How do you use nerdtree?
NERDTree is a file browser plugin used in the Vim editor, which makes it easy to browse and manage files and directories.
Here are some common operations used in NERDTree:
- To open NERDTree in Vim, use the command “NERDTree” or the shortcut “Ctrl + N”.
- Navigation in NERDTree is done by using the directional keys (up/down/left/right) or the hjkl keys to move through files and directories.
- Open a file or directory: select a file or directory in NERDTree, then press the Enter key to open the selected file or enter the selected directory.
- Open file in new tab: Select a file in NERDTree, then use the “t” key to open the file in a new tab.
- Open a file in a new vertical split window: Select a file in NERDTree, then use the “s” key to open the file in a new vertical split window.
- Open a file in a new horizontal split window: In NERDTree, select a file, then use the “i” key to open the file in a new horizontal split window.
- Copy, cut, and paste files: Select a file in NERDTree, then use the “m” key to display the file operation menu, choose copy (“c”), cut (“x”), or paste (“p”).
- Create a new file or directory: In NERDTree, choose a directory, then use the “m” key to display the file operation menu, select “a” to create a new file or “A” to create a new directory.
- Refresh NERDTree: Use the “r” key to refresh NERDTree so that it displays the latest files and directories.
- Close NERDTree: Use the “q” key to close NERDTree.
Here are some basic usage methods of NERDTree, you can operate as needed.