To copy a column of text

You can copy a column of data from a file without copying other data that is selected. For example, suppose you have a tab delimited file that lists date, time, file size, and filename. You can copy just the column that list the times without affecting any of the other data.

  1. On the first line that contains data you want to copy, start the selection at the first character you want copy.
  2. Extend the selection to include all of the data in the column. The last characters selected should be the last character of the column.
  3. Choose Block > Rect Copy.

Example

You highlight the following selection, then choose Block > Rect Copy.

When you paste the contents of the clipboard, the following text is inserted in your file:

09:21a
09:22a
09:23a
09:36a
09:23a
09:33a


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