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Mark Character Block Start
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Purpose
Marks the beginning of a character block.
Default Syntax
x
Description
This command marks the beginning of an implicit or explicit character
block. A character block consists of text between any two characters.
Procedure
To mark an implicit character block:
1. Move the cursor to either the beginning or end of where you want
the character block.
2. Press the x key.
3. Move the cursor to the other end of the character block.
4. Execute the command you want to perform on this particular block.
5. After the command is executed, the block selection is
automatically cancelled.
To mark an explicit character block:
1. Move the cursor to either the beginning or end of where you want
the character block.
2. Press the x key.
3. Move the cursor to the other end of the character block.
4. Press the B key (Select Block command).
You can execute any number of commands on this block as long as
the cursor is within the boundaries set by the block commands.
5. When you are finished working with this block, press the CTRL X
key (Cancel Block command).
Related Commands
Cancel Block
Mark Line Block Start
Select Block
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