How can I do a column select across the entire file?

Question

Is there a way I can use the middle click or maybe (Ctrl+Alt+Up) to a particular column across all lines in a long file? Currently, I am middle-clicking and then dragging this to the end of the screen and waiting for it to select all lines. Specifically, for long files, how would I select one particular column across the entire file?

Accepted Answer

This should do it:

- `Ctrl+A` - select all.

- `Ctrl+Shift+L` - split selection into lines.

- Then move all cursors with `left/right`, select with `Shift+left/right`. Move all cursors to start of line with `Home`.

How can I do a column select across the entire file?

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