Course Lessons
Visual Mode Operation Combinations
Task Instructions
Combine different visual modes and operations to tackle complex formatting challenges
Practice combining different visual modes (v, V, Ctrl+v) with various operations (d, c, y, >, <) to solve complex formatting challenges efficiently.
Learning objectives
- Combine different visual modes and operations
- Tackle complex formatting challenges
- Master applying operations to visual selections
- Learn to choose the right visual mode for each task
Required Keystrokes
This lesson requires you to use specific keystrokes to complete it. Your submission will be evaluated based on whether you used the required keystrokes mentioned below, rather than matching a specific output.
What This Means
- Your solution must include the required keystroke patterns
- The order of keystrokes may matter depending on the exercise
- You'll still need to achieve the expected output
- This helps you practice specific Vim techniques
Helpful commands:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| V | Visual line mode |
| < | Shift left (decrease indentation) |
| > | Shift right (increase indentation) |
| gv | Re-select last visual selection |
| = | Auto-indent selected lines |
Hints
- Use V to select lines, then < to shift left
- You can press < multiple times or use a count like 2<
- Combine different visual modes for different types of selections
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