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In vi, deleted text(s) are stored in cut buffers that are numbered 0-9 (as opposed to user-defined cut buffers, which are lettered a-z). For example, the last thing you deleted is stored in cut buffer 0.

Here's a list of commands to retrieve deleted text in vi:

u Undoes the last change
U Undoes changes to current line
p
"Puts" last delete after cursor
P
"Puts" last delete before cursor
"1p
"Puts" next-to-last delete after cursor
"2p
"Puts" second-to-last delete after cursor

Note: The final command listed above can be used with any number from one through nine.

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