VIM File Extension - What is a .VIM file and how do I open it?

Name: Vim Settings File
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License: N/A

There is only one file type that uses the .VIM extension:

Vim Settings File

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Category Settings Files
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Settings file used by Vim, a text editing program often used by source code developers; commonly used to save settings, such as syntax highlighting rules, for the text editor when it is opened; can be referenced within the .VIMRC settings file.

NOTE: The ".vim" name is also used for a hidden directory used by Vim, but this is not the same as the VIM file type.

Software's name	License	Platforms
gVim	Open Source
MacVim	Open Source
Vim	Open Source

Updated: April 14, 2011

.VIM File Extension

Vim Settings File

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