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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 ~
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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}
63balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
64balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
65balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
66blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
67browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
68 String put up a file requester
69browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
70bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
71bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
72buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
73bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
74bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
75bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
76bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
77bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
78bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
79byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
80byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
81byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
82call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
83 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
84ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
85ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
86ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
87ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
88ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
89 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
90ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
91 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
92ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
93ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
94ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
95ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
96ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
97ch_open({address} [, {options}])
98 Channel open a channel to {address}
99ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
100ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
101 Blob read Blob from {handle}
102ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
103 String read raw from {handle}
104ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
105 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
106ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
107 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
108ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
109 none set options for {handle}
110ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
111 String status of channel {handle}
112changenr() Number current change number
113char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
114charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
115charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
116charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
117 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
118chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
119cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
120clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
121col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
122complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
123complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
124complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
125complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
126confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
127 Number number of choice picked by user
128copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
129cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
130cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
131count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
132 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
133cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
134 Number checks existence of cscope connection
135cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
136 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
137cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
138debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
139deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
140delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
141deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
142 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
143did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
144diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
145diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
146digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
147digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
148digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
150echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
151empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
152environ() Dict return environment variables
153escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
154eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
155eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
156executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
157execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
158exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
159exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
160exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
161exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
162expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
163 any expand special keywords in {expr}
164expandcmd({expr}) String expand {expr} like with `:edit`
165extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
166 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
167extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
168 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
169 List or Dictionary
170feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
171filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
172filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
173filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
174 remove items from {expr1} where
175 {expr2} is 0
176finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
177 String find directory {name} in {path}
178findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
179 String find file {name} in {path}
180flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
181flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
182 List flatten a copy of {list}
183float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
184floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
185fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
186fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
187fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
188foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
189foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
191foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
192foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
193foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
194fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
195funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
196 Funcref reference to function {name}
197function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
198 Funcref named reference to function {name}
199garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
200get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
201get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
202get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
203getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
204getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
205 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
206getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
207 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
208getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
209getchar([expr]) Number or String
210 get one character from the user
211getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
212getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
213getcharsearch() Dict last character search
214getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
215getcmdline() String return the current command-line
216getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
217getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
218getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
219getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
220 List list of cmdline completion matches
221getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
222getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
223getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
224getenv({name}) String return environment variable
225getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
226getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
227getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
228getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
229getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
230getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
231getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
232 List list of jump list items
233getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
234getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
235getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
236getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
237getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
238getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
239getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
240getpid() Number process ID of Vim
241getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
242getqflist() List list of quickfix items
243getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
244getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
245 String or List contents of a register
246getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
247getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
248gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
249gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
250 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
251gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
252 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
253gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
254gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
255getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
256getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
257getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
260 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
261glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
262 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
263glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
264globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
265 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
266has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
267has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
268haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
269 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
270 or |:tcd|
271hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
272 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
273histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
274histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
275histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
276histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
277hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
278hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
279hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
280hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
281hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
282iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
283indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
284index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
285 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
286input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
287 String get input from the user
288inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
289 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
290inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
291inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
292inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
293inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
294insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
Yegappan Lakshmanan4dc0dd82022-01-29 13:06:40 +0000295internal_get_nv_cmdchar({idx}) Number command character at this index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000296interrupt() none interrupt script execution
297invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
298isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
299isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
300 (positive or negative)
301islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
302isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
303items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
304job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
305job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
306job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
307job_start({command} [, {options}])
308 Job start a job
309job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
310job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
311join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
312js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
313js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
314json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
315json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
316keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
317len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
318libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
319libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
320line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
321line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
322lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
323list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
324list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
325listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
326 Number add a callback to listen to changes
327listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
328listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
329localtime() Number current time
330log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
331log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
332luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
333map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
334 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
335maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
336 String or Dict
337 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
338mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
339 String check for mappings matching {name}
340mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
341 like |map()| but creates a new List or
342 Dictionary
343mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
344match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
345 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
346matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
347 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
348matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
349 Number highlight positions with {group}
350matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
351matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
352matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
353 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
354matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
355 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
356matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
357 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
358matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
359 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
360matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
361 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
362matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
363 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
364max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
365menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
366min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
367mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
368 Number create directory {name}
369mode([expr]) String current editing mode
370mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
371nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
372nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
373or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
374pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
375perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
376popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
377popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
378popup_clear() none close all popup windows
379popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
380popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
381popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
382popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
383popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
384popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
385popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
386popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
387popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
388popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
389popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
390popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
391popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
392popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
393popup_notification({what}, {options})
394 Number create a notification popup window
395popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
396 none set options for popup window {id}
397popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
398popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
399pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
400prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
401printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
402prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
403prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
404prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
405prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
406prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
407prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
408 none add multiple text properties
409prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
410 none remove all text properties
411prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
412 Dict search for a text property
413prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
414prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
415 Number remove a text property
416prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
417prop_type_change({name}, {props})
418 none change an existing property type
419prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
420 none delete a property type
421prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
422 Dict get property type values
423prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
424pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
425pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
426py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
427pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
428pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
429rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
430range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
431 List items from {expr} to {max}
432readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
433readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
434 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
435readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
436 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
437readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
438 List get list of lines from file {fname}
439reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
440 any reduce {object} using {func}
441reg_executing() String get the executing register name
442reg_recording() String get the recording register name
443reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
444reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
445reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
446remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
447 String send expression
448remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
449remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
450 Number check for reply string
451remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
452 String read reply string
453remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
454 String send key sequence
455remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
456remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
457 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
458remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
459 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
460remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
461rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
462repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
463resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
464reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
465round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
466rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
467screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
468screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
469screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
470screencol() Number current cursor column
471screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
472screenrow() Number current cursor row
473screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
474search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
475 Number search for {pattern}
476searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
477searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
478 Number search for variable declaration
479searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
480 Number search for other end of start/end pair
481searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
482 List search for other end of start/end pair
483searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
484 List search for {pattern}
485server2client({clientid}, {string})
486 Number send reply string
487serverlist() String get a list of available servers
488setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
489 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
490 {expr}
491setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
492 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
493setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
494setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
495setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
496setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
497setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
498setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
499setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
500setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
501setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
502 Number modify location list using {list}
503setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
504 Number modify specific location list props
505setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
506setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
507setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
508setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
509 Number modify specific quickfix list props
510setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
511settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
512settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
513 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
514 page {tabnr} to {val}
515settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
516 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
517setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
518sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
519shellescape({string} [, {special}])
520 String escape {string} for use as shell
521 command argument
522shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
523sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
524sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
525sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
526sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
527 List get a list of placed signs
528sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
529 Number jump to a sign
530sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
531 Number place a sign
532sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
533sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
534sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
535sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
536 Number unplace a sign
537sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
538simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
539sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
540sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
541slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
542 slice of a String, List or Blob
543sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
544 List sort {list}, using {func} to compare
545sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
546sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
547 Number play an event sound
548sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
549 Number play sound file {path}
550sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
551soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
552spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
553spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
554 List spelling suggestions
555split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
556 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
557sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
558srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
559state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
560str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
561str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
562 ASCII/UTF-8 value
563str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
564 Number convert String to Number
565strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
566strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
567 String {len} characters of {str} at
568 character {start}
569strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
570strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
571strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
572strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
573stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
574 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
575string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
576strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
577strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
578 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
579 byte {start}
580strptime({format}, {timestring})
581 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
582strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
583 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
584strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
585strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
586submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
587 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
588substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
589 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
590swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
591swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
592synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
593synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
594 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
595synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
596synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
597synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
598system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
599systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
600tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
601tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
602tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
603tagfiles() List tags files used
604taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
605tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
606tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
607tempname() String name for a temporary file
608term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
609 Number display difference between two dumps
610term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
611 Number displaying a screen dump
612term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
613 none dump terminal window contents
614term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
615term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
616term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
617term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
618term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
619term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
620term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
621term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
622term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
623term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
624term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
625term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
626term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
627term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
628term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
629 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
630term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
631term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
632term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
633term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
634 none set the size of a terminal
635term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
636term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
637terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
638test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
639 none make memory allocation fail
640test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
641test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
642test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
643test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
644test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
645test_gui_drop_files({list}, {row}, {col}, {mods})
646 none drop a list of files in a window
647test_gui_mouse_event({button}, {row}, {col}, {repeated}, {mods})
648 none add a mouse event to the input buffer
Yegappan Lakshmananb0ad2d92022-01-27 13:16:59 +0000649test_gui_tabline_event({tabnr}) Bool add a tabline event to the input buffer
650test_gui_tabmenu_event({tabnr}, {event})
651 none add a tabmenu event to the input buffer
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000652test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
653test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
654test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
655test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
656test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
657test_null_job() Job null value for testing
658test_null_list() List null value for testing
659test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
660test_null_string() String null value for testing
661test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
662test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
663test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
664test_scrollbar({which}, {value}, {dragging})
665 none scroll in the GUI for testing
666test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
667test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
668test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
669test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
670test_void() any void value for testing
671timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
672timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
673timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
674 Number create a timer
675timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
676timer_stopall() none stop all timers
677tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
678toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
679tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
680 to chars in {tostr}
681trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
682 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
683trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
684type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
685typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
686undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
687undotree() List undo file tree
688uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
689 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
690values({dict}) List values in {dict}
691virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
692visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
693wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
694win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
695 String execute {command} in window {id}
696win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
697win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
698win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
699win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
700win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
701win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000702win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
703win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000704win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
705win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
706 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
707winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
708wincol() Number window column of the cursor
709windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
710winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
711winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
712winline() Number window line of the cursor
713winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
714winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
715winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
716winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
717winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
718wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
719writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
720 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
721xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
722
723==============================================================================
7242. Details *builtin-function-details*
725
726Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
727specific functionality.
