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## 3.12.5 Changing text

You can replace sections of text using the `R` command. Place the cursor on the first letter in ``party'', press , and type the word ``hungry''.

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Using `R` to edit text is much like the `i` and `a` commands, but `R` overwrites text, instead of inserting it.

The `r` command replaces the single character under the cursor. For example, move the cursor to the beginning of the word ``Now'', and type `r` followed by `C`, you'll have:

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The ```~`'' command changes the case of the letter under the cursor from upper- to lower-case, and vise versa, For example, if you place the cursor on the ``o'' in ``Cow'', above, and repeatedly press , you'll end up with:

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