A mapping for easy switching between buffers

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Created: January 14, 2003 Complexity: basic Author: chris Minimum version: 6.0 Karma: 24/10 Imported from: Tip#401

Instead of using a buffer-explorer I looked for a simpler method for fast switching between buffers. So on a rainy day I invented a simple mapping:

map <C-Up> :bn<CR>
map <C-Down> :bp<CR>

This works very well for an intermediate amount of buffers. Of course you can use other keys (instead of the up and down arrows) for the mapping.

Note: You can't switch from a dirty (edited) buffer unless you also do this:

set hidden

That way you can switch between buffers without each one having to be saved.

Here's a variation that lets you see your files while switching:

nmap <C-Up> :bnext<CR>:redraw<CR>:ls<CR>
nmap <C-Down> :bprevious<CR>:redraw<CR>:ls<CR>

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