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2.5. Joining Two Lines with J

Figure Sometimes while editing a file you will end up with a series of short lines that are difficult to scan. When you want to merge two lines into one, position the cursor anywhere on the first line, and press J to join the two lines.

Suppose your file practice reads:

Figure 2.5
Keystrokes Results
J Figure

J joins the line the cursor is on with the line below.

. Figure

Repeat the last command (J) with the . to join the next line with the current line.

Using a numeric argument with J joins that number of consecutive lines. In the example above, you could have joined three lines by using the command 3J.



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