728
729abs({expr}) *abs()*
730 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
731 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
732 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
733 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
734 Examples: >
735 echo abs(1.456)
736< 1.456 >
737 echo abs(-5.456)
738< 5.456 >
739 echo abs(-4)
740< 4
741
742 Can also be used as a |method|: >
743 Compute()->abs()
744
745< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
746
747
748acos({expr}) *acos()*
749 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
750 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
751 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
752 [-1, 1].
753 Examples: >
754 :echo acos(0)
755< 1.570796 >
756 :echo acos(-0.5)
757< 2.094395
758
759 Can also be used as a |method|: >
760 Compute()->acos()
761
762< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
763
764
765add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
766 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
767 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
768 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
769 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
770< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
771 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
772 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
773 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
774
775 Can also be used as a |method|: >
776 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
777
778
779and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
780 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
781 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
782 Example: >
783 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
784< Can also be used as a |method|: >
785 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
786
787
788append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
789 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
790 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
791 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
792 the current buffer.
793 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
794 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
795 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
796 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
797 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
798 negative number results in an error. Example: >
799 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
800 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
801
802< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
803 passed as the second argument: >
804 mylist->append(lnum)
805
806
807appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
808 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
809
810 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
811 |bufload()| if needed.
812
813 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
814
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000815 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
816 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
817 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
818 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000819
820 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
821 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
822
823 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
824 error message is given. Example: >
825 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
826<
827 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
828 passed as the second argument: >
829 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
830
831
832argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
833 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
834 |arglist|.
835 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
836 window is used.
837 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
838 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
839 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
840 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
841
842 *argidx()*
843argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
844 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
845
846 *arglistid()*
847arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
848 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
849 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
850 global argument list. See |arglist|.
851 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
852
853 Without arguments use the current window.
854 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
855 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
856 page.
857 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
858
859 *argv()*
860argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
861 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
862 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
863 :let i = 0
864 :while i < argc()
865 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
866 : exe 'amenu Arg.' . f . ' :e ' . f . '<CR>'
867 : let i = i + 1
868 :endwhile
869< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
870 the whole |arglist| is returned.
871
872 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
873 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
874
875asin({expr}) *asin()*
876 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
877 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
878 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
879 [-1, 1].
880 Examples: >
881 :echo asin(0.8)
882< 0.927295 >
883 :echo asin(-0.5)
884< -0.523599
885
886 Can also be used as a |method|: >
887 Compute()->asin()
888<
889 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
890
891
892assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
893
894
895
896atan({expr}) *atan()*
897 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
898 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
899 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
900 Examples: >
901 :echo atan(100)
902< 1.560797 >
903 :echo atan(-4.01)
904< -1.326405
905
906 Can also be used as a |method|: >
907 Compute()->atan()
908<
909 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
910
911
912atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
913 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
914 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
915 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
916 Examples: >
917 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
918< -0.785398 >
919 :echo atan2(1, -1)
920< 2.356194
921
922 Can also be used as a |method|: >
923 Compute()->atan2(1)
924<
925 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
926
927balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
928 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
929 not used for the List.
930
931balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
932 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
933 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
934 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
935 split with |balloon_split()|.
936 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
937
938 Example: >
939 func GetBalloonContent()
940 " ... initiate getting the content
941 return ''
942 endfunc
943 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
944
945 func BalloonCallback(result)
946 call balloon_show(a:result)
947 endfunc
948< Can also be used as a |method|: >
949 GetText()->balloon_show()
950<
951 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
952 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
953 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
954 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
955 empty string or a placeholder.
956
957 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
958 error message.
959 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
960 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
961
962balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
963 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
964 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
965 to show debugger output.
966 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
967 Can also be used as a |method|: >
968 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
969
970< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
971 feature}
972
973blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
974 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
975 {blob}. Examples: >
976 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
977 blob2list(0z) returns []
978< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
979 opposite.
980
981 Can also be used as a |method|: >
982 GetBlob()->blob2list()
983
984 *browse()*
985browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
986 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
987 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
988 The input fields are:
989 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
990 {title} title for the requester
991 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
992 {default} default file name
993 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
994 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
995
996 *browsedir()*
997browsedir({title}, {initdir})
998 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
999 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1000 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1001 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1002 to be used.
1003 The input fields are:
1004 {title} title for the requester
1005 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1006 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1007 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1008
1009bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1010 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1011 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1012 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1013 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1014 buffer is always created.
1015 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1016 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1017 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1018 call bufload(bufnr)
1019 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1020< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1021 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1022
1023bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1024 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1025 {buf} exists.
1026 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1027 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1028
1029 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1030 exactly. The name can be:
1031 - Relative to the current directory.
1032 - A full path.
1033 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1034 - A URL name.
1035 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1036 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1037 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1038 long name to be able to find them.
1039 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1040 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1041 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1042 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1043 file name.
1044
1045 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1046 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1047<
1048 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1049
1050buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1051 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1052 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1053 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1054
1055 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1056 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1057
1058bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1059 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1060 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1061 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1062 then there is no change.
1063 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1064 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1065 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1066
1067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1068 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1069
1070bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1071 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1072 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1073 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1074
1075 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1076 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1077
1078bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1079 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1080 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1081 "[No Name]".
1082 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1083 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1084 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1085 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1086 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1087 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1088 match an empty string is returned.
1089 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1090 alternate buffer.
1091 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1092 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1093 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1094 pattern.
1095 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1096 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1097 buffers are searched for.
1098 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1099 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1100 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1101< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1102 echo bufnr->bufname()
1103
1104< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1105 string is returned. >
1106 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1107 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1108 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1109 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1110< *buffer_name()*
1111 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1112
1113 *bufnr()*
1114bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1115 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1116 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1117 above.
1118
1119 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1120 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1121 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1122 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1123< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1124 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1125
1126 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1127 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1128< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1129 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1130 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1131 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1132
1133 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1134 echo bufref->bufnr()
1135<
1136 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1137 *last_buffer_nr()*
1138 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1139
1140bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1141 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1142 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1143 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1144 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1145
1146 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinid(1))
1147<
1148 Only deals with the current tab page.
1149
1150 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1151 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1152
1153bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1154 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1155 |window-ID|.
1156 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1157 is returned. Example: >
1158
1159 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinnr(1))
1160
1161< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1162 |:wincmd|.
1163
1164 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1165 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1166
1167byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1168 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1169 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1170 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1171 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1172 one.
1173 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1174
1175 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1176 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1177
1178< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1179 feature}
1180
1181byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1182 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1183 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1184 zero.
1185 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1186 equal to {nr}.
1187 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1188 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1189 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1190 separately.
1191 Example : >
1192 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1193< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1194 same: >
1195 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1196 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1197< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1198
1199 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1200 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1201 in bytes is returned.
1202
1203 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1204 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1205
1206byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1207 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1208 as a separate character. Example: >
1209 let s = 'e' . nr2char(0x301)
1210 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1211 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1212 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1213< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1214 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1215 one byte).
1216 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1217 to a Unicode encoding.
1218
1219 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1220 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1221
1222call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1223 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1224 arguments.
1225 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1226 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1227 Returns the return value of the called function.
1228 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1229 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1230
1231 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1232 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1233
1234ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1235 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1236 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1237 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1238 Examples: >
1239 echo ceil(1.456)
1240< 2.0 >
1241 echo ceil(-5.456)
1242< -5.0 >
1243 echo ceil(4.0)
1244< 4.0
1245
1246 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1247 Compute()->ceil()
1248<
1249 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1250
1251
1252ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1253
1254
1255changenr() *changenr()*
1256 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1257 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1258 with the |:undo| command.
1259 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1260 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1261 one less than the number of the undone change.
