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Bram Moolenaarcfa8f9a2022-06-03 21:59:47 +01001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 8.2. Last change: 2022 May 27
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
24
25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +010063autocmd_add({acmds}) Bool add a list of autocmds and groups
64autocmd_delete({acmds}) Bool delete a list of autocmds and groups
65autocmd_get([{opts}]) List return a list of autocmds
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000066balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
67balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
68balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
69blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
70browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
71 String put up a file requester
72browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
73bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
74bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
75buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
76bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
77bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
78bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
79bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
80bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
81bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
82byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
83byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
84byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
85call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
86 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
87ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
88ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
89ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
90ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
91ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
92 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
93ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
94 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
95ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
96ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
97ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
98ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
99ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
100ch_open({address} [, {options}])
101 Channel open a channel to {address}
102ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
103ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
104 Blob read Blob from {handle}
105ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
106 String read raw from {handle}
107ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
108 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
109ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
110 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
111ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
112 none set options for {handle}
113ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
114 String status of channel {handle}
115changenr() Number current change number
116char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
117charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
118charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
119charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
120 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
121chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
122cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
123clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
124col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
125complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
126complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
127complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
128complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
129confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
130 Number number of choice picked by user
131copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
132cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
133cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
134count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
135 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
136cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
137 Number checks existence of cscope connection
138cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
139 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
140cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
141debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
142deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
143delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
144deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
145 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
146did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
147diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
148diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
149digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
150digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
151digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
152digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
153echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
154empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
155environ() Dict return environment variables
156escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
157eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
158eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
159executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
160execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
161exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
162exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
163exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
164exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
165expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
166 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100167expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
168 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000169extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
170 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
171extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
172 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
173 List or Dictionary
174feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
175filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
176filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
177filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
178 remove items from {expr1} where
179 {expr2} is 0
180finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
181 String find directory {name} in {path}
182findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
183 String find file {name} in {path}
184flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
185flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
186 List flatten a copy of {list}
187float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
188floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
189fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
190fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
191fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
192foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
193foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
194foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
195foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
196foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
197foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
198fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
199funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
200 Funcref reference to function {name}
201function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
202 Funcref named reference to function {name}
203garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
204get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
205get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
206get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
207getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
208getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
209 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
210getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
211 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
212getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
213getchar([expr]) Number or String
214 get one character from the user
215getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
216getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
217getcharsearch() Dict last character search
218getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100219getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
220 command-line completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000221getcmdline() String return the current command-line
222getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100223getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
224 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000225getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
226getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
227getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
228 List list of cmdline completion matches
229getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
230getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
231getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
232getenv({name}) String return environment variable
233getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
234getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
235getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
236getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
237getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
238getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
239getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
240 List list of jump list items
241getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
242getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
243getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
244getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
245getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
246getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
247getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
248getpid() Number process ID of Vim
249getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
250getqflist() List list of quickfix items
251getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
252getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
253 String or List contents of a register
254getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
255getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
256gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
257gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
258 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
259gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
260 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
261gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
262gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
263getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
264getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
265getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
266getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
267getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
268 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
269glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
270 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
271glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
272globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
273 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
274has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
275has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
276haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
277 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
278 or |:tcd|
279hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
280 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
281histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
282histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
283histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
284histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
285hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
286hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
287hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
288hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
289hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
290iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
291indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
292index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
293 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
294input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
295 String get input from the user
296inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
297 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
298inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
299inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
300inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
301inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
302insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
303interrupt() none interrupt script execution
304invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100305isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000306isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
307isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
308 (positive or negative)
309islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
310isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
311items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
312job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
313job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
314job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
315job_start({command} [, {options}])
316 Job start a job
317job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
318job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
319join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
320js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
321js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
322json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
323json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
324keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
325len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
326libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
327libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
328line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
329line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
330lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
331list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
332list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
333listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
334 Number add a callback to listen to changes
335listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
336listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
337localtime() Number current time
338log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
339log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
340luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
341map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
342 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
343maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
344 String or Dict
345 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
346mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
347 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100348maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000349mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
350 like |map()| but creates a new List or
351 Dictionary
352mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
353match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
354 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
355matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
356 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
357matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
358 Number highlight positions with {group}
359matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
360matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
361matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
362 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
363matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
364 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
365matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
366 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
367matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
368 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
369matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
370 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
371matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
372 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
373max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
374menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
375min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
376mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
377 Number create directory {name}
378mode([expr]) String current editing mode
379mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
380nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
381nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
382or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
383pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
384perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
385popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
386popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
387popup_clear() none close all popup windows
388popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
389popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
390popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
391popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
392popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
393popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
394popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
395popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
396popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
397popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
398popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
399popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
400popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
401popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
402popup_notification({what}, {options})
403 Number create a notification popup window
404popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
405 none set options for popup window {id}
406popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
407popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
408pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
409prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
410printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
411prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
412prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
413prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
414prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
415prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
416prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
417 none add multiple text properties
418prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
419 none remove all text properties
420prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
421 Dict search for a text property
422prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
423prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
424 Number remove a text property
425prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
426prop_type_change({name}, {props})
427 none change an existing property type
428prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
429 none delete a property type
430prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
431 Dict get property type values
432prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
433pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
434pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
435py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
436pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
437pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
438rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
439range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
440 List items from {expr} to {max}
441readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
442readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
443 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
444readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
445 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
446readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
447 List get list of lines from file {fname}
448reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
449 any reduce {object} using {func}
450reg_executing() String get the executing register name
451reg_recording() String get the recording register name
452reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
453reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
454reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
455remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
456 String send expression
457remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
458remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
459 Number check for reply string
460remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
461 String read reply string
462remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
463 String send key sequence
464remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
465remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
466 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
467remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
468 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
469remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
470rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
471repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
472resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
473reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
474round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
475rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
476screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
477screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
478screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
479screencol() Number current cursor column
480screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
481screenrow() Number current cursor row
482screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
483search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
484 Number search for {pattern}
485searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
486searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
487 Number search for variable declaration
488searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
489 Number search for other end of start/end pair
490searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
491 List search for other end of start/end pair
492searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
493 List search for {pattern}
494server2client({clientid}, {string})
495 Number send reply string
496serverlist() String get a list of available servers
497setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
498 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
499 {expr}
500setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
501 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
502setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
503setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
504setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
505setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
506setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
507setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
508setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
509setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
510setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
511 Number modify location list using {list}
512setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
513 Number modify specific location list props
514setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
515setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
516setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
517setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
518 Number modify specific quickfix list props
519setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
520settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
521settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
522 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
523 page {tabnr} to {val}
524settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
525 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
526setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
527sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
528shellescape({string} [, {special}])
529 String escape {string} for use as shell
530 command argument
531shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
532sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
533sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
534sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
535sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
536 List get a list of placed signs
537sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
538 Number jump to a sign
539sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
540 Number place a sign
541sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
542sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
543sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
544sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
545 Number unplace a sign
546sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
547simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
548sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
549sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
550slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
551 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000552sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
553 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000554sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
555sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
556 Number play an event sound
557sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
558 Number play sound file {path}
559sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
560soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
561spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
562spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
563 List spelling suggestions
564split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
565 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
566sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
567srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
568state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
569str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
570str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
571 ASCII/UTF-8 value
572str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
573 Number convert String to Number
574strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
575strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
576 String {len} characters of {str} at
577 character {start}
578strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
579strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
580strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
581strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
582stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
583 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
584string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
585strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
586strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
587 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
588 byte {start}
589strptime({format}, {timestring})
590 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
591strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
592 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
593strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
594strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
595submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
596 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
597substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
598 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
599swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
600swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
601synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
602synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
603 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
604synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
605synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
606synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
607system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
608systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
609tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
610tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
611tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
612tagfiles() List tags files used
613taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
614tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
615tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
616tempname() String name for a temporary file
617term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
618 Number display difference between two dumps
619term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
620 Number displaying a screen dump
621term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
622 none dump terminal window contents
623term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
624term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
625term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
626term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
627term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
628term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
629term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
630term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
631term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
632term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
633term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
634term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
635term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
636term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
637term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
638 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
639term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
640term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
641term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
642term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
643 none set the size of a terminal
644term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
645term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
646terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
647test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
648 none make memory allocation fail
649test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
650test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
651test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
652test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
653test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000654test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000655test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
656test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
657test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
658test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
659test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
660test_null_job() Job null value for testing
661test_null_list() List null value for testing
662test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
663test_null_string() String null value for testing
664test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
665test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
666test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000667test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
668test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
669test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
670test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
671test_void() any void value for testing
672timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
673timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
674timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
675 Number create a timer
676timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
677timer_stopall() none stop all timers
678tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
679toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
680tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
681 to chars in {tostr}
682trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
683 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
684trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
685type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
686typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
687undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
688undotree() List undo file tree
689uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
690 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
691values({dict}) List values in {dict}
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100692virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) Number or List
693 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100694virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
695 Number byte index of a character on screen
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000696visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
697wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
698win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
699 String execute {command} in window {id}
700win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
701win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
702win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
703win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
704win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
705win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000706win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
707win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000708win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
709win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
710 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
711winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
712wincol() Number window column of the cursor
713windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
714winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
715winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
716winline() Number window line of the cursor
717winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
718winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
719winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
720winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
721winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
722wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
723writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
724 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
725xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
726
727==============================================================================
7282. Details *builtin-function-details*
729
730Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
731specific functionality.
732
733abs({expr}) *abs()*
734 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
735 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
736 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
737 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
738 Examples: >
739 echo abs(1.456)
740< 1.456 >
741 echo abs(-5.456)
742< 5.456 >
743 echo abs(-4)
744< 4
745
746 Can also be used as a |method|: >
747 Compute()->abs()
748
749< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
750
751
752acos({expr}) *acos()*
753 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
754 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
755 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
756 [-1, 1].
757 Examples: >
758 :echo acos(0)
759< 1.570796 >
760 :echo acos(-0.5)
761< 2.094395
762
763 Can also be used as a |method|: >
764 Compute()->acos()
765
766< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
767
768
769add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
770 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
771 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
772 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
773 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
774< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
775 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
776 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
777 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
778
779 Can also be used as a |method|: >
780 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
781
782
783and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
784 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
785 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100786 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000787 Example: >
788 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
789< Can also be used as a |method|: >
790 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
791
792
793append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
794 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
795 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
796 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
797 the current buffer.
798 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
799 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
800 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
801 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
802 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
803 negative number results in an error. Example: >
804 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
805 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
806
807< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
808 passed as the second argument: >
809 mylist->append(lnum)
810
811
812appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
813 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
814
815 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
816 |bufload()| if needed.
817
818 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
819
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000820 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
821 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
822 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
823 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000824
825 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
826 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
827
828 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
829 error message is given. Example: >
830 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
831<
832 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
833 passed as the second argument: >
834 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
835
836
837argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
838 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
839 |arglist|.
840 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
841 window is used.
842 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
843 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
844 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
845 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
846
847 *argidx()*
848argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
849 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
850
851 *arglistid()*
852arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
853 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
854 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
855 global argument list. See |arglist|.
856 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
857
858 Without arguments use the current window.
859 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
860 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
861 page.
862 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
863
864 *argv()*
865argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
866 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
867 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
868 :let i = 0
869 :while i < argc()
870 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000871 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000872 : let i = i + 1
873 :endwhile
874< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
875 the whole |arglist| is returned.
876
877 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
878 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
879
880asin({expr}) *asin()*
881 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
882 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
883 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
884 [-1, 1].
885 Examples: >
886 :echo asin(0.8)
887< 0.927295 >
888 :echo asin(-0.5)
889< -0.523599
890
891 Can also be used as a |method|: >
892 Compute()->asin()
893<
894 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
895
896
897assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
898
899
900
901atan({expr}) *atan()*
902 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
903 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
904 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
905 Examples: >
906 :echo atan(100)
907< 1.560797 >
908 :echo atan(-4.01)
909< -1.326405
910
911 Can also be used as a |method|: >
912 Compute()->atan()
913<
914 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
915
916
917atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
918 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
919 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
920 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
921 Examples: >
922 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
923< -0.785398 >
924 :echo atan2(1, -1)
925< 2.356194
926
927 Can also be used as a |method|: >
928 Compute()->atan2(1)
929<
930 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
931
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100932
933autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
934 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
935
936 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
937 the following optional items:
938 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
939 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
940 item is ignored.
941 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
942 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100943 This can be either a String with a single
944 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100945 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
946 If this group doesn't exist then it is
947 created. If not specified or empty, then the
948 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100949 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
950 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100951 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100952 which executes only once. Refer to
953 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100954 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
955 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100956 present, then this item is ignored. This can
957 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
958 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100959 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
960 commands associated with the specified autocmd
961 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
962 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100963 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100964
965 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
966 Examples: >
967 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
968 let acmd = {}
969 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
970 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
971 let acmd.bufnr = 5
972 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
973 call autocmd_add([acmd])
974
975 Can also be used as a |method|: >
976 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
977<
978autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
979 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
980
981 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
982 the following optional items:
983 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
984 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
985 item is ignored.
986 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
987 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
988 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
989 group are deleted.
990 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
991 If not specified or empty, then the default
992 group is used.
993 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
994 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
995 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
996 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
997 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
998 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
999 present, then this item is ignored.
1000
1001 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1002 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1003 is deleted.
1004
1005 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
1006 Examples: >
1007 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1008 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1009 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1010 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1011 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1012 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1013 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1014 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1015 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1016 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1017 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1018 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1019 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1020 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1021 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1022 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1023<
1024 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1025 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
1026
1027autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1028 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1029 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1030
1031 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1032 items:
1033 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1034 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1035 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1036 error message. If set to an empty string,
1037 then the default autocmd group is used.
1038 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1039 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1040 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1041 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1042 results in an error message.
1043 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1044 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1045 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1046 {opts}.
1047
1048 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1049 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1050 the autocmd is defined.
1051 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1052 event Autocmd event name.
1053 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001054 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1055 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1056 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1057 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001058 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1059 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1060 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1061 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1062
1063 Examples: >
1064 " :autocmd MyGroup
1065 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1066 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1067 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1068 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1069 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1070 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1071 " :autocmd Syntax
1072 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1073 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1074 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1075 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1076 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1077<
1078 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1079 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1080<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001081balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1082 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
1083 not used for the List.
1084
1085balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1086 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1087 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1088 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1089 split with |balloon_split()|.
1090 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1091
1092 Example: >
1093 func GetBalloonContent()
1094 " ... initiate getting the content
1095 return ''
1096 endfunc
1097 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1098
1099 func BalloonCallback(result)
1100 call balloon_show(a:result)
1101 endfunc
1102< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1103 GetText()->balloon_show()
1104<
1105 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1106 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1107 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1108 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
1109 empty string or a placeholder.
1110
1111 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
1112 error message.
1113 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1114 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1115
1116balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1117 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1118 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1119 to show debugger output.
1120 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
1121 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1122 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1123
1124< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1125 feature}
1126
1127blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1128 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1129 {blob}. Examples: >
1130 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1131 blob2list(0z) returns []
1132< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1133 opposite.
1134
1135 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1136 GetBlob()->blob2list()
1137
1138 *browse()*
1139browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1140 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1141 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1142 The input fields are:
1143 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1144 {title} title for the requester
1145 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1146 {default} default file name
1147 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1148 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1149
1150 *browsedir()*
1151browsedir({title}, {initdir})
1152 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1153 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1154 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1155 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1156 to be used.
1157 The input fields are:
1158 {title} title for the requester
1159 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1160 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1161 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1162
1163bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1164 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1165 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1166 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1167 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1168 buffer is always created.
1169 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1170 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1171 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1172 call bufload(bufnr)
1173 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1174< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1175 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1176
1177bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1178 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1179 {buf} exists.
1180 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1181 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1182
1183 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1184 exactly. The name can be:
1185 - Relative to the current directory.
1186 - A full path.
1187 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1188 - A URL name.
1189 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1190 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1191 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1192 long name to be able to find them.
1193 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1194 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1195 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1196 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1197 file name.
1198
1199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1200 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1201<
1202 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1203
1204buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1205 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1206 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1207 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1208
1209 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1210 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1211
1212bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1213 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1214 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1215 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1216 then there is no change.
1217 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1218 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1219 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1220
1221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1222 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1223
1224bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1225 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1226 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1227 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1228
1229 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1230 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1231
1232bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1233 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1234 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1235 "[No Name]".
1236 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1237 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1238 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1239 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1240 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1241 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1242 match an empty string is returned.
1243 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1244 alternate buffer.
1245 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1246 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1247 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1248 pattern.
1249 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1250 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1251 buffers are searched for.
1252 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1253 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1254 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1255< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1256 echo bufnr->bufname()
1257
1258< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1259 string is returned. >
1260 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1261 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1262 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1263 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1264< *buffer_name()*
1265 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1266
1267 *bufnr()*
1268bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1269 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1270 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1271 above.
1272
1273 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1274 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1275 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1276 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1277< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1278 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1279
1280 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1281 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1282< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1283 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1284 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1285 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1286
1287 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1288 echo bufref->bufnr()
1289<
1290 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1291 *last_buffer_nr()*
1292 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1293
1294bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1295 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1296 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1297 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1298 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1299
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001300 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001301<
1302 Only deals with the current tab page.
1303
1304 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1305 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1306
1307bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1308 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1309 |window-ID|.
1310 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1311 is returned. Example: >
1312
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001313 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001314
1315< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1316 |:wincmd|.
