Section: Buffers

Open a file

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:edit path/to/file
Explanation

Often abbreviated as `:e`.

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Move between buffers
Cycle through loaded buffers.
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List buffers
Show all listed buffers.
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Delete a buffer
Unload a buffer you no longer need.
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Horizontal split
Split the current window horizontally.
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Create a new tab
Open a new tab page.
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Vertical split
Split the current window vertically.
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