On Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM Cristian <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello all, > > 1. I have this file: > > --- begin testfile.txt --- > a > a > a > b > --- end testfile.txt --- > > 2. I run the command: > > $ vim testfile.txt > > 3. Inside when the cursor is positioned on the first character I type: > /a<ENTER> > > The first "a" is not found. Unless I type "n" until I get to the end of the > file and then another "n". > > Is it possible to search the first character in the file immediately after > you open the file? > Is this a bug or a design decision ? > > Thank you. > Cristian
I think it's a feature, not a bug: if by hitting n when the cursor is on a match, you wouldn't make it move, then repeatedly hitting n would never move the cursor. To find the first a when already on it, then hit n followed by N. By doing that when not on a match, you would find the last match, however. Best regards, Tony. -- -- You received this message from the "vim_use" maillist. Do not top-post! Type your reply below the text you are replying to. For more information, visit http://www.vim.org/maillist.php --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "vim_use" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/vim_use/CAJkCKXtUESqgN7zr3ixB0OMaCjipLRvD0KgfdfZAdGQQV%2BpcXA%40mail.gmail.com.
