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What are the .viminfo and .netrwhist files?
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How to jump to function call?
Awarded Sep 12, 2018 at 4:10
How to show only matching lines?
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What is the difference between `filetype plugin indent on` and `filetype indent on`?
Awarded Aug 19, 2018 at 12:15
How do I get Vim to be able to run both python and python3 on a Linux system in the same session?
Awarded Aug 8, 2018 at 22:20
How do I know the patch version of my vim?
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What is `softtabstop` used for?
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What is the difference between autoindent and smartindent in vimrc?
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What does :set background=dark do?
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How can I show relative line numbers?
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How can I install 64-bit Vim on Windows?
Awarded Jun 14, 2018 at 8:12
How to diff and merge two directories?
Awarded Jun 8, 2018 at 14:29
What are the differences between :wq<cr> :x<cr> and ZZ when exiting vim?
Awarded May 22, 2018 at 17:47
Can I jump to a function declaration or definition in a multiple C++ source files project?
Awarded May 22, 2018 at 10:05
How can I clear word highlighting in the current document (e.g. such as after searching for a word)?
Awarded Apr 10, 2018 at 2:01
Exit from Terminal mode in Neovim/Vim 8
Awarded Mar 30, 2018 at 7:39
Why is using arrow keys in normal mode considered bad practice?
Awarded Mar 29, 2018 at 19:14
How to enable +python feature in vim
Awarded Mar 27, 2018 at 8:55
"E297: Write error in swap file" due to running in a VM
Awarded Mar 26, 2018 at 7:53
How can I get vim to stop putting comments in front of new lines?
Awarded Mar 17, 2018 at 20:22
Is there a way to count the number of occurrences of a word in a file?
Awarded Mar 6, 2018 at 8:37
How can I get a newer version of Vim on Ubuntu?
Awarded Feb 19, 2018 at 21:29
How can I yank (copy) the single character on which the cursor rests?
Awarded Feb 5, 2018 at 21:09
Search for lines starting with given string in Vim?
Awarded Dec 16, 2017 at 3:54
Vim 8.0 Python support
Awarded Dec 2, 2017 at 0:25
Fastest way to switch to a buffer in Vim?
Awarded Nov 20, 2017 at 20:54
How can I find out what <Leader> is set to? And is it possible to remap <Leader>?
Awarded Nov 6, 2017 at 14:21
How can I get gVim on Windows to behave as on Linux?
Awarded Oct 16, 2017 at 9:36
How can I set up a ruler at a specific column?
Awarded Oct 5, 2017 at 17:29
Trouble Using Color Scheme in NeoVim
Awarded Oct 2, 2017 at 20:20
What is the purpose of swap files?
Awarded Sep 30, 2017 at 19:14
How can I easily move a line?
Awarded Sep 22, 2017 at 15:42
How do I reload the current file?
Awarded Sep 12, 2017 at 10:42
What is the Vim8 package feature and how should I use it?
Awarded Sep 6, 2017 at 7:43
Why do I need both a vimrc and a gvimrc?
Awarded Aug 26, 2017 at 18:55
Close and unload a buffer without exiting Vim
Awarded Aug 23, 2017 at 8:44
Is there an easy way to close a scratch buffer/preview window?
Awarded Aug 19, 2017 at 13:02
How to map Alt key?
Awarded Aug 15, 2017 at 6:00
Colorscheme's background not correct in terminal
Awarded Aug 7, 2017 at 0:56
How to add indentation guides/lines?
Awarded Jul 31, 2017 at 21:57
Is it possible to split Vim window to view multiple files at once?
Awarded Jul 22, 2017 at 20:00
Vim Code Completion for Python 3
Awarded Jun 27, 2017 at 12:30
How to install NERDTree with Vundle?
Awarded Jun 1, 2017 at 18:59
How do I stop recording while in command line?
Awarded May 29, 2017 at 1:35
How to install YouCompleteMe with Clang completer offline?
Awarded Apr 17, 2017 at 17:28
Does Ex mode have any practical use?
Awarded Apr 13, 2017 at 14:30
How to get intelligent C++ auto-completion?
Awarded Mar 29, 2017 at 21:50
How can I change the font size in gVim?
Awarded Mar 21, 2017 at 21:14
How can I rename the file I'm editing?
Awarded Mar 21, 2017 at 12:15
Other ways to exit Insert mode besides Escape
Awarded Mar 18, 2017 at 5:49
How to execute shell commands silently?
Awarded Mar 6, 2017 at 10:48
How can I see the full path of the current file?
Awarded Feb 7, 2017 at 18:12
How do I change the current split's width and height?
Awarded Jan 19, 2017 at 2:00
How do I configure the Vim airline plugin to look like its own project screenshot?
Awarded Dec 7, 2016 at 2:59
How can I integrate gdb with Vim?
Awarded Nov 28, 2016 at 6:20
Find and replace using regular expressions
Awarded Nov 9, 2016 at 19:31
What is Neovim, and how is it different from Vim?
Awarded Nov 3, 2016 at 5:17
How to edit binary files with Vim?
Awarded Oct 21, 2016 at 15:24
How do I fix the status bar symbols in the Airline plugin?
Awarded Sep 19, 2016 at 15:02
How do I use Vim as a diff tool?
Awarded Sep 16, 2016 at 10:28
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