To record
```
q <key> keystrokes q
```
if you want to end in *normal mode*. If you want to end in *insert mode*,
```
q <key> keystrokes Ctrl-O q
```
Example
```
qaiself.<esc>q
```
will record a macro that inserts `self.` and returns to normal mode.


To play back a recording:
```
@a
```
to play back our example that inserts `self.`.