Jan 2, 2019 · Use mimeopen -d to set the default application: sample output: Select your default application , next time you will be able to use: or: or you can also use. Useful command: works …

Jan 7, 2021 · What I can't figure out is how to open a file when I'm already within Vim. I tried :r fileName, but that appears to read (or append) the file into the unsaved buffer I have open. It …

Apr 23, 2020 · :edit is the simplest way to open a file in Vim. If file exists, it opens that file in current buffer. If file doesn't exist, it creates a new file in current buffer. Autocomplete (<tab>) …

Feb 16, 2021 · How exactly do you open a new file without closing and reopening vim? Read on to learn more about how to open files (or buffers) in vim using various included tools or …

Oct 22, 2023 · To open an image: fim image.png # One image fim *.png # Multiple images at once. Now that you’ve opened an image, you can use the Fim console by typing :. Try …

Apr 25, 2025 · For our curious readers eager to avoid install hassles, xdg-open is our go-to command. It lets us view PNGs using the default image viewer—no extra frills! And if you love …

Mar 18, 2015 · Sometimes I accidentally open a png or jpg with Vim, and it shows me a face-melting representation of the binary data. If you do this enough it gets annoying, so instead …

To launch a PNG, navigate to the file path in your terminal and enter: feh opens images instantly. You can also do multi-file montages, slideshows, and simple edits like rotating, mirroring and …

Apr 16, 2025 · Letâ s open an image: $ feh ~/Downloads/myimage.png. Alternatively, we can also provide multiple paths or a directory: $ feh ~/Downloads. Moreover, we can also view image(s) …

Sep 6, 2015 · The way to "double-click" on a file from the command line is xdg-open. If you're on Gnome (probably, if you're using Nautilus), you can use eog directly, or any other image …