> While editing a file, I issue the 'gf' command while the cursor is on a
> file name and the file is opened in the editor. I move around in the newly
> opened file and issue ctrl-o multiple times to retrace my steps back to
> the original file where I ran the 'gf' command. How can I return to the
> original file in one step? I have tried 999ctrl-o, but ctrl-o wants an
> exact number. I can see the number of steps using :jumps and when I enter
> ctrl-o with the exact number I get back to the original file, but I am
> looking for a way to avoid the manual process of getting the number from
> :jumps and then use that number with ctrl-o.
Although changing to the alternate buffer might seem good, there is an even
better solution, but it requires a plugin:
https://github.com/kana/vim-exjumplist.git
By default doesn't map anything, so you will need to do something like:
" hb for 'hop back' and hf for 'hop forward'
nmap <leader>hb <Plug>(exjumplist-previous-buffer)
nmap <leader>hf <Plug>(exjumplist-next-buffer)
That, or define commands that trigger the functions, your choice.
This seems to do exactly what you wanted: go back (or forward) in the jump
list till you change buffer.
BTW, this author has a very nice list of very clever plugins. I recommend
everyone to check them out.
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