D / d$ VIM Command

How to use D / d$ Command in Linux VIM editor?

Explanation


d$ (D) stands for delete from current position to end of line
This command is used to delete the content from current cursor position to end of the line.

Usage:

D / d$

Example:

  • Open the file test.txt
    $ vim test.txt
  • We can notice the text in the file.
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    Line 1
    Line 2
    Line 3

  • Let us see how to delete the text from the second line third letter to end of the file.
  • Move the cursor to the second line third letter using the arrow keys
  • To delete the content from current position to end of the line
    Press d$ or Press D
  • The content in the file after the delete operation
    D / d$ Vim Command

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