gvim
GUI version of Vim
TLDR
Open file in GUI vim
$ gvim [file]
Open multiple files in tabs$ gvim -p [file1] [file2]
Open in read-only mode$ gvim -R [file]
Open with diff mode$ gvim -d [file1] [file2]
Open at specific line$ gvim +[42] [file]
SYNOPSIS
gvim [options] [files]
DESCRIPTION
gvim is the GUI version of Vim. It provides all Vim functionality with graphical menus, mouse support, and system clipboard integration.
The editor supports the same commands and plugins as terminal Vim. It offers visual features like toolbar, scrollbars, and configurable fonts.
PARAMETERS
FILES
Files to edit.-p
Open files in tabs.-o
Open files in horizontal splits.-O
Open files in vertical splits.-R
Read-only mode.-d
Diff mode.+ NUM
Start at line number.-c CMD
Execute command after start.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Requires X11/Wayland or Windows GUI. Larger memory footprint than vim. GUI features configurable in .gvimrc.
HISTORY
gvim was developed as part of Vim by Bram Moolenaar to provide a graphical interface for the editor.