title: How do you select text in vim?
body: <p>In most text editors, I can select text by clicking and dragging with my mouse, and then using <code>Ctrl-C</code> to copy that text, or <code>Backspace</code> to delete it.</p>
  
  <p>However, since <code>vim</code> runs in the console, if I highlight some text with the mouse, my <code>vim</code> commands don't affect what I have selected.</p>
  
  <p>What is the equivalent way to select text in <code>vim</code>?</p>