vi/vim editor, copy a block (not usual action)

Question

In vi/vim editor, I need to copy a block. There are many ways, but one way is very quick.

1. label the first line by some way,

2. then label the end line by some way,

3. then put some command to copy the labeled lines.

4. then copy, may using 'p', but not sure.

Anybody know the commands (not yy or 10yy)? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

just use V to select lines or v to select chars or Ctrlv to select a block.

When the selection spans the area you'd like to copy just hit y and use p to paste it anywhere you like...

Answer 2

Their Documentation says:

Cut and paste:

1. Position the cursor where you want to begin cutting.
2. Press v to select characters (or uppercase V to select whole lines).
3. Move the cursor to the end of what you want to cut.
4. Press d to cut (or y to copy).
5. Move to where you would like to paste.
6. Press P to paste before the cursor, or p to paste after.

Copy and paste is performed with the same steps except for step 4 where you would press y instead of d:

d = delete = cut

y = yank = copy