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This is a collection of some VIM related stuff. If you cannot find what you are looking for, try my links related to VIM.

Converting files

Note: The following conversion commands can only be applied to a single file. Use some shell loop functions to convert many files at once.

Warning: Be sure to have a backup copy of your file!

From DOS to Unix

Strip all carriage-return characters.

Note: Use the sequence Ctrl+V,Ctrl+M to enter that ^M.

From Mac to Unix

Replace all carriage-return characters by a newline character.
Note: It seems that Mac OS X does not need this conversion, at it already uses the unix way of ending a line.

Note: Use the sequence Ctrl+V,Ctrl+M to enter the first ^M. Use the sequence Ctrl+V,Enter to enter the second ^M.