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How to close buffer without closing the window?

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Mar 15, 202624159 views

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I usually open a few windows and keep some buffers open. Since my MO in buffer exploring is to use quick shortcuts to and , I want to close unneeded buffers from distracting my buffer surfing. But the pain is, issuing and results in closing the window as well, in case I have multiple ones open. How…

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:command! BW :bn|:bd#

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I messed with this a bit and finally came up with: Here's the copy/paste version for key mapping: Or a command for your .vimrc (call with :Bd): command Bd bp | sp | bn | bd I've tested it a fair bit and it works consistently in various conditions. W…

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