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| Chapter 9 The Ex Editor |

## abbrev

    ab [string text]

Define `string` when typed to be translated into `text`. If `string` and `text` are not specified, list all current abbreviations.

### Examples

Note: ^M appears when you type ^V followed by RETURN.

>     :ab ora O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
>     :ab id Name:^MRank:^MPhone:

9.2 Alphabetical Summary of Ex Commands |  | Reference: append