Updated CHANGELOG.md, bumped the version to 7.0.0 (#1379)

Co-authored-by: rzvxa <rzvxa@protonmail.com>

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.md

@@ -5,41 +5,42 @@ labels: bug
 ---
 <!-- Attention! Please Read!
 
-Please fill out ALL the information below so that the issue can be fully
-understood. Omitting information will delay the resolution of your issue. It
-will be labeled "Needs More Info", and may be closed until there is enough
-information.
+Please fill out ALL the information below so that the issue can be fully understood. Omitting
+information will delay the resolution of your issue. It will be labeled "Needs More Info", and
+may be closed until there is enough information.
 
-Keep in mind that others may have the same question in the future. The better
-your information, the more likely they'll be able to help themselves. -->
+Keep in mind that others may have the same question in the future. The better your information,
+the more likely they'll be able to help themselves.
+-->
 
 #### Self-Diagnosis
-<!-- Check the boxes after creating the issue, or use [x]. -->
-- [ ] I have searched the [issues](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/issues) for an answer to my question.
-- [ ] I have reviewed the NERDTree documentation. `:h NERDTree`
-- [ ] I have reviewed the [Wiki](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/wiki).
-- [ ] I have searched the web for an answer to my question.
+Before creating an issue, take some time to search these resources for an answer. It's possible that someone else has already seen and solved your issue.
+- [old NERDTree issues](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/issues?q=is%3Aissue)
+- NERDTree documentation - `:h NERDTree`
+- [NERDTree Wiki](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/wiki)
+- Other resources: <https://stackoverflow.com>, <https://vi.stackexchange.com>, etc.
 
-#### Environment (for bug reports)
-- [ ] Operating System: 
-- [ ] Vim/Neovim version `:echo v:version`: 
-- [ ] NERDTree version, found on 1st line in NERDTree quickhelp `?`: 
-- [ ] vimrc settings
-    - [ ] NERDTree variables
-    ```vim
-    ```
-    - Other NERDTree-dependent Plugins
-        - [ ] jistr/vim-nerdtree-tabs
-        - [ ] ryanoasis/vim-devicons
-        - [ ] tiagofumo/vim-nerdtree-syntax-highlight
-        - [ ] Xuyuanp/nerdtree-git-plugin
-        - [ ] Others (specify): 
-    - [ ] I've verified the issue occurs with only NERDTree installed.
+#### Environment
+- Operating System: 
+- Vim/Neovim version `:version`: 
+- NERDTree version, found on first line of quickhelp `?`: 
+- Are you using any of these NERDTree-dependent plugins?  <!-- Check the boxes after creating the issue. -->
+    - [ ] [Xuyuanp/nerdtree-git-plugin](https://github.com/Xuyuanp/nerdtree-git-plugin)
+    - [ ] [ryanoasis/vim-devicons](https://github.com/ryanoasis/vim-devicons)
+    - [ ] [tiagofumo/vim-nerdtree-syntax-highlight](https://github.com/tiagofumo/vim-nerdtree-syntax-highlight)
+    - [ ] [scrooloose/nerdtree-project-plugin](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree-project-plugin)
+    - [ ] [PhilRunninger/nerdtree-buffer-ops](https://github.com/PhilRunninger/nerdtree-buffer-ops)
+    - [ ] [PhilRunninger/nerdtree-visual-selection](https://github.com/PhilRunninger/nerdtree-visual-selection)
+    - [ ] [jistr/vim-nerdtree-tabs](https://github.com/jistr/vim-nerdtree-tabs)
+    - [ ] Others (specify):
+- Provide a minimal **.vimrc** file that will reproduce the issue.
+```vim
+```
 
 #### Steps to Reproduce the Issue
 1. 
 
-#### Current Result (Include screenshots where appropriate.)
+#### Current Behavior (Include screenshots where appropriate.)
 
