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How do I search within a selected block of code with vim

say, I want to search for a particular text withing a function block. The present way, that i am implementing is selecting the block of code from within the function brackets with vi{ and then copying it and pasting it to a new file. After that I am searching for the text within the new file with /<search-text>

I want to know, if there is a short cut to this?

Solution 
  • vi{
:'<,'>g/foo/#

    The '<,'> range is inserted automatically.

    See :help range and :help :g.