For example, in directory /abc the command vim def/my.txt would edit file /abc/def/my.txt. The following commands could be entered to display the information shown. For more info run :help expand If all that is wanted is to display the name of the current file, type Ctrl-G (or press 1 then Ctrl-G for the full path). When using @%, the name is displayed relative to the current directory. In insert mode, type Ctrl-R then % to insert the name of the current file. In normal mode, type "%p to put the name of the current file after the cursor (or "%P to insert the name before the cursor).