On 28/07/10 05:18, Ricky J. Wu wrote:
Hello all

   When I was using version 7.3b to open file and write after edit, I
encounter E13 error. I must use w! to override. Do you have the same
problem?


"E13: File exists (add ! to override)"

Are you using a filename after the :w ?

":w" with no arguments should save the current file under its existing name and (if you have write permission, and in particular if the file is not readonly) give no error.

":w filename.ext" and ":saveas filename.ext" will fail with E13 if filename.ext already exists: you must use ":w! filename.ext" or ":saveas! filename.ext" if you want to override an existing file.

You can also use ":wq" or ":x" (still with no arguments) to save the file (with no name change) and close the window in one operation.


Best regards,
Tony.
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