1262
1263char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
1264 Return number value of the first char in {string}.
1265 Examples: >
1266 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1267 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1268< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1269 Example for "utf-8": >
1270 char2nr("á") returns 225
1271 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1272< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1273 A combining character is a separate character.
1274 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1275 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1276 let str = "ABC"
1277 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1278< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1279
1280 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1281 GetChar()->char2nr()
1282
1283
1284charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1285 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1286 The character class is one of:
1287 0 blank
1288 1 punctuation
1289 2 word character
1290 3 emoji
1291 other specific Unicode class
1292 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1293
1294
1295charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1296 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1297 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1298
1299 Example:
1300 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1301 charcol('.') returns 3
1302 col('.') returns 7
1303
1304< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1305 GetPos()->col()
1306<
1307 *charidx()*
1308charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1309 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1310 The index of the first character is zero.
1311 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1312 equal to {idx}.
1313 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1314 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1315 added to the preceding base character.
1316 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1317 counted as separate characters.
1318 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1319 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1320 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1321 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1322 and is not zero or one.
1323 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1324 from the character index.
1325 Examples: >
1326 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1327 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1328 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1329<
1330 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1331 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1332
1333chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1334 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1335 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1336 window:
1337 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1338 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1339 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1340 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1341 directory.
1342 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1343 {dir} must be a String.
1344 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1345 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1346 On failure, returns an empty string.
1347
1348 Example: >
1349 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1350 if save_dir != ""
1351 " ... do some work
1352 call chdir(save_dir)
1353 endif
1354
1355< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1356 GetDir()->chdir()
1357<
1358cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1359 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1360 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1361 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1362 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1363 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1364 feature, -1 is returned.
1365 See |C-indenting|.
1366
1367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1368 GetLnum()->cindent()
1369
1370clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1371 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1372 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1373 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1374 window ID instead of the current window.
1375
1376 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1377 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1378<
1379 *col()*
1380col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1381 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1382 . the cursor position
1383 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1384 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1385 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1386 returned)
1387 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1388 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1389 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1390 that it's updated right away.
1391 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1392 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1393 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1394 out of range then col() returns zero.
1395 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1396 |getpos()|.
1397 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1398 character position use |charcol()|.
1399 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1400 Examples: >
1401 col(".") column of cursor
1402 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1403 col("'t") column of mark t
1404 col("'" . markname) column of mark markname
1405< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1406 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1407 buffer.
1408 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1409 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1410 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1411 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1412 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
1413 \<C-O>:echo col(".") . "\n" <Bar>
1414 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1415
1416< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1417 GetPos()->col()
1418<
1419
1420complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1421 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1422 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1423 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1424 or with an expression mapping.
1425 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1426 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1427 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1428 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1429 match.
1430 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1431 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1432 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1433 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1434 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1435 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1436 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1437 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1438 Example: >
1439 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1440
1441 func! ListMonths()
1442 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1443 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1444 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1445 return ''
1446 endfunc
1447< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1448 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1449
1450 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1451 second argument: >
1452 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1453
1454complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1455 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1456 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1457 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1458 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1459 the list.
1460 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1461 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1462
1463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1464 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1465
1466complete_check() *complete_check()*
1467 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1468 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1469 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1470 zero otherwise.
1471 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1472 'completefunc' option.
1473
1474
1475complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1476 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1477 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1478 The items are:
1479 mode Current completion mode name string.
1480 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1481 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1482 See |pumvisible()|.
1483 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1484 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1485 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1486 See |complete-items|.
1487 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1488 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1489 typed text only, or the last completion after
1490 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1491 <Down> keys)
1492 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1493
1494 *complete_info_mode*
1495 mode values are:
1496 "" Not in completion mode
1497 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1498 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1499 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1500 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1501 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1502 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1503 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1504 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1505 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1506 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1507 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1508 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1509 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1510 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1511 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1512 "eval" |complete()| completion
1513 "unknown" Other internal modes
1514
1515 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1516 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1517 {what} are silently ignored.
1518
1519 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1520 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1521 |CompleteChanged| event.
1522
1523 Examples: >
1524 " Get all items
1525 call complete_info()
1526 " Get only 'mode'
1527 call complete_info(['mode'])
1528 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1529 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1530
1531< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1532 GetItems()->complete_info()
1533<
1534 *confirm()*
1535confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1536 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1537 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1538 choice this is 1.
1539 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1540 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1541
1542 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1543 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1544 used (and translated).
1545 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1546 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1547
1548 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1549 by '\n', e.g. >
1550 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1551< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1552 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1553 not need to be the first letter: >
1554 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1555< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1556 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1557
1558 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1559 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1560 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1561 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1562
1563 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1564 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1565 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1566 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1567 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1568 used.
1569
1570 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1571 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1572
1573 An example: >
1574 :let choice = confirm("What do you want?", "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1575 :if choice == 0
1576 : echo "make up your mind!"
1577 :elseif choice == 3
1578 : echo "tasteful"
1579 :else
1580 : echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1581 :endif
1582< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1583 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1584 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1585 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1586 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1587 the horizontal layout is always used.
1588
1589 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1590 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1591<
1592 *copy()*
1593copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1594 different from using {expr} directly.
1595 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1596 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1597 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1598 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1599 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1600 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1601 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1602 mylist->copy()
1603
1604cos({expr}) *cos()*
1605 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1606 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1607 Examples: >
1608 :echo cos(100)
1609< 0.862319 >
1610 :echo cos(-4.01)
1611< -0.646043
1612
1613 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1614 Compute()->cos()
1615<
1616 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1617
1618
1619cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1620 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1621 [1, inf].
1622 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1623 Examples: >
1624 :echo cosh(0.5)
1625< 1.127626 >
1626 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1627< -1.127626
1628
1629 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1630 Compute()->cosh()
1631<
1632 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1633
1634
1635count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1636 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1637 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1638
1639 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1640 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1641
1642 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1643
1644 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1645 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1646 {expr} is an empty string.
1647
1648 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1649 mylist->count(val)
1650<
1651 *cscope_connection()*
1652cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1653 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1654 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1655 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1656 if there are no cscope connections;
1657 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1658
1659 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1660 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1661
1662 {num} Description of existence check
1663 ----- ------------------------------
1664 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1665 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1666 {dbpath}.
1667 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1668 {dbpath}.
1669 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1670 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1671 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1672 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1673
1674 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1675
1676 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1677
1678 # pid database name prepend path
1679 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1680<
1681 Invocation Return Val ~
1682 ---------- ---------- >
1683 cscope_connection() 1
1684 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1685 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1686 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1687 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1688 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1689 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1690 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1691<
1692cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1693cursor({list})
1694 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1695 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1696
1697 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1698 with two, three or four item:
1699 [{lnum}, {col}]
1700 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1701 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1702 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1703 but without the first item.
1704
1705 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1706 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1707
1708 Does not change the jumplist.
1709 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1710 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1711 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1712 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1713 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1714 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1715 line.
1716 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1717 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1718 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1719
1720 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1721 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1722 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1723 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1724
1725 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1726 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1727
1728debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1729 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1730 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1731 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1732 {only available on MS-Windows}
1733
1734 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1735 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1736
1737deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1738 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1739 different from using {expr} directly.
1740 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1741 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1742 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1743 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1744 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1745 the original |List|.
1746 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1747
1748 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1749 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1750 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1751 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1752 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1753 *E724*
1754 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1755 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1756 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1757 Also see |copy()|.
1758
1759 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1760 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1761
1762delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1763 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
1764 name {fname}. This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link.
1765
1766 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1767 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1768
1769 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1770 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1771 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1772 that is being used.
1773
1774 A symbolic link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
1775
1776 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1777 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1778 or partly failed.
1779
1780 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1781 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1782 |deletebufline()|.
1783
1784 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1785 GetName()->delete()
1786
1787deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1788 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1789 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1790 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1791
1792 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1793 |bufload()| if needed.
1794
1795 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1796
1797 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1798 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1799 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1800
1801 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1802 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1803<
1804 *did_filetype()*
1805did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1806 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1807 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1808 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1809 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1810 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1811 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1812 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1813 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1814 file.
1815
1816diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1817 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1818 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1819 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1820 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1821 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1822 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1823 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1824
1825 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1826 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1827
1828diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1829 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1830 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1831 diff change zero is returned.
1832 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1833 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1834 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1835 line.
1836 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1837 syntax information about the highlighting.
1838
1839 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1840 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1841<
1842
1843digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1844 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
1845 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
1846 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
1847 is given and an empty string is returned.
1848
1849 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1850 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
1851 available, it might fail.
1852
1853 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
1854
1855 Examples: >
1856 " Get a built-in digraph
1857 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
1858
1859 " Get a user-defined digraph
1860 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
1861 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
1862<
1863 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1864 GetChars()->digraph_get()
1865<
1866 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1867 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1868 display an error message.
1869
1870
1871digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
1872 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
1873 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
1874 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
1875
1876 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1877 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
1878 available, it might fail.
