Accessing Multiple Files
Command | Action |
|---|---|
:e file | Edit another file; current file becomes alternate. |
:e! | Return to version of current file at time of last write. |
:e + file | Begin editing at end of file. |
:e +num file | Open file at line num. |
:e # | Open to previous position in alternate file. |
:ta tag | Edit file at location tag. |
:n | Edit next file in the list of files. |
:n! | Force next file. |
:n files | Specify new list of files. |
:rewind | Edit first file in the list. |
Ctrl-G | Show current file and line number. |
:args | Display list of files to be edited. |
:prev | Edit previous file in the list of files. |
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