Vim: Delete buffer without losing the split window

Question

When a buffer gets deleted (the \"bd[elete]\" command), it not only deletes the buffer but also removes the split window that buffer was in.

Is there a way to delete

Answer 1

My Choice is

:sb # | bd #
:sb 1 | bd #
: <1. Recall Buffer> | <2. Delete Buffer>

Think Like that! /// <1. Recall Buffer> | <2. Delete Buffer>

:vert sb 2 | bd #
:vert sb  | bd #

why?! It's easy to remember 3 (+ 1) keyword!

1. sb split_buffer
2. bd delete buffer ▶ simple 2 keywords
3. # or Number of buffer
4. vert ▶ short_form of vertical (split_buffer or else)

That are easy and very useful in many other many case!

Have a nice Day! :)