How do you select a rectangular column of text?
<C-v>jjll
Press for visual block mode, then use movement keys to select a rectangle.
Tag: block
How do you select to end of line for multiple lines in block mode?
<C-v>j$
In visual block mode, press $ to extend each line's selection to its end, even if lines have different lengths.
How do you replace a column of characters in visual block mode?
<C-v>jjr*
Enter visual block with , select a column with j, press r followed by the replacement character.
How do you append text to multiple lines using visual block mode?
<C-v>jjA text <Esc>
Enter visual block with , select lines with j, press A to append after the block.
How do you insert text on multiple lines using visual block mode?
<C-v>jjI text <Esc>
Enter visual block with , select lines with j, press I to insert before the block.
How do you create a numbered sequence using visual block mode?
<C-v>jjg<C-a>
Select a column of identical numbers with , then press g to create an incrementing sequence (1,2,3.
How do you yank a visual block selection to a register?
<C-v>jjll"ay
Enter visual block mode with , select the block, then "ay to yank the block into register a.
How do you record a macro to increase indentation of a code block?
qaI <Esc>jq
Record a macro that inserts two spaces at the beginning of the line and moves down.