1317
1318 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1319 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1320
1321byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1322 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1323 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1324 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1325 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1326 one.
1327 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1328
1329 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1330 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1331
1332< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1333 feature}
1334
1335byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1336 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1337 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1338 zero.
1339 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1340 equal to {nr}.
1341 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1342 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1343 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1344 separately.
1345 Example : >
1346 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1347< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1348 same: >
1349 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1350 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1351< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1352
1353 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1354 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1355 in bytes is returned.
1356
1357 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1358 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1359
1360byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1361 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1362 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001363 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001364 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1365 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1366 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1367< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1368 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1369 one byte).
1370 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1371 to a Unicode encoding.
1372
1373 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1374 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1375
1376call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1377 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1378 arguments.
1379 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1380 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1381 Returns the return value of the called function.
1382 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1383 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1384
1385 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1386 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1387
1388ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1389 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1390 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1391 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1392 Examples: >
1393 echo ceil(1.456)
1394< 2.0 >
1395 echo ceil(-5.456)
1396< -5.0 >
1397 echo ceil(4.0)
1398< 4.0
1399
1400 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1401 Compute()->ceil()
1402<
1403 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1404
1405
1406ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1407
1408
1409changenr() *changenr()*
1410 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1411 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1412 with the |:undo| command.
1413 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1414 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1415 one less than the number of the undone change.
1416
1417char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001418 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001419 Examples: >
1420 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1421 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1422< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1423 Example for "utf-8": >
1424 char2nr("á") returns 225
1425 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1426< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1427 A combining character is a separate character.
1428 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1429 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1430 let str = "ABC"
1431 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1432< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1433
1434 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1435 GetChar()->char2nr()
1436
1437
1438charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1439 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1440 The character class is one of:
1441 0 blank
1442 1 punctuation
1443 2 word character
1444 3 emoji
1445 other specific Unicode class
1446 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1447
1448
1449charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1450 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1451 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1452
1453 Example:
1454 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1455 charcol('.') returns 3
1456 col('.') returns 7
1457
1458< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1459 GetPos()->col()
1460<
1461 *charidx()*
1462charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1463 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1464 The index of the first character is zero.
1465 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1466 equal to {idx}.
1467 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1468 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1469 added to the preceding base character.
1470 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1471 counted as separate characters.
1472 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1473 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1474 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1475 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1476 and is not zero or one.
1477 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1478 from the character index.
1479 Examples: >
1480 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1481 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1482 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1483<
1484 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1485 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1486
1487chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1488 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1489 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1490 window:
1491 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1492 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1493 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1494 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1495 directory.
1496 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1497 {dir} must be a String.
1498 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1499 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1500 On failure, returns an empty string.
1501
1502 Example: >
1503 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1504 if save_dir != ""
1505 " ... do some work
1506 call chdir(save_dir)
1507 endif
1508
1509< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1510 GetDir()->chdir()
1511<
1512cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1513 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1514 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1515 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1516 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001517 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001518 See |C-indenting|.
1519
1520 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1521 GetLnum()->cindent()
1522
1523clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1524 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1525 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1526 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1527 window ID instead of the current window.
1528
1529 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1530 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1531<
1532 *col()*
1533col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1534 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1535 . the cursor position
1536 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1537 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1538 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1539 returned)
1540 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1541 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1542 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1543 that it's updated right away.
1544 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1545 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1546 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1547 out of range then col() returns zero.
1548 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1549 |getpos()|.
1550 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1551 character position use |charcol()|.
1552 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1553 Examples: >
1554 col(".") column of cursor
1555 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1556 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001557 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001558< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1559 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1560 buffer.
1561 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1562 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1563 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1564 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1565 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001566 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001567 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1568
1569< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1570 GetPos()->col()
1571<
1572
1573complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1574 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1575 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1576 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1577 or with an expression mapping.
1578 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1579 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1580 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1581 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1582 match.
1583 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1584 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1585 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1586 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1587 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1588 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1589 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1590 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1591 Example: >
1592 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1593
1594 func! ListMonths()
1595 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1596 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1597 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1598 return ''
1599 endfunc
1600< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1601 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1602
1603 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1604 second argument: >
1605 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1606
1607complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1608 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1609 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1610 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1611 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1612 the list.
1613 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1614 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1615
1616 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1617 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1618
1619complete_check() *complete_check()*
1620 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1621 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1622 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1623 zero otherwise.
1624 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1625 'completefunc' option.
1626
1627
1628complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1629 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1630 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1631 The items are:
1632 mode Current completion mode name string.
1633 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1634 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1635 See |pumvisible()|.
1636 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1637 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1638 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1639 See |complete-items|.
1640 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1641 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1642 typed text only, or the last completion after
1643 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1644 <Down> keys)
1645 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1646
1647 *complete_info_mode*
1648 mode values are:
1649 "" Not in completion mode
1650 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1651 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1652 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1653 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1654 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1655 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1656 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1657 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1658 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1659 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1660 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1661 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1662 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1663 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1664 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1665 "eval" |complete()| completion
1666 "unknown" Other internal modes
1667
1668 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1669 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1670 {what} are silently ignored.
1671
1672 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1673 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1674 |CompleteChanged| event.
1675
1676 Examples: >
1677 " Get all items
1678 call complete_info()
1679 " Get only 'mode'
1680 call complete_info(['mode'])
1681 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1682 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1683
1684< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1685 GetItems()->complete_info()
1686<
1687 *confirm()*
1688confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1689 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1690 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1691 choice this is 1.
1692 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1693 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1694
1695 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1696 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1697 used (and translated).
1698 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1699 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1700
1701 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1702 by '\n', e.g. >
1703 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1704< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1705 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1706 not need to be the first letter: >
1707 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1708< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1709 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1710
1711 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1712 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1713 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1714 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1715
1716 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1717 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1718 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1719 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1720 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1721 used.
1722
1723 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1724 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1725
1726 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001727 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001728 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001729 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001730 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001731 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001732 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001733 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001734 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001735 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001736< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1737 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1738 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1739 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1740 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1741 the horizontal layout is always used.
1742
1743 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1744 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1745<
1746 *copy()*
1747copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1748 different from using {expr} directly.
1749 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1750 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1751 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1752 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1753 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1754 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1755 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1756 mylist->copy()
1757
1758cos({expr}) *cos()*
1759 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1760 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1761 Examples: >
1762 :echo cos(100)
1763< 0.862319 >
1764 :echo cos(-4.01)
1765< -0.646043
1766
1767 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1768 Compute()->cos()
1769<
1770 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1771
1772
1773cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1774 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1775 [1, inf].
1776 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1777 Examples: >
1778 :echo cosh(0.5)
1779< 1.127626 >
1780 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1781< -1.127626
1782
1783 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1784 Compute()->cosh()
1785<
1786 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1787
1788
1789count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1790 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1791 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1792
1793 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1794 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1795
1796 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1797
1798 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1799 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1800 {expr} is an empty string.
1801
1802 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1803 mylist->count(val)
1804<
1805 *cscope_connection()*
1806cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1807 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1808 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1809 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1810 if there are no cscope connections;
1811 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1812
1813 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1814 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1815
1816 {num} Description of existence check
1817 ----- ------------------------------
1818 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1819 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1820 {dbpath}.
1821 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1822 {dbpath}.
1823 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1824 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1825 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1826 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1827
1828 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1829
1830 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1831
1832 # pid database name prepend path
1833 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1834<
1835 Invocation Return Val ~
1836 ---------- ---------- >
1837 cscope_connection() 1
1838 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1839 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1840 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1841 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1842 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1843 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1844 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1845<
1846cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1847cursor({list})
1848 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1849 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1850
1851 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1852 with two, three or four item:
1853 [{lnum}, {col}]
1854 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1855 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1856 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1857 but without the first item.
1858
1859 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1860 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1861
1862 Does not change the jumplist.
1863 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1864 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1865 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1866 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1867 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1868 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1869 line.
1870 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1871 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1872 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1873
1874 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1875 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1876 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1877 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1878
1879 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1880 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1881
1882debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1883 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1884 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1885 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1886 {only available on MS-Windows}
1887
1888 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1889 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1890
1891deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1892 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1893 different from using {expr} directly.
1894 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1895 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1896 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1897 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1898 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1899 the original |List|.
1900 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1901
1902 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1903 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1904 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1905 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1906 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1907 *E724*
1908 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1909 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1910 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1911 Also see |copy()|.
1912
1913 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1914 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1915
1916delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1917 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001918 name {fname}.
1919
1920 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1921 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001922
1923 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1924 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1925
1926 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1927 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1928 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1929 that is being used.
1930
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001931 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1932 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1933 or partly failed.
1934
1935 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1936 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1937 |deletebufline()|.
1938
1939 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1940 GetName()->delete()
1941
1942deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1943 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1944 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1945 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1946
1947 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1948 |bufload()| if needed.
1949
1950 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1951
1952 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1953 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1954 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1955
1956 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1957 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1958<
1959 *did_filetype()*
1960did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1961 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1962 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1963 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1964 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1965 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1966 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1967 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1968 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1969 file.
1970
1971diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1972 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1973 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1974 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1975 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1976 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1977 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1978 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1979
1980 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1981 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1982
1983diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1984 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1985 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1986 diff change zero is returned.
1987 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1988 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1989 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1990 line.
1991 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1992 syntax information about the highlighting.
1993
1994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1995 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1996<
1997
1998digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1999 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2000 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2001 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2002 is given and an empty string is returned.
2003
2004 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2005 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2006 available, it might fail.
2007
2008 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2009
2010 Examples: >
2011 " Get a built-in digraph
2012 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2013
2014 " Get a user-defined digraph
2015 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2016 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2017<
2018 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2019 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2020<
2021 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2022 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2023 display an error message.
2024
2025
2026digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2027 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2028 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2029 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2030
2031 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2032 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2033 available, it might fail.
2034
2035 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2036
2037 Examples: >
2038 " Get user-defined digraphs
2039 :echo digraph_getlist()
2040
2041 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2042 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2043<
2044 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2045 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2046<
2047 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2048 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2049 display an error message.
2050
2051
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002052digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002053 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2054 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002055 encoded character. *E1215*
2056 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2057 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2058 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002059
2060 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
2061 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2062
2063 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2064 |digraph_setlist()|.
2065
2066 Example: >
2067 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2068<
2069 Can be used as a |method|: >
2070 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2071<
2072 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2073 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2074 display an error message.
2075
2076
2077digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2078 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2079 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2080 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002081 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002082 Example: >
2083 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2084<
2085 It is similar to the following: >
2086 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2087 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2088 endfor
2089< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2090 following digraphs will not be added.
2091
2092 Can be used as a |method|: >
2093 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2094<
2095 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2096 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2097 display an error message.
2098
2099
2100echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2101 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2102 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2103 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2104 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2105< and to enable it again: >
2106 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2107< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2108
2109
2110empty({expr}) *empty()*
2111 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2112 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2113 items.
2114 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2115 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2116 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2117 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2118 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2119 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
2120
2121 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2122 length with zero.
2123
2124 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2125 mylist->empty()
2126
2127environ() *environ()*
2128 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2129 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2130 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2131< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2132 use this: >
2133 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2134
2135escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2136 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2137 backslash. Example: >
2138 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2139< results in: >
2140 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2141< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2142
2143 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2144 GetText()->escape(' \')
2145<
2146 *eval()*
2147eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2148 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2149 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2150 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2151 functions.
2152
2153 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2154 argv->join()->eval()
2155
2156eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2157 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2158 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2159 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2160 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2161
2162executable({expr}) *executable()*
2163 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2164 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2165 arguments.
2166 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2167 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2168 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2169 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2170 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2171 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2172 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2173 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2174 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2175 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2176 directory, not if it's really executable.
2177 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002178 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2179 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2180 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2181 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002182 The result is a Number:
2183 1 exists
2184 0 does not exist
2185 -1 not implemented on this system
2186 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2187
2188 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2189 GetCommand()->executable()
2190
2191execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2192 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2193 string.
2194 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2195 lines are executed one by one.
2196 This is equivalent to: >
2197 redir => var
2198 {command}
2199 redir END
2200<
2201 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2202 "" no `:silent` used
2203 "silent" `:silent` used
2204 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2205 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2206 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2207 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2208 *E930*
2209 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2210
2211 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002212 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002213
2214< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2215 use `win_execute()`.
2216
2217 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2218 included in the output of the higher level call.
2219
2220 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2221 GetCommand()->execute()
2222
2223exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2224 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2225 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2226 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2227 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2228 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2229< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2230 an empty string is returned.
2231
2232 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2233 GetCommand()->exepath()
2234<
2235 *exists()*
2236exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2237 zero otherwise.
2238
2239 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2240 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2241 at compile time.
2242
2243 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2244 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2245
2246 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002247 varname internal variable (see
2248 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2249 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2250 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002251 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002252 Does not work for local variables in a
2253 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002254 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2255 script, since it can be used as a
2256 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002257 Beware that evaluating an index may
2258 cause an error message for an invalid
2259 expression. E.g.: >
2260 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2261 :echo exists("l[5]")
2262< 0 >
2263 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2264< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2265 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002266 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2267 not if it really works)
2268 +option-name Vim option that works.
2269 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2270 done by comparing with an empty
2271 string)
2272 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2273 or user defined function (see
2274 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2275 Also works for a variable that is a
2276 Funcref.
2277 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2278 implemented; to be used to check if
2279 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002280 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2281 command or command modifier |:command|.
2282 Returns:
2283 1 for match with start of a command
2284 2 full match with a command
2285 3 matches several user commands
2286 To check for a supported command
2287 always check the return value to be 2.
2288 :2match The |:2match| command.
2289 :3match The |:3match| command.
2290 #event autocommand defined for this event
2291 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2292 pattern (the pattern is taken
2293 literally and compared to the
2294 autocommand patterns character by
2295 character)
2296 #group autocommand group exists
2297 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2298 event.
2299 #group#event#pattern
2300 autocommand defined for this group,
2301 event and pattern.
2302 ##event autocommand for this event is
2303 supported.
2304
2305 Examples: >
2306 exists("&shortname")
2307 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2308 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002309 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2310 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002311 exists("bufcount")
2312 exists(":Make")
2313 exists("#CursorHold")
2314 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2315 exists("#filetypeindent")
2316 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2317 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2318 exists("##ColorScheme")
2319< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2320 name.
2321 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002322 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2323 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002324 Working example: >
2325 exists(":make")
2326< NOT working example: >
2327 exists(":make install")
2328
2329< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2330 variable itself. For example: >
2331 exists(bufcount)
2332< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2333 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2334
2335 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2336 Varname()->exists()
2337<
2338
2339exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2340 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2341 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2342 give an error: >
2343 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2344 ThatFunction('works')
2345 endif
2346< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2347 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2348
2349 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2350 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2351 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2352
2353
2354exp({expr}) *exp()*
2355 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2356 [0, inf].
2357 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2358 Examples: >
2359 :echo exp(2)
2360< 7.389056 >
2361 :echo exp(-1)
2362< 0.367879
2363
2364 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2365 Compute()->exp()
2366<
2367 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2368
2369
2370expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2371 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2372 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2373
2374 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2375 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2376 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2377 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2378 file name contains a space]
2379
2380 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2381 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2382 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2383
2384 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2385 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2386 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2387
2388 % current file name
2389 # alternate file name
2390 #n alternate file name n
2391 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2392 <afile> autocmd file name
2393 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2394 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2395 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2396 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2397 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2398 line number
2399 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2400 a function
2401 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2402 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002403 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2404 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002405 <stack> call stack
2406 <cword> word under the cursor
2407 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2408 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2409 message |server2client()|
2410 Modifiers:
2411 :p expand to full path
2412 :h head (last path component removed)
2413 :t tail (last path component only)
2414 :r root (one extension removed)
2415 :e extension only
2416
2417 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002418 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002419< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2420 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2421 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2422< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002423 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002424< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2425 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2426 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2427 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2428 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2429<
2430 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2431 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2432 to modify normal file names.
2433
2434 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2435 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2436 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2437 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002438 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2439 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2440 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002441
2442 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2443 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2444 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2445 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2446 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2447 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2448 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2449 :echo expand("**/README")
2450<
2451 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2452 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2453 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2454 |expr-env-expand|.
2455 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2456 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2457 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2458 "$FOOBAR".
2459
2460 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2461 getting the raw output of an external command.
2462
2463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2464 Getpattern()->expand()
2465
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002466expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002467 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2468 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2469 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2470 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2471 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002472
2473 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2474 argument:
2475 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2476 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2477 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2478
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002479 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2480 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002481
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002482 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002483 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002484 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2485 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2486<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002487 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002488 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2489<
2490extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2491 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2492 |Dictionaries|.
2493
2494 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2495 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2496 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2497 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2498 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2499 Examples: >
2500 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2501 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2502< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2503 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2504 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2505 (where N is the original length of the List).
2506 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2507 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2508 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2509<
2510 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2511 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2512 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2513 used to decide what to do:
2514 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2515 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2516 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2517 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2518
2519 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2520 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2521 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2522 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2523 fails.
2524 Returns {expr1}.
2525
2526 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2527 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2528
2529
2530extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2531 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2532 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2533 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2534 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2535
2536
2537feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2538 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2539 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2540
2541 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2542 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2543 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2544 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2545 characters from a mapping.
2546
2547 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2548 {string}.
2549
2550 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2551 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2552 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2553 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2554 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2555 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2556
2557 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2558 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2559 keys are remapped.
2560 'n' Do not remap keys.
2561 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2562 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2563 opening folds, etc.
2564 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2565 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2566 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2567 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2568 the internal "got_int" flag.
2569 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2570 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2571 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2572 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2573 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2574 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2575 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2576 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2577 script continues.
2578 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2579 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2580 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002581 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2582 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002583 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002584 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002585 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2586 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2587 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2588
2589 Return value is always 0.
2590
2591 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2592 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2593
2594filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2595 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2596 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2597 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2598 expression, which is used as a String.
