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[Feature request]: Vertical tabs

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Description

It would be really great being able to set the tab bar location to the left, like so (example from iTerm2):

Screen Shot 2020-03-10 at 00 12 22

Best!

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points; begin by locating MacVim's existing tab-bar UI and configuration. Done means users can place the tab bar on the left as shown in the example, with the behavior covered by appropriate tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, vim
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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