How to use Chrome tab shortcuts in Vim

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I'm used to using cmd-option + arrows to switch between tabs in Chrome. I'd like to do the same in Vim without having to learn vimscript right way. Any suggestions?

I use both but mostly MacVim. I take it cmd wouldn't work in the terminal? — freddyrangel, Mar 18 '14 at 14:51
As an alternative you may want to look into using [buffer's effectively](http://stackoverflow.com/a/21338192/438329) — Peter Rincker, Mar 18 '14 at 15:34
Yeah I think you have a point Peter. I've been using Vim for a couple of months now and it's time I start using buffers a lot more. Thanks! — freddyrangel, Mar 18 '14 at 15:41

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 18 '14 at 14:52

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Something like

:nnoremap <D-A-Down> <C-PageDown>
:nnoremap <D-A-Up> <C-PageUp>

should do it. The <D-> modifier is Mac-specific. For other options, see

:help keycodes

answered Mar 18 '14 at 14:52

benjifisher

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score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 18 '14 at 14:53

You can use some alternative mappings. The terminal may not play nice with some of these because <Tab> is a control key already.

Something like:

nnoremap <C-t> :tabe<CR>                                                        
nnoremap <C-tab> :tabn<CR>                                                
nnoremap <C-S-tab> :tabp<CR>

This will not necessarily work depending on your terminal and terminal settings, so you would just have to learn to use other navigation keys.

How to use Chrome tab shortcuts in Vim

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