How to delete column in sublimetext

Question

I used this instruction https://www.sublimetext.com/docs/2/column_selection.html

still when I cut it only cuts 2 chars instead of the whole column of "00:00" why ?

Answer 1

You haven't selected a column. If you look carefully, you've only selected the 00 on the first line, and the rest of them are highlighted because they match the current selection. Make sure you are using the correct key/mouse sequence for your operating system from the documentation you linked to, then select the entire column , not just the first two characters.

Answer 2

While holding down Ctrl + Alt , press ↓ until you reach the end of the column. It will clone your cursor down the column. Then, use Shift + → or ← key to select text. Once selected do whatever you want with it.