[vim/vim] Add a setting that restricts the size of the .swp file (Issue #12706)

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Jul 25, 2023, 4:01:16 AM7/25/23

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When I open large files, I would prefer not to create .swp files. Is there a way in Vim to limit the creation of .swp files based on their size?

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Jul 25, 2023, 4:06:10 AM7/25/23

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you should be able to do this using some autocommands, that check the size of the file and disable swapfile setting.

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Jul 25, 2023, 4:16:14 AM7/25/23

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Thank you. I will try to deal with autocommands.

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Jul 25, 2023, 4:39:12 AM7/25/23

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Closed #12706 as completed.

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