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Code Editor: Deleting whole lines

Keystroke = CTRL + Y

Ever need to rip out large pieces of code quickly? You can delete the an entire line by pressing CTRL + Y. The Code Editor will delete the line that contains the editor's cursor, and move all subsequent rows up one line.

If you hold down the SHIFT key as well (CTRL+SHIFT+Y), then every character on the current line following the cursor is deleted. This key deletes to the end of line. Characters preceding the cursor remain intact.



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