Re: Open a file from a list of files in a vim buffer

On Friday, October 26, 2012 1:41:02 PM UTC-5, Tim Chase wrote:
> On 10/26/12 13:28, Ben Fritz wrote:
>
> > Ok, so first, the fastest way to do exactly what task you asked
> > about (splitting a window with a filename already in your buffer)
> > is to put the cursor on the file name, and type CTRL-W followed
> > by f. See :help CTRL-W_f,
>
> Also be sure to read up on
>
> :help 'isfname'
>
> as some characters may be valid filename-characters but aren't in
> this setting (or vice-versa).
>

Good point. If you hit this situation, the workaround is easy. Just split the window, visually select the entire file path, and use the gf command. See :help v_gf.

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