How to close a file in a vim buffer while keeping the buffer open

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I open a new buffer with :new and then start editing a file with :e file, however when I quit with :q it closes the entire buffer, how can I exit editing a file in a buffer but keep the buffer open so I don't need to open it again to edit another file?

Aren't misusing `buffer` and `window`? In which case your question would be a close duplicate of these questions: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4465095/vim-delete-buffer-without-losing-the-split-window — Luc Hermitte, Jun 26 '20 at 11:12

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 26 '20 at 09:29

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As per my understanding, I think you may need something like:

use :close or ctrl-w c and not :bd

This might resolve the issue

edited Jun 26 '20 at 09:29

Ryan M

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answered Jun 26 '20 at 08:05

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Piglet · Answer 2 · 2020-06-26T08:18:01.763

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:ene[w] would open a new empty buffer in the current window.

:e filename would load filename in that window

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answered Jun 26 '20 at 08:11

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I'm trying to open it in a split window however – James Palmer Jun 27 '20 at 03:24
then your post is not clear. improve it so we can know what you want to achive – Piglet Jun 27 '20 at 06:29

How to close a file in a vim buffer while keeping the buffer open

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