2599 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2600 |glob()|.
2601 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2602 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2603 0
2604 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2605 1
2606
2607< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2608 GetName()->filereadable()
2609< *file_readable()*
2610 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2611
2612
2613filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2614 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2615 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2616 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2617 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2618
2619 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2620 GetName()->filewritable()
2621
2622
2623filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2624 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2625 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2626 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2627 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002628 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002629
2630 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2631
2632 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2633 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2634 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2635 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2636 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2637 current character.
2638 Examples: >
2639 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2640< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2641 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2642< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2643 call filter(var, 0)
2644< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2645
2646 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2647 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2648 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2649
2650 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2651 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2652 2. the value of the current item.
2653 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2654 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2655 func Odd(idx, val)
2656 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2657 endfunc
2658 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002659< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2660 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2661< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002662 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2663< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2664 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2665<
2666 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2667 Other values will result in a type error.
2668
2669 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2670 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2671 first: >
2672 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2673
2674< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002675 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002676 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2677 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2678 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2679 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2680
2681 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2682 mylist->filter(expr2)
2683
2684finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2685 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2686 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2687 for the syntax of {path}.
2688
2689 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2690 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2691 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2692 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2693
2694 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2695 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2696 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2697
2698 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2699 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2700 feature}
2701
2702 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2703 GetName()->finddir()
2704
2705findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2706 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2707 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2708 Example: >
2709 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2710< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2711 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2712
2713 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2714 GetName()->findfile()
2715
2716flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2717 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2718 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2719 a very large number.
2720 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2721 not want that.
2722 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002723 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002724 *E900*
2725 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2726 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2727 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2728
2729 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2730
2731 Example: >
2732 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2733< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2734 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2735< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2736
2737 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2738 mylist->flatten()
2739<
2740flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2741 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2742
2743
2744float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2745 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2746 decimal point.
2747 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2748 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2749 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2750 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2751 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2752 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2753 Examples: >
2754 echo float2nr(3.95)
2755< 3 >
2756 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2757< -23 >
2758 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2759< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2760 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2761< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2762 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2763< 0
2764
2765 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2766 Compute()->float2nr()
2767<
2768 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2769
2770
2771floor({expr}) *floor()*
2772 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2773 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2774 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2775 Examples: >
2776 echo floor(1.856)
2777< 1.0 >
2778 echo floor(-5.456)
2779< -6.0 >
2780 echo floor(4.0)
2781< 4.0
2782
2783 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2784 Compute()->floor()
2785<
2786 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2787
2788
2789fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2790 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2791 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2792 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2793 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2794 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2795 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2796 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2797 Examples: >
2798 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2799< 0.13 >
2800 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2801< -0.13
2802
2803 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2804 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2805<
2806 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2807
2808
2809fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2810 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2811 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2812 are escaped with a backslash.
2813 For most systems the characters escaped are
2814 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2815 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2816 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2817 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2818 Example: >
2819 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002820 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002821< results in executing: >
2822 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2823<
2824 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2825 GetName()->fnameescape()
2826
2827fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2828 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2829 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2830 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2831 Example: >
2832 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2833< results in: >
2834 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2835< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2836 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2837 |expand()| first then.
2838
2839 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2840 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2841
2842foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2843 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2844 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2845 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2846 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2847 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2848
2849 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2850 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2851
2852foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2853 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2854 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2855 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2856 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2857 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2858
2859 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2860 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2861
2862foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2863 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2864 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2865 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2866 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2867 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2868 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2869 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2870 previous line is usually available.
2871 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2872 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2873
2874 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2875 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2876<
2877 *foldtext()*
2878foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2879 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2880 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2881 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2882 The returned string looks like this: >
2883 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2884< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2885 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2886 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2887 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2888 'commentstring' options is removed.
2889 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2890 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2891 setting.
2892 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2893
2894foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2895 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2896 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2897 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2898 returned.
2899 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2900 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2901 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2902 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2903
2904
2905 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2906 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2907<
2908 *foreground()*
2909foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2910 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2911 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2912 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2913 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002914 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002915 Win32 console version}
2916
2917fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2918 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2919 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2920
2921 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2922 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2923 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2924 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2925
2926 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2927 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2928
2929 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2930 GetName()->fullcommand()
2931<
2932 *funcref()*
2933funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2934 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2935 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2936 function {name} is redefined later.
2937
2938 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002939 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2940 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2941 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2942 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002943
2944 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2945 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2946<
2947 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2948function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2949 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2950 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2951 internal function.
2952
2953 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2954 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2955 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2956 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2957 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2958<
2959 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2960 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2961 same function.
2962
2963 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2964 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2965 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2966
2967 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2968 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2969 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2970 ...
2971 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2972 ...
2973 call Partial('name')
2974< Invokes the function as with: >
2975 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2976
2977< With a |method|: >
2978 func Callback(one, two, three)
2979 ...
2980 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2981 ...
2982 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2983< Invokes the function as with: >
2984 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2985
2986< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2987 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2988 arguments. Example: >
2989 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2990 ...
2991 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2992 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2993 ...
2994 call Func2('name')
2995< Invokes the function as with: >
2996 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2997
2998< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2999 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3000 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003001 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003002 endfunction
3003 ...
3004 let context = {"name": "example"}
3005 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3006 ...
3007 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3008< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
3009 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
3010 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3011 let Func = context.Callback
3012
3013< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3014 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
3015 ...
3016 let context = {"name": "example"}
3017 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
3018 ...
3019 call Func(500)
3020< Invokes the function as with: >
3021 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3022<
3023 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3024 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3025
3026
3027garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3028 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3029 that have circular references.
3030
3031 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3032 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3033 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3034 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3035 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3036 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3037 for a long time.
3038
3039 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3040 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3041 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3042
3043 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3044 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3045 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3046 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3047
3048get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3049 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3050 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3051 omitted.
3052 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3053 mylist->get(idx)
3054get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3055 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3056 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3057 omitted.
3058 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3059 myblob->get(idx)
3060get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3061 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3062 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3063 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3064 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3065< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3066 'default' when it does not exist.
3067 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3068 mydict->get(key)
3069get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003070 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003071 {what} are:
3072 "name" The function name
3073 "func" The function
3074 "dict" The dictionary
3075 "args" The list with arguments
3076 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3077 myfunc->get(what)
3078<
3079 *getbufinfo()*
3080getbufinfo([{buf}])
3081getbufinfo([{dict}])
3082 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3083
3084 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3085 returned.
3086
3087 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3088 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3089 be specified in {dict}:
3090 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3091 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3092 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3093
3094 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3095 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3096 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3097 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3098
3099 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3100 entries:
3101 bufnr Buffer number.
3102 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3103 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
3104 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3105 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3106 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3107 last used.
3108 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3109 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3110 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3111 opened in the current window.
3112 Only valid if the buffer has been
3113 displayed in the window in the past.
3114 If you want the line number of the
3115 last known cursor position in a given
3116 window, use |line()|: >
3117 :echo line('.', {winid})
3118<
3119 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3120 valid when loaded)
3121 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3122 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3123 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3124 Each list item is a dictionary with
3125 the following fields:
3126 id sign identifier
3127 lnum line number
3128 name sign name
3129 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3130 buffer-local variables.
3131 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3132 buffer
3133 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3134 display this buffer
3135
3136 Examples: >
3137 for buf in getbufinfo()
3138 echo buf.name
3139 endfor
3140 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3141 if buf.changed
3142 ....
3143 endif
3144 endfor
3145<
3146 To get buffer-local options use: >
3147 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3148<
3149 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3150 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3151<
3152
3153 *getbufline()*
3154getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3155 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3156 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
3157 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
3158
3159 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3160
3161 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3162 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3163
3164 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3165 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3166
3167 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3168 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3169 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3170 returned.
3171
3172 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3173 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3174
3175 Example: >
3176 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3177
3178< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3179 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3180
3181getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3182 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3183 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3184 must be used.
3185 The {varname} argument is a string.
3186 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3187 buffer-local variables.
3188 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3189 the buffer-local options.
3190 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3191 a buffer-local option.
3192 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3193 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3194 window-local option.
3195 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3196 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3197 string is returned, there is no error message.
3198 Examples: >
3199 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003200 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003201
3202< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3203 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3204<
3205getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3206 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3207 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3208 exist, an empty list is returned.
3209
3210 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3211 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3212 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3213 entries:
3214 col column number
3215 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3216 lnum line number
3217 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3218 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3219 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3220
3221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3222 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3223
3224getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3225 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3226 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3227 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3228 Return zero otherwise.
3229 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3230 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3231 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3232
3233 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3234 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003235 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003236 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3237 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3238 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3239 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3240 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3241 that is not included in the character.
3242
3243 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3244 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3245 sequence.
3246
3247 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3248 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3249 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3250
3251 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3252
3253 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3254 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3255 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3256 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3257 ignored.
3258 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3259 let c = getchar()
3260 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003261 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003262 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003263 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003264 endif
3265<
3266 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3267 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3268 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3269
3270 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3271 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3272 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3273 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3274
3275 There is no mapping for the character.
3276 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3277 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3278 sequence. Examples: >
3279 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3280 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3281< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3282 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3283 :function FindChar()
3284 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3285 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3286 : normal l
3287 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3288 : break
3289 : endif
3290 : endwhile
3291 :endfunction
3292<
3293 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3294 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3295 another character: >
3296 :function GetKey()
3297 : let c = getchar()
3298 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3299 : let c = getchar()
3300 : endwhile
3301 : return c
3302 :endfunction
3303
3304getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3305 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3306 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3307 These values are added together:
3308 2 shift
3309 4 control
3310 8 alt (meta)
3311 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3312 32 mouse double click
3313 64 mouse triple click
3314 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3315 128 command (Macintosh only)
3316 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3317 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3318 without a modifier.
3319
3320 *getcharpos()*
3321getcharpos({expr})
3322 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3323 column number in the returned List is a character index
3324 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003325 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3326 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003327 of the last character.
3328
3329 Example:
3330 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3331 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3332 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3333<
3334 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3335 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3336
3337getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3338 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3339 with the following entries:
3340
3341 char character previously used for a character
3342 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3343 if no character search has been performed
3344 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3345 0 for backward
3346 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3347 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3348 character search
3349
3350 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3351 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3352 character search: >
3353 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3354 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3355< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3356
3357
3358getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3359 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3360 string.
3361 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3362 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3363 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3364 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3365 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3366 if no character is available.
3367 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3368 result is converted to a string.
3369
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003370getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3371 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3372 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3373 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003374 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003375 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3376 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003377
3378getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3379 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3380 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3381 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3382 Example: >
3383 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3384< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3385 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3386 |inputsecret()|.
3387
3388getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3389 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3390 byte count. The first column is 1.
3391 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3392 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3393 Returns 0 otherwise.
3394 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3395
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003396getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3397 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3398 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3399 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3400 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3401 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3402 Returns 0 otherwise.
3403 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|.
3404
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003405getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3406 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3407 are:
3408 : normal Ex command
3409 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3410 / forward search command
3411 ? backward search command
3412 @ |input()| command
3413 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3414 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3415 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3416 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3417 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3418 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3419
3420getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3421 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3422 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3423 when not in the command-line window.
3424
3425getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3426 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3427 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3428 types are supported:
3429
3430 arglist file names in argument list
3431 augroup autocmd groups
3432 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003433 behave |:behave| suboptions
3434 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003435 color color schemes
3436 command Ex command
3437 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3438 compiler compilers
3439 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3440 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3441 dir directory names
3442 environment environment variable names
3443 event autocommand events
3444 expression Vim expression
3445 file file and directory names
3446 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3447 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3448 function function name
3449 help help subjects
3450 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003451 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003452 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3453 mapclear buffer argument
3454 mapping mapping name
3455 menu menus
3456 messages |:messages| suboptions
3457 option options
3458 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003459 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003460 shellcmd Shell command
3461 sign |:sign| suboptions
3462 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3463 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3464 tag tags
3465 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3466 user user names
3467 var user variables
3468
3469 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3470 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3471 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3472
3473 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3474 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3475 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3476
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003477 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3478 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003479 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3480 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3481 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3482 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003483
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003484 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3485 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3486 a ":call" command: >
3487 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3488<
3489 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3490 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3491
3492 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3493 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3494<
3495 *getcurpos()*
3496getcurpos([{winid}])
3497 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3498 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3499 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3500 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003501 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3502 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003503 |getpos()|.
3504 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3505 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3506 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3507
3508 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3509 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3510 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3511 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3512 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3513
3514 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3515 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3516 MoveTheCursorAround
3517 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3518< Note that this only works within the window. See
3519 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3520
3521 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3522 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3523<
3524 *getcursorcharpos()*
3525getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3526 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3527 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3528
3529 Example:
3530 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3531 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3532 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3533<
3534 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3535 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3536
3537< *getcwd()*
3538getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3539 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3540 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3541
3542 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3543 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3544 the |window-ID|.
3545 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3546 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3547
3548 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3549 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3550 the working directory of the tabpage.
3551 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3552 use the current tabpage.
3553 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3554 the current window.
3555 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3556
3557 Examples: >
3558 " Get the working directory of the current window
3559 :echo getcwd()
3560 :echo getcwd(0)
3561 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3562 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3563 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3564 " Get the global working directory
3565 :echo getcwd(-1)
3566 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3567 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3568 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3569 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3570
3571< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3572 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3573
3574getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3575 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3576 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3577 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3578
3579< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3580 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3581 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3582 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3583
3584 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3585 GetVarname()->getenv()
3586
3587getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3588 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3589 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3590 |hl-Normal|.
3591 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3592 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3593 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3594 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3595 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3596 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3597 function just after the GUI has started.
3598 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3599 a valid name does not work.
3600
3601getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3602 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3603 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3604 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3605 empty string is returned.
3606 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3607 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3608 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3609 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3610 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3611 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3612 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3613< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3614 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3615
3616 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3617 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3618<
3619 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3620
3621getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3622 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3623 given file {fname}.
3624 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3625 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3626 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3627 is returned.
3628
3629 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3630 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3631
3632getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3633 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3634 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3635 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3636 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3637 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3638
3639 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3640 GetFilename()->getftime()
3641
3642getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3643 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3644 file of the given file {fname}.
3645 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3646 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3647 results:
3648 Normal file "file"
3649 Directory "dir"
3650 Symbolic link "link"
3651 Block device "bdev"
3652 Character device "cdev"
3653 Socket "socket"
3654 FIFO "fifo"
3655 All other "other"
3656 Example: >
3657 getftype("/home")
3658< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3659 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3660 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3661 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3662
3663 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3664 GetFilename()->getftype()
3665
3666getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3667 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3668 active.
3669 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3670
3671getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3672 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3673
3674 Without arguments use the current window.
3675 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3676 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3677 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3678 page.
3679
3680 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3681 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3682 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3683 the following entries:
3684 bufnr buffer number
3685 col column number
3686 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3687 filename filename if available
3688 lnum line number
3689
3690 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3691 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3692
3693< *getline()*
3694getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3695 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3696 from the current buffer. Example: >
3697 getline(1)
3698< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3699 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3700 To get the line under the cursor: >
3701 getline(".")
3702< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3703 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3704
3705 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3706 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3707 including line {end}.
3708 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3709 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3710 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3711 Example: >
3712 :let start = line('.')
3713 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3714 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3715
3716< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3717 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3718
3719< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3720
3721getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3722 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3723 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3724 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3725
3726 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3727 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3728 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3729
3730 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3731 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3732 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3733
3734 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3735 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3736
3737 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3738 from the location list. This field is
3739 applicable only when called from a
3740 location list window. See
3741 |location-list-file-window| for more
3742 details.
3743
3744 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3745 location list for the window {nr}.
3746 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3747
3748 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3749 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3750 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3751
3752
3753getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3754 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3755 about all the global marks. |mark|
3756
3757 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3758 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3759 see |bufname()|.
3760
3761 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3762 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3763 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3764 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3765 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3766 file file name
3767
3768 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3769 mark.
3770
3771 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3772 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3773
3774getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3775 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3776 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3777 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3778 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3779 |getmatches()|.
3780 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3781 window ID instead of the current window.
3782 Example: >
3783 :echo getmatches()
3784< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3785 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3786 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3787 :let m = getmatches()
3788 :call clearmatches()
3789 :echo getmatches()
3790< [] >
3791 :call setmatches(m)
3792 :echo getmatches()
3793< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3794 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3795 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3796 :unlet m
3797<
3798getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3799 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3800 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3801 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3802 screenrow screen row
3803 screencol screen column
3804 winid Window ID of the click
3805 winrow row inside "winid"
3806 wincol column inside "winid"
3807 line text line inside "winid"
3808 column text column inside "winid"
3809 All numbers are 1-based.
3810
3811 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3812 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3813
3814 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3815 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3816 are zero.
3817
3818 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3819 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3820
3821 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3822
3823 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3824 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3825
3826 *getpid()*
3827getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3828 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3829 exits.
3830
3831 *getpos()*
3832getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3833 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3834 |getcurpos()|.
3835 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3836 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3837 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3838 is the buffer number of the mark.
3839 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3840 column is 1.
3841 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3842 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3843 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3844 character.
3845 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3846 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003847 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003848 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3849 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3850 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003851 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3852 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003853 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3854 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3855 ...
3856 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3857< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3858
3859 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3860 GetMark()->getpos()
3861
3862getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3863 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3864 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3865 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3866 bufname() to get the name
3867 module module name
3868 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3869 end_lnum
3870 end of line number if the item is multiline
3871 col column number (first column is 1)
3872 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3873 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3874 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3875 nr error number
3876 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3877 text description of the error
3878 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3879 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3880
3881 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3882 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3883 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3884 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3885 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3886
3887 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3888 do something with them: >
3889 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3890 :for d in getqflist()
3891 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3892 :endfor
3893<
3894 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3895 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3896 following string items are supported in {what}:
3897 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3898 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3899 context get the |quickfix-context|
3900 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3901 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3902 value is used.