 #### Expected Result
 

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md

@@ -3,22 +3,11 @@ name: "General Question"
 about: "Having trouble setting up NERDTree? Need clarification on a setting? Ask your question here."
 labels: "general question"
 ---
-<!-- Attention! Please Read!
-
-Please fill out ALL the information below so that the issue can be fully
-understood. Omitting information will delay the resolution of your issue. It
-will be labeled "Needs More Info", and may be closed until there is enough
-information.
-
-Keep in mind that others may have the same question in the future. The better
-your information, the more likely they'll be able to help themselves. -->
-
-#### Self-Diagnosis
-<!-- Check the boxes after creating the issue, or use [x]. -->
-- [ ] I have searched the [issues](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/issues) for an answer to my question.
-- [ ] I have reviewed the NERDTree documentation. `:h NERDTree`
-- [ ] I have reviewed the [Wiki](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/wiki).
-- [ ] I have searched the web for an answer to my question.
+Before creating an issue, take some time to search these resources. It's possible that someone else has already asked your question and gotten an answer.
+- [old NERDTree issues](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/issues?q=is%3Aissue)
+- NERDTree documentation - `:h NERDTree`
+- [NERDTree Wiki](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/wiki)
+- Other resource: <https://stackoverflow.com>, <https://vi.stackexchange.com>, etc.
 
 #### State Your Question
 

.github/workflows/vint.yml

@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
     - name: Checkout
-      uses: actions/checkout@master
+      uses: actions/checkout@v3
     - name: Run vint with reviewdog
-      uses: reviewdog/action-vint@v1.0.1
+      uses: reviewdog/action-vint@v1
       with:
         github_token: ${{ secrets.github_token }}
         reporter: github-pr-review

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -3,12 +3,33 @@
      PATCH versions are listed from newest to oldest under their respective MAJOR.MINOR
      version in an unordered list.  The format is:
         - **.PATCH**: Pull Request Title (PR Author) [PR Number](Link to PR)
+            or
+        - **.PATCH**:
+            - Pull Request Title 1 (PR Author) [PR Number](Link to PR)
+            - Pull Request Title 2 (PR Author) [PR Number](Link to PR)
+                .
+                .
+                .
+            - Pull Request Title n (PR Author) [PR Number](Link to PR)
 -->
+#### 7.0
+- **.0**:
+    - Now we warn about invalid files instead of ignoring them silently. (rmonico) [#1365](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1365)
+    - New g:NERDTreeWinPos options for top and bottom. (rzvxa) [#1363](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1363)
+    - Fix error in README. (nickspoons) [#1330](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1330)
+    - Fix typo in the documentation. (chapeupreto) [#1306](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1306)
 #### 6.10
+- **.16**: Fix documentation errors. (lifecrisis) [#1269](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1269)
+- **.15**: Ensure backward compatible testing of types. (lifecrisis) [#1266](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1266)
+- **.14**: Replace trim() with a version-compatible alternative. (PhilRunninger) [#1265](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1265)
+- **.13**: Change highlighting of bookmarks in the tree. (PhilRunninger) [#1261](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1261)
+- **.12**: Answer the question about accessing files over scp or ftp. (PhilRunninger) [#1259](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1259)
+- **.11**: Trim filenames created via the fs_menu (elanorigby) [#1243](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1243)
+- **.10**: Improve F.A.Q. Answers and Issue Templates (PhilRunninger) [#1249](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1249)
 - **.9**: `go` on a bookmark directory will NERDTreeFind it. (PhilRunninger) [#1236](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1236)
 - **.8**: Put `Callback` function variables in local scope. (PhilRunninger) [#1230](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1230)
 - **.7**: Fix mouse-clicking a file to open it. (PhilRunninger) [#1225](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1225)
-- **.6**: Restore the default behavior of the <CR> key. (PhilRunninger) [#1221](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1221)
+- **.6**: Restore the default behavior of the `<CR>` key. (PhilRunninger) [#1221](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1221)
 - **.5**: Fix `{'keepopen':0}` in NERDTreeCustomOpenArgs (PhilRunninger) [#1217](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1217)
 - **.4**: Removed directory separator from sort key (Daniel E) [#1219](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1219)
 - **.3**: Add new FAQ and answer: How to prevent buffers replacing NERDTree. (PhilRunninger) [#1215](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/1215)

README.markdown

@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+![Help Wanted](http://blog.ncce.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/help-wanted.jpg)
+
+**NERDTree** is on the lookout for a new maintainer. See [issue #1280](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/issues/1280) to submit your name for consideration.
+
+---
+
 # The NERDTree [![Vint](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/workflows/Vint/badge.svg)](https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/actions?workflow=Vint)
 
 ## Introduction
@@ -84,7 +90,7 @@ vim -u NONE -c "helptags ~/.vim/pack/vendor/start/nerdtree/doc" -c q
 After installing NERDTree, the best way to learn it is to turn on the Quick Help. Open NERDTree with the `:NERDTree` command, and press `?` to turn on the Quick Help, which will show you all the mappings and commands available in the NERDTree. Of course, your most complete source of information is the documentation: `:help NERDTree`.
 
