splits in vim

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Creating splits in vim

Create a vertical split

<CTRL>-W v - this will create a vertical split with the current file

Create a horizontal split

<CTRL>-W s - this will create a horizontal split with the current file

Resizing

Vertical Resizing

<CTRL>-w -	Decrease current window height by N (default 1).
<CTRL>-w +	Increase current window height by N (default 1).

Explanation:

• In Command mode, press a number N then press CTRL+W then press - or + to resize the window by N rows.
• Or just press CTRL+W and then press - or + to resize the window by 1 row.

Or you can type :res +/-N. Like :res +10

Horizontal resizing

<CTRL>-w <	Decrease current window width by N (default 1).
<CTRL>-w >	Increase current window width by N (default 1).

Explanation:

• In command mode, press a number N then press CTRL+W then press < or > to resize the window by N columns.
• Or just press CTRL+W and then press < or > to resize the window by 1 column.

Or, you can type :vertical res +/-N. Like :vertical res +10

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tags: vim , resize