1879
1880 Also see |digraph_get()|.
1881
1882 Examples: >
1883 " Get user-defined digraphs
1884 :echo digraph_getlist()
1885
1886 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
1887 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
1888<
1889 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1890 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
1891<
1892 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1893 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1894 display an error message.
1895
1896
1897digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()* *E1205*
1898 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1899 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
1900 encoded character. Be careful, composing characters are NOT
1901 ignored. This function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but
1902 useful to add digraphs start with a white space.
1903
1904 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1905 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1906
1907 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1908 |digraph_setlist()|.
1909
1910 Example: >
1911 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1912<
1913 Can be used as a |method|: >
1914 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1915<
1916 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1917 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1918 display an error message.
1919
1920
1921digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1922 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1923 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1924 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
1925 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|.
1926 Example: >
1927 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1928<
1929 It is similar to the following: >
1930 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1931 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1932 endfor
1933< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1934 following digraphs will not be added.
1935
1936 Can be used as a |method|: >
1937 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1938<
1939 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1940 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1941 display an error message.
1942
1943
1944echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1945 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1946 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1947 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1948 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1949< and to enable it again: >
1950 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1951< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1952
1953
1954empty({expr}) *empty()*
1955 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1956 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1957 items.
1958 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1959 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1960 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1961 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1962 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1963 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1964
1965 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1966 length with zero.
1967
1968 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1969 mylist->empty()
1970
1971environ() *environ()*
1972 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1973 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1974 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1975< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1976 use this: >
1977 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1978
1979escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1980 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1981 backslash. Example: >
1982 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1983< results in: >
1984 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1985< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1986
1987 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1988 GetText()->escape(' \')
1989<
1990 *eval()*
1991eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1992 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1993 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1994 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1995 functions.
1996
1997 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1998 argv->join()->eval()
1999
2000eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2001 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2002 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2003 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2004 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2005
2006executable({expr}) *executable()*
2007 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2008 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2009 arguments.
2010 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2011 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2012 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2013 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2014 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2015 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2016 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2017 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2018 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2019 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2020 directory, not if it's really executable.
2021 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
2022 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2023 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2024 The result is a Number:
2025 1 exists
2026 0 does not exist
2027 -1 not implemented on this system
2028 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2029
2030 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2031 GetCommand()->executable()
2032
2033execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2034 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2035 string.
2036 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2037 lines are executed one by one.
2038 This is equivalent to: >
2039 redir => var
2040 {command}
2041 redir END
2042<
2043 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2044 "" no `:silent` used
2045 "silent" `:silent` used
2046 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2047 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2048 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2049 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2050 *E930*
2051 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2052
2053 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
2054 split(execute('args'), "\n")
2055
2056< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2057 use `win_execute()`.
2058
2059 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2060 included in the output of the higher level call.
2061
2062 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2063 GetCommand()->execute()
2064
2065exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2066 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2067 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2068 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2069 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2070 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2071< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2072 an empty string is returned.
2073
2074 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2075 GetCommand()->exepath()
2076<
2077 *exists()*
2078exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2079 zero otherwise.
2080
2081 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2082 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2083 at compile time.
2084
2085 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2086 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2087
2088 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002089 varname internal variable (see
2090 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2091 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2092 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
2093 items,etc.
2094 Does not work for local variables in a
2095 compiled `:def` function.
2096 Beware that evaluating an index may
2097 cause an error message for an invalid
2098 expression. E.g.: >
2099 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2100 :echo exists("l[5]")
2101< 0 >
2102 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2103< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2104 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002105 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2106 not if it really works)
2107 +option-name Vim option that works.
2108 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2109 done by comparing with an empty
2110 string)
2111 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2112 or user defined function (see
2113 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2114 Also works for a variable that is a
2115 Funcref.
2116 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2117 implemented; to be used to check if
2118 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002119 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2120 command or command modifier |:command|.
2121 Returns:
2122 1 for match with start of a command
2123 2 full match with a command
2124 3 matches several user commands
2125 To check for a supported command
2126 always check the return value to be 2.
2127 :2match The |:2match| command.
2128 :3match The |:3match| command.
2129 #event autocommand defined for this event
2130 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2131 pattern (the pattern is taken
2132 literally and compared to the
2133 autocommand patterns character by
2134 character)
2135 #group autocommand group exists
2136 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2137 event.
2138 #group#event#pattern
2139 autocommand defined for this group,
2140 event and pattern.
2141 ##event autocommand for this event is
2142 supported.
2143
2144 Examples: >
2145 exists("&shortname")
2146 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2147 exists("*strftime")
2148 exists("*s:MyFunc")
2149 exists("bufcount")
2150 exists(":Make")
2151 exists("#CursorHold")
2152 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2153 exists("#filetypeindent")
2154 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2155 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2156 exists("##ColorScheme")
2157< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2158 name.
2159 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2160 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2161 the future, thus don't count on it!
2162 Working example: >
2163 exists(":make")
2164< NOT working example: >
2165 exists(":make install")
2166
2167< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2168 variable itself. For example: >
2169 exists(bufcount)
2170< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2171 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2172
2173 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2174 Varname()->exists()
2175<
2176
2177exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2178 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2179 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2180 give an error: >
2181 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2182 ThatFunction('works')
2183 endif
2184< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2185 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2186
2187 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2188 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2189 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2190
2191
2192exp({expr}) *exp()*
2193 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2194 [0, inf].
2195 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2196 Examples: >
2197 :echo exp(2)
2198< 7.389056 >
2199 :echo exp(-1)
2200< 0.367879
2201
2202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2203 Compute()->exp()
2204<
2205 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2206
2207
2208expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2209 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2210 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2211
2212 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2213 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2214 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2215 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2216 file name contains a space]
2217
2218 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2219 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2220 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2221
2222 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2223 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2224 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2225
2226 % current file name
2227 # alternate file name
2228 #n alternate file name n
2229 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2230 <afile> autocmd file name
2231 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2232 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2233 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2234 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2235 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2236 line number
2237 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2238 a function
2239 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2240 current script ID |<SID>|
2241 <stack> call stack
2242 <cword> word under the cursor
2243 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2244 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2245 message |server2client()|
2246 Modifiers:
2247 :p expand to full path
2248 :h head (last path component removed)
2249 :t tail (last path component only)
2250 :r root (one extension removed)
2251 :e extension only
2252
2253 Example: >
2254 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") . "/tags"
2255< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2256 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2257 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2258< Use this: >
2259 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") . ".bak"
2260< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2261 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2262 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2263 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2264 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2265<
2266 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2267 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2268 to modify normal file names.
2269
2270 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2271 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2272 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2273 '/' added.
2274
2275 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2276 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2277 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2278 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2279 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2280 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2281 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2282 :echo expand("**/README")
2283<
2284 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2285 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2286 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2287 |expr-env-expand|.
2288 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2289 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2290 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2291 "$FOOBAR".
2292
2293 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2294 getting the raw output of an external command.
2295
2296 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2297 Getpattern()->expand()
2298
2299expandcmd({string}) *expandcmd()*
2300 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2301 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2302 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2303 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2304 start.
2305 Returns the expanded string. Example: >
2306 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
2307
2308< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2309 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2310<
2311extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2312 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2313 |Dictionaries|.
2314
2315 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2316 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2317 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2318 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2319 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2320 Examples: >
2321 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2322 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2323< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2324 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2325 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2326 (where N is the original length of the List).
2327 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2328 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2329 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2330<
2331 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2332 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2333 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2334 used to decide what to do:
2335 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2336 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2337 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2338 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2339
2340 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2341 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2342 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2343 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2344 fails.
2345 Returns {expr1}.
2346
2347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2348 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2349
2350
2351extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2352 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2353 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2354 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2355 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2356
2357
2358feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2359 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2360 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2361
2362 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2363 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2364 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2365 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2366 characters from a mapping.
2367
2368 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2369 {string}.
2370
2371 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2372 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2373 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2374 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2375 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2376 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2377
2378 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2379 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2380 keys are remapped.
2381 'n' Do not remap keys.
2382 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2383 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2384 opening folds, etc.
2385 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2386 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2387 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2388 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2389 the internal "got_int" flag.
2390 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2391 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2392 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2393 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2394 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2395 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2396 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2397 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2398 script continues.
2399 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2400 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2401 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002402 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2403 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
2404 etc.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002405 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2406 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2407 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2408
2409 Return value is always 0.
2410
2411 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2412 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2413
2414filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2415 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2416 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2417 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2418 expression, which is used as a String.
2419 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2420 |glob()|.
2421 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2422 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2423 0
2424 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2425 1
2426
2427< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2428 GetName()->filereadable()
2429< *file_readable()*
2430 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2431
2432
2433filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2434 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2435 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2436 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2437 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2438
2439 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2440 GetName()->filewritable()
2441
2442
2443filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2444 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2445 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2446 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2447 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002448 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002449
2450 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2451
2452 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2453 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2454 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2455 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2456 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2457 current character.
