vi set comment #

[DAve]

Johan Hendriks wrote:
> How can i in vi set a # on multiple Lines to comment out some text.
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> I know it must be a simple thing but i can not seem to get it right.
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> Like in a config file i have the following
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> define service{
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>         use                     generic-service
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>         host_name               w2003hk03
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>         service_description     Explorer
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>         check_command           check_nt!PROCSTATE!-d SHOWALL -l Explorer.exe
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>         }
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> And now i want to set a # to all the 6 lines.
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=comment+multiple+lines+in+vi

Don't take this personal. I've been dying to use that link for over two 
weeks. Normally my tech support staff provides me ample opportunities, 
but they have been quiet lately. ;^)

DAve

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