VIM, incremental search: How can I jump to the next result and get it highlighted?

Question

When using VIM's incremental search option I usually search and after I got to the first result (it will be highlighted) I use the / key to jump to the next result.

But:

1. For this I need to 'cancel' my search and go back to Normal Mode in order to jump the next result.
2. Pressing / makes VIM jump to the next result but it won't highlight it.

I am wondering if there is a more efficient way to jump between the results using incremental search and get them highlighted.

Answer 1

The customary key for jumping to the next search result is 'n'.

I'm not entirely sure what you mean about highlighting - all search results should be highlighted if hlsearch is set, and for me it makes no difference if I go to the next result with 'n' or with '/'.

Answer 2

With Ctrl-t and Ctrl-g you can move between matches without leaving the search mode