<p>The <code>:argdo</code> command allows us to execute an Ex command across all buffers in the arglist.  To demonstrate, we’ll use the example of running the <code>:substitute</code> command across multiple files, then we’ll see how to revert or save the changes.  We’ll also compare the <code>:argdo</code> and <code>:bufdo</code> commands, and consider when it’s appropriate to use each one.</p>

The :argdo command allows us to execute an Ex command across all buffers in the arglist. To demonstrate, we’ll use the example of running the :substitute command across multiple files, then we’ll see how to revert or save the changes. We’ll also compare the :argdo and :bufdo commands, and consider when it’s appropriate to use each one.

<p>The :argdo command allows us to execute an Ex command across all buffers in the arglist.  To demonstrate, we’ll use the example of running the :substitute command across multiple files, then we’ll see how to revert or save the changes.  We’ll also compare the :argdo and :bufdo commands, and consider when it’s appropriate to use each one.</p>

Using :argdo to change multiple files

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Using :argdo to change multiple files