Cancel split window in Vim

Question

I have split my windows horizontally. Now how can I return to normal mode, i.e. no split window just one window without cancelling all of my open windows. I have 5 and do not wa

Answer 1

The command :hide will hide the currently focused window. I think this is the functionality you are looking for.

In order to navigate between windows type Ctrl+w followed by a navigation key (h,j,k,l, or arrow keys)

For more information run :help window and :help hide in vim.