diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1b59b63..8a86f46 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ In other words, this plugin allows you to lint while you type. 6. [How can I execute some code when ALE stops linting?](#faq-autocmd) 7. [How can I navigate between errors quickly?](#faq-navigation) 8. [How can I run linters only when I save files?](#faq-lint-on-save) + 9. [How can I use the quickfix list instead of the loclist?](#faq-quickfix) @@ -348,3 +349,30 @@ let g:ale_lint_on_text_changed = 0 " if you don't want linters to run on opening a file let g:ale_lint_on_enter = 0 ``` + + + +### 4.ix. How can I use the quickfix list instead of the loclist? + +The quickfix list can be enabled by turning the `g:ale_set_quickfix` +option on. If you wish to also disable the loclist, you can disable +the `g:ale_set_loclist` option. + +```vim +" Write this in your vimrc file +let g:ale_set_loclist = 0 +let g:ale_set_quickfix = 1 +``` + +If you wish to show Vim windows for the loclist or quickfix items +when a file contains warnings or errors, `g:ale_open_list` can be +set to `1`. `g:ale_keep_list_window_open` can be set to `1` +if you wish to keep the window open even after errors disappear. + +```vim +let g:ale_open_list = 1 +" Set this if you want to. +" This can be useful if you are combining ALE with +" some other plugin which sets quickfix errors, etc. +let g:ale_keep_list_window_open = 1 +```