remember last visited line in vim - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

spopuri · #1 (**permalink**) 05-24-2006

hi, I know we can do this; but dont know how..

I open a file using vim..browse thru it and then say :wq after reaching some line;

The next time I open the same file, I want vim to position the cursor on the line where I left last time;

anyone?

cbkihong · #2 (**permalink**) 05-24-2006

http://www.vim.org/tips/tip.php?tip_id=80

Don't ask me what it is though.

spopuri · #3 (**permalink**) 05-24-2006

hi thanks! thats definitely "life changing!"

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