Vim filter command for one word

Question

Is it possible to run vim filter command(:!) for only one word. Not on whole line as default? Or maybe is it possible to run something like: command (word from file)?

Are you filtering (:<range>!) or just running a command (:!), and do you want to pass the word as a command argument, or as standard input? Does the command have output, and where do you want the output to go? — Benoit
– Benoit, Commented Feb 19, 2012 at 14:30

kev · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-19 14:32:35Z

2

I think you can use the system() function.

Test in Windows

before:

date /t

run command:

:s@date /t@\=system(submatch(0))@

after:

Sun 02/19/2012

answered Feb 19, 2012 at 14:32

kev

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