How do I open a NERDTree file?
If you want to use NERDTree, you can open NERDTree (type :NERDTree ), navigate to your file, and then press t with cursor on the file name. This will open specific file in new tab.
How do you hide NERDTree?
Save the changes, open Vim, and then toggle NERDTree with Ctrl + n . If you want to close NERDTree window make sure you are inside the NERDTree menu. You can switch windows by using ctrl+w then type :q to close NERDTree window so that you will be left with the window for editing your code.
How do I change tabs in Vim?
vimrc provides for a very convenient way to move between tabs. When in insert mode, press [Esc] to get to command mode, then use [Ctrl]+T plus a directional arrow to go to the tab you want: up to go to the first tab, down to the last, and left or right to go to the previous or next tab.
Can you execute XDG-open from nerdtree?
For those curious, if NerdTree can xdg-open: Yes it can. Put the cursor on the desired file. Press m for the context menu. Press o to open in the system editor. Enjoy. Thanks for contributing an answer to Vi and Vim Stack Exchange!
How to jump back to nerdtree from file in tab?
It works as a there and back command. After having opened a new file from the tree in a new window press ctrl-w p to switch back to the NERDTree and use it again to return to your previous window. PS: it is worth to mention that ctrl-w p is actually documented as go to the preview window (see: :help preview-window and :help ctrl-w ).
How can I map a specific key to open nerdtree?
The NERDTree Introduction Installation Getting Started NERDTree Plugins Frequently Asked Questions How can I map a specific key or shortcut to open NERDTree? How do I open NERDTree automatically when Vim starts? How can I close Vim automatically when NERDTree is the last window? How can I prevent other buffers replacing NERDTree in its window?
How to turn on quick help in nerdtree?
Open NERDTree with the :NERDTree command, and press ? to turn on the Quick Help, which will show you all the mappings and commands available in the NERDTree. Of course, your most complete source of information is the documentation: :help NERDTree. NERDTree can be extended with custom mappings and functions using its built-in API.