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VIM(1) VIM(1)
VIM(1) General Commands Manual VIM(1)
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to edit all kinds of plain text. It is especially useful for editing
programs.
There are a lot of enhancements above Vi: multi level undo, multi win-
There are a lot of enhancements above Vi: multi level undo, multi win‐
dows and buffers, syntax highlighting, command line editing, filename
completion, on-line help, visual selection, etc.. See ":help
vi_diff.txt" for a summary of the differences between Vim and Vi.
While running Vim a lot of help can be obtained from the on-line help
system, with the ":help" command. See the ON-LINE HELP section below.
system, with the ":help" command. See the ON-LINE HELP section below.
Most often Vim is started to edit a single file with the command
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vim [options] [filelist]
If the filelist is missing, the editor will start with an empty buffer.
Otherwise exactly one out of the following four may be used to choose
Otherwise exactly one out of the following four may be used to choose
one or more files to be edited.
file .. A list of filenames. The first one will be the current
file and read into the buffer. The cursor will be posi-
file .. A list of filenames. The first one will be the current
file and read into the buffer. The cursor will be posi‐
tioned on the first line of the buffer. You can get to the
other files with the ":next" command. To edit a file that
other files with the ":next" command. To edit a file that
starts with a dash, precede the filelist with "--".
- The file to edit is read from stdin. Commands are read
- The file to edit is read from stdin. Commands are read
from stderr, which should be a tty.
-t {tag} The file to edit and the initial cursor position depends on
a "tag", a sort of goto label. {tag} is looked up in the
a "tag", a sort of goto label. {tag} is looked up in the
tags file, the associated file becomes the current file and
the associated command is executed. Mostly this is used
for C programs, in which case {tag} could be a function
the associated command is executed. Mostly this is used
for C programs, in which case {tag} could be a function
name. The effect is that the file containing that function
becomes the current file and the cursor is positioned on
becomes the current file and the cursor is positioned on
the start of the function. See ":help tag-commands".
-q [errorfile]
Start in quickFix mode. The file [errorfile] is read and
the first error is displayed. If [errorfile] is omitted,
Start in quickFix mode. The file [errorfile] is read and
the first error is displayed. If [errorfile] is omitted,
the filename is obtained from the 'errorfile' option
(defaults to "AztecC.Err" for the Amiga, "errors.err" on
other systems). Further errors can be jumped to with the
(defaults to "AztecC.Err" for the Amiga, "errors.err" on
other systems). Further errors can be jumped to with the
":cn" command. See ":help quickfix".
Vim behaves differently, depending on the name of the command (the exe-
Vim behaves differently, depending on the name of the command (the exe‐
cutable may still be the same file).
vim The "normal" way, everything is default.
ex Start in Ex mode. Go to Normal mode with the ":vi" command.
ex Start in Ex mode. Go to Normal mode with the ":vi" command.
Can also be done with the "-e" argument.
view Start in read-only mode. You will be protected from writing
view Start in read-only mode. You will be protected from writing
the files. Can also be done with the "-R" argument.
gvim gview
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be done with the "-y" argument.
rvim rview rgvim rgview
Like the above, but with restrictions. It will not be possi-
ble to start shell commands, or suspend Vim. Can also be
Like the above, but with restrictions. It will not be possi‐
ble to start shell commands, or suspend Vim. Can also be
done with the "-Z" argument.
OPTIONS
The options may be given in any order, before or after filenames.
The options may be given in any order, before or after filenames.
Options without an argument can be combined after a single dash.
+[num] For the first file the cursor will be positioned on line
"num". If "num" is missing, the cursor will be positioned
+[num] For the first file the cursor will be positioned on line
"num". If "num" is missing, the cursor will be positioned
on the last line.
+/{pat} For the first file the cursor will be positioned on the
first occurrence of {pat}. See ":help search-pattern" for
the available search patterns.
+/{pat} For the first file the cursor will be positioned in the
line with the first occurrence of {pat}. See ":help
search-pattern" for the available search patterns.
+{command}
-c {command}
{command} will be executed after the first file has been
read. {command} is interpreted as an Ex command. If the
{command} contains spaces it must be enclosed in double
quotes (this depends on the shell that is used). Example:
{command} will be executed after the first file has been
read. {command} is interpreted as an Ex command. If the
{command} contains spaces it must be enclosed in double
quotes (this depends on the shell that is used). Example:
Vim "+set si" main.c
Note: You can use up to 10 "+" or "-c" commands.
-S {file} {file} will be sourced after the first file has been read.
This is equivalent to -c "source {file}". {file} cannot
-S {file} {file} will be sourced after the first file has been read.
