Bash – Command line in vi mode: replace all

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How do I replace globally from the command line in vi mode. It seems like I can't use ex commands by prefixing with :, so what do I do instead.

for instance if I want to replace all \ with / in a command…

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I'd use the bash history mechanism:

$ echo 'foo\bar\baz'
foo\bar\baz
$ !!:gs/b/B/
echo 'foo\Bar\Baz'
foo\Bar\Baz

However, I can't seem to get it to replace backslashes

$ echo 'foo\bar\baz'
foo\bar\baz
$ !!:gs/\\/\//
bash: :gs/\\/\//: substitution failed

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Vi command for adding blank line

According to the VIM FAQ you can use the :put command:

12.15. How do I insert a blank line above/below the current line without entering insert mode?

You can use the ":put" ex command to insert blank lines. For example, try

:put =''
:put! =''

For more information, read

:help :put

but then really it's easier to add:

map <Enter> o<ESC>
map <S-Enter> O<ESC>

to your .vimrc. This way you can press Enter or Shift-Enter in normal mode to insert a blank line below or above current line. Of course substitute <Enter> and <S-Enter> with your preferred keys.

Bash – How to quickly move the cursor to the end in bash in vi mode

In normal mode you start edit at end of line with Shift+A.

In insert mode you should be able to move to EOL.

In manual:

man readline
/VI Mode bindings<Enter>

As to real/other question, I have to fill in a bit:

$ le eds de x
      ^     ^^
      |     ||
      A     BC

In insert mode do you mean you are not able to move to C, only B from A?

Even with →, or End?

So that if you start typing the letters will enter before x?

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