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Search Navigation Mastery
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Task Instructions
Become an expert at finding and navigating search results
Practice searching through code. Use /error to search forward for 'error', then use n to go to next match and N for previous match. Try ?error for backward search.
Learning objectives
- Master forward and backward search
- Perfect search result navigation
- Learn search patterns and options
Required Keystrokes
This lesson requires you to use specific keystrokes to complete it. Your submission will be evaluated based on whether you used the required keystrokes mentioned below, rather than matching a specific output.
/
Use forward search
n
Navigate to next match
What This Means
- Your solution must include the required keystroke patterns
- The order of keystrokes may matter depending on the exercise
- You'll still need to achieve the expected output
- This helps you practice specific Vim techniques
Helpful commands:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| /pattern | Search forward for pattern |
| ?pattern | Search backward for pattern |
| n | Go to next search match |
| N | Go to previous search match |
| * | Search for word under cursor |
| # | Search backward for word under cursor |
Hints
- / searches forward, ? searches backward
- n = next match in same direction, N = next match in opposite direction
- Add \c for case-insensitive search: /error\c
Ready for Vim?
Before starting this lesson, be prepared.
Read the directions on the left, and when you're ready, let's go!