How do I make Vim look nice?

To get you started, here are some useful configurations that you can add to your dotfile.

  1. Automatically Handle Indentation.
  2. Turn Vim Into a Distraction-Free Word Processor.
  3. Install the Vundle Package Manager.
  4. Change the Appearance of Vim.
  5. Slap on Some SPF13.

Is Viminfo the same as vimrc?

They are not the same. The vimrc is the file you edit to change vim’s behavior. It is a the configuration file. The viminfo is like a cache, to store cut buffers persistently, and other things.

How can I edit vimrc file?

Opening vimrc Using file name completion, you could type :e $M then press Tab until you see the desired variable. If you only want to see the path, type :echo $M then press Tab to see the variable, and press Enter. In gvim, the Edit menu includes “Startup Settings” which will use $MYVIMRC to edit your vimrc file.

How do I view a vimrc file?

vim files that Vim loaded for you, including your . vimrc file. :e $MYVIMRC open & edit the current . vimrc that you are using, then use Ctrl + G to view the path in status bar.

Is Vim good for competitive programming?

Many people ask for the best text editor for the programming contest. So, according to me vim is a great tool for competitive programming. It is not very comfortable to use it at first but after some time you will feel it is the best text editor ever made.

Does Neovim use vimrc?

vimrc is the default configuration file for vim. For neovim, simply copy the file to ~/. config/nvim/init. vim (You may need to create the nvim directory first).

How to change Vim settings?

guifg (for setting the foreground)

  • guibg (for setting the background)
  • gui (for additional properties)

    • How to configure Vim?

    Installation. To inst a ll vim in windows,we need to download the installer or use any of the package managers for windows. e.g Chocolatey.

  • _vimrc. But the problem with this is that there is no persistence.
  • Vim Plugins. But before that,we need a plugin manager to install all the themes and plugins.
  • Auto Command
  • Some useful key sequences
  • My_vimrc file

    • How to autoindent in Vim?

    vim tips and tricks indenting. Some variables you might want to set: :set tabstop=8 – tabs are at proper location :set expandtab – don’t use actual tab character (ctrl-v) :set shiftwidth=4 – indenting is 4 spaces :set autoindent – turns it on :set smartindent – does the right thing (mostly) in programs :set cindent – stricter rules for C programs

    How to source .vimrc inside a function in .vimrc?

    Automatically Installing Vim Plug. I use vim-plug as my plugin manager.

  • Plugins. This part is totally up to you.
  • Sourcing Stuff. We are creating an array named fileList and appending it with the paths for all the files inside main/,custom-functions/,and custom-plugins/.
  • the Main Directory.
  • Main Settings.
  • Main Keymaps.
  • Main Themes.