links: [[010 Vim MOC]] --- ## 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 --- tags: #vim