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M (move) Command

M[number-of-lines]

where:

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

M-specifies a single line to be moved.

Mn-specifies the first of n lines to be moved.

MM...MM-specifies the first and last lines of a block.

Use the M (move) command to move a line or block of lines. The B (before) or A (after) line commands are used to specify the destination of the lines to be moved. No other commands can be entered on the lines to be moved.

Rules for Using the Move Line Command

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