f{char}, t{char} can only search for a single character at a time, and they can only operate within the current line.

/{char}

search mode

n

repeat the previous search

N

backup

Operate with a Search Motion search command can use in Normal mode, Visual mode, Operator-Pending mode

v switch to Visual mode. extend the selection by searching for the short 'ge' string.

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