Hello,
I'm a bit confused by the following sections of the Vim help:
- :split
- :split_f
:[N]sp[lit] [++opt] [+cmd] [file] *:sp* *:split*
Split current window in two. The result is two viewports on
the same file.
Make the new window N high (default is to use half the height
of the current window). Reduces the current window height to
create room (and others, if the 'equalalways' option is set,
'eadirection' isn't "hor", and one of them is higher than the
current or the new window).
If [file] is given it will be edited in the new window. If it
is not loaded in any buffer, it will be read. Else the new
window will use the already loaded buffer.
Note: CTRL-S does not work on all terminals and might block
further input, use CTRL-Q to get going again.
Also see |++opt| and |+cmd|.
*E242* *E1159*
Be careful when splitting a window in an autocommand, it may
mess up the window layout if this happens while making other
window layout changes.
vs.
:[N]new [++opt] [+cmd] {file}
:[N]sp[lit] [++opt] [+cmd] {file} *:split_f*
Create a new window and start editing file {file} in it. This
behaves almost like a ":split" first, and then an ":edit"
command, but the alternate file name in the original window is
set to {file}.
If [+cmd] is given, execute the command when the file has been
loaded |+cmd|.
Also see |++opt|.
Make new window N high (default is to use half the existing
height). Reduces the current window height to create room
(and others, if the 'equalalways' option is set).
Here are my doubts:
- The signature of the :split command is the same for both paragraph. I
imagine that the corresponding text could be the same
- The second version only add the paragraph about the [+cmd] argument that
could/should be integrated in the first
- In the second the signature of the :new command is introduced suggesting
that both command are synonymous but they are not and maybe :new deserve
its own paragraph
Do you share my confusion?
Should I suggest a change?
Best regards,
Vivian.
--
--
You received this message from the "vim_dev" 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
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
"vim_dev" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email
to [email protected].
To view this discussion visit
https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/vim_dev/646d7fd8-5168-4685-a15c-6d09982a556bn%40googlegroups.com.
