What does . do?
In Vim, . means: Repeat the last Normal mode change — one of Vim's most powerful features.
Last verified: Not yet independently verified
Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Platform not independently verified | Repeat the last Normal mode change — one of Vim's most powerful features Verification pending |
| YouTube | Platform not independently verified | Step one frame forward (while paused) Verification pending |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | Platform not independently verified | Advance one frame while paused Verification pending |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Platform not independently verified | Toggle a blank black screen during presentation Verification pending |
| Adobe After Effects | Platform not independently verified | Preview only the audio track from the current point Verification pending |
| Adobe Lightroom | Platform not independently verified | Increase the star rating by one Verification pending |
| Jira | Platform not independently verified | Open the More actions menu (⋯) for the selected issue Verification pending |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does . do?
- In Vim, . means: Repeat the last Normal mode change — one of Vim's most powerful features.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include Vim, YouTube, Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Lightroom, Jira. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- Use a macOS binding shown in the table, if one is recorded for your task and application. This page does not assume that replacing Ctrl with Cmd produces a working Mac shortcut. When an equivalent has not been independently verified, open the linked application reference and check its documented context before relying on it.