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Check Vim Version

Check if register is available for your version of vim:

vim --version | grep clipboard

• +clipboard - means it is available, skip next step.
• -clipboard - means it is not available.

Install a Vim that Supports Register on Ubuntu

sudo apt purge vim       # remove default vim
sudo apt install vim-gtk # install the vim with extra functions

Copy to Clipboard

• Enter select mode by press v.
• Use h+j+k+l to select content
• Press "+++y to copy selected content to system clipboard.