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sunlinux 08-17-2007 05:24 AM
how to delete entire contents of file using vi editor once
 
how to delete entire contents of file using vi editor once ?

indeliblestamp 08-17-2007 05:48 AM
If you're in the first line of the file, use dG

If you're anywhere in the file, use :1,$d


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