Vim registers can store texts for future use. To insert a text from any named register while in insert mode, type `Ctrl-R` plus the register symbol. There are many symbols you can use, but for this section, let's cover only the named registers (a-z).
To see it in action, first you need to yank a word to register "a". Move your cursor on any word. Then type:
To see it in action, first you need to yank a word to register a. Move your cursor on any word. Then type:
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"ayiw
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- `"a` tells Vim that the target of your next action will go to register a.
- `yiw` yanks inner word. Review the chapter on Vim grammar for a refresher.
Register "a" now contains the word you just yanked. While in insert mode, to paste the text stored in register "a":
Register a now contains the word you just yanked. While in insert mode, to paste the text stored in register a:
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