• Farid@startrek.website
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    4 months ago

    I’ve known this for a long time, but never found a use for it.
    In the example provided it would’ve been much easier and faster to write down the first line, duplicate it down using Shift + Alt + Arrow Down (iirc) and type the remaining symbol.

    Multi-cursor is useful in other situations though. Like when you want to select and replace a few cases but not all. For example, change some new lines to spaces or vise versa.

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    4 months ago

    this sucks for some linux users. in some de’s and wm’s alt+left click is a shortcut for moving windows. notepad++ has the same bindings, too. it’s a little annoying.

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    The best part is that each cursor has its own clipboard, which makes making setter getters way fast

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    4 months ago

    Bonustip: Use F in 2D view to focus on the selected node, ensuring it’s centered and perfectly framed in your workspace!

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    I like this concept. Dont get burnt out! Switch to Bi-Daily if you start feeling less compelled, but this type of commitment will definitely help the community grow!

    Thanks for doing it!

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      4 months ago

      IMO multiple cursors give you 90% of Vim’s power without forcing you to learn a gazillion mnemonics.

      Ctrl-D is all you need.

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    4 months ago

    Ategon, please and thank you. You are the hero this lemmycom needs, and this tip was new for me.

    As said by others: keeping this up would be fantastic. Fighting the good fight. <3