VIM, how to paste something in the command line of vim?

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So I would like to know how can I paste from system clipboard to vim command line; I mean for example I'm in normal mode and I hit Shift+: and then I want to paste there something from my clipboard. yank and paste do not work.

https://stackoverflow.com/search?q=%5Bvim%5D+paste+command+line — phd, Oct 17 '20 at 15:33

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 17 '20 at 15:33

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Select what you want in vim using v.

Then press "*Y to copy your selection in the clipboard.

answered Oct 17 '20 at 15:33

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VIM, how to paste something in the command line of vim?

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