7.0;xd (cut) *DM*, revision 7.0, 83/08/18
XD (CUT) -- Cut (delete) text and write it to paste buffer.
usage:  [range]xd [-r] [-f pathname | name]


FORMAT

  [range]XD [-R] [-F pathname | name]


  The XD command copies a range of text into a paste buffer or system file, then
  deletes the text from the pad.  This command can be used only  in  a  writable
  pad.

  By default, the <CUT> key on low-profile keyboards and CTRL/E on 880 keyboards
  invoke the XD command using the default (unnamed) paste buffer.


ARGUMENTS

  range
  (required)         Specify range of text to be cut.  Define the  range  to  be
                     cut as described in HELP DM RANGE.

                     Default if omitted:  cut from cursor to end of line

  name
  (optional)          Specify  paste  buffer name.  Text is written to the named
                     buffer.  If text is copied to a buffer that has  previously
                     been  used,  the new text overwrites the old.  You may have
                     up to 100 buffers open per log in session.

                     Default if omitted:  use unnamed buffer


OPTIONS

  -F pathname        Specify system file to receive  cut  text.    If  the  file
                     already  exists,  the  cut text overwrites the current file
                     contents.  Not valid if 'name' argument is present.

  -R                 Specify cut for a rectangular portion of text.


RELATED TOPICS

  More information is available.  Type:

  - HELP XC
   for details about copying text to a paste buffer.

  - HELP XP
   for details about pasting in buffered text.

  - HELP DM COMMANDS
   for a list of other pad editing commands.