3903 id get information for the quickfix list with
3904 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3905 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3906 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3907 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3908 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3909 See |quickfix-index|
3910 items quickfix list entries
3911 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3912 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3913 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3914 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3915 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3916 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3917 the last quickfix list
3918 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3919 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3920 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3921 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3922 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3923 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3924 all all of the above quickfix properties
3925 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3926 particular item, set it to zero.
3927 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3928 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3929 specified by "id" is used.
3930 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3931 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3932 contains the quickfix stack size.
3933 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3934 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3935 "items" with the list of entries.
3936
3937 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3938 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3939 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3940 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3941 If not present, set to "".
3942 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3943 present, set to 0.
3944 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3945 present, set to 0.
3946 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3947 an empty list.
3948 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3949 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3950 window. If not present, set to 0.
3951 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3952 present, set to 0.
3953 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3954 to "".
3955 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3956
3957 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3958 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3959 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3960 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3961<
3962getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3963 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3964 {regname}. Example: >
3965 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3966< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3967 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00003968 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003969
3970 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3971 register. (For use in maps.)
3972 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3973 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3974 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3975
3976 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3977 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3978 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3979 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3980 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3981 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3982
3983 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3984 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3985 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3986
3987 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3988 GetRegname()->getreg()
3989
3990getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3991 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3992 Dictionary with the following entries:
3993 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3994 {regname}, like
3995 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3996 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3997 |getregtype()|.
3998 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3999 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4000 register.
4001 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4002 single letter name of the register
4003 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4004 For example, after deleting a line
4005 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4006 which is the register that got the
4007 deleted text.
4008
4009 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4010 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4011 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4012 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4013 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4014 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4015
4016 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4017 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4018
4019getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4020 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4021 The value will be one of:
4022 "v" for |characterwise| text
4023 "V" for |linewise| text
4024 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4025 "" for an empty or unknown register
4026 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4027 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4028 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4029 |v:register| is used.
4030 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4031
4032 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4033 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4034
4035gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4036 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4037 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4038 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4039 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4040 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4041
4042 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4043 tabnr tab page number.
4044 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4045 tabpage-local variables
4046 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4047
4048 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4049 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4050
4051gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4052 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4053 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4054 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4055 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4056 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4057 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4058 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4059 string is returned, there is no error message.
4060
4061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4062 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4063
4064gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4065 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4066 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4067 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4068 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4069 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4070 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4071 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4072 window-local option.
4073 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4074 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4075 use |getwinvar()|.
4076 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4077 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4078 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4079 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4080 or buffer-local variable.
4081 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4082 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4083 Examples: >
4084 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004085 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004086<
4087 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4088 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4089
4090< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4091 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4092
4093gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4094 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4095 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4096 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4097 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4098
4099 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4100 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4101 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4102 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4103 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4104 is a dictionary containing the
4105 entries described below.
4106 length Number of entries in the stack.
4107
4108 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4109 entries:
4110 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4111 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4112 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4113 returned list.
4114 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4115 multiple matching tags are found for a
4116 name.
4117 tagname name of the tag
4118
4119 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4120
4121 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4122 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4123
4124
4125gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4126 Translate String {text} if possible.
4127 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4128 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4129 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4130 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4131 called.
4132 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4133 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4134 strings.
4135
4136
4137getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4138 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4139
4140 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4141 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4142 exist the result is an empty list.
4143
4144 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4145 tab pages is returned.
4146
4147 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4148 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4149 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4150 height window height (excluding winbar)
4151 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4152 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4153 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4154 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4155 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4156 {only with the +terminal feature}
4157 tabnr tab page number
4158 topline first displayed buffer line
4159 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4160 window-local variables
4161 width window width
4162 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4163 otherwise
4164 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4165 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4166 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4167 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4168 number in front of the text
4169 winid |window-ID|
4170 winnr window number
4171 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4172 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4173
4174 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4175 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4176
4177getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4178 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4179 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4180 [x-pos, y-pos]
4181 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4182 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4183 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4184 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4185 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4186 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4187 do some work in the meantime: >
4188 while 1
4189 let res = getwinpos(1)
4190 if res[0] >= 0
4191 break
4192 endif
4193 " Do some work here
4194 endwhile
4195<
4196
4197 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4198 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4199<
4200 *getwinposx()*
4201getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4202 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4203 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4204 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4205 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4206
4207 *getwinposy()*
4208getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4209 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4210 a timeout of 100 msec).
4211 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4212 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4213
4214getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4215 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4216 Examples: >
4217 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004218 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004219
4220< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4221 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4222<
4223glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4224 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4225 use of special characters.
4226
4227 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4228 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4229 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4230 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4231 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4232
4233 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4234 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4235 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4236 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4237 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4238
4239 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4240
4241 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4242 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4243
4244 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4245 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4246 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4247 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4248
4249 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4250 any external command. Example: >
4251 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4252 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4253< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4254 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4255
4256 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4257 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4258
4259 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4260 GetExpr()->glob()
4261
4262glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4263 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4264 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4265 is a file name. E.g. >
4266 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4267< This is equivalent to: >
4268 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4269< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4270 empty string.
4271 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4272 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4273
4274 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4275 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4276< *globpath()*
4277globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4278 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4279 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4280 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4281<
4282 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4283 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4284 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4285 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4286 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4287 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4288 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4289 error message.
4290
4291 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4292 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4293 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4294 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4295
4296 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4297 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4298 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4299 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4300 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4301 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4302<
4303 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4304
4305 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4306 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4307 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4308 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4309< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4310 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4311
4312 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4313 second argument: >
4314 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4315<
4316 *has()*
4317has({feature} [, {check}])
4318 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4319 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4320 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4321 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4322
4323 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4324 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4325 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4326 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4327 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4328 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4329 current Vim version.
4330
4331 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4332
4333 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4334 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4335 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4336 separate line: >
4337 if has('feature')
4338 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4339 endif
4340< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4341 would not be found.
4342
4343
4344has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4345 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4346 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4347 argument is a string.
4348
4349 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4350 mydict->has_key(key)
4351
4352haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4353 The result is a Number:
4354 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4355 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4356 0 otherwise.
4357
4358 Without arguments use the current window.
4359 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4360 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4361 page.
4362 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4363 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4364 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4365 Examples: >
4366 if haslocaldir() == 1
4367 " window local directory case
4368 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4369 " tab-local directory case
4370 else
4371 " global directory case
4372 endif
4373
4374 " current window
4375 :echo haslocaldir()
4376 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4377 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4378 " window n in current tab page
4379 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4380 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4381 " window n in tab page m
4382 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4383 " tab page m
4384 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4385<
4386 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4387 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4388
4389hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4390 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4391 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4392 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4393 indicated by {mode}.
4394 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4395 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4396 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4397 Command-line mode.
4398 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4399 buffer are checked for a match.
4400 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4401 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4402 n Normal mode
4403 v Visual and Select mode
4404 x Visual mode
4405 s Select mode
4406 o Operator-pending mode
4407 i Insert mode
4408 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4409 c Command-line mode
4410 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4411
4412 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4413 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4414 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4415 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4416 :endif
4417< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4418 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4419
4420 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4421 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4422
4423histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4424 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4425 one of: *hist-names*
4426 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4427 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4428 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4429 "input" or "@" input line history
4430 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4431 empty the current or last used history
4432 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4433 character is sufficient.
4434 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4435 shifted to become the newest entry.
4436 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4437 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4438
4439 Example: >
4440 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4441 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4442< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4443
4444 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4445 second argument: >
4446 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4447
4448histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4449 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4450 for the possible values of {history}.
4451
4452 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4453 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4454 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4455 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4456 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4457 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4458 be removed if it exists.
4459
4460 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4461 is returned.
4462
4463 Examples:
4464 Clear expression register history: >
4465 :call histdel("expr")
4466<
4467 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4468 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4469<
4470 The following three are equivalent: >
4471 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4472 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004473 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004474<
4475 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4476 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4477 :call histdel("search", -1)
4478 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4479<
4480 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4481 GetHistory()->histdel()
4482
4483histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4484 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4485 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4486 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4487 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4488 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4489
4490 Examples:
4491 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004492 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004493
4494< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4495 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4496 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4497<
4498 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4499 GetHistory()->histget()
4500
4501histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4502 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4503 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4504 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4505
4506 Example: >
4507 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4508
4509< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4510 GetHistory()->histnr()
4511<
4512hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4513 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4514 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4515 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4516 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4517 item.
4518 *highlight_exists()*
4519 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4520
4521 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4522 GetName()->hlexists()
4523<
4524hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4525 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4526 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4527 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4528 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4529
4530 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4531 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4532 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4533 resolved highlight group are returned.
4534
4535 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4536 following items:
4537 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4538 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4539 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4540 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4541 ctermbg cterm background color.
4542 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4543 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4544 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4545 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4546 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4547 group link is a default link. See
4548 |highlight-default|.
4549 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4550 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4551 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4552 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4553 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4554 id highlight group ID.
4555 linksto linked highlight group name.
4556 See |:highlight-link|.
4557 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4558 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4559 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4560 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4561
4562 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4563 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4564 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4565 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4566
4567 Example(s): >
4568 :echo hlget()
4569 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4570 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4571<
4572 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4573 GetName()->hlget()
4574<
4575hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4576 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4577 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4578 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4579 supported items in this dictionary.
4580
4581 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4582 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4583
4584 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4585 a link for an existing highlight group
4586 with attributes.
4587
4588 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4589 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4590 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4591 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4592 modified.
4593
4594 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4595 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4596 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4597 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4598
4599 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4600 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4601
4602 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4603
4604 Example(s): >
4605 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4606 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4607 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4608 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4609 :let l = hlget()
4610 :call hlset(l)
4611 " clear the Search highlight group
4612 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4613 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4614 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4615 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4616 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4617 " remove the MyHlg group link
4618 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4619 " clear the attributes and a link
4620 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4621 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4622<
4623 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4624 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4625<
4626 *hlID()*
4627hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4628 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4629 zero is returned.
4630 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4631 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4632 "Comment" group: >
4633 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4634< *highlightID()*
4635 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4636
4637 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4638 GetName()->hlID()
4639
4640hostname() *hostname()*
4641 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4642 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4643 256 characters long are truncated.
4644
4645iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4646 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4647 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4648 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4649 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4650 are replaced with "?".
4651 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4652 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4653 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4654 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4655 can be done.
4656 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4657 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4658 UTF-8 and use: >
4659 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4660< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4661 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4662 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4663
4664 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4665 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4666<
4667 *indent()*
4668indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4669 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4670 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4671 |getline()|.
4672 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4673 error is given.
4674
4675 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4676 GetLnum()->indent()
4677
4678index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4679 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4680 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4681 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4682 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4683 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4684
4685 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4686 value is equal to {expr}.
4687
4688 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4689 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4690 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4691 case must match.
4692 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4693 Example: >
4694 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4695 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4696
4697< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4698 GetObject()->index(what)
4699
4700input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4701 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4702 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4703 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4704 in the prompt to start a new line.
4705 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4706 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4707 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4708 for lines typed for input().
4709 Example: >
4710 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4711 : echo "Cheers!"
4712 :endif
4713<
4714 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4715 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4716 Example: >
4717 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4718
4719< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4720 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4721 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4722 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4723 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4724 more information. Example: >
4725 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4726<
4727 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4728 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4729 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4730 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4731 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4732 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4733 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4734 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4735 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4736
4737 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004738 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004739 :function GetFoo()
4740 : call inputsave()
4741 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4742 : call inputrestore()
4743 :endfunction
4744
4745< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4746 GetPrompt()->input()
4747
4748inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4749 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4750 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4751 Example: >
4752 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4753 :if n != ""
4754 : let &sw = n
4755 :endif
4756< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4757 omitted an empty string is returned.
4758 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4759 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4760 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4761
4762 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4763 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4764
4765inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4766 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4767 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4768 enter a number, which is returned.
4769 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4770 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4771 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4772 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4773 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4774 length of {textlist} is returned.
4775 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4776 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4777 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4778 Example: >
4779 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4780 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4781
4782< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4783 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4784
4785inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4786 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4787 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4788 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4789 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4790
4791inputsave() *inputsave()*
4792 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4793 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4794 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4795 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4796 many inputrestore() calls.
4797 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4798
4799inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4800 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4801 two exceptions:
4802 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4803 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4804 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4805 |history| stack.
4806 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4807 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4808 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4809
4810 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4811 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4812
4813insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4814 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4815 of it.
4816
4817 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4818 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4819 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4820 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4821
4822 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4823 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4824 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4825 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4826< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4827 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4828 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4829
4830 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4831 mylist->insert(item)
4832
4833interrupt() *interrupt()*
4834 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4835 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4836 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4837 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4838 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4839 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4840 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4841 : call interrupt()
4842 : endif
4843 :endfunction
4844 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4845
4846invert({expr}) *invert()*
4847 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4848 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4849 :let bits = invert(bits)
4850< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4851 :let bits = bits->invert()
4852
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004853isabsolutepath({directory}) *isabsolutepath()*
4854 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
4855 absolute path.
4856< On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
4857 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
4858 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
4859 are always absolute.
4860 Example: >
4861 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
4862 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
4863 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
4864 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
4865 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
4866
4867 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4868 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
4869
4870
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004871isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4872 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4873 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4874 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4875 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4876
4877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4878 GetName()->isdirectory()
4879
4880isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4881 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4882 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4883 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4884< 1 >
4885 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4886< -1
4887
4888 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4889 Compute()->isinf()
4890<
4891 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4892
4893islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4894 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4895 name of a locked variable.
4896 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4897 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4898 Example: >
4899 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4900 :lockvar 1 alist
4901 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4902 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4903
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00004904< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
4905 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
4906 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
4907 |exists()| to check for existence.
4908 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004909
4910 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4911 GetName()->islocked()
4912
4913isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4914 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4915 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4916< 1
4917
4918 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4919 Compute()->isnan()
4920<
4921 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4922
4923items({dict}) *items()*
4924 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4925 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4926 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4927 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4928 Example: >
4929 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004930 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004931 endfor
4932
4933< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4934 mydict->items()
4935
4936job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4937
4938
4939join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4940 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4941 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4942 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4943 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4944 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004945 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004946< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4947 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4948 The opposite function is |split()|.
4949
4950 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4951 mylist->join()
4952
4953js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4954 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4955 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4956 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4957 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4958 result in v:none items.
4959
4960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4961 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4962
4963js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4964 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4965 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4966 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4967 commas.
4968 For example, the Vim object:
4969 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4970 Will be encoded as:
4971 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4972 While json_encode() would produce:
4973 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4974 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4975 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4976
4977 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4978 GetObject()->js_encode()
4979
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004980json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004981 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4982 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4983 JSON and Vim values.
4984 The decoding is permissive:
4985 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4986 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4987 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4988 same as {"1":2}.
4989 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4990 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4991 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4992 are accepted.
4993 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4994 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4995 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4996 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4997 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4998 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4999 character in string) for "\t".
5000 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5001 and results in v:none.
5002 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5003 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5004 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5005 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5006 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5007 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5008 *E938*
5009 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5010 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5011 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5012
5013 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5014 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5015
5016json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5017 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5018 The encoding is specified in:
5019 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005020 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005021 |Number| decimal number
5022 |Float| floating point number
5023 Float nan "NaN"
5024 Float inf "Infinity"
5025 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5026 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5027 |Funcref| not possible, error
5028 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5029 used recursively: []
5030 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5031 used recursively: {}
5032 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5033 v:false "false"
5034 v:true "true"
5035 v:none "null"
5036 v:null "null"
5037 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5038 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5039 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005040 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5041 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005042
5043 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5044 GetObject()->json_encode()
5045
5046keys({dict}) *keys()*
5047 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5048 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5049
5050 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5051 mydict->keys()
5052
5053< *len()* *E701*
5054len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5055 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5056 used, as with |strlen()|.
5057 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5058 returned.
5059 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5060 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5061 |Dictionary| is returned.
5062 Otherwise an error is given.
5063
5064 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5065 mylist->len()
5066
5067< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5068libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5069 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5070 with single argument {argument}.
5071 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5072 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5073 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5074 limited.
5075 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5076 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5077 to Vim.
5078 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5079 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5080 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5081 null-terminated string.
5082 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5083
5084 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5085 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5086 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5087 very probably crash.
5088
5089 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5090 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5091 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5092 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5093 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5094 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5095 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5096 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5097 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5098 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5099
5100 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5101 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5102 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5103 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5104 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5105 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5106 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5107 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5108 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5109 feature is present}
5110 Examples: >
5111 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5112
5113< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5114 third argument: >
5115 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5116<
5117 *libcallnr()*
5118libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5119 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5120 int instead of a string.
5121 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5122 feature is present}
5123 Examples: >
5124 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5125 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5126 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5127<
5128 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5129 third argument: >
5130 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5131<
5132
5133line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5134 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5135 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005136 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005137 . the cursor position
5138 $ the last line in the current buffer
5139 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5140 returned)
5141 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5142 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5143 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5144 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5145 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5146 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5147 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5148 that it's updated right away.
5149 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5150 then applies to another buffer.
5151 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5152 |getpos()|.
5153 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5154 that window instead of the current window.
5155 Examples: >
5156 line(".") line number of the cursor
5157 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5158 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005159 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005160<
5161 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5162 |last-position-jump|.
5163
5164 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5165 GetValue()->line()
5166
5167line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5168 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5169 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5170 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5171 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5172 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5173 below the last line: >
5174 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5175< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5176 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5177 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5178 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5179 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5180
5181 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5182 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5183
5184lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5185 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5186 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5187 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5188 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005189 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005190 error is given.
