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C (copy) Command

C[number-of-lines]

where:

number-of-lines-specifies the number of lines to be copied. The default is 1.

C-specifies a single line to be copied.

Cn - specifies the first of n lines to be copied.

CC...CC-specifies the first and last lines of a block of lines to be copied.

Use the C (copy) line command to copy one line or block of lines. The B (before) and A (after) line commands are used to specify the destination of the line or block to be copied. No other line commands can be entered on the lines to be copied.

Rules for Using the Copy Line Command

• When using the C number-of-lines or the CC form of the command, you cannot enter any other commands on the lines being copied.
• Each CC must be paired with another CC.
• You must pair a B (before) or an A (after) line command with every C or pair of CC commands.