2458 Examples: >
2459 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2460< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2461 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2462< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2463 call filter(var, 0)
2464< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2465
2466 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2467 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2468 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2469
2470 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2471 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2472 2. the value of the current item.
2473 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2474 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2475 func Odd(idx, val)
2476 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2477 endfunc
2478 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002479< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2480 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2481< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002482 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2483< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2484 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2485<
2486 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2487 Other values will result in a type error.
2488
2489 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2490 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2491 first: >
2492 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2493
2494< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002495 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002496 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2497 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2498 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2499 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2500
2501 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2502 mylist->filter(expr2)
2503
2504finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2505 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2506 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2507 for the syntax of {path}.
2508
2509 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2510 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2511 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2512 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2513
2514 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2515 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2516 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2517
2518 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2519 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2520 feature}
2521
2522 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2523 GetName()->finddir()
2524
2525findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2526 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2527 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2528 Example: >
2529 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2530< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2531 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2532
2533 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2534 GetName()->findfile()
2535
2536flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2537 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2538 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2539 a very large number.
2540 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2541 not want that.
2542 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002543 |flattennew()|. *E1158*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002544 *E900*
2545 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2546 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2547 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2548
2549 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2550
2551 Example: >
2552 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2553< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2554 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2555< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2556
2557 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2558 mylist->flatten()
2559<
2560flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2561 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2562
2563
2564float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2565 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2566 decimal point.
2567 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2568 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2569 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2570 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2571 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2572 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2573 Examples: >
2574 echo float2nr(3.95)
2575< 3 >
2576 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2577< -23 >
2578 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2579< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2580 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2581< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2582 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2583< 0
2584
2585 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2586 Compute()->float2nr()
2587<
2588 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2589
2590
2591floor({expr}) *floor()*
2592 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2593 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2594 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2595 Examples: >
2596 echo floor(1.856)
2597< 1.0 >
2598 echo floor(-5.456)
2599< -6.0 >
2600 echo floor(4.0)
2601< 4.0
2602
2603 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2604 Compute()->floor()
2605<
2606 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2607
2608
2609fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2610 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2611 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2612 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2613 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2614 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2615 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2616 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2617 Examples: >
2618 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2619< 0.13 >
2620 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2621< -0.13
2622
2623 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2624 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2625<
2626 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2627
2628
2629fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2630 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2631 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2632 are escaped with a backslash.
2633 For most systems the characters escaped are
2634 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2635 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2636 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2637 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2638 Example: >
2639 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
2640 :exe "edit " . fnameescape(fname)
2641< results in executing: >
2642 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2643<
2644 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2645 GetName()->fnameescape()
2646
2647fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2648 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2649 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2650 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2651 Example: >
2652 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2653< results in: >
2654 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2655< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2656 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2657 |expand()| first then.
2658
2659 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2660 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2661
2662foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2663 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2664 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2665 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2666 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2667 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2668
2669 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2670 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2671
2672foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2673 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2674 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2675 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2676 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2677 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2678
2679 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2680 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2681
2682foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2683 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2684 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2685 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2686 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2687 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2688 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2689 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2690 previous line is usually available.
2691 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2692 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2693
2694 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2695 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2696<
2697 *foldtext()*
2698foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2699 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2700 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2701 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2702 The returned string looks like this: >
2703 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2704< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2705 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2706 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2707 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2708 'commentstring' options is removed.
2709 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2710 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2711 setting.
2712 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2713
2714foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2715 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2716 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2717 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2718 returned.
2719 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2720 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2721 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2722 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2723
2724
2725 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2726 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2727<
2728 *foreground()*
2729foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2730 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2731 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2732 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2733 |remote_foreground()| instead.
2734 {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
2735 Win32 console version}
2736
2737fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2738 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2739 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2740
2741 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2742 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2743 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2744 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2745
2746 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2747 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2748
2749 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2750 GetName()->fullcommand()
2751<
2752 *funcref()*
2753funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2754 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2755 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2756 function {name} is redefined later.
2757
2758 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002759 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2760 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2761 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2762 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002763
2764 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2765 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2766<
2767 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2768function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2769 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2770 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2771 internal function.
2772
2773 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2774 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2775 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2776 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2777 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2778<
2779 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2780 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2781 same function.
2782
2783 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2784 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2785 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2786
2787 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2788 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2789 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2790 ...
2791 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2792 ...
2793 call Partial('name')
2794< Invokes the function as with: >
2795 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2796
2797< With a |method|: >
2798 func Callback(one, two, three)
2799 ...
2800 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2801 ...
2802 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2803< Invokes the function as with: >
2804 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2805
2806< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2807 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2808 arguments. Example: >
2809 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2810 ...
2811 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2812 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2813 ...
2814 call Func2('name')
2815< Invokes the function as with: >
2816 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2817
2818< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2819 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2820 function Callback() dict
2821 echo "called for " . self.name
2822 endfunction
2823 ...
2824 let context = {"name": "example"}
2825 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2826 ...
2827 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2828< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2829 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2830 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2831 let Func = context.Callback
2832
2833< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2834 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2835 ...
2836 let context = {"name": "example"}
2837 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2838 ...
2839 call Func(500)
2840< Invokes the function as with: >
2841 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2842<
2843 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2844 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2845
2846
2847garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2848 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2849 that have circular references.
2850
2851 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2852 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2853 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2854 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2855 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2856 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2857 for a long time.
2858
2859 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2860 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2861 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2862
2863 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2864 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2865 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2866 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2867
2868get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2869 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2870 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2871 omitted.
2872 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2873 mylist->get(idx)
2874get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2875 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2876 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2877 omitted.
2878 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2879 myblob->get(idx)
2880get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2881 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2882 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2883 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2884 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2885< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2886 'default' when it does not exist.
2887 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2888 mydict->get(key)
2889get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00002890 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002891 {what} are:
2892 "name" The function name
2893 "func" The function
2894 "dict" The dictionary
2895 "args" The list with arguments
2896 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2897 myfunc->get(what)
2898<
2899 *getbufinfo()*
2900getbufinfo([{buf}])
2901getbufinfo([{dict}])
2902 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2903
2904 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2905 returned.
2906
2907 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2908 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2909 be specified in {dict}:
2910 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2911 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2912 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2913
2914 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2915 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2916 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2917 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2918
2919 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2920 entries:
2921 bufnr Buffer number.
2922 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2923 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2924 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2925 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2926 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2927 last used.
2928 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2929 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2930 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2931 opened in the current window.
2932 Only valid if the buffer has been
2933 displayed in the window in the past.
2934 If you want the line number of the
2935 last known cursor position in a given
2936 window, use |line()|: >
2937 :echo line('.', {winid})
2938<
2939 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2940 valid when loaded)
2941 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2942 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2943 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2944 Each list item is a dictionary with
2945 the following fields:
2946 id sign identifier
2947 lnum line number
2948 name sign name
2949 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2950 buffer-local variables.
2951 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2952 buffer
2953 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2954 display this buffer
2955
2956 Examples: >
2957 for buf in getbufinfo()
2958 echo buf.name
2959 endfor
2960 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2961 if buf.changed
2962 ....
2963 endif
2964 endfor
2965<
2966 To get buffer-local options use: >
2967 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2968<
2969 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2970 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2971<
2972
2973 *getbufline()*
2974getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2975 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2976 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2977 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2978
2979 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2980
2981 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
2982 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
2983
2984 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
2985 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
2986
2987 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
2988 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
2989 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
2990 returned.
2991
2992 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
2993 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
2994
2995 Example: >
2996 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
2997
2998< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2999 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3000
3001getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3002 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3003 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3004 must be used.
3005 The {varname} argument is a string.
3006 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3007 buffer-local variables.
3008 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3009 the buffer-local options.
3010 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3011 a buffer-local option.
3012 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3013 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3014 window-local option.
3015 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3016 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3017 string is returned, there is no error message.
3018 Examples: >
3019 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
3020 :echo "todo myvar = " . getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
3021
3022< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3023 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3024<
3025getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3026 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3027 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3028 exist, an empty list is returned.
3029
3030 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3031 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3032 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3033 entries:
3034 col column number
3035 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3036 lnum line number
3037 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3038 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3039 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3040
3041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3042 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3043
3044getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3045 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3046 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3047 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3048 Return zero otherwise.
3049 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3050 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3051 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3052
3053 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3054 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3055 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3056 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3057 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3058 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3059 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3060 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3061 that is not included in the character.
3062
3063 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3064 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3065 sequence.
3066
3067 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3068 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3069 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3070
3071 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3072
3073 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3074 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3075 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3076 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3077 ignored.
