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Opening A Line
Another way we can insert text is by “opening” a line. This inserts a blank line between two existing lines and enters insert mode. This has two variants:
Table 12-2: Line Opening Keys
Command Opens
Command Opens
o The line below the current line.
O The line above the current line.
We can demonstrate this as follows: place the cursor on “Line 3” then press the o key.
The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. It was cool. Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. It was cool. Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
A new line was opened below the third line and we entered insert mode. Exit insert mode by pressing the Esc key. Press the u key to undo our change.
Press the O key to open the line above the cursor:
The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. It was cool. Line 2
The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. It was cool. Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Exit insert mode by pressing the Esc key and undo our change by pressing u.