> > > > Is this really the correct behavior? > > Yes, as > > :help _ > > details, the "_" motion is linewise which will produce the > behavior you describe...the equiv. of "dd". > > You can either force it to be character-wise: > > dv_ > > or you can use > > d^ > > which will, without a count, delete to the position where "_" > (without a count) moves the cursor. > > You can learn more at > > :help linewise > > and at > > :help exclusive-linewise >
Thanks. This is the first time I've ever had to think about character vs linewise motions. I often use _ and g_. g_ is characterwise and I guess I just assumed _ would behave the same way (but opposite direction).
