Argument list

The argument list in Vim is a collection of files that allows you to perform operations across multiple files efficiently. It’s a fundamental feature for working with groups of files in Vim.

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Key Commands

1. Defining the Argument List

• Add files to the argument list:

  :args file1.txt file2.txt file3.txt

• Use wildcards to add multiple files:

  :args *.c

2. Navigating the Argument List

• Go to the next file:

  :next

• Go to the previous file:

  :prev

• View all files in the argument list:

  :args

3. Manipulating the Argument List

• Add more files:

  :argadd newfile.txt

• Remove files:

  :argdelete 2

  (Removes the second file in the list.)

4. Performing Operations on All Files

• Run a command on all files in the argument list:

  :argdo command

  Example: Replace text in all files:

  :argdo %s/old/new/g | update

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Integration with Other Commands

1. Editing Files
   • Open all files in the argument list:

     :all

2. Searching with Vimgrep
   • Use the argument list with vimgrep:

     :vimgrep /pattern/ %

3. Buffer Management
   • Load all arguments into buffers:

     :bufdo