Make json human readable
:%!python -m json.tool
Resource: https://blog.realnitro.be/2010/12/20/format-json-in-vim-using-pythons-jsontool-module/
Auto Indent Entire File
If you want to autoindent a file you're on, use the following keyboard shortcut:
gg=G
So basically you use gg to get to the start of the file, = to indent and G to get to the end of the file.
Delete all text in a file
If you want to delete all of the text in file you're in, use the following keyboard shortcut:
1G
dG
Resources:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/506075/how-do-i-fix-the-indentation-of-an-entire-file-in-vi
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8124315/how-i-can-delete-in-vim-all-text-from-current-line-to-end-of-file
Alternative to esc
ctrl-c
Alternative to wq!
ZZ
Alternative to q!
ZQ
Indenting
Indent once in normal mode: >>
Repeat the indent: .
Indent five times: 5>>
Unindent: <<
Ctrl-T to indent in insert mode
Ctrl-D to unindent in insert mode
Resource: http://vim.wikia.com/wiki/Shifting_blocks_visually
Password protect a file
vim -x file.txt
To set a strong encryption method, run this while the file is open:
:setlocal cm=blowfish2
Resource: https://www.tecmint.com/password-protect-vim-file-in-linux/
Decrypt it
Open the file and do the following:
:X- Press the enter key twice