vim: open NERDTree and move the cursor to the file editing area

Question

I tried following the instruction in FAQ section on NERDTree github site:

"Q. How can I open a NERDTree automatically when vim starts up?"

"A. Stick this in your vimrc: autocmd vimenter * NERDTree"

It works but when I open a file the cursor stay in the NEARDTree explorer area but not in the edit area, I have to press Ctrl+w+l to move it back, what should I write in my .vimrc file to automate setting the cursor in the edit area?

Answer 1

Just add this second command right after:

autocmd VimEnter * NERDTree autocmd VimEnter * wincmd p 

Or if you want a one-liner

autocmd VimEnter * NERDTree | wincmd p 

Answer 2

If you want to keep the default behavior if no file is specified (i.e. leave the NERDTree explorer only if there is a file to edit) you can use this setting:

autocmd VimEnter * if argc() == 1 | NERDTree | wincmd p | endif