Name

&

Synopsis

                     & [options] [count]

Repeat the previous substitution (s) command. count specifies the number of lines on which to substitute, starting with address.

Examples

    :s/Overdue/Paid/    
                     Substitute once on current line
    :g/Status/&         
                     Redo substitution on all "Status" lines

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