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about the command 'map'

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#1: Feb 18 '09
how to use the vim "map" command to map the key F10 to insert
current date and time in the following format
YYYY-MM-DD

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#2: Feb 18 '09

re: about the command 'map'

You may want to check this documentation. I tested for a bit and found this command:
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  1. :map <F10> a<C-R>=strftime("%Y-%m-%d")<CR><Esc>
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