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Deletion Magic

Master the power of x, dd, and d commands

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Goals

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  • Delete character with x
  • Delete entire line with dd
  • Delete word with dw
Keys 0 · par 10

Instructions

  1. 1.Delete the word "BAD" from the sentence
  2. 2.Use dw to delete a word
  3. 3.Or use x to delete characters one by one
Quick KeysNORMAL
h j k lMove cursor
w b eWord movement
i a oEnter insert
dDelete
yYank (copy)
pPaste
uUndo
vVisual mode
:Command mode
/Search

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Lesson Companion

Use Deletion Magic in real editing

This companion guide helps you complete Deletion Magic with fewer mistakes and better command fluency.

Quick Command Cheatsheet
  • •delete
  • •dw
  • •dd
When to Use This Motion/Operator

Use this lesson whenever you need to apply precise changes instead of entering long Insert-mode edits with fewer keystrokes.

  • •Prefer this over arrow-key micro-movements before each edit.
  • •Use this pattern whenever you're working inside Editing Basics tasks.
  • •Reach for delete, dw, dd when this pattern appears.
Common Mistakes
  • •Staying in Insert mode after making a change instead of returning to Normal mode.
  • •Chaining several keystrokes for an edit a single operator+motion combo would do.
FAQ

How long should this lesson take?

Target completion is 30 seconds, but correctness matters more than speed at first.

Should I move to the next lesson if my score is low?

Repeat once or twice to build muscle memory on these fundamentals before moving on — beginner lessons compound into everything later.

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