How do you configure backup file locations in Vim?

Q: How do you configure backup file locations in Vim?

`set backupdir=~/.vim/backup//` Set `backupdir` to a specific directory to avoid cluttering your project. The `//` at the end uses full path names to avoid collisions.

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set backupdir=~/.vim/backup//

Explanation

Set backupdir to a specific directory to avoid cluttering your project. The // at the end uses full path names to avoid collisions.

category: config tags: #config #backup #directory

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