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Mark Line Block Start
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Purpose
Marks the beginning of a line block.
Default Syntax
X
Description
This command marks the beginning of an implicit or explicit line block.
A line block consists of all the text on and between any two lines.
Procedure
To mark an implicit line block:
1. Move the cursor to the beginning or end of where you want the line
block.
2. Press the X key.
3. Move the cursor to the other end of the line 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 line block:
1. Move the cursor to the beginning or end of where you want the line
block.
2. Press the X key.
3. Move the cursor to the other end of the line 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
keys (Cancel Block command).
Related Commands
Cancel Block
Mark Character Block Start
Select Block
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