vim-zenmode

This plugin transforms vim into a distraction free editor similar to writeroom or iaWriter.

Zen mode is based on Vimroom by Mike West. It has only been tested on gvim + Xubuntu

Installation

Install pathogen.vim if you haven't already done so, then simply execute:

  cd ~/.vim/bundle
  git clone git://github.com/mmai/vim-zenmode.git

Install a good looking monospaced font :

  cd ~/.font
  curl http://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/download/cousine > cousine.zip
  unzip cousine.zip
  fc-cache -vf ~/.font

Configure zenmode font and colorscheme in your .vimrc :

  "Zenmode
  let g:zenmode_background = "dark"
  let g:zenmode_colorscheme = "solarized"
  let g:zenmode_font ="Cousine 12"

Usage

• Open gvim. Expand your window if necessary
• Switch to Zen Mode with <LEADER> + Z
• Go Full Screen (ALT + F11 on Xubuntu)
• Write great things
• Quit with :qa (there are many windows to close)

Tips

• If you plan to use Zenmode when writing markdown documents, installing vim-markdown is a good way to enhance your experience.
• Get your document words count with :

g <CTRL>+g