 ## NERDTree Plugins
-NERDTree can be extended with custom mappings and functions using its built-in API. The details of this API and are described in the included documentation. Several plugins have been written, and are available on Github for installation like any other plugin. The plugins in this list are maintained (or not) by their respective owners, and certain combinations may be incompatible.
+NERDTree can be extended with custom mappings and functions using its built-in API. The details of this API are described in the included documentation. Several plugins have been written, and are available on Github for installation like any other plugin. The plugins in this list are maintained (or not) by their respective owners, and certain combinations may be incompatible.
 
 * [Xuyuanp/nerdtree-git-plugin](https://github.com/Xuyuanp/nerdtree-git-plugin): Shows Git status flags for files and folders in NERDTree.
 * [ryanoasis/vim-devicons](https://github.com/ryanoasis/vim-devicons): Adds filetype-specific icons to NERDTree files and folders,
@@ -148,12 +154,16 @@ autocmd VimEnter * if argc() == 1 && isdirectory(argv()[0]) && !exists('s:std_in
     \ execute 'NERDTree' argv()[0] | wincmd p | enew | execute 'cd '.argv()[0] | endif
 ```
 
-### How can I close Vim automatically when NERDTree is the last window?
+### How can I close Vim or a tab automatically when NERDTree is the last window?
 
 ```vim
-" Exit Vim if NERDTree is the only window left.
-autocmd BufEnter * if tabpagenr('$') == 1 && winnr('$') == 1 && exists('b:NERDTree') && b:NERDTree.isTabTree() |
-    \ quit | endif
+" Exit Vim if NERDTree is the only window remaining in the only tab.
+autocmd BufEnter * if tabpagenr('$') == 1 && winnr('$') == 1 && exists('b:NERDTree') && b:NERDTree.isTabTree() | quit | endif
+```
+---
+```vim
+" Close the tab if NERDTree is the only window remaining in it.
+autocmd BufEnter * if winnr('$') == 1 && exists('b:NERDTree') && b:NERDTree.isTabTree() | quit | endif
 ```
 
 ### How can I prevent other buffers replacing NERDTree in its window?
@@ -168,7 +178,7 @@ autocmd BufEnter * if bufname('#') =~ 'NERD_tree_\d\+' && bufname('%') !~ 'NERD_
 
 ```vim
 " Open the existing NERDTree on each new tab.
-autocmd BufWinEnter * silent NERDTreeMirror
+autocmd BufWinEnter * if &buftype != 'quickfix' && getcmdwintype() == '' | silent NERDTreeMirror | endif
 ```
 or change your NERDTree-launching shortcut key like so:
 ```vim
@@ -179,7 +189,39 @@ nnoremap <C-n> :NERDTreeMirror<CR>:NERDTreeFocus<CR>
 ### How can I change the default arrows?
 
 ```vim
-let g:NERDTreeDirArrowExpandable = '▸'
-let g:NERDTreeDirArrowCollapsible = '▾'
+let g:NERDTreeDirArrowExpandable = '?'
+let g:NERDTreeDirArrowCollapsible = '?'
 ```
 The preceding values are the non-Windows default arrow symbols. Setting these variables to empty strings will remove the arrows completely and shift the entire tree two character positions to the left. See `:h NERDTreeDirArrowExpandable` for more details.
+
+### Can NERDTree access remote files via scp or ftp?
+
+Short answer: No, and there are no plans to add that functionality. However, Vim ships with a plugin that does just that. It's called netrw, and by adding the following lines to your `.vimrc`, you can use it to open files over the `scp:`, `ftp:`, or other protocols, while still using NERDTree for all local files. The function seamlessly makes the decision to open NERDTree or netrw, and other supported protocols can be added to the regular expression.
+
+```vim
+" Function to open the file or NERDTree or netrw.
+"   Returns: 1 if either file explorer was opened; otherwise, 0.
+function! s:OpenFileOrExplorer(...)
+    if a:0 == 0 || a:1 == ''
+        NERDTree
+    elseif filereadable(a:1)
+        execute 'edit '.a:1
+        return 0
+    elseif a:1 =~? '^\(scp\|ftp\)://' " Add other protocols as needed.
+        execute 'Vexplore '.a:1
+    elseif isdirectory(a:1)
+        execute 'NERDTree '.a:1
+    endif
+    return 1
+endfunction
+
+" Auto commands to handle OS commandline arguments
+autocmd StdinReadPre * let s:std_in=1
+autocmd VimEnter * if argc()==1 && !exists('s:std_in') | if <SID>OpenFileOrExplorer(argv()[0]) | wincmd p | enew | wincmd p | endif | endif
+
+" Command to call the OpenFileOrExplorer function.
+command! -n=? -complete=file -bar Edit :call <SID>OpenFileOrExplorer('<args>')
+
+" Command-mode abbreviation to replace the :edit Vim command.
+cnoreabbrev e Edit
+```

