Various Notes for VIM

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== VIM Notes ==

=== ctags ===
Generate tags file in the top directory with: ctags -R .
Lets you navigate source files by functions.
<ctrl-]> enters function
<ctrl-t> move up tree
http://blog.stwrt.ca/2012/10/31/vim-ctags

=== taglist ===
View tags/symbols on a side window
:TlistToggle

=== Windows ===

<ctrl-ws> - Split windows
<ctrl-ww> - switch between windows
<ctrl-wq> - Quit a window
<ctrl-wv> - Split windows vertically

=== Buffers ===
List buffers such as those opened by nerdtree :buffers
b# to open a specific one

=== Defines and Macros ===
To display the definition of a variable, place the cursor on the variable and use the [i command.

To display a macro definition, place the cursor on the macro name and use the [d command.

To display all the lines containing the variable name under the cursor, use the [I command.