5191
5192 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5193 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5194
5195list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5196 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5197 Examples: >
5198 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5199 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5200< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5201 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5202
5203 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5204
5205 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5206 GetList()->list2blob()
5207
5208list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5209 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5210 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5211 list2str([32]) returns " "
5212 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5213< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5214 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5215< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5216
5217 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5218 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5219 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5220 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5221<
5222 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5223 GetList()->list2str()
5224
5225listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5226 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5227 been made to buffer {buf}.
5228 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5229 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5230 buffer is used.
5231 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5232
5233 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005234 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5235 start first changed line number
5236 end first line number below the change
5237 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005238 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005239 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005240
5241 Example: >
5242 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5243 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5244 endfunc
5245 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5246
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005247< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005248 dictionary with these entries:
5249 lnum the first line number of the change
5250 end the first line below the change
5251 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5252 deleted
5253 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5254 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5255 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5256 character has a value of one.
5257 When lines are inserted the values are:
5258 lnum line above which the new line is added
5259 end equal to "lnum"
5260 added number of lines inserted
5261 col 1
5262 When lines are deleted the values are:
5263 lnum the first deleted line
5264 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5265 the deletion was done
5266 added negative, number of lines deleted
5267 col 1
5268 When lines are changed:
5269 lnum the first changed line
5270 end the line below the last changed line
5271 added 0
5272 col first column with a change or 1
5273
5274 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5275 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5276 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5277 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5278
5279 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5280 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5281 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5282 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5283
5284 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5285 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5286 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5287
5288 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5289 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5290 of a buffer.
5291 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5292 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5293
5294 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5295 second argument: >
5296 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5297
5298listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5299 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5300 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5301
5302 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5303 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5304 buffer is used.
5305
5306 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5307 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5308
5309listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5310 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5311 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5312 removed.
5313
5314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5315 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5316
5317localtime() *localtime()*
5318 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5319 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5320
5321
5322log({expr}) *log()*
5323 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5324 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5325 (0, inf].
5326 Examples: >
5327 :echo log(10)
5328< 2.302585 >
5329 :echo log(exp(5))
5330< 5.0
5331
5332 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5333 Compute()->log()
5334<
5335 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5336
5337
5338log10({expr}) *log10()*
5339 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5340 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5341 Examples: >
5342 :echo log10(1000)
5343< 3.0 >
5344 :echo log10(0.01)
5345< -2.0
5346
5347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5348 Compute()->log10()
5349<
5350 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5351
5352luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5353 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5354 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5355 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5356 Strings are returned as they are.
5357 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5358 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5359 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5360 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5361 as-is.
5362 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5363 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5364 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5365 to {expr}.
5366
5367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5368 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5369
5370< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5371
5372map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5373 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005374 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005375 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5376 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5377 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5378 characters, is replaced.
5379 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5380 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5381 Vim9 script.
5382
5383 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5384
5385 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5386 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5387 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5388 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5389 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5390 current character.
5391 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005392 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005393< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5394
5395 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5396 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5397 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5398 still have to double ' quotes
5399
5400 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5401 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5402 2. the value of the current item.
5403 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5404 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5405 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005406 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005407 endfunc
5408 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5409< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005410 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005411< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005412 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005413< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005414 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005415<
5416 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5417 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005418 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005419
5420< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5421 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5422 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5423 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5424 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5425 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5426
5427 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5428 mylist->map(expr2)
5429
5430
5431maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5432 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5433 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5434 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005435 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5436 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005437
5438 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5439 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5440 is returned.
5441
5442 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5443 command.
5444
5445 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5446 "n" Normal
5447 "v" Visual (including Select)
5448 "o" Operator-pending
5449 "i" Insert
5450 "c" Cmd-line
5451 "s" Select
5452 "x" Visual
5453 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5454 "t" Terminal-Job
5455 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5456 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5457
5458 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5459 instead of mappings.
5460
5461 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5462 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005463 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005464 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5465 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5466 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5467 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5468 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5469 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5470 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5471 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5472 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5473 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5474 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5475 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5476 characters will be used:
5477 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5478 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5479 (|mapmode-ic|)
5480 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5481 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005482 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005483 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005484 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5485 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5486 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005487 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005488 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5489 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5490 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5491 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005492
5493 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5494 |mapset()|.
5495
5496 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5497 then the global mappings.
5498 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5499 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005500 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005501
5502< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5503 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5504
5505mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5506 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5507 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5508 {name}.
5509 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5510 instead of mappings.
5511 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5512 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5513
5514 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5515 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5516 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5517 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5518 mapcheck("b") no no no
5519
5520 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5521 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5522 mapping for {name} exactly.
5523 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5524 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5525 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5526 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5527 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5528 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5529 then the global mappings.
5530 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5531 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5532 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5533 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5534 :endif
5535< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5536 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5537
5538 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5539 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5540
5541
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005542maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5543 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5544 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5545 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5546 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5547
5548 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5549 vim9script
5550 echo maplist()->filter(
5551 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005552< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5553 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5554 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5555 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5556 can do: >
5557 vim9script
5558 var saved_maps = []
5559 for m in maplist()
5560 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5561 saved_maps->add(m)
5562 endif
5563 endfor
5564 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
5565< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
5566 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
5567 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
5568 vim9script
5569 omap xyzzy <Nop>
5570 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
5571 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
5572 ounmap xyzzy
5573 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005574
5575
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005576mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5577 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5578 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5579 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5580 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5581
5582
5583mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005584mapset({dict})
5585 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
5586 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
5587 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005588 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005589 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
5590 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
5591 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
5592 or 'v'. *E1276*
5593
5594 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
5595 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005596 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5597 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5598 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5599 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5600 nnoremap K somethingelse
5601 ...
5602 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5603< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005604 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
5605 all of them, when they might differ.
5606
5607 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
5608 and abbr are taken from the dict.
5609 Example: >
5610 vim9script
5611 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
5612 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
5613 nnoremap K somethingelse
5614 cnoremap K somethingelse2
5615 # ...
5616 unmap K
5617 for d in save_maps
5618 mapset(d)
5619 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005620
5621
5622match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5623 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5624 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5625 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5626
5627 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5628 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5629 {pat} matches.
5630
5631 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5632 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5633
5634 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5635 Example: >
5636 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5637 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5638< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5639 *strpbrk()*
5640 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5641 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5642< *strcasestr()*
5643 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5644 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5645 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5646<
5647 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5648 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5649 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5650 first character/item. Example: >
5651 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5652< result is again "4". >
5653 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5654< result is again "4". >
5655 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5656< result is "3".
5657 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5658 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5659 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5660 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5661 backwards compatible).
5662 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5663 the index is counted from the end.
5664 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5665 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5666
5667 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5668 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5669 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5670 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5671< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5672 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5673 see above.
5674
5675 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5676 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5677 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5678 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5679 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5680 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5681 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5682 further down in the text.
5683
5684 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5685 GetText()->match('word')
5686 GetList()->match('word')
5687<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005688 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005689matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5690 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5691 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5692 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5693 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5694 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5695 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5696 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5697 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5698 concealed.
5699
5700 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5701 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5702 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5703 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5704 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5705 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5706 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5707 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5708 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5709 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5710
5711 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5712 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5713 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5714 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5715 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5716 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5717 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5718
5719 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5720 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5721 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5722 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5723
5724 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5725 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5726 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5727 window Instead of the current window use the
5728 window with this number or window ID.
5729
5730 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5731 the |:match| commands.
5732
5733 Example: >
5734 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5735 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5736< Deletion of the pattern: >
5737 :call matchdelete(m)
5738
5739< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5740 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5741 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5742
5743 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5744 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5745<
5746 *matchaddpos()*
5747matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5748 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5749 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5750 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5751 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5752 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5753 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5754
5755 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5756 these:
5757 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5758 line has number 1.
5759 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5760 number will be highlighted.
5761 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5762 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5763 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5764 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5765 be highlighted.
5766 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5767 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5768
5769 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5770
5771 Example: >
5772 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5773 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5774< Deletion of the pattern: >
5775 :call matchdelete(m)
5776
5777< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5778 |getmatches()|.
5779
5780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5781 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5782
5783matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5784 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5785 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5786 Return a |List| with two elements:
5787 The name of the highlight group used
5788 The pattern used.
5789 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5790 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5791 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5792 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5793 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5794
5795 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5796 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5797
5798matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5799 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5800 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5801 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5802 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5803 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5804 window ID instead of the current window.
5805
5806 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5807 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5808
5809matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5810 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5811 after the match. Example: >
5812 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5813< results in "7".
5814 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5815 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5816 do it with matchend(): >
5817 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5818 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5819< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5820
5821 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5822 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5823< results in "7". >
5824 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5825< result is "-1".
5826 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5827
5828 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5829 GetText()->matchend('word')
5830
5831
5832matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5833 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5834 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5835 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5836
5837 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5838 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01005839 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
5840 that contain the characters in {str} in the
5841 given sequence.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005842
5843 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5844 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005845 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005846 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5847 string.
5848 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5849 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5850 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5851 argument and return the text for that item to
5852 use for fuzzy matching.
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005853 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
5854 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005855
5856 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5857 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5858 is 256.
5859
5860 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5861 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5862
5863 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5864 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5865 256, then returns an empty list.
5866
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005867 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
5868 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
5869
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00005870 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005871 matching strings.
5872
5873 Example: >
5874 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5875< results in ["clay"]. >
5876 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5877< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5878 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5879< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5880 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5881 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5882 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5883< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5884 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5885 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5886< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5887 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5888< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5889 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5890< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5891 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5892 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5893< results in ['two one'].
5894
5895matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5896 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5897 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5898 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5899 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5900 position.
5901
5902 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5903 positions for the best match is returned.
5904
5905 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5906 list with three empty list items is returned.
5907
5908 Example: >
5909 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5910< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5911 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5912< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5913 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5914< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5915
5916matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5917 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5918 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5919 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5920 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5921 empty string is used. Example: >
5922 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5923< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5924 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5925
5926 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5927
5928 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5929 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5930
5931matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5932 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5933 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5934< results in "ing".
5935 When there is no match "" is returned.
5936 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5937 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5938< results in "ing". >
5939 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5940< result is "".
5941 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5942 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5943
5944 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5945 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5946
5947matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5948 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5949 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5950 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5951< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5952 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5953 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5954 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5955< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5956 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5957< result is ["", -1, -1].
5958 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5959 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5960 end position of the match are returned. >
5961 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5962< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5963 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5964
5965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5966 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5967<
5968
5969 *max()*
5970max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5971 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5972
5973< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5974 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5975 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5976 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5977 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5978
5979 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5980 mylist->max()
5981
5982
5983menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5984 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5985 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5986 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5987 menu names are returned.
5988
5989 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5990 "n" Normal
5991 "v" Visual (including Select)
5992 "o" Operator-pending
5993 "i" Insert
5994 "c" Cmd-line
5995 "s" Select
5996 "x" Visual
5997 "t" Terminal-Job
5998 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5999 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6000 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6001
6002 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6003 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6004 display display name (name without '&')
6005 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6006 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6007 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6008 |toolbar-icon|
6009 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6010 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6011 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6012 characters will be used:
6013 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6014 name menu item name.
6015 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6016 remappable else v:false.
6017 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6018 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6019 string has special characters translated like
6020 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6021 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6022 "<Nop>" is returned.
6023 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6024 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6025 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6026 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6027 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6028 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6029 submenus |List| containing the names of
6030 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6031 item has submenus.
6032
6033 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6034
6035 Examples: >
6036 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6037 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6038
6039 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6040 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6041 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6042 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6043 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6044 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6045 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6046 endfor
6047 endfunc
6048 new
6049 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6050 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6051 endfor
6052<
6053 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6054 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6055
6056
6057< *min()*
6058min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6059 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6060
6061< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6062 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6063 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6064 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6065 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6066
6067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6068 mylist->min()
6069
6070< *mkdir()* *E739*
6071mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
6072 Create directory {name}.
6073
6074 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
6075 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
6076
6077 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6078 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6079 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6080 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6081 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6082 created with 0o755.
6083 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006084 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006085
6086< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6087
6088 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6089 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6090 "p" option the call will fail.
6091
6092 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6093 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6094 failed.
6095
6096 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6097 :if exists("*mkdir")
6098
6099< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6100 GetName()->mkdir()
6101<
6102 *mode()*
6103mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6104 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6105 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6106 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6107 Also see |state()|.
6108
6109 n Normal
6110 no Operator-pending
6111 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6112 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6113 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6114 CTRL-V is one character
6115 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6116 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6117 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6118 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6119 v Visual by character
6120 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6121 V Visual by line
6122 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6123 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6124 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6125 s Select by character
6126 S Select by line
6127 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6128 i Insert
6129 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6130 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6131 R Replace |R|
6132 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6133 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6134 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6135 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6136 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6137 c Command-line editing
6138 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
6139 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6140 r Hit-enter prompt
6141 rm The -- more -- prompt
6142 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6143 ! Shell or external command is executing
6144 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6145
6146 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6147 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6148 "c" or "n".
6149 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6150 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6151 the leading character(s).
6152 Also see |visualmode()|.
6153
6154 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6155 DoFull()->mode()
6156
6157mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6158 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6159 converted to Vim data structures.
6160 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6161 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6162 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6163 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6164 converted to strings.
6165 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6166 Examples: >
6167 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6168 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6169 :echo mzeval("l")
6170 :echo mzeval("h")
6171<
6172 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6173 to {expr}.
6174
6175 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6176 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6177<
6178 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6179
6180nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6181 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6182 that is not blank. Example: >
6183 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6184< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6185 below it, zero is returned.
6186 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6187 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6188
6189 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6190 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6191
6192nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6193 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6194 value {expr}. Examples: >
6195 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6196 nr2char(32) returns " "
6197< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6198 Example for "utf-8": >
6199 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6200< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6201 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6202 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6203 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6204 string, thus results in an empty string.
6205 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6206 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6207 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6208< Result: "ABC"
6209
6210 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6211 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6212
6213or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6214 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6215 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006216 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006217 Example: >
6218 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6219< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6220 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6221
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006222< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6223 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6224 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6225 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6226
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006227
6228pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6229 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6230 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6231 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6232 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6233 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6234 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6235< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6236>
6237 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6238< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6239 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
6240
6241 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6242 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6243
6244perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6245 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6246 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6247 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6248 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6249 reference to it.
6250 Example: >
6251 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6252< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6253
6254 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6255 to {expr}.
6256
6257 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6258 GetExpr()->perleval()
6259
6260< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6261
6262
6263popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6264
6265
6266pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6267 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6268 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6269 Examples: >
6270 :echo pow(3, 3)
6271< 27.0 >
6272 :echo pow(2, 16)
6273< 65536.0 >
6274 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6275< 2.0
6276
6277 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6278 Compute()->pow(3)
6279<
6280 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6281
6282prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6283 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6284 that is not blank. Example: >
6285 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6286< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6287 above it, zero is returned.
6288 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6289 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6290
6291 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6292 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6293
6294printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6295 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6296 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6297 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6298< May result in:
6299 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6300
6301 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6302 argument: >
6303 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006304<
6305 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006306
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006307 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006308 %s string
6309 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6310 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6311 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6312 %c single byte
6313 %d decimal number
6314 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6315 %x hex number
6316 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6317 %X hex number using upper case letters
6318 %o octal number
6319 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6320 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6321 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6322 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6323 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6324 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6325 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6326 %% the % character itself
6327
6328 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6329 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6330 the result.
6331
6332 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6333 arguments appear in sequence:
6334
6335 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6336
6337 flags
6338 Zero or more of the following flags:
6339
6340 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6341 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6342 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6343 of the number is increased to force the first
6344 character of the output string to a zero (except
6345 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6346 precision of zero).
6347 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6348 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6349 prepended to it.
6350 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6351 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6352 prepended to it.
6353
6354 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6355 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6356 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6357 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6358 flag is ignored.
6359
6360 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6361 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6362 The converted value is padded on the right with
6363 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6364 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6365
6366 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6367 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6368
6369 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6370 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6371 a space if both are used.
6372
6373 field-width
6374 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6375 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6376 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6377 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6378 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6379 conversion the count is in cells.
6380
6381 .precision
6382 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6383 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6384 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6385 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6386 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6387 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6388 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6389 string for S conversions.
6390 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6391 the decimal point.
6392
6393 type
6394 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6395 be applied, see below.
6396
6397 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6398 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6399 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6400 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6401 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6402 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6403 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6404< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6405 "width" bytes.
6406
6407 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6408
6409 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6410 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6411 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6412 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6413 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6414 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6415 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6416 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6417 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6418 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6419 zeros.
6420 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6421 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6422 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6423 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6424 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6425 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6426 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6427 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6428 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6429
6430 i alias for d
6431 D alias for ld
6432 U alias for lu
6433 O alias for lo
6434
6435 *printf-c*
6436 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6437 resulting character is written.
6438
6439 *printf-s*
6440 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6441 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6442 specified are used.
6443 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6444 automatically converted to text with the same format
6445 as ":echo".
6446 *printf-S*
6447 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6448 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6449 number specified are used.
6450
6451 *printf-f* *E807*
6452 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6453 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6454 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6455 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6456 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6457 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6458 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6459 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6460 Example: >
6461 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6462< 12.12
6463 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6464 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6465
6466 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6467 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6468 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6469 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6470 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6471
6472 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6473 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6474 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6475 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6476 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6477 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6478 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6479 results in 1.0e7.
6480
6481 *printf-%*
6482 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6483 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6484
6485 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6486 accepted and automatically converted.
6487 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6488 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6489 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6490
6491 *E766* *E767*
6492 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6493 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6494 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6495
6496
6497prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6498 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6499 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6500
6501 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6502 string is returned.
