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====== VIM - Config - Using Vim with no plugins ======

<code>
set nocompatible number cursorline expandtab hlsearch visualbell tabstop=2 shiftwidth=2 
syntax on
</code>

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**NOTE:**  

  * **nocompatible**:  Stops odd issues.
    * Example: Using arrow keys in INSERT mode will send key sequences that are misinterpreted by vi.
  * **number**:  Turn on line numbers.
  * **cursorline**:  Highlight the current line.
  * **expandtab**:  Convert tabs to spaces.
  * **hlsearch**:  Highlight all search matches.
  * **visualbell**:  Stop Vim from beeping at you when you make a mistake.
  * **tabstop**:  Set tab size in spaces (this is for manual indenting).
  * **shiftwidth**:  The number of spaces inserted for a tab (used for auto indenting).
  * **syntax on**:  Enable basic syntax highlighting.

To try out this basic configuration use the **-u** flag.  For example:

  * Start Vim with no configuration, and then manually apply the configuration as shown above: <code bash>vim -u NONE</code> 
  * Or put the config into a separate file and start Vim with that configuration instead of your normal one <code bash>vim -u ~/.vimrc-basic</code>

</WRAP>

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