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diff --git a/book/src/usage.md b/book/src/usage.md index 0458071a..9ee8634c 100644 --- a/book/src/usage.md +++ b/book/src/usage.md @@ -2,6 +2,28 @@ (Currently not fully documented, see the [keymappings](./keymap.md) list for more.) +## Registers + +Vim-like registers can be used to yank and store text to be pasted later. Usage is similar, with `"` being used to select a register: + +- `"ay` - Yank the current selection to register `a`. +- `"op` - Paste the text in register `o` after the selection. + +If there is a selected register before invoking a change or delete command, the selection will be stored in the register and the action will be carried out: + +- `"hc` - Store the selection in register `h` and then change it (delete and enter insert mode). +- `"md` - Store the selection in register `m` and delete it. + +### Special Registers + +| Register character | Contains | +| --- | --- | +| `/` | Last search | +| `:` | Last executed command | +| `"` | Last yanked text | + +> There is no special register for copying to system clipboard, instead special commands and keybindings are provided. See the [keymap](keymap.md#space-mode) for the specifics. + ## Surround Functionality similar to [vim-surround](https://github.com/tpope/vim-surround) is built into |