What is a .GVIMRC file?
The .GVIMRC file is a special type of file that helps set up the Gvim program on your computer. Gvim is a version of the Vim text editor, but it has a graphical interface, which means it has windows, icons, and menus you can click on, unlike the regular Vim that mainly operates in a text-based environment. The .GVIMRC file contains instructions that tell Gvim how to behave when you start it up. These instructions can include what the text should look like (like its font and colors), how big the Gvim window should be, and how wide the tabs are when you press the tab key.
This file is quite similar to another file called .VIMRC, which is used by the regular Vim text editor. However, the .GVIMRC file can have extra settings that are only for Gvim because of its graphical nature. For example, it might have settings for how the menus and icons look, which wouldn't make sense for the text-only Vim.
To open and use a .GVIMRC file, you need to have Gvim installed on your computer. Once Gvim is installed, it automatically reads the .GVIMRC file when it starts up, applying all the settings you've specified in that file. This means you can customize Gvim to work exactly how you like it, making your coding or text editing more comfortable and efficient.
It's important to note that if you're using both Gvim and Vim, you might want to choose between using a .GVIMRC file or a .VIMRC file, but not both at the same time. This is because they can have settings that conflict with each other. If Gvim finds both files, it might not work as expected because it's not clear which settings to follow. So, choosing one file to customize based on the editor you use more often is a good idea.
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