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Delete Line
Purpose
Deletes a line from the file.
Default Syntax
[n] D
where n is a count that represents the number of lines to delete
beginning at the cursor position. The default value of n is 1.
Description
This command deletes one or more lines from the current file session. HP
EDIT deletes the line where the cursor is currently positioned and moves
the following line up to the cursor position.
When in Text Entry mode, you can use the Delete Line terminal key to
perform a similar function as this command.
Procedure
To delete a single line:
1. Move the cursor to a column anywhere on the line to be deleted.
2. Press the D key. HP EDIT deletes the line and moves the next line
to the position of the former line.
To delete several lines:
1. Move the cursor to a column anywhere on the first line of the
group of lines to be deleted.
2. Press the D key repeatedly until you have deleted all of the
unwanted lines.
or
[REV BEG]
1. Either type a count or select a block. This value represents the
number of lines to delete.
2. Press the D key.[REV END]
Example
To delete the second and third lines:
This line will remain.
This line will be deleted.
This line will also be deleted.
This line will also remain.
1. Move the cursor anywhere on the second line as shown.
2. Type the number 2 as the count and press Return.
3. Press the D key. HP EDIT deletes the lines and retains the first
and fourth lines as shown:
This line will remain.
This line will also remain.
Related Commands
Delete Character
Delete Pattern
Delete Word
Replace Character
Replace Line
Replace Word