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`zy` and `zp` in recent vim

This task is very common for manipulating the column

Set 1:

|of lines.
|different lengths.
|now together.

Set 2:

My blocks
All have
But are

Result:

My blocks|of lines.
All have|different lengths.
But are|now together.

The steps as follows:

  • Use c-v and D to copy the line in column from Set 2.
  • Go the the first line of Set 1 and paste with zP