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Esc Y D / Copy Cut Current Line Nvim

Copy Cut Current Line Nvim

Copies or cuts the current line in Neovim.

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Terminal
<Esc><<y><y>|<d><d>>

When To Use

When modifying text or preparing to paste elsewhere in an editing session.

Pro Tip

Using multiple sequence repetitions can allow for cutting or copying multiple lines at once; ensure to keep track of clipboard contents.

Anatomy of Output

Understanding the result

Line copied to clipboard Operation Status

Confirms that the line has been successfully copied.

Current clipboard state: {'text': 'example line of code'} Clipboard State

Displays current contents of the clipboard after operation.

Operation completed successfully Exit Status

Confirms successful execution of the copy/cut operation.

Troubleshooting

Common pitfalls

Error: Clipboard not available

Solution: Ensure the system clipboard is accessible, may require additional plugins.

No current line to copy

Solution: Check that you are on a valid line before executing command.

Cut operation failed: no selection

Solution: Ensure you are on the desired line before executing cut command.

Command Breakdown

What each part is doing

<Esc><<y><y>|<d><d>>
Base Command
The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs Esc Y D before the shell applies any redirect operators.
<<y><y>|<d><d>>
<y><y>|<d><d>
The value supplied for <y><y>|<d><d>.

Alternative Approaches

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