Basic Operators
Delete Multiple Lines
Use a count with a vertical motion to remove a block.
Counts express repetition before it happens. d2j applies one delete operation over the current line and two lines below it.
Use d{n}j, and d{n}k in the editor beside this lesson. The challenge proves it once; Practice is a timed run against the clock.
Keys in this lesson
- d{n}j
- Delete this line and the n lines below it
- d{n}k
- Delete this line and the n lines above it
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.