You Asked: How Do I Delete a Swp File in Linux?
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Where are SWP files stored in Linux?

swp is a swap file, containing the unsaved changes. While editing a file, you can see which swap file is being used by entering :sw . The location of this file is set with directory option. The default value is .,~/tmp,/var/tmp,/tmp .

How do I edit a SWP file?

Edit Macro

  1. Click Edit Macro. (Macro toolbar) or Tools > Macro > Edit . If you have previously edited macros, you can select the macro directly from the menu when you click Tools > Macro . …
  2. In the dialog box, select a macro file (. swp) and click Open. …
  3. Edit the macro. (For details, use the help in the macro editor.)
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