How can I execute a Vim selection or range in bash without replacing it?

I'd like to select some text in vim and then execute it in bash. I know of the following procedure:

1. select text using V or v


2. :!!

However, this replaces the selection with the output of the command. What if I don't want that?

Answer

Type the :w command like this:

:w !command

As you type it, it will appear like this:

:'<,'>w !command

See

:help :w_c