How can I close a buffer without closing the window?

Question

Vim\'s multilayered views (Windows, Buffers and Tabs) left me a little confused. Let\'s say I split the display (:sp) and then select a different buffer to display in each w

Answer 1

Simply do :new|bd# or Paste this into your vimrc

let mapleader = " "
" CLOSE current Buffer without closing window
nnoremap d :newbd#
" CLOSE current window
noremap x c

Then hit (space + d) or (space + x)

EDIT: even better with

nnoremap d :newbd#bp