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:edit path/to/fileNotes
Often abbreviated as `:e`.
Vim / Neovim Buffers, Windows, and Tabs
Manage multiple files and layouts with buffers, splits, and tab pages.
Export
Copy the compact sheet, download it, or print it.
Download
`D` dense toggle · `C` copy all
Buffers
Open, switch, inspect, and delete buffers cleanly.
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:bnext :bpreviousNotes
Also abbreviated as `:bn` and `:bp`.
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:buffersNotes
Useful before jumping or cleaning up open files.
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:bdeleteNotes
Often shortened to `:bd`.
Windows and splits
Use multiple visible views in one tab page.
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:splitNotes
Abbreviation: `:sp`.
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:vsplitNotes
Abbreviation: `:vsp`.
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<C-w>h <C-w>j <C-w>k <C-w>lNotes
This is the core split-navigation pattern in Vim and Neovim.
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:close :onlyNotes
Use `:only` when you want to focus on a single pane.
Tab pages
Use tabs as separate workspaces for groups of windows.
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:tabnewNotes
Can also open a specific file in a new tab.
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gt gT :tabnext :tabpreviousNotes
Normal-mode and Ex-command tab navigation both matter in practice.
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:tabcloseNotes
Handy after temporary reviews or experiments.
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Use the command line efficiently, navigate help, and save working context with sessions.
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Search efficiently, run substitutions, and automate repetitive edits with macros.