On May 26, 2012, at 11:44 AM, sc wrote: >> On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 05:54:32AM -0400, Eric Weir wrote: >> >> [Is that a shortened version of the command you suggest?] > > no, :e is shorthand for :edit, which reloads the buffer and triggers > filetype detection along the way > > the bad news is you've just implied you don't know how to use vim's > extensive help system (or maybe you're intimidated by it?) > > :h :e > > would have answered that for you -- i recommend spending some time > familiarizing yourself with the help system -- learn about helpgrep, > and try it out with > > :helpgrep filetype detection > > there are about 24 hits on that specific string, and will take you to > many interesting places in Help as you :cn your way through them
Thanks, sc. I do know how to use it---sorta. I know how to call up the files and navigate around in them. The problem is that I don't understand most of what's explained when I seek help from it. I don't avoid it. I often do check before asking for help. [Don't think I did so this time.] But usually end up having to ask for help anywat. On the other hand, I find the FAQs very helpful. That said, I will do as you suggest---after check the help on "help" versus "helpgrep." Sincerely, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA [email protected] "Imagining the other is a powerful antidote to fanaticism and hatred." - Amos Oz -- You received this message from the "vim_use" maillist. Do not top-post! Type your reply below the text you are replying to. For more information, visit http://www.vim.org/maillist.php