autoload/nerdtree.vim

@@ -112,18 +112,18 @@ function! nerdtree#compareNodePaths(p1, p2) abort
         " Compare chunks upto common length.
         " If chunks have different type, the one which has
         " integer type is the lesser.
-        if type(sortKey1[i]) ==# type(sortKey2[i])
+        if type(sortKey1[i]) == type(sortKey2[i])
             if sortKey1[i] <# sortKey2[i]
                 return - 1
             elseif sortKey1[i] ># sortKey2[i]
                 return 1
             endif
-        elseif type(sortKey1[i]) ==# v:t_number
+        elseif type(sortKey1[i]) == type(0)
             return -1
-        elseif type(sortKey2[i]) ==# v:t_number
+        elseif type(sortKey2[i]) == type(0)
             return 1
         endif
-        let i = i + 1
+        let i += 1
     endwhile
 
     " Keys are identical upto common length.

doc/NERDTree.txt

@@ -1128,7 +1128,7 @@ setting is used.
 
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 *NERDTreeWinPos*
-Values: "left" or "right"
+Values: "left", "right", "top" or "bottom"
 Default: "left".
 
 This setting is used to determine where NERDTree window is placed on the
@@ -1138,6 +1138,13 @@ This setting makes it possible to use two different explorer plugins
 simultaneously. For example, you could have the taglist plugin on the left of
 the window and the NERDTree on the right.
 
+When setting this variable to "top" or "bottom" make sure to also change the
+|NERDTreeWinSize| to a more reasonable size.
+
+For example:
+>
+    let g:NERDTreeWinSize = 15
+<
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                *NERDTreeWinSize*
 Values: a positive integer.
@@ -1256,10 +1263,10 @@ responsible pull request: https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/pull/868.
 The default value of this variable depends on the features compiled into your
 vim and the values of |NERDTreeDirArrowCollapsible| and
 |NERDTreeDirArrowExpandable|.
-  * If your vim is compiled with the +conceal feature, it is the "\x07" (BELL)
-    character, and it is hidden by setting 'conceallevel' to 3. If you use
-    autocommands, make sure none of them change that setting in the NERDTree_*
-    buffers.
+  * If your vim is compiled with the +conceal feature, it is the "\x07"
+    (BEL) character, and it is hidden by setting 'conceallevel' to 2. If you
+    use autocommands, make sure none of them change that setting in the
+    NERD_Tree_* buffers.
   * If your vim does NOT have the +conceal feature and you're using "\u00a0"
     (non-breaking space) to hide the directory arrows, "\u00b7" (middle dot)
     is used as the default delimiter.

