How can I do a column select across the entire file?

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Legend picture Legend · Apr 9, 2012 · Viewed 27.8k times · Source

Is there a way I can use the middle click or maybe (Ctrl+Alt+Up) to a particular column across all lines in a long file? Currently, I am middle-clicking and then dragging this to the end of the screen and waiting for it to select all lines.

Specifically, for long files, how would I select one particular column across the entire file?

Answer

fraxel picture fraxel · Apr 10, 2012

This should do it:

  1. Ctrl+A - select all.
  2. Ctrl+Shift+L - split selection into lines.
  3. Then move all cursors with left/right, select with Shift+left/right. Move all cursors to start of line with Home.

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