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It is often easier to use the Command Mode by first creating a Command Mode Window. As each command line is executed, you can then immediately see its effect on your file.

A five line window can be created by clicking Escape (ESC Key) then Command mode window or by using the default keyboard shortcut Alt-/

Command Mode Types

In the normal Visual Mode of VEDIT, you can enter Command Mode by selecting "Command Mode" from the Escape (ESC key) menu, or by pressing the keyboard shortcuts for VISUAL EXIT / Command Mode (Exit) or VISUAL ESCAPE / Command Mode (Escape).

Command Mode Visual Exit

Keyboard shortcuts for VISUAL EXIT / Command Mode (Exit) are Ctrl-E and Ctrl-F10.

Exit Visual Mode and enter Command Mode. If any command macro is currently running, it will continue running.

Command Mode Visual Escape

Keyboard shortcuts for VISUAL ESCAPE / Command Mode (Escape) are Ctrl-Shift-E and Alt-F10.

Exit Visual Mode and enter Command Mode. If any command macro is currently running, it is stopped.