3078 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3079 let c = getchar()
3080 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
3081 exe v:mouse_win . "wincmd w"
3082 exe v:mouse_lnum
3083 exe "normal " . v:mouse_col . "|"
3084 endif
3085<
3086 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3087 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3088 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3089
3090 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3091 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3092 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3093 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3094
3095 There is no mapping for the character.
3096 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3097 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3098 sequence. Examples: >
3099 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3100 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3101< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3102 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3103 :function FindChar()
3104 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3105 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3106 : normal l
3107 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3108 : break
3109 : endif
3110 : endwhile
3111 :endfunction
3112<
3113 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3114 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3115 another character: >
3116 :function GetKey()
3117 : let c = getchar()
3118 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3119 : let c = getchar()
3120 : endwhile
3121 : return c
3122 :endfunction
3123
3124getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3125 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3126 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3127 These values are added together:
3128 2 shift
3129 4 control
3130 8 alt (meta)
3131 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3132 32 mouse double click
3133 64 mouse triple click
3134 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3135 128 command (Macintosh only)
3136 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3137 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3138 without a modifier.
3139
3140 *getcharpos()*
3141getcharpos({expr})
3142 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3143 column number in the returned List is a character index
3144 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003145 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3146 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003147 of the last character.
3148
3149 Example:
3150 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3151 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3152 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3153<
3154 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3155 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3156
3157getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3158 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3159 with the following entries:
3160
3161 char character previously used for a character
3162 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3163 if no character search has been performed
3164 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3165 0 for backward
3166 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3167 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3168 character search
3169
3170 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3171 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3172 character search: >
3173 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3174 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3175< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3176
3177
3178getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3179 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3180 string.
3181 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3182 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3183 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3184 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3185 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3186 if no character is available.
3187 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3188 result is converted to a string.
3189
3190
3191getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3192 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3193 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3194 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3195 Example: >
3196 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3197< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3198 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3199 |inputsecret()|.
3200
3201getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3202 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3203 byte count. The first column is 1.
3204 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3205 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3206 Returns 0 otherwise.
3207 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3208
3209getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3210 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3211 are:
3212 : normal Ex command
3213 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3214 / forward search command
3215 ? backward search command
3216 @ |input()| command
3217 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3218 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3219 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3220 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3221 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3222 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3223
3224getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3225 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3226 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3227 when not in the command-line window.
3228
3229getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3230 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3231 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3232 types are supported:
3233
3234 arglist file names in argument list
3235 augroup autocmd groups
3236 buffer buffer names
3237 behave :behave suboptions
3238 color color schemes
3239 command Ex command
3240 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3241 compiler compilers
3242 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3243 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3244 dir directory names
3245 environment environment variable names
3246 event autocommand events
3247 expression Vim expression
3248 file file and directory names
3249 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3250 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3251 function function name
3252 help help subjects
3253 highlight highlight groups
3254 history :history suboptions
3255 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3256 mapclear buffer argument
3257 mapping mapping name
3258 menu menus
3259 messages |:messages| suboptions
3260 option options
3261 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
3262 shellcmd Shell command
3263 sign |:sign| suboptions
3264 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3265 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3266 tag tags
3267 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3268 user user names
3269 var user variables
3270
3271 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3272 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3273 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3274
3275 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3276 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3277 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3278
3279 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3280 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3281 a ":call" command: >
3282 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3283<
3284 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3285 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3286
3287 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3288 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3289<
3290 *getcurpos()*
3291getcurpos([{winid}])
3292 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3293 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3294 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3295 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003296 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3297 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003298 |getpos()|.
3299 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3300 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3301 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3302
3303 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3304 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3305 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3306 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3307 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3308
3309 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3310 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3311 MoveTheCursorAround
3312 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3313< Note that this only works within the window. See
3314 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3315
3316 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3317 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3318<
3319 *getcursorcharpos()*
3320getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3321 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3322 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3323
3324 Example:
3325 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3326 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3327 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3328<
3329 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3330 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3331
3332< *getcwd()*
3333getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3334 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3335 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3336
3337 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3338 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3339 the |window-ID|.
3340 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3341 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3342
3343 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3344 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3345 the working directory of the tabpage.
3346 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3347 use the current tabpage.
3348 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3349 the current window.
3350 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3351
3352 Examples: >
3353 " Get the working directory of the current window
3354 :echo getcwd()
3355 :echo getcwd(0)
3356 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3357 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3358 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3359 " Get the global working directory
3360 :echo getcwd(-1)
3361 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3362 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3363 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3364 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3365
3366< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3367 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3368
3369getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3370 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3371 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3372 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3373
3374< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3375 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3376 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3377 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3378
3379 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3380 GetVarname()->getenv()
3381
3382getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3383 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3384 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3385 |hl-Normal|.
3386 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3387 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3388 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3389 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3390 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3391 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3392 function just after the GUI has started.
3393 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3394 a valid name does not work.
3395
3396getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3397 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3398 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3399 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3400 empty string is returned.
3401 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3402 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3403 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3404 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3405 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3406 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3407 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3408< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3409 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3410
3411 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3412 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3413<
3414 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3415
3416getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3417 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3418 given file {fname}.
3419 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3420 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3421 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3422 is returned.
3423
3424 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3425 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3426
3427getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3428 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3429 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3430 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3431 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3432 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3433
3434 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3435 GetFilename()->getftime()
3436
3437getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3438 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3439 file of the given file {fname}.
3440 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3441 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3442 results:
3443 Normal file "file"
3444 Directory "dir"
3445 Symbolic link "link"
3446 Block device "bdev"
3447 Character device "cdev"
3448 Socket "socket"
3449 FIFO "fifo"
3450 All other "other"
3451 Example: >
3452 getftype("/home")
3453< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3454 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3455 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3456 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3457
3458 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3459 GetFilename()->getftype()
3460
3461getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3462 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3463 active.
3464 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3465
3466getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3467 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3468
3469 Without arguments use the current window.
3470 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3471 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3472 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3473 page.
3474
3475 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3476 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3477 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3478 the following entries:
3479 bufnr buffer number
3480 col column number
3481 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3482 filename filename if available
3483 lnum line number
3484
3485 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3486 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3487
3488< *getline()*
3489getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3490 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3491 from the current buffer. Example: >
3492 getline(1)
3493< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3494 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3495 To get the line under the cursor: >
3496 getline(".")
3497< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3498 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3499
3500 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3501 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3502 including line {end}.
3503 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3504 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3505 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3506 Example: >
3507 :let start = line('.')
3508 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3509 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3510
3511< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3512 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3513
3514< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3515
3516getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3517 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3518 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3519 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3520
3521 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3522 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3523 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3524
3525 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3526 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3527 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3528
3529 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3530 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3531
3532 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3533 from the location list. This field is
3534 applicable only when called from a
3535 location list window. See
3536 |location-list-file-window| for more
3537 details.
3538
3539 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3540 location list for the window {nr}.
3541 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3542
3543 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3544 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3545 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3546
3547
3548getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3549 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3550 about all the global marks. |mark|
3551
3552 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3553 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3554 see |bufname()|.
3555
3556 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3557 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3558 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3559 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3560 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3561 file file name
3562
3563 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3564 mark.
3565
3566 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3567 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3568
3569getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3570 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3571 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3572 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3573 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3574 |getmatches()|.
3575 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3576 window ID instead of the current window.
3577 Example: >
3578 :echo getmatches()
3579< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3580 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3581 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3582 :let m = getmatches()
3583 :call clearmatches()
3584 :echo getmatches()
3585< [] >
3586 :call setmatches(m)
3587 :echo getmatches()
3588< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3589 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3590 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3591 :unlet m
3592<
3593getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3594 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3595 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3596 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3597 screenrow screen row
3598 screencol screen column
3599 winid Window ID of the click
3600 winrow row inside "winid"
3601 wincol column inside "winid"
3602 line text line inside "winid"
3603 column text column inside "winid"
3604 All numbers are 1-based.
3605
3606 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3607 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3608
3609 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3610 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3611 are zero.
3612
3613 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3614 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3615
3616 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3617
3618 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3619 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3620
3621 *getpid()*
3622getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3623 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3624 exits.
3625
3626 *getpos()*
3627getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3628 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3629 |getcurpos()|.
3630 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3631 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3632 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3633 is the buffer number of the mark.
3634 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3635 column is 1.
3636 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3637 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3638 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3639 character.
3640 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3641 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003642 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003643 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3644 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3645 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003646 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3647 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003648 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3649 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3650 ...
3651 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3652< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3653
3654 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3655 GetMark()->getpos()
3656
3657getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3658 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3659 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3660 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3661 bufname() to get the name
3662 module module name
3663 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3664 end_lnum
3665 end of line number if the item is multiline
3666 col column number (first column is 1)
3667 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3668 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3669 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3670 nr error number
3671 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3672 text description of the error
3673 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3674 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3675
3676 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3677 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3678 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3679 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3680 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3681
3682 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3683 do something with them: >
3684 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3685 :for d in getqflist()
3686 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3687 :endfor
3688<
3689 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3690 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3691 following string items are supported in {what}:
3692 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3693 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3694 context get the |quickfix-context|
3695 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3696 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3697 value is used.
