How to use Vim auto-complete
Beginning version 7, Vim started to introduce its auto-complete feature. By default, it works by auto-completing words that already existed in the file being edited. If enabled, it can also auto-complete syntax for various programming languages.
To use the Vim auto-complete feature, just hit Ctrl + n while in insert mode, and you'll get a list of word suggestions as in the following example;
To make the list cycle backwards, hit Ctrl + p. You can also use the arrow keys to move up and down the list.
Auto-complete programming language syntaxes
To configure Vim to auto-complete programming language syntaxes (not just the already existing words in the document), follow any of the articles below.
Author: Mohd Shakir Zakaria
Mohd Shakir Zakaria is a skilled cloud architect with a background in development, entrepreneurship, and open-source advocacy. As the founder of Simplified Guide, he helps others understand the complexities of computing, making tech concepts accessible to all.
Mohd Shakir Zakaria is a skilled cloud architect with a background in development, entrepreneurship, and open-source advocacy. As the founder of Simplified Guide, he helps others understand the complexities of computing, making tech concepts accessible to all.
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