I'm trying to copy text from vim into my clipboard. I'm aware that this only works in certain circumstances, but I was able to do so twice so far, so it must be an issue with my method. Unfortunately, on both occasions I immediately forgot what method I had used to do so.
Here are methods I've tried which do not work (for these directions, assume that I don't release a key until it says I do):
Method 1:
1) Press shift key
2) Press v key
3) Release shift key
4) Press down-arrow key until desired
5) Press shift key
6) Press equals key (this is + when shift is pressed)
7) Release shift key
8) Press y key
9) Release equals (+) key
Result: Text not copied.
Method 2 (doesn't change until step 7):
1) Press shift key
2) Press v key
3) Release shift key
4) Press down-arrow key until desired
5) Press shift key
6) Press equals key (this is + when shift is pressed)
7) Release shift key
Result: Before I have time to press y, indention is lost, and text is no longer highlighted.