6503
6504 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6505 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6506
6507< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6508
6509
6510prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6511 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6512 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6513 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6514
6515 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6516 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6517 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6518 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6519 line.
6520 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6521 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6522 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6523 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6524 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6525 if the user only typed Enter.
6526 Example: >
6527 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6528 func s:TextEntered(text)
6529 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6530 stopinsert
6531 close
6532 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006533 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006534 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6535 set nomodified
6536 endif
6537 endfunc
6538
6539< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6540 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6541
6542< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6543
6544prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6545 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6546 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6547 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6548
6549 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6550 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6551 as in any buffer.
6552
6553 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6554 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6555
6556< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6557
6558prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6559 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6560 {text} to end in a space.
6561 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6562 "prompt". Example: >
6563 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6564<
6565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6566 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6567
6568< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6569
6570prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6571
6572pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6573 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6574 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6575 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6576 height nr of items visible
6577 width screen cells
6578 row top screen row (0 first row)
6579 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6580 size total nr of items
6581 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6582
6583 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6584 |CompleteChanged|.
6585
6586pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6587 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6588 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6589 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6590 popup menu.
6591
6592py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6593 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6594 converted to Vim data structures.
6595 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6596 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6597 'encoding').
6598 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6599 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6600 keys converted to strings.
6601 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6602 to {expr}.
6603
6604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6605 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6606
6607< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6608
6609 *E858* *E859*
6610pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6611 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6612 converted to Vim data structures.
6613 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6614 copied though).
6615 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6616 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6617 non-string keys result in error.
6618 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6619 to {expr}.
6620
6621 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6622 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6623
6624< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6625
6626pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6627 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6628 converted to Vim data structures.
6629 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6630 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6631
6632 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6633 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6634
6635< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6636 |+python3| feature}
6637
6638rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6639 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6640 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6641 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6642 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6643 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6644 and updated.
6645
6646 Examples: >
6647 :echo rand()
6648 :let seed = srand()
6649 :echo rand(seed)
6650 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6651<
6652
6653 *E726* *E727*
6654range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6655 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6656 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6657 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6658 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6659 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6660 producing a value past {max}).
6661 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6662 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6663 start this is an error.
6664 Examples: >
6665 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6666 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6667 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6668 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6669 range(0) " []
6670 range(2, 0) " error!
6671<
6672 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6673 GetExpr()->range()
6674<
6675
6676readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6677 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6678 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6679 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6680 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6681
6682
6683readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6684 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6685 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6686 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6687 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6688 argument below for changing the sort order.
6689
6690 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6691 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6692 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6693 be handled.
6694 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6695 added to the list.
6696 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6697 to the list.
6698 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6699 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6700 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6701 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6702 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6703< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6704 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006705< *E857*
6706 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006707 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6708 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6709
6710 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6711 Valid values are:
6712 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6713 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6714 each character, technically, using
6715 strcmp()) (default)
6716 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6717 using strcasecmp())
6718 "collate" sort using the collation order
6719 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6720 (technically using strcoll())
6721 Other values are silently ignored.
6722
6723 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6724 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6725 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6726< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6727 function! s:tree(dir)
6728 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6729 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006730 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006731 endfunction
6732 echo s:tree(".")
6733<
6734 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6735 GetDirName()->readdir()
6736<
6737readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6738 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6739 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6740 information in {directory}.
6741 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6742 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6743 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6744 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6745 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6746 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6747 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6748 argument, see |readdir()|.
6749
6750 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6751 following items:
6752 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6753 name Name of the entry.
6754 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6755 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6756 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6757 type Type of the entry.
6758 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6759 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6760 Other symlink "link"
6761 On MS-Windows:
6762 Normal file "file"
6763 Directory "dir"
6764 Junction "junction"
6765 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6766 Other symlink "link"
6767 Other reparse point "reparse"
6768 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6769 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6770 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6771 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6772 itself because of performance reasons.
6773
6774 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6775 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6776 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6777 be handled.
6778 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6779 added to the list.
6780 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6781 to the list.
6782 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6783 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6784 of the entry.
6785 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6786 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6787 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6788<
6789 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6790 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6791 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6792
6793<
6794 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6795 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6796<
6797
6798 *readfile()*
6799readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6800 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6801 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6802 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6803 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6804 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6805 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6806 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6807 added.
6808 - No CR characters are removed.
6809 Otherwise:
6810 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6811 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6812 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6813 removed from the text.
6814 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6815 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6816 lines of a file: >
6817 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6818 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6819 :endfor
6820< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6821 are returned, or as many as there are.
6822 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6823 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6824 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6825 file into a buffer if you need to.
6826 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6827 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6828 unmodified.
6829 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6830 the result is an empty list.
6831 Also see |writefile()|.
6832
6833 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6834 GetFileName()->readfile()
6835
6836reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6837 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6838 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6839 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006840 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006841
6842 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6843 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6844 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6845 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6846
6847 Examples: >
6848 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6849 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6850 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6851 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6852<
6853 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6854 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6855
6856
6857reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6858 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6859 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6860 See |@|.
6861
6862reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6863 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6864 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6865
6866reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6867 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6868 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6869 list<any> can be used.
6870 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6871 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6872
6873 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6874 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6875 specified in the argument.
6876 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6877 and {end}.
6878
6879 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6880 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6881 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6882
6883 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6884 GetStart()->reltime()
6885<
6886 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6887
6888reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6889 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6890 Example: >
6891 let start = reltime()
6892 call MyFunction()
6893 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6894< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6895 Also see |profiling|.
6896 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6897 script an error is given.
6898
6899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6900 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6901
6902< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6903
6904reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6905 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6906 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6907 microseconds. Example: >
6908 let start = reltime()
6909 call MyFunction()
6910 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6911< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6912 The accuracy depends on the system.
6913 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6914 can use split() to remove it. >
6915 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6916< Also see |profiling|.
6917 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6918 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6919
6920 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6921 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6922
6923< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6924
6925 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6926remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006927 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6928 string, also see |{server}|.
6929
6930 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
6931 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
6932 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
6933 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
6934 "\n").
6935
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006936 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6937 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6938 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006939
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006940 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6941 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006942
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006943 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6944 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6945 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6946 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6947 and the result will be the empty string.
6948
6949 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6950 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6951 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6952 arguments can be evaluated.
6953
6954 Examples: >
6955 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6956 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6957<
6958 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6959 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6960
6961remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6962 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006963 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006964 This works like: >
6965 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6966< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6967 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6968 to bring itself to the foreground.
6969 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6970 like foreground() does.
6971 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6972
6973 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6974 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6975
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006976< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006977 Win32 console version}
6978
6979
6980remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6981 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6982 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6983 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6984 name of a variable.
6985 Returns zero if none are available.
6986 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6987 See also |clientserver|.
6988 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6989 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6990 Examples: >
6991 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006992 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006993
6994< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6995 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6996
6997remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6998 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6999 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
7000 reply is available.
7001 See also |clientserver|.
7002 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7003 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7004 Example: >
7005 :echo remote_read(id)
7006
7007< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7008 ServerId()->remote_read()
7009<
7010 *remote_send()* *E241*
7011remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007012 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7013 string, also see |{server}|.
7014
7015 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7016 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7017 |:map|.
7018
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007019 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7020 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7021 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007022
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007023 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7024 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7025 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7026
7027 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7028 up the display.
7029 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007030 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007031 \ remote_read(serverid)
7032
7033 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7034 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007035 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007036 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7037<
7038 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7039 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7040<
7041 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7042remote_startserver({name})
7043 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
7044 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
7045
7046 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7047 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7048
7049< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7050
7051remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
7052 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7053 return the item.
7054 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7055 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7056 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7057 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7058 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
7059 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007060 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007061 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7062<
7063 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7064
7065 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7066 mylist->remove(idx)
7067
7068remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
7069 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7070 return the byte.
7071 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7072 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7073 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7074 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
7075 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007076 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007077 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7078
7079remove({dict}, {key})
7080 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7081 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007082 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007083< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
7084
7085rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7086 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7087 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7088 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7089 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7090 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7091 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7092
7093 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7094 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7095
7096repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7097 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7098 result. Example: >
7099 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7100< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
7101 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
7102 {count} times. Example: >
7103 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7104< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7105
7106 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7107 mylist->repeat(count)
7108
7109resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7110 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7111 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7112 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7113 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7114 removed, return {filename}.
7115 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7116 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7117 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7118 stopped after 100 iterations.
7119 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7120 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7121 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7122 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7123 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7124
7125 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7126 GetName()->resolve()
7127
7128reverse({object}) *reverse()*
7129 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
7130 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
7131 Returns {object}.
7132 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
7133 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7134< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7135 mylist->reverse()
7136
7137round({expr}) *round()*
7138 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7139 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7140 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7141 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7142 Examples: >
7143 echo round(0.456)
7144< 0.0 >
7145 echo round(4.5)
7146< 5.0 >
7147 echo round(-4.5)
7148< -5.0
7149
7150 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7151 Compute()->round()
7152<
7153 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
7154
7155rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7156 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7157 converted to Vim data structures.
7158 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7159 are copied though).
7160 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7161 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7162 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7163 "Object#to_s" method.
7164 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7165 to {expr}.
7166
7167 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7168 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7169
7170< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7171
7172screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7173 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7174 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7175 attribute at other positions.
7176
7177 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7178 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7179
7180screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7181 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7182 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7183 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7184 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7185 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7186 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7187 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7188 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7189
7190 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7191 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7192
7193screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7194 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7195 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7196 composing characters on top of the base character.
7197 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7198 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7199
7200 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7201 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7202
7203screencol() *screencol()*
7204 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7205 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7206 This function is mainly used for testing.
7207
7208 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7209 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7210 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7211 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7212 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007213 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007214 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7215 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7216<
7217screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7218 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7219 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7220 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7221 The Dict has these members:
7222 row screen row
7223 col first screen column
7224 endcol last screen column
7225 curscol cursor screen column
7226 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7227 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7228 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7229 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7230 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7231 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7232 width character it would be the same as "col".
7233 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7234 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7235 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7236 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007237 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7238 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007239
7240 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7241 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7242
7243screenrow() *screenrow()*
7244 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7245 cursor. The top line has number one.
7246 This function is mainly used for testing.
7247 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7248
7249 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7250
7251screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7252 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7253 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7254 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7255 characters.
7256 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7257 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7258
7259 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7260 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7261<
7262 *search()*
7263search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7264 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7265 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7266
7267 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7268 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7269 move. No error message is given.
7270
7271 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7272 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7273 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7274 'e' move to the End of the match
7275 'n' do Not move the cursor
7276 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7277 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7278 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7279 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7280 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7281 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7282
7283 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7284 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7285 flag.
7286
7287 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7288
7289 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7290 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7291 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7292 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
7293 search starts one column further. This matters for
7294 overlapping matches.
7295 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7296 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7297 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7298 file).
7299
7300 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7301 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7302 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7303 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7304 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7305< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7306 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7307 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
7308
7309 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7310 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7311 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7312 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7313 giving the argument.
7314 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7315
7316 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7317 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7318 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7319 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7320 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7321 function reference or a lambda.
7322 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7323 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7324 and -1 returned.
7325 *search()-sub-match*
7326 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7327 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7328 whole pattern did match.
7329 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7330
7331 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7332 flag is used.
7333
7334 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7335 :let n = 1
7336 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007337 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007338 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7339 : " first search to find match at start of file
7340 : normal G$
7341 : let flags = "w"
7342 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7343 : s/foo/bar/g
7344 : let flags = "W"
7345 : endwhile
7346 : update " write the file if modified
7347 : let n = n + 1
7348 :endwhile
7349<
7350 Example for using some flags: >
7351 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7352< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7353 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7354 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7355 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7356 line:
7357 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7358 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7359 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7360 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7361 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7362
7363 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7364 GetPattern()->search()
7365
7366searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7367 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7368 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7369 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7370
7371 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7372 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7373
7374 key type meaning ~
7375 current |Number| current position of match;
7376 0 if the cursor position is
7377 before the first match
7378 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7379 "pos", otherwise 0
7380 total |Number| total count of matches found
7381 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7382 1: recomputing was timed out
7383 2: max count exceeded
7384
7385 For {options} see further down.
7386
7387 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7388 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7389 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7390 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7391 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7392
7393 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7394 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7395
7396 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7397 " to 1)
7398 let result = searchcount()
7399<
7400 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7401 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7402 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7403 if empty(result)
7404 return ''
7405 endif
7406 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7407 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7408 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7409 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7410 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7411 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7412 \ result.current, result.total)
7413 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7414 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7415 \ result.current, result.total)
7416 endif
7417 endif
7418 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7419 \ result.current, result.total)
7420 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007421 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007422
7423 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7424 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007425 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007426 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7427<
7428 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7429 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7430
7431 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7432 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7433 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7434 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7435 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7436 call searchcount(#{
7437 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7438 redrawstatus
7439 endif
7440 endfunction
7441<
7442 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7443 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7444
7445 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7446 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7447 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7448
7449 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7450 " search again
7451 call searchcount()
7452<
7453 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7454 key type meaning ~
7455 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7456 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7457 otherwise returns the last
7458 computed result (when |n| or
7459 |N| was used when "S" is not
7460 in 'shortmess', or this
7461 function was called).
7462 (default: |TRUE|)
7463 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7464 and different with |@/|.
7465 this works as same as the
7466 below command is executed
7467 before calling this function >
7468 let @/ = pattern
7469< (default: |@/|)
7470 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7471 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7472 for recomputing the result
7473 (default: 0)
7474 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7475 limit. max count of matched
7476 text while recomputing the
7477 result. if search exceeded
7478 total count, "total" value
7479 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7480 (default: 99)
7481 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7482 when recomputing the result.
7483 this changes "current" result
7484 value. see |cursor()|,
7485 |getpos()|
7486 (default: cursor's position)
7487
7488 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7489 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7490<
7491searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7492 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7493
7494 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7495 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7496 first match in the function.
7497
7498 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7499 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7500 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7501
7502 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7503 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7504 Example: >
7505 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7506 echo getline('.')
7507 endif
7508<
7509 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7510 GetName()->searchdecl()
7511<
7512 *searchpair()*
7513searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7514 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7515 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7516 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7517 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7518 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7519 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7520 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7521 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7522 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7523 given.
7524
7525 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7526 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7527 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7528 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7529 typical use is: >
7530 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7531< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7532
7533 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7534 |search()|. Additionally:
7535 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7536 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7537 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7538 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7539 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7540 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7541
7542 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7543 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7544 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7545 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7546 or a string.
7547 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7548 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7549 and -1 returned.
7550 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7551 Anything else makes the function fail.
7552 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7553 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7554
7555 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7556
7557 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7558 patterns are used like it's on.
7559
7560 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7561 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7562 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7563 if 1
7564 if 2
7565 endif 2
7566 endif 1
7567< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7568 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7569 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7570 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7571 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7572 "endif 2".
7573 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7574 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7575 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7576 the matching start.
7577
7578 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7579
7580 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7581 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7582
7583< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7584 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7585 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7586 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7587 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7588 match.
7589 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7590
7591 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7592
7593< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7594 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7595 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7596
7597 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7598 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7599<
7600 *searchpairpos()*
7601searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7602 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7603 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7604 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7605 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7606 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7607 returns [0, 0]. >
7608
7609 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7610<
7611 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7612
7613 *searchpos()*
7614searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7615 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7616 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7617 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7618 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7619 returns [0, 0].
7620 Example: >
7621 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7622
7623< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7624 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7625 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7626< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7627 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7628
7629 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7630 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7631
7632server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7633 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7634 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7635 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7636 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7637 Note:
7638 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7639 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7640 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7641 See also |clientserver|.
7642 Example: >
7643 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7644
7645< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7646 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7647<
7648serverlist() *serverlist()*
7649 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7650 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7651 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7652 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7653 Example: >
7654 :echo serverlist()
7655<
7656setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7657 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7658 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7659
7660 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7661 |bufload()| if needed.
7662
7663 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7664 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7665
7666 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7667 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7668 line then those lines are added.
7669
7670 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7671
7672 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7673 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7674 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7675 added below the last line.
7676
7677 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7678 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7679 error is given.
7680 On success 0 is returned.
7681
7682 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7683 third argument: >
7684 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7685
7686setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7687 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7688 {val}.
7689 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7690 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7691 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7692 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7693 The {varname} argument is a string.
7694 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7695 Examples: >
7696 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7697 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7698< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7699
7700 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7701 third argument: >
7702 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7703
7704
7705setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7706 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7707 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7708 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7709 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7710 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7711
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007712< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007713 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7714 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7715 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7716 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7717 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7718 the character width in screen cells.
7719 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7720 range overlaps with another.
7721 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7722
7723 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7724 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7725
7726 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7727 setcellwidths([]);
7728< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7729 the effect for known emoji characters.
7730
7731setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7732 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7733 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7734
7735 Example:
7736 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7737 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7738< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7739 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7740< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7741
7742 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7743 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7744
7745setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7746 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7747 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7748
7749 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7750 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7751 character search
7752 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7753 0 for backward
7754 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7755 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7756 character search
7757
7758 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7759 from a script: >
7760 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7761 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7762 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7763< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7764
7765 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7766 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7767
7768setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7769 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7770 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7771 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7772 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7773 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7774 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7775 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7776 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7777 before inserting the resulting text.
7778 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7779 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7780 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7781 command line.
7782
7783 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7784 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7785
7786setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7787setcursorcharpos({list})
7788 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7789 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7790
7791 Example:
7792 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7793 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7794< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7795 call cursor(4, 3)
7796< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7797
7798 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7799 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7800
7801
7802setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7803 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7804 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7805
7806< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7807 See also |expr-env|.
7808
7809 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7810 second argument: >
7811 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7812
7813setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7814 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7815 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7816 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7817 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7818 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7819 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7820 characters are not supported.
7821
7822 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7823 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7824 would do the same thing.
