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Key mappings for copy paste from Vim on Mac (Yosemite)
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vim_on_mac.md

Add these key mappings in ~/.vimrc

vmap <C-x> :!pbcopy<CR>
nmap <C-a> ggVG:w !pbcopy<CR><CR>
vmap <C-c> :w !pbcopy<CR><CR>

In visual selection mode, hit Ctrl-c to copy selected text. (Command key will never work within Vim) In visual selection mode, hit Ctrl-x to cut selected text. Hit Ctrl-a to copy the entire file contents in vim.

Use regular keys (Command-v) to paste copied text somewhere else or back into Vim etc.

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