lib/nerdtree/creator.vim

@@ -182,16 +182,17 @@ endfunction
 " Initialize the NERDTree window.  Open the window, size it properly, set all
 " local options, etc.
 function! s:Creator._createTreeWin()
-    let l:splitLocation = g:NERDTreeWinPos ==# 'left' ? 'topleft ' : 'botright '
+    let l:splitLocation = g:NERDTreeWinPos ==# 'left' || g:NERDTreeWinPos ==# 'top' ? 'topleft ' : 'botright '
+    let l:splitDirection = g:NERDTreeWinPos ==# 'left' || g:NERDTreeWinPos ==# 'right' ? 'vertical' : ''
     let l:splitSize = g:NERDTreeWinSize
 
     if !g:NERDTree.ExistsForTab()
         let t:NERDTreeBufName = self._nextBufferName()
-        silent! execute l:splitLocation . 'vertical ' . l:splitSize . ' new'
+        silent! execute l:splitLocation . l:splitDirection . ' ' . l:splitSize . ' new'
         silent! execute 'edit ' . t:NERDTreeBufName
-        silent! execute 'vertical resize '. l:splitSize
+        silent! execute l:splitDirection . ' resize '. l:splitSize
     else
-        silent! execute l:splitLocation . 'vertical ' . l:splitSize . ' split'
+        silent! execute l:splitLocation . l:splitDirection . ' ' . l:splitSize . ' split'
         silent! execute 'buffer ' . t:NERDTreeBufName
     endif
 

lib/nerdtree/tree_dir_node.vim

@@ -421,6 +421,7 @@ function! s:TreeDirNode._initChildren(silent)
     endif
 
     let invalidFilesFound = 0
+    let invalidFiles = []
     for i in files
         try
             let path = g:NERDTreePath.New(i)
@@ -428,6 +429,7 @@ function! s:TreeDirNode._initChildren(silent)
             call g:NERDTreePathNotifier.NotifyListeners('init', path, self.getNerdtree(), {})
         catch /^NERDTree.\(InvalidArguments\|InvalidFiletype\)Error/
             let invalidFilesFound += 1
+            let invalidFiles += [i]
         endtry
     endfor
 
@@ -437,7 +439,7 @@ function! s:TreeDirNode._initChildren(silent)
     call nerdtree#echo('')
 
     if invalidFilesFound
-        call nerdtree#echoWarning(invalidFilesFound . ' file(s) could not be loaded into the NERD tree')
+        call nerdtree#echoWarning(invalidFilesFound . ' Invalid file(s): ' . join(invalidFiles, ', '))
     endif
     return self.getChildCount()
 endfunction
@@ -564,6 +566,7 @@ function! s:TreeDirNode.refresh()
         let files = self._glob('*', 1) + self._glob('.*', 0)
         let newChildNodes = []
         let invalidFilesFound = 0
+        let invalidFiles = []
         for i in files
             try
                 "create a new path and see if it exists in this nodes children
@@ -580,7 +583,8 @@ function! s:TreeDirNode.refresh()
                     call add(newChildNodes, newNode)
                 endif
             catch /^NERDTree.\(InvalidArguments\|InvalidFiletype\)Error/
-                let invalidFilesFound = 1
+                let invalidFilesFound += 1
+                let invalidFiles += [i]
             endtry
         endfor
 
@@ -589,7 +593,7 @@ function! s:TreeDirNode.refresh()
         call self.sortChildren()
 
         if invalidFilesFound
-            call nerdtree#echoWarning('some files could not be loaded into the NERD tree')
+            call nerdtree#echoWarning(invalidFilesFound . ' Invalid file(s): ' . join(invalidFiles, ', '))
         endif
     endif
 endfunction

nerdtree_plugin/fs_menu.vim

@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ endfunction
 function! NERDTreeAddNode()
     let curDirNode = g:NERDTreeDirNode.GetSelected()
     let prompt = s:inputPrompt('add')
-    let newNodeName = input(prompt, curDirNode.path.str() . nerdtree#slash(), 'file')
+    let newNodeName = substitute(input(prompt, curDirNode.path.str() . nerdtree#slash(), 'file'), '\(^\s*\|\s*$\)', '', 'g')
 
     if newNodeName ==# ''
         call nerdtree#echo('Node Creation Aborted.')
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ function! NERDTreeMoveNode()
     let newNodePath = input(prompt, curNode.path.str(), 'file')
     while filereadable(newNodePath)
         call nerdtree#echoWarning('This destination already exists. Try again.')
-        let newNodePath = input(prompt, curNode.path.str(), 'file')
+        let newNodePath = substitute(input(prompt, curNode.path.str(), 'file'), '\(^\s*\|\s*$\)', '', 'g')
     endwhile
 
