On 2013-12-26, Tim Chase wrote: > On 2013-12-26 17:02, Bruno Sutic wrote: > > Now to the question: > > why is the `:f` an abbreviation to `:file`? Why not `:f` -> `:find`? > > Historical/backwards compatibility. The :file command (and ":f" > shorthand) has existed for decades, including other vi clones.
> > Do you think Bram would be open to changing the `:f` vim default? > > I'm pretty certain that it wouldn't be entertained, as Vim tends to > be pretty strict about backwards compatibility. > > (although I have a feeling I would not be the first one to ask) > > I've been vimming for over a decade and on the mailing list for most > of that, and this is the first I've seen of such a request, so you > may be a lone trail-blazer. :-) I agree with Tim on this, plus I'll add that I never use :find. For simple projects, everything is in the current directory. For projects with more complicated directory structures, I use tags. Regards, Gary -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "vim_use" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
