[bit.listserv.wp50-l] vi macros and pipe operator

javey@hybrid.UUCP (shahram javey) (02/07/91)

I want to write a simple macro that opens a new line and inserts the
vertical bar (unix pipe operator). I cannot find a way of turning off
the meaning of | in ex. Is there a way? The macro I've tried is

map v o|

When i try to execute this macro I get a blank line. Where is the vertical
bar? I thought that in insert mode you should be able to enter any character.
Well, o puts you in insert mode. What is missing?

Thanks...sj