How to replace a single word under cursor?

replace, vim

Solution

ciw

(change inner word) will change the whole word under the cursor. Compare with

cw

which will only change the word from the current cursor position. For more info see this SO question/answer.

Problem

How do I replace a word under the cursor in Vim. So instead of using `dw` then `i` then the word and then `Esc`, is there a simpler combination to replace the word under the cursor?

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