Question

I often edit files with overlong lines. Therefore, I would prefer to :set nowrap to visually retain the structure better. But using nowrap, I live in fear of not seeing a part that is essential to whatever I edit (or worse, could change the meaning dramatically).

Is there any way to accentuate non-wrapped overlong lines (I didn’t find anything from a look at the help)?

Answer 1

Check the help for listchars:

extends:c Character to show in the last column, when 'wrap' is
          off and the line continues beyond the right of the
          screen.