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Use the syntax below to remove blank lines in a file being edited by VI

• Enter the following when in the VI editor:
  :g/^$/d 
• To delete all blank lines in a file even with spaces in them, enter the following command.
  :v/./d
• For more VI commands and information please go here for a comprehensive VI tutorial created by IBM: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/aix/tutorials/au-unixtips2/