Changed markup to make questions more visible. Added another answer to a question.

Phil Runninger
2017-11-01 09:22:44 -04:00
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> How do I switch between the different windows?
## How do I switch between the different windows?
Press `Ctrl+ww`.
Press `<C-W>w`.
> Is there any support for `git` flags?
## Is there any support for `git` flags?
Yes, install [nerdtree-git-plugin](https://github.com/Xuyuanp/nerdtree-git-plugin).
> Can I have the nerdtree on every tab automatically?
## Can I have the nerdtree on every tab automatically?
Nope. If this is something you want then chances are you aren't using tabs and
buffers as they were intended to be used. Read this
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/102384/using-vims-tabs-like-buffers
Nope. If this is something you want then chances are you aren't using tabs and buffers as they were intended to be used. Read this http://stackoverflow.com/questions/102384/using-vims-tabs-like-buffers. If you are interested in this behaviour then consider [vim-nerdtree-tabs](https://github.com/jistr/vim-nerdtree-tabs)
If you are interested in this behaviour then consider [vim-nerdtree-tabs](https://github.com/jistr/vim-nerdtree-tabs)
> How can I open a NERDTree automatically when vim starts up?
## How can I open a NERDTree automatically when vim starts up?
Stick this in your vimrc: `autocmd vimenter * NERDTree`
> How can I open a NERDTree automatically when vim starts up if no files were specified?
## How can I open a NERDTree automatically when vim starts up if no files were specified?
Stick this in your vimrc:
@@ -27,32 +23,37 @@ Stick this in your vimrc:
Note: Now start vim with plain `vim`, not `vim .`
> How can I open NERDTree automatically when vim starts up on opening a directory?
## How can I open NERDTree automatically when vim starts up on opening a directory?
autocmd StdinReadPre * let s:std_in=1
autocmd VimEnter * if argc() == 1 && isdirectory(argv()[0]) && !exists("s:std_in") | exe 'NERDTree' argv()[0] | wincmd p | ene | endif
This window is tab-specific, meaning it's used by all windows in the tab. This trick also prevents NERDTree from hiding when first selecting a file.
or
> How can I map a specific key or shortcut to open NERDTree?
autocmd StdinReadPre * let s:std_in=1
autocmd VimEnter * if argc() == 1 && isdirectory(argv()[0]) && !exists("s:std_in") | wincmd p | ene | exe 'NERDTree' argv()[0] | endif
The difference between the two is: The first example places the cursor in the empty buffer, while the second example puts it in the NERDTree. This window is tab-specific, meaning it's used by all windows in the tab. This trick also prevents NERDTree from hiding when first selecting a file.
## How can I map a specific key or shortcut to open NERDTree?
Stick this in your vimrc to open NERDTree with `Ctrl+n` (you can set whatever key you want):
map <C-n> :NERDTreeToggle<CR>
> How can I close vim if the only window left open is a NERDTree?
## How can I close vim if the only window left open is a NERDTree?
Stick this in your vimrc:
autocmd bufenter * if (winnr("$") == 1 && exists("b:NERDTree") && b:NERDTree.isTabTree()) | q | endif
autocmd BufEnter * if (winnr("$") == 1 && exists("b:NERDTree") && b:NERDTree.isTabTree()) | q | endif
> Can I have different highlighting for different file extensions?
## Can I have different highlighting for different file extensions?
See here: https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/issues/433#issuecomment-92590696
See here: https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/issues/433#issuecomment-92590696 or https://github.com/tiagofumo/vim-nerdtree-syntax-highlight, referenced in the comment.
> How can I change default arrows?
## How can I change default arrows?
Use these variables in your vimrc. Note that below are default arrow symbols
Use these variables in your vimrc. Note that below are default arrow symbols.
let g:NERDTreeDirArrowExpandable = '▸'
let g:NERDTreeDirArrowCollapsible = '▾'