 Tip #415: easy way to edit two files using split window
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January 30, 2003 9:40 |
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david cantrell |
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In my rc ($HOME/.exrc) file, I have the following lines:
map K ESC:split
map k ^K ^W^W
where the 'ESC', '^K', and '^W^W' are escape sequences.
This allows the user to split the screen using 'K', then switch between the two screens using 'k'. This in conjuction with the :e to edit a different file can be powerful. Useful for pulling lines (or blocks) from one file into another without having to cut/paste or use the :r command. Personally I use this alot so I find it useful. I got the syntax from the O'Reilly book 'Learning the vi editor' in the section about 'ex commands'.
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skrishna23@excite.com,
January 30, 2003 11:53
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If you use 'k', what command do you use to move UP ???
Don't say remap....,It's better not to use existing keys.
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Anonymous,
January 30, 2003 23:23
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Why using letter keys instead of cursor keys for cursor movement ?
In addition I have these mappings in my gvimrc:
" mapping Shift-keys
" open new line after actual line
map <S-Insert> ^[o
" delete actual line
map <S-Delete> ^[dd
" mapping Control-keys
" delete actual line from Cursorpos to EOL
map <C-Delete> ^[C^[
" in insert mode type <ctrl-v><ESC> to get '^['
Thomas
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Anonymous,
January 31, 2003 8:01
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| Cursor keys are for the weak.
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Even more anonymous,
February 3, 2003 6:16
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| Letter keys are faster! Don't have to take your hand off the home keys. Bet you use the mouse, too, huh?
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Anonymous,
February 3, 2003 7:26
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No I'm directly entering my thoughts.
Cursor moves are done automatically by detecting where I am looking to.
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new vim, old vi user,
February 3, 2003 12:43
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why do you even bother using VI? Go back to emacs or whatever windoze editor you love using.
Split window: ^WS
Close window: ^WC
Switch window: ^WW
(control key also also works for 2nd key, ie ^WS = ^W^S)
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Me,
March 31, 2003 18:21
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| Or if you can't figure that out you can do ^W^Q for close :D since ^W^C doesn't work
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