Text Objects · Words
Change Inside Word
Replace a whole word without reaching its beginning.
ciw is one of Vim's most reusable edits: place the cursor anywhere inside an identifier, invoke it, type the replacement, and Escape.
Use ciw in the editor beside this lesson. The challenge proves it once; Practice is a timed run against the clock.
Keys in this lesson
- ciw
- Change the word under the cursor from anywhere inside it
Practice against the clock.
The challenge proves completion once. Practice is a timed run of 15 goals — beat par, then beat your own best time. Every completed goal saves locally.