Re: indent file from command line without blinking

On 2020-04-14 10:01, Christian Brabandt wrote:
> On Mo, 13 Apr 2020, Peng Yu wrote:
>
> > I use the following command to indent file in command line. But
> > it blinks. Is there a way to let it not blink? Thanks.
> >
> > vim -n -X -E -c 'normal gg=G' -c 'x' file.sh < /dev/tty
>
> What blinks?

I think it refers to painting the vim GUI, possibly switching to the
alternate screen, then clearing the (possibly alternate screen), then
possibly restoring the (non-)alternate screen, creating a "flash"
effect when scripting vim.

-tim


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