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vim how enter multiple commands at command prompt

How should I enter the following as a single string at the command prompt in vim 

:let v:errmsg = ""  
:silent! /\cend of .*project gutenberg  
:if v:errmsg != ""  
:echo "Not found"  
:endif

This does not work, the message is not printed. 

:let v:errmsg = ""|:silent! /\cend of .*project gutenberg|:if v:errmsg != ""|:echo "Not found"|:endif
Solution

  • Range-search may be not the best option in your case. You can use

    if !search('\cend of .*project gutenberg') | echo 'Not found' | endif

    if you are fine with not updating last search pattern.