7825
7826 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7827
7828 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7829 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7830<
7831 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7832
7833
7834setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7835 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7836 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7837 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7838
7839 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7840 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7841 added below the last line.
7842 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7843 converted to a String.
7844
7845 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7846 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7847 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7848
7849 Example: >
7850 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7851
7852< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7853 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7854 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7855< This is equivalent to: >
7856 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7857 : call setline(n, l)
7858 :endfor
7859
7860< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7861
7862 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7863 second argument: >
7864 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7865
7866setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7867 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7868 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7869 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7870
7871 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7872 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7873 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7874 Also see |location-list|.
7875
7876 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7877
7878 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7879 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7880 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7881
7882 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7883 second argument: >
7884 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7885
7886setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7887 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7888 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7889 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7890 example for |getmatches()|.
7891 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7892 window ID instead of the current window.
7893
7894 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7895 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7896<
7897 *setpos()*
7898setpos({expr}, {list})
7899 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7900 . the cursor
7901 'x mark x
7902
7903 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7904 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7905 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7906
7907 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7908 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7909 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7910 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7911 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7912 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7913 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7914 Does not change the jumplist.
7915
7916 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7917 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7918 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7919 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7920
7921 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7922 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7923 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7924 character.
7925
7926 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7927 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7928 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7929 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7930 mark position it is not used.
7931
7932 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7933 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7934 before '>.
7935
7936 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7937 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7938
7939 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7940
7941 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7942 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7943 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7944 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7945 |winrestview()|.
7946
7947 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7948 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7949
7950setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7951 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7952
7953 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7954 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7955 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7956 {what}.
7957 *setqflist-what*
7958 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7959 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7960 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7961 entries:
7962
7963 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7964 buffer
7965 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7966 present or it is invalid.
7967 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7968 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7969 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007970 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007971 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7972 col column number
7973 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7974 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007975 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007976 nr error number
7977 text description of the error
7978 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7979 valid recognized error message
7980
7981 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7982 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7983 locate a matching error line.
7984 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7985 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7986 item will not be handled as an error line.
7987 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7988 be used.
7989 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7990 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7991 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7992 cleared.
7993 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7994 |getqflist()| returns.
7995
7996 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7997 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7998 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7999 new list is created.
8000
8001 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8002 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8003 clear the list: >
8004 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8005<
8006 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8007 freed.
8008
8009 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8010 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8011 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8012 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8013 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8014
8015 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8016 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8017 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8018 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8019 'errorformat' option value is used.
8020 See |quickfix-parse|
8021 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8022 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8023 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8024 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8025 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8026 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8027 argument.
8028 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8029 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8030 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8031 See |quickfix-parse|
8032 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8033 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8034 the last quickfix list.
8035 quickfixtextfunc
8036 function to get the text to display in the
8037 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8038 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8039 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8040 of how to write the function and an example.
8041 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8042 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8043 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8044 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8045 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8046 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8047 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8048 specify the list.
8049
8050 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8051 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8052 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8053 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8054<
8055 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8056
8057 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8058 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8059 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8060
8061 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8062 second argument: >
8063 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8064<
8065 *setreg()*
8066setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8067 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8068 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8069 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8070 {regname} must be one character.
8071
8072 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8073 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8074 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8075 then the value is appended.
8076
8077 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8078 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8079 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8080 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8081 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8082 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8083 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8084 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8085
8086 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8087 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8088 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8089 mode is never selected automatically.
8090 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8091
8092 *E883*
8093 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8094 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8095 items act like empty strings.
8096
8097 Examples: >
8098 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8099 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8100 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8101 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8102
8103< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8104 register: >
8105 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8106 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8107< or: >
8108 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8109 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8110 ....
8111 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8112< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8113 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8114 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8115 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8116
8117 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8118 nothing: >
8119 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8120
8121< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8122 second argument: >
8123 GetText()->setreg('a')
8124
8125settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8126 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8127 |t:var|
8128 The {varname} argument is a string.
8129 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8130 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8131 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8132 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8133 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8134
8135 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8136 third argument: >
8137 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8138
8139settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8140 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8141 {val}.
8142 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8143 use |setwinvar()|.
8144 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8145 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8146 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8147 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8148 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8149 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8150 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8151 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8152 Examples: >
8153 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8154 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8155< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8156
8157 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8158 fourth argument: >
8159 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8160
8161settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8162 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8163 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8164
8165 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8166 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8167 stack.
8168 *E962*
8169 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8170 argument:
8171 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8172 stack is replaced.
8173 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8174 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8175 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8176 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8177 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8178
8179 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8180 stack after the modification.
8181
8182 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8183
8184 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8185 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8186 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8187
8188< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8189 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8190 " do something else
8191 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8192 unlet stack
8193<
8194 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8195 second argument: >
8196 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8197
8198setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8199 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8200 Examples: >
8201 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8202 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8203
8204< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8205 third argument: >
8206 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8207
8208sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8209 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8210 checksum of {string}.
8211
8212 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8213 GetText()->sha256()
8214
8215< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8216
8217shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8218 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8219 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008220 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008221 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8222 quotes.
8223 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8224 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8225 {string}.
8226 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8227 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8228
8229 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8230 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8231 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8232 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8233 command.
8234
8235 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8236 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8237 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8238 even when inside single quotes.
8239
8240 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8241 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8242 escaped a second time.
8243
8244 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8245 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8246 character inside single quotes.
8247
8248 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008249 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008250< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8251 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008252 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008253< See also |::S|.
8254
8255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8256 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8257
8258shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8259 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8260 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8261 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8262 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8263 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8264
8265 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8266 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8267 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8268 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8269
8270 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8271 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8272
8273sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8274
8275
8276simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8277 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8278 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8279 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8280 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8281 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8282 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8283 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8284 standard).
8285 Example: >
8286 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8287< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8288 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8289 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8290 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8291 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8292
8293 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8294 GetName()->simplify()
8295
8296sin({expr}) *sin()*
8297 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8298 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8299 Examples: >
8300 :echo sin(100)
8301< -0.506366 >
8302 :echo sin(-4.01)
8303< 0.763301
8304
8305 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8306 Compute()->sin()
8307<
8308 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8309
8310
8311sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8312 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8313 [-inf, inf].
8314 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8315 Examples: >
8316 :echo sinh(0.5)
8317< 0.521095 >
8318 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8319< -1.026517
8320
8321 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8322 Compute()->sinh()
8323<
8324 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8325
8326
8327slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8328 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8329 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8330 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8331 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8332 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8333 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8334
8335 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8336 GetList()->slice(offset)
8337
8338
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008339sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008340 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8341
8342 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8343 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8344
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008345< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008346 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8347 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8348 current buffer use |:sort|.
8349
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008350 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8351 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8352 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008353
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008354 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008355 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8356 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8357 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8358 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8359 case. Example: >
8360 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8361 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8362 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8363< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8364>
8365 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8366 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8367 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8368< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8369 This does not work properly on Mac.
8370
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008371 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008372 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8373 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8374 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8375
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008376 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008377 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8378 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8379
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008380 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008381 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8382
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008383 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008384 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8385 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8386 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8387 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8388
8389 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8390 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8391
8392 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8393 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8394 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8395 same order as they were originally.
8396
8397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8398 mylist->sort()
8399
8400< Also see |uniq()|.
8401
8402 Example: >
8403 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8404 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8405 endfunc
8406 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8407< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8408 ignores overflow: >
8409 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8410 return a:i1 - a:i2
8411 endfunc
8412< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8413 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8414<
8415sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8416 Stop playing all sounds.
8417
8418 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8419 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8420
8421 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8422
8423 *sound_playevent()*
8424sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8425 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8426 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8427 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8428 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8429 call sound_playevent('bell')
8430< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8431 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8432 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8433
8434 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8435 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8436 argument is the status:
8437 0 sound was played to the end
8438 1 sound was interrupted
8439 2 error occurred after sound started
8440 Example: >
8441 func Callback(id, status)
8442 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8443 endfunc
8444 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8445
8446< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8447
8448 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8449 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8450
8451 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8452 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8453
8454< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8455
8456 *sound_playfile()*
8457sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8458 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8459 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8460 with this command: >
8461 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8462
8463< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8464 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8465
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008466< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008467
8468
8469sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8470 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8471 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8472
8473 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8474 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8475
8476 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8477 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8478
8479 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8480 soundid->sound_stop()
8481
8482< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8483
8484 *soundfold()*
8485soundfold({word})
8486 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8487 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8488 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8489 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8490 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8491 the method can be quite slow.
8492
8493 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8494 GetWord()->soundfold()
8495<
8496 *spellbadword()*
8497spellbadword([{sentence}])
8498 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8499 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8500 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8501 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8502
8503 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8504 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8505 result is an empty string.
8506
8507 The return value is a list with two items:
8508 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8509 - The type of the spelling error:
8510 "bad" spelling mistake
8511 "rare" rare word
8512 "local" word only valid in another region
8513 "caps" word should start with Capital
8514 Example: >
8515 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8516< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8517
8518 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8519 of 'spelllang' are used.
8520
8521 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8522 GetText()->spellbadword()
8523<
8524 *spellsuggest()*
8525spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8526 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8527 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8528 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8529
8530 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8531 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8532 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8533
8534 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8535 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8536 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8537 replace a line.
8538
8539 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8540 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8541 although it may appear capitalized.
8542
8543 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8544 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8545
8546 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8547 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8548
8549split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8550 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8551 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8552 item.
8553 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8554 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8555 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8556 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8557 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8558 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8559 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8560 Example: >
8561 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8562< To split a string in individual characters: >
8563 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8564< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8565 the end of the pattern: >
8566 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8567< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8568 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8569 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8570< The opposite function is |join()|.
8571
8572 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8573 GetString()->split()
8574
8575sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8576 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8577 |Float|.
8578 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8579 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8580 Examples: >
8581 :echo sqrt(100)
8582< 10.0 >
8583 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8584< nan
8585 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8586
8587 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8588 Compute()->sqrt()
8589<
8590 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8591
8592
8593srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8594 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8595 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8596 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8597 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8598 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8599 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8600 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8601
8602 Examples: >
8603 :let seed = srand()
8604 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8605 :echo rand(seed)
8606
8607state([{what}]) *state()*
8608 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8609 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8610 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8611 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8612 Yes: then do it right away.
8613 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8614 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8615 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8616 messages and callbacks).
8617 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8618 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8619 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8620 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8621 Also see |mode()|.
8622
8623 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8624 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8625 if state('s') == ''
8626 " screen has not scrolled
8627<
8628 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8629 something is busy:
8630 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8631 stuffed command
8632 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8633 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8634 x executing an autocommand
8635 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8636 ch_readraw() when reading json
8637 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8638 |f| or a count
8639 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8640 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8641 s screen has scrolled for messages
8642
8643str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8644 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8645 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8646 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8647 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8648 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8649 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8650 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8651 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8652 thousand.
8653 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8654 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8655 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8656 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8657 |substitute()|: >
8658 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8659<
8660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8661 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8662<
8663 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8664
8665str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8666 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8667 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8668 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8669 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8670< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8671
8672 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8673 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8674 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8675 properly: >
8676 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8677
8678< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8679 GetString()->str2list()
8680
8681
8682str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8683 Convert string {string} to a number.
8684 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8685 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8686 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8687
8688 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8689 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8690 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8691 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8692<
8693 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8694 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8695 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8696 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8697 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8698
8699 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8700 GetText()->str2nr()
8701
8702
8703strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8704 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8705 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8706 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8707 composing characters separately.
8708
8709 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8710
8711 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8712 GetText()->strcharlen()
8713
8714
8715strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8716 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8717 of byte index and length.
8718 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8719 counted separately.
8720 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8721 similar to |slice()|.
8722 When a character index is used where a character does not
8723 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8724 example: >
8725 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8726< results in 'a'.
8727
8728 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8729 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8730
8731
8732strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8733 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8734 in String {string}.
8735 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8736 counted separately.
8737 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8738 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8739
8740 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8741
8742 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8743 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8744 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8745 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8746 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8747 endfunction
8748 else
8749 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8750 if a:skipcc
8751 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8752 else
8753 return strchars(a:str)
8754 endif
8755 endfunction
8756 endif
8757<
8758 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8759 GetText()->strchars()
8760
8761strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8762 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8763 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8764 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8765 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8766 matters for Tab characters.
8767 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8768 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8769 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8770 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8771 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8772 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8773
8774 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8775 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8776
8777strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8778 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8779 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8780 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8781 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8782 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8783 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8784 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8785 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8786 Examples: >
8787 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8788 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8789 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8790 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8791 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8792 Show mod time of file.c.
8793< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8794 :if exists("*strftime")
8795
8796< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8797 GetFormat()->strftime()
8798
8799strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008800 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
8801 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
8802 index. Composing characters are considered separate
8803 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
8804 String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008805 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8806
8807 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8808 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8809
8810stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8811 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8812 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8813 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8814 This can be used to find a second match: >
8815 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8816 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8817< The search is done case-sensitive.
8818 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8819 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8820 See also |strridx()|.
8821 Examples: >
8822 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8823 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8824 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8825< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8826 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8827 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8828
8829 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8830 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8831<
8832 *string()*
8833string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8834 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8835 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8836 {expr} type result ~
8837 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8838 Number 123
8839 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8840 Funcref function('name')
8841 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8842 List [item, item]
8843 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8844
8845 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8846 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8847 will then fail.
8848
8849 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8850 mylist->string()
8851
8852< Also see |strtrans()|.
8853
8854
8855strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8856 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8857 {string} in bytes.
8858 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8859 For other types an error is given.
8860 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8861 |strchars()|.
8862 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8863
8864 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8865 GetString()->strlen()
8866
8867strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8868 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8869 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8870 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8871 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8872 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8873 following composing characters).
8874 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8875 |strcharpart()|.
8876
8877 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8878 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8879 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8880 end of the {src}. >
8881 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8882 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8883 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8884 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8885
8886< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8887 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8888 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8889<
8890 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8891 GetText()->strpart(5)
8892
8893strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8894 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8895 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8896 the format specified in {format}.
8897
8898 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8899 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8900 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8901 matters.
8902
8903 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8904 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8905 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8906 result.
8907
8908 See also |strftime()|.
8909 Examples: >
8910 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8911< 862156163 >
8912 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8913< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8914 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8915< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8916
8917 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8918 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8919<
8920 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8921 :if exists("*strptime")
8922
8923strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8924 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8925 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8926 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8927 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8928 match: >
8929 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8930 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8931< The search is done case-sensitive.
8932 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8933 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8934 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8935 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8936 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8937< *strrchr()*
8938 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8939 function strrchr().
8940
8941 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8942 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8943
8944strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8945 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8946 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8947 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8948 echo strtrans(@a)
8949< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8950 starting a new line.
8951
8952 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8953 GetString()->strtrans()
8954
8955strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8956 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8957 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8958 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8959 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8960 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8961 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8962
8963 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8964 GetString()->strwidth()
8965
8966submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8967 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8968 substitute() function.
8969 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8970 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8971 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8972 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8973 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8974
8975 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8976 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8977 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8978 text.
8979 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8980 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8981 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8982
8983 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8984 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8985
8986 Examples: >
8987 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8988 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8989< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8990 A line break is included as a newline character.
8991
8992 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8993 GetNr()->submatch()
8994
8995substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8996 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8997 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8998 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8999 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9000
9001 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9002 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9003 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9004 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9005 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9006 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9007 used.
9008
9009 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9010 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9011 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9012 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9013
9014 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9015 unmodified.
9016
9017 Example: >
9018 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9019< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9020 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9021< results in "TESTING".
9022
9023 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9024 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9025 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009026 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009027
9028< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9029 optional argument. Example: >
9030 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9031< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9032 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9033 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009034 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009035
9036< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9037 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9038
9039swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9040 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9041 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9042 version Vim version
9043 user user name
9044 host host name
9045 fname original file name
9046 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9047 file
9048 mtime last modification time in seconds
9049 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9050 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9051 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9052 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9053 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9054 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9055 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9056 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9057
9058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9059 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9060
9061swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9062 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9063 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9064 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9065 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9066 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9067
9068 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9069 GetBufname()->swapname()
9070
9071synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9072 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9073 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9074 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9075 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9076
9077 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9078 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9079 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9080 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9081 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9082
9083 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9084 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9085 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9086 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9087 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9088 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9089 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9090
9091 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9092 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9093<
9094
9095synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9096 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9097 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9098 about a syntax item.
9099 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9100 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9101 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9102 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9103 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9104 {what} result
9105 "name" the name of the syntax item
9106 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9107 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9108 term: empty string)
9109 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9110 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9111 |highlight-font|
9112 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9113 |highlight-guisp|
9114 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9115 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9116 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9117 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9118 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9119 "bold" "1" if bold
9120 "italic" "1" if italic
9121 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9122 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9123 "standout" "1" if standout
9124 "underline" "1" if underlined
9125 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9126 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
9127
9128 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9129 cursor): >
9130 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9131<
9132 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9133 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9134
9135
9136synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9137 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9138 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9139 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9140 ":highlight link" are followed.
9141
9142 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9143 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9144
9145synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9146 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9147 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9148 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9149 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9150 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9151 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9152 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9153 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9154 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9155 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9156 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9157 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9158 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9159 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9160 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9161 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9162 call returns ~
9163 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9164 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9165 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9166 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9167 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9168 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9169
9170
9171synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9172 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9173 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9174 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9175 like what |synID()| returns.
9176 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9177 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9178 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9179 transparent item.
9180 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9181 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9182 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9183 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9184 endfor
9185< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
9186 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
9187 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9188 valid positions.
9189
9190system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9191 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9192 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9193
9194 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
9195 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
9196 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
9197 separators yourself.
9198 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
9199 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
9200 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
9201 list items converted to NULs).
