Range Offsets

range expressions can contain offsets, which define the number of lines above or below the preceding expression. If no expression is given, then the offset is taken relative to the current line.

Offsets are specified using either "+" or "-" followed by an optional number indicating the number of lines to add or subtract. If no number is specified, then 1 line is assumed.

Let's take a look at a few examples:

The range of lines from 2 rows above the current line, to 3 lines below it:

:-2,+3

Offsets can also be combined with other expressions. For example, the range containing all lines between the current line to the 1 line from the bottom:

:.,$-1