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   swapjim  wrote:   
   > I'm using GVim 9.1 on Windows to learn traditional Vi by setting 'set   
   > compatible' in the vimrc file.   
   >   
   > I then select some text using 'v' and delete it using x. However, this   
   > also copies the text (yanks it). Same thing happens when I try to delete   
   > a few lines with 10dd or 10dw.   
   >   
   > Is this normal behavior? If yes, is there a way to not to yank the text   
   > I'm deleting?   
   >   
   > Is this perhaps Vim behavior? The Vi bundled with BusyBox that runs on   
   > my router also yanks text it deletes.   
      
   It's totally normal and desired by most users, I guess.   
      
   Use "_dd and similar to not put the deleted text in a register.   
   See :h "_   
      
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