Text Objects · Words
Delete Inside Word
Delete a word from any position inside it.
diw addresses the current word without including surrounding whitespace, leaving neighboring layout intact.
Use diw in the editor beside this lesson. The challenge proves it once; Practice is a timed run against the clock.
Keys in this lesson
- diw
- Delete the word under the cursor, leaving the spaces
Practice against the clock.
The challenge proves completion once. Practice is a timed run of 15 goals — beat par, then beat your own best time. Every completed goal saves locally.