 17:23

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 17 '13 at 17:23

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From the book Practical Vim:

:%s/content/copy/gc

The c flag causes Vim to show us each match and ask “Replace with copy?” We can then say y to perform the change or n to skip it. Vim does what we ask and then moves to the next match and asks us again.

answered Sep 17 '13 at 17:23

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Or from `:help :substitute`. – romainl Sep 17 '13 at 18:51

Vim Substitution Line by Line

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