I use a mix of buffers and split panes to manage my workflow. Sometimes, I (perhaps accidentally) open a directory listing instead of a file. My buffers may look like this then:

[![directory listing][1]][1]

At this point, I can `:bnext` or `:bprevious` to bounce between my buffers, but when in the directory listing I cannot `:bp  <BAR>` as I would normally to close a buffer and I'm seemingly stuck with this awkward buffer that I can't remove. (I have these all `nmap`ed in some capacity, FWIW)

Yes, my habits should get me to use `CTRL+P` more to search for files, but sometimes I find this method of file traversal useful, so understanding the proper way to manage these would be superb.

Thank you!


  [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/jh2CM.png