9202 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
9203 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
9204 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
9205 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9206
9207 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
9208
9209 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
9210 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
9211 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
9212 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
9213 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
9214<
9215 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
9216 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
9217 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
9218 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
9219 cause trouble.
9220 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
9221
9222 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009223 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
9224 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009225
9226< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
9227 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
9228 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
9229 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
9230 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
9231
9232 The command executed is constructed using several options:
9233 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
9234 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
9235 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
9236 concatenated commands.
9237
9238 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
9239 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
9240
9241 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
9242 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
9243
9244 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
9245 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
9246 when using a security agent application.
9247 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
9248 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
9249
9250 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9251 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9252
9253
9254systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9255 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9256 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9257 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9258 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9259 result ends in a NL.
9260 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9261
9262 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9263 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9264 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9265<
9266 Returns an empty string on error.
9267
9268 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9269 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9270
9271
9272tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9273 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9274 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9275 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9276 omitted the current tab page is used.
9277 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9278 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9279 let buflist = []
9280 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9281 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9282 endfor
9283< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9284
9285 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9286 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9287
9288tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9289 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9290 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9291
9292 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9293 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9294 count).
9295 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9296 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9297 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9298 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9299
9300
9301tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9302 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9303 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9304 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9305 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9306 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9307 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9308 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9309 Useful examples: >
9310 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9311 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9312< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9313
9314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9315 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9316<
9317 *tagfiles()*
9318tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9319 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9320
9321
9322taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9323 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9324
9325 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9326 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9327 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9328
9329 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9330 entries:
9331 name Name of the tag.
9332 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9333 defined. It is either relative to the
9334 current directory or a full path.
9335 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9336 the file.
9337 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9338 entry depends on the language specific
9339 kind values. Only available when
9340 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009341 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009342 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9343 |static-tag| for more information.
9344 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9345 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9346 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9347 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9348 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9349 contained in.
9350
9351 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9352 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9353
9354 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9355
9356 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9357 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9358 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9359 search regular expression pattern.
9360
9361 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9362 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9363 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9364
9365 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9366 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9367
9368tan({expr}) *tan()*
9369 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9370 in the range [-inf, inf].
9371 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9372 Examples: >
9373 :echo tan(10)
9374< 0.648361 >
9375 :echo tan(-4.01)
9376< -1.181502
9377
9378 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9379 Compute()->tan()
9380<
9381 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9382
9383
9384tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9385 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9386 range [-1, 1].
9387 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9388 Examples: >
9389 :echo tanh(0.5)
9390< 0.462117 >
9391 :echo tanh(-1)
9392< -0.761594
9393
9394 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9395 Compute()->tanh()
9396<
9397 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9398
9399
9400tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9401 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9402 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9403 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9404 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009405 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009406< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9407 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9408 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9409 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9410
9411
9412term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9413
9414
9415terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9416 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9417 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9418 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9419 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9420 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9421 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9422 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9423 mouse mouse type supported
9424
9425 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9426
9427 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9428 an empty dictionary.
9429
9430 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9431 current cursor style.
9432 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9433 request the cursor blink status.
9434 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9435 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9436 and |t_RC| on startup.
9437
9438 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9439 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9440
9441 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9442
9443 Also see:
9444 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9445 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9446 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9447
9448
9449test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9450
9451
9452 *timer_info()*
9453timer_info([{id}])
9454 Return a list with information about timers.
9455 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9456 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9457 returned.
9458 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9459
9460 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9461 these items:
9462 "id" the timer ID
9463 "time" time the timer was started with
9464 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9465 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9466 -1 means forever
9467 "callback" the callback
9468 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9469
9470 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9471 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9472
9473< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9474
9475timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9476 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9477 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9478 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9479 has passed.
9480
9481 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9482 for a short time.
9483
9484 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9485 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9486 See |non-zero-arg|.
9487
9488 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9489 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9490
9491< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9492
9493 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9494timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9495 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9496
9497 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9498 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9499 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9500
9501 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9502 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9503 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9504 waiting for input.
9505 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9506 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9507
9508 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9509 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9510 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9511 the callback will be called once.
9512 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9513 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9514 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9515 messages.
9516
9517 Example: >
9518 func MyHandler(timer)
9519 echo 'Handler called'
9520 endfunc
9521 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9522 \ {'repeat': 3})
9523< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9524 intervals.
9525
9526 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9527 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9528
9529< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9530 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9531
9532timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9533 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9534 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9535 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9536
9537 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9538 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9539
9540< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9541
9542timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9543 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9544 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9545 timers there is no error.
9546
9547 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9548
9549tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9550 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9551 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9552 the string).
9553
9554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9555 GetText()->tolower()
9556
9557toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9558 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9559 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9560 the string).
9561
9562 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9563 GetText()->toupper()
9564
9565tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9566 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9567 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9568 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9569 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9570 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9571 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9572
9573 Examples: >
9574 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9575< returns "Hello THere" >
9576 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9577< returns "{blob}"
9578
9579 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9580 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9581
9582trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9583 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9584 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9585
9586 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9587 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9588 space character 0xa0.
9589
9590 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9591 characters:
9592 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9593 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9594 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9595 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9596
9597 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9598
9599 Examples: >
9600 echo trim(" some text ")
9601< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009602 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009603< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9604 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9605< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9606 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9607< returns " vim"
9608
9609 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9610 GetText()->trim()
9611
9612trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9613 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9614 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9615 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9616 Examples: >
9617 echo trunc(1.456)
9618< 1.0 >
9619 echo trunc(-5.456)
9620< -5.0 >
9621 echo trunc(4.0)
9622< 4.0
9623
9624 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9625 Compute()->trunc()
9626<
9627 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9628
9629 *type()*
9630type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9631 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9632 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9633 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9634 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9635 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9636 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9637 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9638 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9639 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9640 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9641 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9642 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9643 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9644 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9645 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9646 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9647 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9648 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9649 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9650 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9651 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9652 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9653< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9654 :if exists('v:t_number')
9655
9656< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9657 mylist->type()
9658
9659
9660typename({expr}) *typename()*
9661 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9662 Example: >
9663 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9664 list<number>
9665
9666
9667undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9668 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9669 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9670 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9671 the undo file exists.
9672 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9673 is used internally.
9674 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9675 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9676 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9677 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9678 returns an empty string.
9679
9680 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9681 GetFilename()->undofile()
9682
9683undotree() *undotree()*
9684 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9685 the following items:
9686 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9687 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9688 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9689 when some changes were undone.
9690 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9691 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9692 something readable.
9693 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9694 write yet.
9695 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9696 tree.
9697 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9698 This happens when waiting from input from the
9699 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9700 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9701 undo blocks.
9702
9703 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9704 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9705 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9706 |:undolist|.
9707 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9708 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9709 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9710 that was added. This marks the last change
9711 and where further changes will be added.
9712 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9713 that was undone. This marks the current
9714 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9715 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9716 undone after the last change this item will
9717 not appear anywhere.
9718 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9719 write. The number is the write count. The
9720 first write has number 1, the last one the
9721 "save_last" mentioned above.
9722 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9723 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9724 item.
9725
9726uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9727 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9728 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9729 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9730 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9731< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9732 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9733
9734 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9735 mylist->uniq()
9736
9737values({dict}) *values()*
9738 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9739 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9740
9741 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9742 mydict->values()
9743
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009744virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009745 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9746 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9747 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9748 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9749 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9750 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9751 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9752 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009753
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009754 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009755
9756 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
9757 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
9758 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
9759 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
9760 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9761 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
9762 |'virtualedit'|
9763
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009764 The accepted positions are:
9765 . the cursor position
9766 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9767 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9768 plus one)
9769 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9770 returned)
9771 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9772 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9773 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9774 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009775
9776 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a List
9777 with the first and last screen position occupied by the
9778 character.
9779
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009780 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9781 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009782 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
9783
9784 virtcol(".") " returns 5
9785 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
9786 virtcol("$") " returns 9
9787
9788 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
9789
9790 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009791< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9792 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9793 all lines: >
9794 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9795
9796< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9797 GetPos()->virtcol()
9798
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01009799virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
9800 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
9801 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
9802 column {col}.
9803
9804 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
9805 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
9806 virtual column is returned.
9807
9808 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
9809 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
9810
9811 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
9812 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
9813
9814 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
9815
9816 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9817 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009818
9819visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9820 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9821 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9822 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9823 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9824 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9825 respectively.
9826 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009827 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009828< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9829 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9830 Visual mode that was used.
9831 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9832 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9833 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9834 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9835 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9836
9837wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9838 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9839 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9840 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9841 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9842
9843 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9844 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9845<
9846 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9847
9848win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9849 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9850 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9851 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9852 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9853 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9854 Example: >
9855 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9856< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9857 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009858 *E994*
9859 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9860 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9861 an empty string is returned.
9862
9863 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9864 second argument: >
9865 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9866
9867win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9868 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9869 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9870
9871 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9872 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9873
9874win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9875 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9876 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9877 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9878 number 1.
9879 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9880 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9881 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9882
9883 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9884 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9885
9886
9887win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9888 Return the type of the window:
9889 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9890 used to execute autocommands.
9891 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9892 (empty) normal window
9893 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9894 "popup" popup window |popup|
9895 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9896 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9897 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9898
9899 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9900 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9901 |window-ID|.
9902
9903 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9904 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9905 returns "popup".
9906
9907 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9908 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9909<
9910win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9911 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9912 tabpage.
9913 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9914
9915 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9916 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9917
9918win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9919 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9920 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9921 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9922
9923 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9924 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9925
9926win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9927 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9928 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9929
9930 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9931 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9932
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009933win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9934 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9935 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9936 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9937 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9938 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9939 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9940 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9941 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9942 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9943 FALSE otherwise.
9944
9945 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9946 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9947
9948win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9949 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9950 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9951 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9952 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9953 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9954 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9955 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9956 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9957 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9958
9959 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9960 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9961
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009962win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9963 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9964 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9965 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9966 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9967 for the current window.
9968 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9969 tabpage.
9970
9971 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9972 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9973<
9974win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9975 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9976 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9977 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9978 then closing {nr}.
9979
9980 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9981 Both must be in the current tab page.
9982
9983 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9984
9985 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9986 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9987 like with |:vsplit|.
9988 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9989 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9990 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9991 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9992 'splitright' are used.
9993
9994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9995 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9996<
9997
9998 *winbufnr()*
9999winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10000 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10001 the |window-ID|.
10002 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10003 window is returned.
10004 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10005 Example: >
10006 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10007<
10008 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10009 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10010<
10011 *wincol()*
10012wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10013 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10014 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10015
10016 *windowsversion()*
10017windowsversion()
10018 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10019 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10020 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10021 an empty string.
10022
10023winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10024 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10025 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10026 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10027 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10028 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10029 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10030 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010031 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010032
10033< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10034 GetWinid()->winheight()
10035<
10036winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10037 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10038 in a tabpage.
10039
10040 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10041 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10042 returns an empty list.
10043
10044 For a leaf window, it returns:
10045 ['leaf', {winid}]
10046 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10047 returns:
10048 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10049 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10050 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10051
10052 Example: >
10053 " Only one window in the tab page
10054 :echo winlayout()
10055 ['leaf', 1000]
10056 " Two horizontally split windows
10057 :echo winlayout()
10058 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10059 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10060 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10061 " middle window
10062 :echo winlayout(2)
10063 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10064 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10065<
10066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10067 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10068<
10069 *winline()*
10070winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10071 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10072 the window. The first line is one.
10073 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10074 first, this may cause a scroll.
10075
10076 *winnr()*
10077winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10078 window. The top window has number 1.
10079 Returns zero for a popup window.
10080
10081 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10082 $ the number of the last window (the window
10083 count).
10084 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10085 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10086 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
10087 returned.
10088 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10089 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10090 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10091 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10092 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10093 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10094 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10095 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10096 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10097 |:wincmd|.
10098 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10099 Examples: >
10100 let window_count = winnr('$')
10101 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10102 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10103
10104< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10105 GetWinval()->winnr()
10106<
10107 *winrestcmd()*
10108winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10109 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10110 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10111 unchanged.
10112 Example: >
10113 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10114 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10115 :exe cmd
10116<
10117 *winrestview()*
10118winrestview({dict})
10119 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10120 the view of the current window.
10121 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10122 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10123 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10124 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10125<
10126 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10127 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10128 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10129 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10130
10131 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10132 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10133
10134 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10135 GetView()->winrestview()
10136<
10137 *winsaveview()*
10138winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
10139 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
10140 restore the view.
10141 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
10142 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
10143 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
10144 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
10145 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
10146 The return value includes:
10147 lnum cursor line number
10148 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010149 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010150 returns)
10151 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010152 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
10153 the first column is zero, as opposed
10154 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
10155 |$| command it will be a very large
10156 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010157 topline first line in the window
10158 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
10159 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
10160 'wrap' is off
10161 skipcol columns skipped
10162 Note that no option values are saved.
10163
10164
10165winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
10166 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
10167 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10168 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
10169 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10170 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
10171 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010172 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010173 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
10174 : 50 wincmd |
10175 :endif
10176< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
10177 option.
10178
10179 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10180 GetWinid()->winwidth()
10181
10182
10183wordcount() *wordcount()*
10184 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
10185 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
10186 |g_CTRL-G|
10187 The return value includes:
10188 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
10189 chars Number of chars in the buffer
10190 words Number of words in the buffer
10191 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
10192 (not in Visual mode)
10193 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
10194 (not in Visual mode)
10195 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
10196 (not in Visual mode)
10197 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
10198 (only in Visual mode)
10199 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
10200 (only in Visual mode)
10201 visual_words Number of words visually selected
10202 (only in Visual mode)
10203
10204
10205 *writefile()*
10206writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
10207 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
10208 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
10209 or Number.
10210 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
10211 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
10212 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
10213
10214 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
10215 unmodified.
10216
10217 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
10218 appended to the file: >
10219 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
10220 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
10221<
10222 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
10223 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
10224 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
10225 crashes.
10226 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
10227 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
10228 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
10229 when 'fsync' is set.
10230
10231 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
10232 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
10233 to writefile().
10234 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
10235 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
10236 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
10237 fails.
10238 Also see |readfile()|.
10239 To copy a file byte for byte: >
10240 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
10241 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
10242
10243< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10244 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
10245
10246
10247xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
10248 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
10249 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010250 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010251 Example: >
10252 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
10253<
10254 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10255 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
10256<
10257
10258==============================================================================
102593. Feature list *feature-list*
10260
10261There are three types of features:
102621. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
10263 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
10264 :if has("cindent")
10265< *gui_running*
102662. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
10267 Example: >
10268 :if has("gui_running")
10269< *has-patch*
102703. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
10271 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
10272 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
10273 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
10274< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
10275 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
10276 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
10277 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
10278 version 6.2.148 or later): >
10279 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
10280
10281Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
10282use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
10283
10284
10285acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
10286all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
10287amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10288arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10289arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10290autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10291autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10292autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10293balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10294balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10295beos BeOS version of Vim.
10296browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10297 work.
10298browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10299bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
10300builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
10301byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10302channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10303cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
10304clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10305clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10306clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10307cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10308cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10309cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10310comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10311compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10312conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10313cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10314cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10315cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10316debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10317dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10318dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10319diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10320digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10321directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10322dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10323drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10324ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10325emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10326eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10327 true, of course!
10328ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10329extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10330 |'hlsearch'|
10331farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
10332file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
10333filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10334 read/write/filter commands
10335find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10336 |+find_in_path|.
10337float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10338fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10339 this is not present).
10340folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10341footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10342fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10343gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10344gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010345gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010346gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10347gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10348gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10349gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10350gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10351gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10352gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10353gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10354gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10355gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10356gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10357haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10358hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10359hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10360iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10361insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10362 Insert mode. (always true)
10363job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10364ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
10365jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
10366keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10367lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10368langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10369libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10370linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10371 'breakindent' support.
10372linux Linux version of Vim.
10373lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
10374listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10375 and the argument list |arglist|.
10376localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10377lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10378mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10379macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10380menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10381mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10382modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10383 (always true)
10384mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10385mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10386mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10387mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10388mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10389mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10390mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10391mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10392mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10393mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10394mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10395multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10396multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10397multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10398multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10399mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10400nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10401netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10402netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10403num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10404ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10405osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10406osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10407packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10408path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10409perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10410persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10411postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10412printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10413profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10414python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10415python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10416python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10417python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10418python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10419python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10420pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10421qnx QNX version of Vim.
10422quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10423reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10424rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10425ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10426scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10427showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10428signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10429smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10430sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10431sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10432spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10433startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10434statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10435 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10436sun SunOS version of Vim.
10437sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10438syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10439syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10440 current buffer.
10441system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10442tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10443 |tag-binary-search|.
10444tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10445 |tag-old-static|.
10446tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10447termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10448terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10449terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10450termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10451textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10452textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10453tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10454 or terminfo file.
10455timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10456title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10457toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10458ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10459ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10460unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10461unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10462user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10463vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10464vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10465 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10466vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10467 (always true)
10468vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10469 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010470vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010471viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10472vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10473vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10474vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10475virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10476visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10477visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10478 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10479vms VMS version of Vim.
10480vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10481vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10482 out if it works in the current console).
10483wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10484wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10485win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10486win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10487 64 bits)
10488win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10489win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10490win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10491winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10492windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10493 (always true)
10494writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10495xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10496xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10497xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10498xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10499 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10500xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10501xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10502xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10503xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10504 xterm screen.
10505x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10506
10507
10508==============================================================================
105094. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10510
10511This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10512|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10513pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10514same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10515When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10516pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10517>
10518 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10519 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10520 aa
10521 xx
10522 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10523 a
10524 x
10525
10526Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10527"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10528"\n".
10529
10530 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: