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D (delete) Command

D[number-of-lines]

where:

number-of-lines-specifies the number of lines to be deleted.

D-specifies a single line to be deleted.

Dn-specifies the first of n lines to be deleted.

DD...DD-specifies the first and last lines of a block of lines to be deleted.

The D (delete) command is used to delete a line or block of lines. No other line commands can be entered on the lines to be deleted.

Rules for Using the D (delete) Line Command

• When using the D number-of-lines or the DD form of the command, you cannot enter any other commands on the lines being deleted.
• Each DD must be paired with another DD.