This is equivalent to -c "source {file}". {file} cannot
start with '-'. If {file} is omitted "Session.vim" is used
(only works when -S is the last argument).
--cmd {command}
Like using "-c", but the command is executed just before
processing any vimrc file. You can use up to 10 of these
Like using "-c", but the command is executed just before
processing any vimrc file. You can use up to 10 of these
commands, independently from "-c" commands.
-A If Vim has been compiled with ARABIC support for editing
right-to-left oriented files and Arabic keyboard mapping,
this option starts Vim in Arabic mode, i.e. 'arabic' is
-A If Vim has been compiled with ARABIC support for editing
right-to-left oriented files and Arabic keyboard mapping,
this option starts Vim in Arabic mode, i.e. 'arabic' is
set. Otherwise an error message is given and Vim aborts.
-b Binary mode. A few options will be set that makes it pos-
-b Binary mode. A few options will be set that makes it pos‐
sible to edit a binary or executable file.
-C Compatible. Set the 'compatible' option. This will make
Vim behave mostly like Vi, even though a .vimrc file
-C Compatible. Set the 'compatible' option. This will make
Vim behave mostly like Vi, even though a .vimrc file
exists.
-d Start in diff mode. There should be two, three or four
file name arguments. Vim will open all the files and show
-d Start in diff mode. There should be two, three or four
file name arguments. Vim will open all the files and show
differences between them. Works like vimdiff(1).
-d {device} Open {device} for use as a terminal. Only on the Amiga.
-d {device} Open {device} for use as a terminal. Only on the Amiga.
Example: "-d con:20/30/600/150".
-D Debugging. Go to debugging mode when executing the first
-D Debugging. Go to debugging mode when executing the first
command from a script.
-e Start Vim in Ex mode, just like the executable was called
-e Start Vim in Ex mode, just like the executable was called
"ex".
-E Start Vim in improved Ex mode, just like the executable was
called "exim".
-f Foreground. For the GUI version, Vim will not fork and
-f Foreground. For the GUI version, Vim will not fork and
detach from the shell it was started in. On the Amiga, Vim
is not restarted to open a new window. This option should
be used when Vim is executed by a program that will wait
for the edit session to finish (e.g. mail). On the Amiga
is not restarted to open a new window. This option should
be used when Vim is executed by a program that will wait
for the edit session to finish (e.g. mail). On the Amiga
the ":sh" and ":!" commands will not work.
--nofork Foreground. For the GUI version, Vim will not fork and
--nofork Foreground. For the GUI version, Vim will not fork and
detach from the shell it was started in.
-F If Vim has been compiled with FKMAP support for editing
right-to-left oriented files and Farsi keyboard mapping,
this option starts Vim in Farsi mode, i.e. 'fkmap' and
'rightleft' are set. Otherwise an error message is given
and Vim aborts.
-g If Vim has been compiled with GUI support, this option
enables the GUI. If no GUI support was compiled in, an
error message is given and Vim aborts.
-h Give a bit of help about the command line arguments and
options. After this Vim exits.
-H If Vim has been compiled with RIGHTLEFT support for editing
right-to-left oriented files and Hebrew keyboard mapping,
this option starts Vim in Hebrew mode, i.e. 'hkmap' and
-F If Vim has been compiled with FKMAP support for editing
right-to-left oriented files and Farsi keyboard mapping,
this option starts Vim in Farsi mode, i.e. 'fkmap' and
'rightleft' are set. Otherwise an error message is given
and Vim aborts.
-g If Vim has been compiled with GUI support, this option
enables the GUI. If no GUI support was compiled in, an
error message is given and Vim aborts.
-h Give a bit of help about the command line arguments and
options. After this Vim exits.
-H If Vim has been compiled with RIGHTLEFT support for editing
right-to-left oriented files and Hebrew keyboard mapping,
this option starts Vim in Hebrew mode, i.e. 'hkmap' and
'rightleft' are set. Otherwise an error message is given
and Vim aborts.
-i {viminfo}
When using the viminfo file is enabled, this option sets
the filename to use, instead of the default "~/.viminfo".
When using the viminfo file is enabled, this option sets
the filename to use, instead of the default "~/.viminfo".
This can also be used to skip the use of the .viminfo file,
by giving the name "NONE".
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-l Lisp mode. Sets the 'lisp' and 'showmatch' options on.
-m Modifying files is disabled. Resets the 'write' option.
You can still modify the buffer, but writing a file is not
-m Modifying files is disabled. Resets the 'write' option.
You can still modify the buffer, but writing a file is not
possible.
