Add support for opening links in tabs and splits

[etc/vim.git] / README.md

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@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ let g:vim_markdown_toc_autofit = 1
 
 ### 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
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ Default is `['c++=cpp', 'viml=vim', 'bash=sh', 'ini=dosini']`.
 
 ### 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:
 
@@ -285,6 +285,22 @@ If you follow a link like this `[link text](link-url)` using the `ge` shortcut,
 let g:vim_markdown_autowrite = 1
 ```
 
+### Change default file extension
+
+If you would like to use a file extension other than `.md` you may do so using the `vim_markdown_auto_extension_ext` variable:
+
+```vim
+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: