what is the command to cut an entire line?

The command to cut (delete) an entire line in the Vim or Vi text editor is:

• dd

This command cuts the line where the cursor is currently located, removing it from the text and placing it in the buffer for pasting elsewhere if desired

. Additional relevant commands related to cutting lines in Vim/Vi:

• 3dd cuts three lines starting from the current line

• dG deletes from the current line to the end of the file

• To paste the cut line(s), use p to paste after the cursor or P to paste before the cursor

In summary, to cut an entire line, position the cursor on that line in normal mode and type:

vim

dd

This is the standard and most straightforward way to cut a line in Vim/Vi