VsCode VIM - How to open "New Untitled File"

Question

In VsCode VIM (vanilla installation), how would you execute Ctrl + N? When inspecting the keyboard shortcut, it looks like this:

I tried the plain way in VIM by running :new, but it opened a new tab within the same editor instead of a whole new tab.

Ideally, I'm looking for a plain way to do this without having to re-map any keys. I'm a big proponent of using vanilla tooling so I can easily transfer machine without having to carry around my re-mappings.

@D.BenKnoble That was the answer. You should post it and I'll accept it. — Kellen Stuart, Feb 15 '20 at 20:42

score 14 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 15 '20 at 23:38

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In vim, I use :enew to start a brand new file.

answered Feb 15 '20 at 23:38

D. Ben Knoble

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The only thing that sucks is it doesn't work if you're in the default "Welcome" screen. – Kellen Stuart Feb 18 '21 at 16:38

score 8 · Answer 2 · edited Feb 15 '22 at 19:38

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You can try :e

Example

:e test.js

Or install extension like this : https://github.com/dkundel/vscode-new-file

edited Feb 15 '22 at 19:38

Lieven Keersmaekers

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answered Feb 15 '20 at 05:34

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This isn't a great answer. A plugin shouldn't be required to open a new file in my opinion. – Kellen Stuart Feb 14 '22 at 19:03
Great, `:e` works for me. `:enew` gives me a E488 error. – Lieven Keersmaekers Feb 15 '22 at 19:38

VsCode VIM - How to open "New Untitled File"

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