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So why is there no way default to save to a txt file? I can save as a C, C++ or VB file, in addition to a .vim file, but not as a txt file.
I'd like to use it vim as a complete replacement for Notepad, but that problem and a problem in overwriting existing files prevents me...
I'd like to use it vim as a complete replacement for Notepad, but that problem and a problem in overwriting existing files prevents me...
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Re: Windoze Vim question
Wed, January 18, 2006 - 12:39 PM
I don't understand the question. *Everything* save from vi or vim is always in pure text. Could you re-state the question?
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Re: Windoze Vim question
Wed, January 18, 2006 - 6:58 PMIt will save it in plain text, but there's no option to save it with the .txt extension in the file type drop-down menu. -
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Re: Windoze Vim question
Wed, January 18, 2006 - 7:10 PM
Oh, I see. Just type that part of the file name also. That is, in the box where you are typing the filename, put "filename.txt".
Or, if you're like me, ignore the file menu completely and save it like this:
:w filename.txt
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Re: Windoze Vim question
Wed, January 18, 2006 - 7:12 PMI know, and I do that. I just get used to not doing so.
Next I need to work around the problem of it not properly overwriting files, so I don't wind up with file.txt, file~.txt, file~~.txt, etc.
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