Reputation: 30841
So I can search a word in Vim using /. However, it only searches for one word. For example, if I search "Stack Overflow", it only searches for "Stack". How can I ask Vim to search the whole "Stack Overflow"?
Upvotes: 5
Views: 10442
Reputation: 172788
Though you need to escape certain characters to prevent them from being interpreted as regular expression atoms (which can be reduced by prepending the \V
"very nomagic" atom; then, only backslashes need to be escaped), whitespace does not need escaping. Therefore, it should be possible to search (starting from normal mode) simply via /Stack Overflow
, and concluding with Enter.
If that doesn't work for you, a plugin or custom configuration has corrupted your Vim.
Upvotes: 13
Reputation: 5361
Use backslash \
before space in search string.
To search for "Stack Overflow" use "Stack\ Overflow"
in command mode.
Upvotes: 8