3698 id get information for the quickfix list with
3699 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3700 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3701 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3702 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3703 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3704 See |quickfix-index|
3705 items quickfix list entries
3706 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3707 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3708 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3709 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3710 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3711 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3712 the last quickfix list
3713 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3714 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3715 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3716 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3717 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3718 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3719 all all of the above quickfix properties
3720 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3721 particular item, set it to zero.
3722 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3723 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3724 specified by "id" is used.
3725 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3726 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3727 contains the quickfix stack size.
3728 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3729 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3730 "items" with the list of entries.
3731
3732 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3733 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3734 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3735 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3736 If not present, set to "".
3737 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3738 present, set to 0.
3739 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3740 present, set to 0.
3741 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3742 an empty list.
3743 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3744 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3745 window. If not present, set to 0.
3746 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3747 present, set to 0.
3748 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3749 to "".
3750 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3751
3752 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3753 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3754 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3755 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3756<
3757getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3758 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3759 {regname}. Example: >
3760 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3761< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3762 string.
3763 The {regname} argument must be a string.
3764
3765 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3766 register. (For use in maps.)
3767 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3768 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3769 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3770
3771 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3772 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3773 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3774 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3775 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3776 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3777
3778 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3779 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3780 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3781
3782 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3783 GetRegname()->getreg()
3784
3785getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3786 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3787 Dictionary with the following entries:
3788 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3789 {regname}, like
3790 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3791 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3792 |getregtype()|.
3793 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3794 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3795 register.
3796 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3797 single letter name of the register
3798 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3799 For example, after deleting a line
3800 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3801 which is the register that got the
3802 deleted text.
3803
3804 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3805 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3806 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3807 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3808 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3809 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3810
3811 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3812 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3813
3814getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3815 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3816 The value will be one of:
3817 "v" for |characterwise| text
3818 "V" for |linewise| text
3819 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3820 "" for an empty or unknown register
3821 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3822 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3823 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3824 |v:register| is used.
3825 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3826
3827 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3828 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3829
3830gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3831 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3832 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3833 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3834 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3835 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3836
3837 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3838 tabnr tab page number.
3839 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3840 tabpage-local variables
3841 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3842
3843 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3844 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3845
3846gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3847 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3848 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3849 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3850 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3851 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3852 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3853 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3854 string is returned, there is no error message.
3855
3856 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3857 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3858
3859gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3860 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3861 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3862 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3863 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3864 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3865 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3866 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3867 window-local option.
3868 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3869 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3870 use |getwinvar()|.
3871 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3872 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3873 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3874 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3875 or buffer-local variable.
3876 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3877 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3878 Examples: >
3879 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
3880 :echo "myvar = " . gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
3881<
3882 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3883 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3884
3885< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3886 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3887
3888gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3889 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3890 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3891 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3892 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3893
3894 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3895 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3896 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3897 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3898 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3899 is a dictionary containing the
3900 entries described below.
3901 length Number of entries in the stack.
3902
3903 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3904 entries:
3905 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3906 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3907 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3908 returned list.
3909 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3910 multiple matching tags are found for a
3911 name.
3912 tagname name of the tag
3913
3914 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3915
3916 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3917 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3918
3919
3920gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3921 Translate String {text} if possible.
3922 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3923 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3924 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3925 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3926 called.
3927 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3928 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3929 strings.
3930
3931
3932getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3933 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3934
3935 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3936 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3937 exist the result is an empty list.
3938
3939 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3940 tab pages is returned.
3941
3942 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3943 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3944 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3945 height window height (excluding winbar)
3946 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3947 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3948 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3949 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3950 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3951 {only with the +terminal feature}
3952 tabnr tab page number
3953 topline first displayed buffer line
3954 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3955 window-local variables
3956 width window width
3957 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3958 otherwise
3959 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3960 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3961 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3962 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3963 number in front of the text
3964 winid |window-ID|
3965 winnr window number
3966 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3967 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3968
3969 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3970 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3971
3972getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
3973 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
3974 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
3975 [x-pos, y-pos]
3976 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
3977 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
3978 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
3979 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
3980 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
3981 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
3982 do some work in the meantime: >
3983 while 1
3984 let res = getwinpos(1)
3985 if res[0] >= 0
3986 break
3987 endif
3988 " Do some work here
3989 endwhile
3990<
3991
3992 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3993 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
3994<
3995 *getwinposx()*
3996getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
3997 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
3998 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
3999 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4000 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4001
4002 *getwinposy()*
4003getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4004 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4005 a timeout of 100 msec).
4006 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4007 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4008
4009getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4010 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4011 Examples: >
4012 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
4013 :echo "myvar = " . getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
4014
4015< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4016 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4017<
4018glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4019 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4020 use of special characters.
4021
4022 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4023 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4024 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4025 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4026 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4027
4028 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4029 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4030 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4031 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4032 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4033
4034 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4035
4036 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4037 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4038
4039 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4040 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4041 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4042 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4043
4044 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4045 any external command. Example: >
4046 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4047 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4048< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4049 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4050
4051 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4052 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4053
4054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4055 GetExpr()->glob()
4056
4057glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4058 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4059 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4060 is a file name. E.g. >
4061 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4062< This is equivalent to: >
4063 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4064< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4065 empty string.
4066 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4067 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4068
4069 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4070 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4071< *globpath()*
4072globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4073 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4074 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4075 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4076<
4077 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4078 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4079 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4080 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4081 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4082 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4083 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4084 error message.
4085
4086 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4087 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4088 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4089 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4090
4091 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4092 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4093 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4094 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4095 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4096 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4097<
4098 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4099
4100 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4101 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4102 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4103 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4104< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4105 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4106
4107 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4108 second argument: >
4109 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4110<
4111 *has()*
4112has({feature} [, {check}])
4113 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4114 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4115 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4116 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4117
4118 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4119 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4120 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4121 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4122 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4123 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4124 current Vim version.
4125
4126 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4127
4128 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4129 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4130 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4131 separate line: >
4132 if has('feature')
4133 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4134 endif
4135< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4136 would not be found.
4137
4138
4139has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4140 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4141 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4142 argument is a string.
4143
4144 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4145 mydict->has_key(key)
4146
4147haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4148 The result is a Number:
4149 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4150 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4151 0 otherwise.
4152
4153 Without arguments use the current window.
4154 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4155 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4156 page.
4157 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4158 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4159 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4160 Examples: >
4161 if haslocaldir() == 1
4162 " window local directory case
4163 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4164 " tab-local directory case
4165 else
4166 " global directory case
4167 endif
4168
4169 " current window
4170 :echo haslocaldir()
4171 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4172 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4173 " window n in current tab page
4174 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4175 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4176 " window n in tab page m
4177 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4178 " tab page m
4179 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4180<
4181 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4182 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4183
4184hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4185 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4186 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4187 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4188 indicated by {mode}.
4189 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4190 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4191 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4192 Command-line mode.
4193 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4194 buffer are checked for a match.
4195 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4196 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4197 n Normal mode
4198 v Visual and Select mode
4199 x Visual mode
4200 s Select mode
4201 o Operator-pending mode
4202 i Insert mode
4203 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4204 c Command-line mode
4205 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4206
4207 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4208 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4209 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4210 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4211 :endif
4212< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4213 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4214
4215 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4216 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4217
4218histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4219 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4220 one of: *hist-names*
4221 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4222 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4223 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4224 "input" or "@" input line history
4225 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4226 empty the current or last used history
4227 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4228 character is sufficient.
4229 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4230 shifted to become the newest entry.
4231 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4232 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4233
4234 Example: >
4235 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4236 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4237< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4238
4239 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4240 second argument: >
4241 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4242
4243histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4244 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4245 for the possible values of {history}.
4246
4247 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4248 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4249 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4250 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4251 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4252 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4253 be removed if it exists.
4254
4255 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4256 is returned.
4257
4258 Examples:
4259 Clear expression register history: >
4260 :call histdel("expr")
4261<
4262 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4263 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4264<
4265 The following three are equivalent: >
4266 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4267 :call histdel("search", -1)
4268 :call histdel("search", '^'.histget("search", -1).'$')
4269<
4270 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4271 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4272 :call histdel("search", -1)
4273 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4274<
4275 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4276 GetHistory()->histdel()
4277
4278histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4279 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4280 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4281 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4282 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4283 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4284
4285 Examples:
4286 Redo the second last search from history. >
4287 :execute '/' . histget("search", -2)
4288
4289< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4290 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4291 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4292<
4293 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4294 GetHistory()->histget()
4295
4296histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4297 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4298 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4299 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4300
4301 Example: >
4302 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4303
4304< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4305 GetHistory()->histnr()
4306<
4307hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4308 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4309 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4310 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4311 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4312 item.
4313 *highlight_exists()*
4314 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4315
4316 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4317 GetName()->hlexists()
4318<
4319hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4320 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4321 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4322 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4323 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4324
4325 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4326 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4327 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4328 resolved highlight group are returned.
4329
4330 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4331 following items:
4332 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4333 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4334 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4335 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4336 ctermbg cterm background color.
