What does Y do?
In Vim, Y means: Copy the entire current line to the clipboard buffer.
Last verified: Not yet independently verified
Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Platform not independently verified | Copy the entire current line to the clipboard buffer Verification pending |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | Platform not independently verified | Adjust which part of a clip plays without moving its position Verification pending |
| Adobe Lightroom | Platform not independently verified | Toggle between before and after comparison Verification pending |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Y do?
- In Vim, Y means: Copy the entire current line to the clipboard buffer.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include Vim, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- Use a macOS binding shown in the table, if one is recorded for your task and application. This page does not assume that replacing Ctrl with Cmd produces a working Mac shortcut. When an equivalent has not been independently verified, open the linked application reference and check its documented context before relying on it.