In vi, how do I name cut buffers?

In vi, you can use the double quote ( " ) operator to name cut buffers. For example, you could type the double quote character, then the letter  e , then use dd to delete a line: "edd

Until you exit vi, you can paste that deleted line by typing the double quote character, then the letter  e , then  p : "ep

You can use this operation preceding any delete, yank, or paste command in vi to save or recall any text you like. This is particularly handy if you're cutting and pasting between two files. For example, you can start vi with the command: vi oldfile newfile

Then, if you want to cut the first three lines from oldfile and put them in newfile, use the following commands:

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