Can't open .VIMRC file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .VIMRC file.
.VIMRC file extension has been classified as Settings Files. The format of .VIMRC file is Text
Settings file used by Vim, a text editing program often used by source code developers and system administrators; saves the default settings for the editor when it is opened; allows users to customize options for the editor.
VIMRC files are saved in a plain text format. They store a series of instructions, each of which can be run manually in the Vim editor by typing a colon ":" character and entering the command. Common settings include text indentation properties and window and font colors.
On Unix-based systems (Linux, Mac OS X, etc.), VIMRC files are saved to the user's home directory as a hidden file with no filename prefix (~/.vimrc).
NOTE: gVim, the Windows Vim editor, uses a file with the name _vimrc instead of .vimrc.