.vimrc

set t_Co=256
syntax enable " enable syntax processing
set tabstop=4 " number of visual spaces per TAB
set softtabstop=4 " number of spaces in tab when editing
set expandtab " tabs are spaces
set number " show line numbers
set showcmd " show command in bottom bar
set cursorline " highlight current line
filetype indent on " load filetype-specific indent files
set autoindent " same indent as current line unless file specific type
set nostartofline " stops some movment from going to first character
set wildmenu " visual autocomplete for command menu
set showmatch " highlight matching [{()}]
set incsearch " search as characters are entered
set hlsearch " highlight matches
set ruler " display cursor position of last line
set laststatus=2 " always display the status line
set visualbell " visual bell instead of beeping
set cmdheight=2 "