### Text emphasis restriction to single-lines
-By default text emphasis works across multiple lines until a closing token is found. However, it's possible to restrict text emphasis to a single line (ie, for it to be applied a closing token must be found on the same line). To do so:
+By default text emphasis works across multiple lines until a closing token is found. However, it's possible to restrict text emphasis to a single line (i.e., for it to be applied a closing token must be found on the same line). To do so:
```vim
let g:vim_markdown_emphasis_multiline = 0
### Follow named anchors
-This feature allows ge to follow named anchors in links of the form
+This feature allows the `ge` command to follow named anchors in links of the form
`file#anchor` or just `#anchor`, where file may omit the `.md` extension as
usual. Two variables control its operation:
let g:vim_markdown_auto_extension_ext = 'txt'
```
+### Change how to open new files
+
+By default when following a link the target file will be opened in your current buffer. This behavior can change if you prefer using splits or tabs by using the `vim_markdown_edit_url_in` variable. Possible values are `tab`, `vsplit`, `hsplit`, `current` opening in a new tab, vertical split, horizontal split, and current buffer respectively. Defaults to current buffer if not set:
+
+```vim
+let g:vim_markdown_edit_url_in = 'tab'
+```
+
## Mappings
The following work on normal and visual modes: