Vim: faster way to select blocks of text in visual mode

Question

I have been using vim for quite some time and am aware that selecting blocks of text in visual mode is as simple as SHIFT+V and moving the arrow key up or

Answer 1

You can always just use antecedent numbers to repeat actions:

• In visual mode, type 35↓ and the cursor will move down 35 times, selecting the next 35 lines
• In normal mode:
  • delete 35 lines 35dd
  • paste 35 times 35p
  • undo 35 changes 35u
  • etc.