How Do I Open a Vimrc File in Linux?
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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 open Vimrc?

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.

Where is Vimrc in Linux?

Vim’s user-specific configuration file is located in the home directory: ~/. vimrc , and Vim files of current user are located inside ~/. vim/ . The global configuration file is located at /etc/vimrc .

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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