I usually open many files in tabs with vim -p. Is it possible to check if any of the files was changed outside of Vim since editing started?
I usually open many files in tabs with vim -p . Is it possible
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I usually open many files in tabs with vim -p. Is it possible to check if any of the files was changed outside of Vim since editing started?
Add these lines to your
.vimrc:Basically, check for and reload (or discard) external changes when Vim or the current buffer gains focus, and optionally, auto-save when leaving focus.
Source: Vim Wiki.