 
@@ -337,7 +337,7 @@ endfunction
 function! NERDTreeCopyNode()
     let currentNode = g:NERDTreeFileNode.GetSelected()
     let prompt = s:inputPrompt('copy')
-    let newNodePath = input(prompt, currentNode.path.str(), 'file')
+    let newNodePath = substitute(input(prompt, currentNode.path.str(), 'file'), '\(^\s*\|\s*$\)', '', 'g')
 
     if newNodePath !=# ''
         "strip trailing slash

syntax/nerdtree.vim

@@ -36,23 +36,23 @@ if g:NERDTreeDirArrowExpandable !=# ''
     exec 'syn match NERDTreeOpenable #' . escape(g:NERDTreeDirArrowExpandable, '~') . '\ze .*/# containedin=NERDTreeDir,NERDTreeFile'
     let s:dirArrows = escape(g:NERDTreeDirArrowCollapsible, '~]\-').escape(g:NERDTreeDirArrowExpandable, '~]\-')
     exec 'syn match NERDTreeDir #[^'.s:dirArrows.' ].*/#'
-    exec 'syn match NERDTreeExecFile #^.*'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'\*\($\| \)# contains=NERDTreeRO,NERDTreeBookmark'
-    exec 'syn match NERDTreeFile  #^[^"\.'.s:dirArrows.'] *[^'.s:dirArrows.']*# contains=NERDTreeLink,NERDTreeRO,NERDTreeBookmark,NERDTreeExecFile'
+    exec 'syn match NERDTreeExecFile #^.*'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'\*\($\| \)# contains=NERDTreeRO,NERDTreeBookmarkName'
+    exec 'syn match NERDTreeFile  #^[^"\.'.s:dirArrows.'] *[^'.s:dirArrows.']*# contains=NERDTreeLink,NERDTreeRO,NERDTreeBookmarkName,NERDTreeExecFile'
 else
     exec 'syn match NERDTreeDir #[^'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.']\{-}/\ze\($\|'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'\)#'
-    exec 'syn match NERDTreeExecFile #[^'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.']\{-}'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'\*\($\| \)# contains=NERDTreeRO,NERDTreeBookmark'
-    exec 'syn match NERDTreeFile     #^.*'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'.*[^\/]\($\|'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'.*\)# contains=NERDTreeLink,NERDTreeRO,NERDTreeBookmark,NERDTreeExecFile'
+    exec 'syn match NERDTreeExecFile #[^'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.']\{-}'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'\*\($\| \)# contains=NERDTreeRO,NERDTreeBookmarkName'
+    exec 'syn match NERDTreeFile     #^.*'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'.*[^\/]\($\|'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'.*\)# contains=NERDTreeLink,NERDTreeRO,NERDTreeBookmarkName,NERDTreeExecFile'
 endif
 
 "highlighting for readonly files
-exec 'syn match NERDTreeRO #.*'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'\zs.*\ze'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'.*\['.g:NERDTreeGlyphReadOnly.'\]# contains=NERDTreeIgnore,NERDTreeBookmark,NERDTreeFile'
+exec 'syn match NERDTreeRO #.*'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'\zs.*\ze'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'.*\['.g:NERDTreeGlyphReadOnly.'\]# contains=NERDTreeIgnore,NERDTreeBookmarkName,NERDTreeFile'
 
 exec 'syn match NERDTreeFlags #\[[^\]]*\]\ze'.g:NERDTreeNodeDelimiter.'# containedin=NERDTreeFile,NERDTreeExecFile,NERDTreeLinkFile,NERDTreeRO,NERDTreeDir'
 
 syn match NERDTreeCWD #^[</].*$#
 
 "highlighting for bookmarks
-syn match NERDTreeBookmark # {.*}#hs=s+1
+syn match NERDTreeBookmarkName # {.*}#hs=s+2,he=e-1
 
 "highlighting for the bookmarks table
 syn match NERDTreeBookmarksLeader #^>#