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n[!] [[+n] filelist]

Edit the next file from the command-line argument list. Use args to list these files. If filelist is provided, replace the current argument list with filelist and begin editing on the first file. With the +n argument, begin editing on line n. Or n may be a pattern, of the form /pattern.

Example

:n chap*            Start editing all "chapter" files


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