-M Modifications not allowed. The 'modifiable' and 'write'
options will be unset, so that changes are not allowed and
files can not be written. Note that these options can be
-M Modifications not allowed. The 'modifiable' and 'write'
options will be unset, so that changes are not allowed and
files can not be written. Note that these options can be
set to enable making modifications.
-N No-compatible mode. Reset the 'compatible' option. This
will make Vim behave a bit better, but less Vi compatible,
-N No-compatible mode. Reset the 'compatible' option. This
will make Vim behave a bit better, but less Vi compatible,
even though a .vimrc file does not exist.
-n No swap file will be used. Recovery after a crash will be
impossible. Handy if you want to edit a file on a very
slow medium (e.g. floppy). Can also be done with ":set
-n No swap file will be used. Recovery after a crash will be
impossible. Handy if you want to edit a file on a very
slow medium (e.g. floppy). Can also be done with ":set
uc=0". Can be undone with ":set uc=200".
-nb Become an editor server for NetBeans. See the docs for
-nb Become an editor server for NetBeans. See the docs for
details.
-o[N] Open N windows stacked. When N is omitted, open one window
for each file.
-O[N] Open N windows side by side. When N is omitted, open one
-O[N] Open N windows side by side. When N is omitted, open one
window for each file.
-p[N] Open N tab pages. When N is omitted, open one tab page for
each file.
-R Read-only mode. The 'readonly' option will be set. You
can still edit the buffer, but will be prevented from acci-
dently overwriting a file. If you do want to overwrite a
file, add an exclamation mark to the Ex command, as in
":w!". The -R option also implies the -n option (see
below). The 'readonly' option can be reset with ":set
-R Read-only mode. The 'readonly' option will be set. You
can still edit the buffer, but will be prevented from acci‐
dently overwriting a file. If you do want to overwrite a
file, add an exclamation mark to the Ex command, as in
":w!". The -R option also implies the -n option (see
below). The 'readonly' option can be reset with ":set
noro". See ":help 'readonly'".
-r List swap files, with information about using them for
-r List swap files, with information about using them for
recovery.
-r {file} Recovery mode. The swap file is used to recover a crashed
editing session. The swap file is a file with the same
-r {file} Recovery mode. The swap file is used to recover a crashed
editing session. The swap file is a file with the same
filename as the text file with ".swp" appended. See ":help
recovery".
-s Silent mode. Only when started as "Ex" or when the "-e"
-s Silent mode. Only when started as "Ex" or when the "-e"
option was given before the "-s" option.
-s {scriptin}
The script file {scriptin} is read. The characters in the
file are interpreted as if you had typed them. The same
The script file {scriptin} is read. The characters in the
file are interpreted as if you had typed them. The same
can be done with the command ":source! {scriptin}". If the
end of the file is reached before the editor exits, further
characters are read from the keyboard.
-T {terminal}
Tells Vim the name of the terminal you are using. Only
required when the automatic way doesn't work. Should be a
terminal known to Vim (builtin) or defined in the termcap
Tells Vim the name of the terminal you are using. Only
required when the automatic way doesn't work. Should be a
terminal known to Vim (builtin) or defined in the termcap
or terminfo file.
-u {vimrc} Use the commands in the file {vimrc} for initializations.
All the other initializations are skipped. Use this to
edit a special kind of files. It can also be used to skip
all initializations by giving the name "NONE". See ":help
-u {vimrc} Use the commands in the file {vimrc} for initializations.
All the other initializations are skipped. Use this to
edit a special kind of files. It can also be used to skip
all initializations by giving the name "NONE". See ":help
initialization" within vim for more details.
-U {gvimrc} Use the commands in the file {gvimrc} for GUI initializa-
tions. All the other GUI initializations are skipped. It
can also be used to skip all GUI initializations by giving
the name "NONE". See ":help gui-init" within vim for more
-U {gvimrc} Use the commands in the file {gvimrc} for GUI initializa‐
tions. All the other GUI initializations are skipped. It
can also be used to skip all GUI initializations by giving
the name "NONE". See ":help gui-init" within vim for more
details.
-V[N] Verbose. Give messages about which files are sourced and
for reading and writing a viminfo file. The optional num-
-V[N] Verbose. Give messages about which files are sourced and
for reading and writing a viminfo file. The optional num‐
ber N is the value for 'verbose'. Default is 10.
-v Start Vim in Vi mode, just like the executable was called
"vi". This only has effect when the executable is called
-v Start Vim in Vi mode, just like the executable was called
"vi". This only has effect when the executable is called
"ex".
