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Quick Word Search

Search from the word under the cursor with * and #.

These commands avoid typing a query when the identifier is already visible. Star searches forward; hash searches backward.

Use *, and # in the editor beside this lesson. The challenge proves it once; Practice is a timed run against the clock.

Keys in this lesson

*
Search forward for the word under the cursor
#
Search backward for the word under the cursor
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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.

#

Search backward for the word under the cursor with #.