1.which directory does Vim to load color scheme?
2.Set a key mapping in Vim and explain how it works?
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1. The directory where Vim loads color schemes is controlled by the `colorscheme` option. By default, Vim looks for color scheme files in the `~/.vim/colors` directory for Unix-like systems, or in the `vimfiles/colors` directory within your Vim installation directory on Windows.
If you have a specific color scheme file that you want to use, you can either move it to the appropriate directory or set the `colorscheme` option to the absolute path of the file. To set a color scheme in Vim, you can add the following line to your Vim configuration file (typically `~/.vimrc` on Unix-like systems):
```
colorscheme <scheme_name>
```
Replace `<scheme_name>` with the name of the color scheme you want to use. If it's a built-in color scheme, Vim will already know where to find it. Otherwise, make sure the color scheme file is located in the appropriate directory.
2. To set a key mapping in Vim, you can use the `map` command or one of its variants. Here's a basic explanation of how it works:
- Normal mode mapping: If you want to map a key sequence in normal mode, use the `:nnoremap` command. For example, to map the key sequence `dd` to delete a line, you can add the following line to your Vim configuration file:
```
nnoremap dd :delete<CR>
```
The `:delete<CR>` command is used to delete the current line. `<CR>` represents the Enter key.
- Insert mode mapping: If you want to map a key sequence in insert mode, use the `:inoremap` command. For example, to map the key sequence `jk` to exit insert mode, you can add the following line to your Vim configuration file:
```
inoremap jk <Esc>
```
`<Esc>` represents the Escape key.
- Visual mode mapping: If you want to map a key sequence in visual mode, use the `:vnoremap` command. For example, to map the key sequence `gc` to comment out selected lines, you can add the following line to your Vim configuration file:
```
vnoremap gc :s/^/#<CR>
```
The `:s/^/#<CR>` command is used to prepend a comment symbol (`#`) to each line.
Keep in mind that these are just basic examples, and you can create more complex mappings based on your needs. Make sure to consult Vim's documentation (`:help map`) for more information on key mapping customization.