-w {scriptout}
All the characters that you type are recorded in the file
{scriptout}, until you exit Vim. This is useful if you
want to create a script file to be used with "vim -s" or
All the characters that you type are recorded in the file
{scriptout}, until you exit Vim. This is useful if you
want to create a script file to be used with "vim -s" or
":source!". If the {scriptout} file exists, characters are
appended.
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-x Use encryption when writing files. Will prompt for a crypt
key.
-X Don't connect to the X server. Shortens startup time in a
terminal, but the window title and clipboard will not be
-X Don't connect to the X server. Shortens startup time in a
terminal, but the window title and clipboard will not be
used.
-y Start Vim in easy mode, just like the executable was called
"evim" or "eview". Makes Vim behave like a click-and-type
"evim" or "eview". Makes Vim behave like a click-and-type
editor.
-Z Restricted mode. Works like the executable starts with
-Z Restricted mode. Works like the executable starts with
"r".
-- Denotes the end of the options. Arguments after this will
be handled as a file name. This can be used to edit a
-- Denotes the end of the options. Arguments after this will
be handled as a file name. This can be used to edit a
filename that starts with a '-'.
--echo-wid GTK GUI only: Echo the Window ID on stdout.
--help Give a help message and exit, just like "-h".
--literal Take file name arguments literally, do not expand wild-
cards. This has no effect on Unix where the shell expands
--literal Take file name arguments literally, do not expand wild‐
cards. This has no effect on Unix where the shell expands
wildcards.
--noplugin Skip loading plugins. Implied by -u NONE.
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is given and the files are edited in the current Vim.
--remote-expr {expr}
Connect to a Vim server, evaluate {expr} in it and print
Connect to a Vim server, evaluate {expr} in it and print
the result on stdout.
--remote-send {keys}
Connect to a Vim server and send {keys} to it.
--remote-silent
As --remote, but without the warning when no server is
As --remote, but without the warning when no server is
found.
--remote-wait
As --remote, but Vim does not exit until the files have
As --remote, but Vim does not exit until the files have
been edited.
--remote-wait-silent
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List the names of all Vim servers that can be found.
--servername {name}
Use {name} as the server name. Used for the current Vim,
Use {name} as the server name. Used for the current Vim,
unless used with a --remote argument, then it's the name of
the server to connect to.
--socketid {id}
GTK GUI only: Use the GtkPlug mechanism to run gvim in
GTK GUI only: Use the GtkPlug mechanism to run gvim in
another window.
--version Print version information and exit.
ON-LINE HELP
Type ":help" in Vim to get started. Type ":help subject" to get help
on a specific subject. For example: ":help ZZ" to get help for the
"ZZ" command. Use <Tab> and CTRL-D to complete subjects (":help cmd-
line-completion"). Tags are present to jump from one place to another
Type ":help" in Vim to get started. Type ":help subject" to get help
on a specific subject. For example: ":help ZZ" to get help for the
"ZZ" command. Use <Tab> and CTRL-D to complete subjects (":help cmd‐
line-completion"). Tags are present to jump from one place to another
(sort of hypertext links, see ":help"). All documentation files can be
viewed in this way, for example ":help syntax.txt".
FILES
/usr/local/lib/vim/doc/*.txt
The Vim documentation files. Use ":help doc-file-list"
The Vim documentation files. Use ":help doc-file-list"
to get the complete list.
/usr/local/lib/vim/doc/tags
The tags file used for finding information in the docu-
The tags file used for finding information in the docu‐
mentation files.
/usr/local/lib/vim/syntax/syntax.vim
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~/.gvimrc Your personal gvim initializations.
/usr/local/lib/vim/optwin.vim
Script used for the ":options" command, a nice way to
Script used for the ":options" command, a nice way to
view and set options.
/usr/local/lib/vim/menu.vim
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Script to generate a bug report. See ":help bugs".
/usr/local/lib/vim/filetype.vim
Script to detect the type of a file by its name. See
Script to detect the type of a file by its name. See
":help 'filetype'".
/usr/local/lib/vim/scripts.vim
Script to detect the type of a file by its contents.
Script to detect the type of a file by its contents.
See ":help 'filetype'".
/usr/local/lib/vim/print/*.ps
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AUTHOR
Most of Vim was made by Bram Moolenaar, with a lot of help from others.
See ":help credits" in Vim.
Vim is based on Stevie, worked on by: Tim Thompson, Tony Andrews and
G.R. (Fred) Walter. Although hardly any of the original code remains.
Vim is based on Stevie, worked on by: Tim Thompson, Tony Andrews and
G.R. (Fred) Walter. Although hardly any of the original code remains.
BUGS
Probably. See ":help todo" for a list of known problems.