How do you show relative line numbers in Vim?

Q: How do you show relative line numbers in Vim?

`set relativenumber` Use `set relativenumber` (or `set rnu`) to show line numbers relative to the cursor position. Combine with `set number` for hybrid numbering.

Answer

set relativenumber

Explanation

Use set relativenumber (or set rnu) to show line numbers relative to the cursor position. Combine with set number for hybrid numbering.

category: config tags: #config #relative-numbers #display

Answer

Explanation

Related Tricks

How do I temporarily highlight a custom text pattern in my buffer without changing the syntax file?

How do I make Ctrl-A and Ctrl-X increment and decrement alphabetic characters?

How do I create text shortcuts that auto-expand while typing in Vim?

How do I create a custom Vim operator that works with any motion or text object?

How do I force Vim to recompute all folds in the current window?