Shlomi Fish (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} shlomif) wrote,@ 2007-02-08 18:48:00 |
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| Entry tags: | buffer, buffrs, delete, editor, gvim, list, menu, next, previous, switching, tip, vim |
Vim Tip: Useful Buffers Commands
Vim supports the concept of buffers, which are basically separate files that you can edit simultaneously in the same editor instance. I normally used the commands :bn (next buffer), :bp (previous buffer) and :bd (delete buffer), but I discovered other useful ones a few days ago.
One can display a list of buffers using the :buffers command, which can also be abbreviated as :ls. Besides each buffer is a number. One can then use the :b $NUMBER command to switch to that buffer. Note that if you're using gvim then the Buffers drop-down menu (Alt+B) will display a list of buffers with their numbers and will allow you to select a buffer to switch.
I'm off to a friend's wedding. Happy vimming!
