How do you configure swap file location in Vim?

Q: How do you configure swap file location in Vim?

`set directory=~/.vim/swap//` Set `directory` to control where swap files are stored. Keeps your project directories clean. Create the directory first.

Answer

set directory=~/.vim/swap//

Explanation

Set directory to control where swap files are stored. Keeps your project directories clean. Create the directory first.

category: config tags: #config #swap #directory

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