Comment and Uncomment code

links: 010 Vim MOC

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To comment out blocks:

• press Esc (to leave editing or other mode)
• hit ctrl + v (visual block mode)
• use ↑/ ↓/j/k/gg/ G any keys and select lines to comment (it won’t highlight everything - it’s OK)
• Shift + i (capital I)
• insert the text you want. ex: //
• press Esc Esc (double escape)

To uncomment blocks in vim

• press Esc (to leave editing or other mode)

• hit ctrl + v (visual block mode)

• use ↑/ ↓/j/k/gg/ G any keys and select lines to uncomment

  If you want to select multiple characters, use one or combine these methods:

  • use the left/right arrow keys to select more text
  • to select chunks of text use shift + ←/→ arrow key
  • you can repeatedly push the delete keys below, like a regular delete button

• press d or x to delete characters, repeatedly if necessary

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tags: vim