error while running “source .vimrc”

Question

i am having a simple vimrc file when i run \"source .vimrc\" in ubuntu I am getting the following error.

$ source .vimrc 
bash: .vimrc: line 3: syntax error          


        

Answer 1

I usually do :so $MYVIMRC

Just type :so $MY[tab] and it will autocomplete for you.

Answer 2

You tried to source your Vim configuration file from bash. Do it from Vim:

$ vim
:source /path/to/.vimrc

If it's located at ~/.vimrc, Vim will source that file automatically.