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.swp file not removed automatically after :wq!

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Old 01-19-2008, 07:15 AM
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Default .swp file not removed automatically after :wq!

When editing a file using vi, temporary file such as .test.swp file is
created.
As far as I know, it should be deleted automatically after save and
quit editing the file. But it is not.

For example,
1. edit a file name "test"
2. save and exit vi editor with ":wq!"
3. there still remains .test.swp

The .swp file is deleted after pc reboot.

Any clue?

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