4337 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4338 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4339 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4340 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4341 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4342 group link is a default link. See
4343 |highlight-default|.
4344 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4345 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4346 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4347 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4348 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4349 id highlight group ID.
4350 linksto linked highlight group name.
4351 See |:highlight-link|.
4352 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4353 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4354 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4355 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4356
4357 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4358 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4359 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4360 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4361
4362 Example(s): >
4363 :echo hlget()
4364 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4365 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4366<
4367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4368 GetName()->hlget()
4369<
4370hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4371 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4372 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4373 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4374 supported items in this dictionary.
4375
4376 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4377 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4378
4379 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4380 a link for an existing highlight group
4381 with attributes.
4382
4383 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4384 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4385 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4386 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4387 modified.
4388
4389 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4390 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4391 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4392 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4393
4394 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4395 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4396
4397 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4398
4399 Example(s): >
4400 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4401 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4402 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4403 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4404 :let l = hlget()
4405 :call hlset(l)
4406 " clear the Search highlight group
4407 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4408 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4409 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4410 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4411 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4412 " remove the MyHlg group link
4413 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4414 " clear the attributes and a link
4415 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4416 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4417<
4418 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4419 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4420<
4421 *hlID()*
4422hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4423 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4424 zero is returned.
4425 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4426 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4427 "Comment" group: >
4428 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4429< *highlightID()*
4430 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4431
4432 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4433 GetName()->hlID()
4434
4435hostname() *hostname()*
4436 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4437 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4438 256 characters long are truncated.
4439
4440iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4441 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4442 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4443 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4444 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4445 are replaced with "?".
4446 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4447 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4448 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4449 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4450 can be done.
4451 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4452 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4453 UTF-8 and use: >
4454 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4455< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4456 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4457 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4458
4459 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4460 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4461<
4462 *indent()*
4463indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4464 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4465 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4466 |getline()|.
4467 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4468 error is given.
4469
4470 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4471 GetLnum()->indent()
4472
4473index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4474 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4475 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4476 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4477 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4478 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4479
4480 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4481 value is equal to {expr}.
4482
4483 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4484 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4485 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4486 case must match.
4487 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4488 Example: >
4489 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4490 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4491
4492< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4493 GetObject()->index(what)
4494
4495input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4496 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4497 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4498 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4499 in the prompt to start a new line.
4500 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4501 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4502 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4503 for lines typed for input().
4504 Example: >
4505 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4506 : echo "Cheers!"
4507 :endif
4508<
4509 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4510 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4511 Example: >
4512 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4513
4514< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4515 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4516 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4517 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4518 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4519 more information. Example: >
4520 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4521<
4522 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4523 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4524 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4525 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4526 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4527 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4528 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4529 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4530 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4531
4532 Example with a mapping: >
4533 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" . Foo<CR>
4534 :function GetFoo()
4535 : call inputsave()
4536 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4537 : call inputrestore()
4538 :endfunction
4539
4540< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4541 GetPrompt()->input()
4542
4543inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4544 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4545 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4546 Example: >
4547 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4548 :if n != ""
4549 : let &sw = n
4550 :endif
4551< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4552 omitted an empty string is returned.
4553 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4554 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4555 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4556
4557 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4558 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4559
4560inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4561 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4562 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4563 enter a number, which is returned.
4564 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4565 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4566 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4567 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4568 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4569 length of {textlist} is returned.
4570 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4571 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4572 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4573 Example: >
4574 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4575 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4576
4577< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4578 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4579
4580inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4581 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4582 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4583 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4584 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4585
4586inputsave() *inputsave()*
4587 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4588 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4589 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4590 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4591 many inputrestore() calls.
4592 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4593
4594inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4595 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4596 two exceptions:
4597 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4598 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4599 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4600 |history| stack.
4601 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4602 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4603 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4604
4605 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4606 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4607
4608insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4609 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4610 of it.
4611
4612 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4613 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4614 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4615 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4616
4617 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4618 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4619 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4620 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4621< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4622 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4623 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4624
4625 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4626 mylist->insert(item)
Yegappan Lakshmanan4dc0dd82022-01-29 13:06:40 +00004627<
4628 *internal_get_nv_cmdchar()*
4629internal_get_nv_cmdchar({idx})
4630 Return the normal/visual mode command character at the
4631 specified index. To be used only during the Vim build process.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004632
4633interrupt() *interrupt()*
4634 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4635 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4636 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4637 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4638 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4639 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4640 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4641 : call interrupt()
4642 : endif
4643 :endfunction
4644 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4645
4646invert({expr}) *invert()*
4647 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4648 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4649 :let bits = invert(bits)
4650< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4651 :let bits = bits->invert()
4652
4653isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4654 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4655 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4656 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4657 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4658
4659 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4660 GetName()->isdirectory()
4661
4662isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4663 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4664 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4665 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4666< 1 >
4667 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4668< -1
4669
4670 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4671 Compute()->isinf()
4672<
4673 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4674
4675islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4676 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4677 name of a locked variable.
4678 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4679 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4680 Example: >
4681 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4682 :lockvar 1 alist
4683 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4684 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4685
4686< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist you get an error
4687 message. Use |exists()| to check for existence.
4688 In Vim9 script it does not work for local variables.
4689
4690 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4691 GetName()->islocked()
4692
4693isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4694 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4695 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4696< 1
4697
4698 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4699 Compute()->isnan()
4700<
4701 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4702
4703items({dict}) *items()*
4704 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4705 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4706 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4707 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4708 Example: >
4709 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
4710 echo key . ': ' . value
4711 endfor
4712
4713< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4714 mydict->items()
4715
4716job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4717
4718
4719join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4720 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4721 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4722 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4723 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4724 add it there too: >
4725 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") . "\n"
4726< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4727 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4728 The opposite function is |split()|.
4729
4730 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4731 mylist->join()
4732
4733js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4734 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4735 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4736 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4737 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4738 result in v:none items.
4739
4740 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4741 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4742
4743js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4744 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4745 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4746 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4747 commas.
4748 For example, the Vim object:
4749 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4750 Will be encoded as:
4751 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4752 While json_encode() would produce:
4753 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4754 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4755 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4756
4757 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4758 GetObject()->js_encode()
4759
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004760json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004761 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4762 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4763 JSON and Vim values.
4764 The decoding is permissive:
4765 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4766 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4767 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4768 same as {"1":2}.
4769 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4770 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4771 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4772 are accepted.
4773 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4774 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4775 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4776 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4777 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4778 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4779 character in string) for "\t".
4780 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4781 and results in v:none.
4782 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4783 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4784 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4785 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4786 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4787 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4788 *E938*
4789 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4790 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4791 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4792
4793 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4794 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4795
4796json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4797 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4798 The encoding is specified in:
4799 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
4800 Vim values are converted as follows:
4801 |Number| decimal number
4802 |Float| floating point number
4803 Float nan "NaN"
4804 Float inf "Infinity"
4805 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4806 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4807 |Funcref| not possible, error
4808 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4809 used recursively: []
4810 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4811 used recursively: {}
4812 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4813 v:false "false"
4814 v:true "true"
4815 v:none "null"
4816 v:null "null"
4817 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4818 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4819 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
4820
4821 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4822 GetObject()->json_encode()
4823
4824keys({dict}) *keys()*
4825 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4826 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4827
4828 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4829 mydict->keys()
4830
4831< *len()* *E701*
4832len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4833 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4834 used, as with |strlen()|.
4835 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4836 returned.
4837 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4838 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4839 |Dictionary| is returned.
4840 Otherwise an error is given.
4841
4842 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4843 mylist->len()
4844
4845< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4846libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4847 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4848 with single argument {argument}.
4849 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4850 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4851 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4852 limited.
4853 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4854 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4855 to Vim.
4856 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4857 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4858 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4859 null-terminated string.
4860 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4861
4862 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4863 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4864 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4865 very probably crash.
4866
4867 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4868 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4869 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4870 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4871 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4872 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4873 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4874 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4875 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4876 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4877
4878 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4879 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4880 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4881 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4882 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4883 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4884 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4885 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4886 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4887 feature is present}
4888 Examples: >
4889 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4890
4891< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4892 third argument: >
4893 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4894<
4895 *libcallnr()*
4896libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4897 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4898 int instead of a string.
4899 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4900 feature is present}
4901 Examples: >
4902 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4903 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4904 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4905<
4906 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4907 third argument: >
4908 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4909<
4910
4911line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4912 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4913 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
4914 The accepted positions are:
4915 . the cursor position
4916 $ the last line in the current buffer
4917 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4918 returned)
4919 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4920 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4921 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4922 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4923 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4924 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4925 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4926 that it's updated right away.
4927 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4928 then applies to another buffer.
4929 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4930 |getpos()|.
4931 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4932 that window instead of the current window.
4933 Examples: >
4934 line(".") line number of the cursor
4935 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4936 line("'t") line number of mark t
4937 line("'" . marker) line number of mark marker
4938<
4939 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4940 |last-position-jump|.
4941
4942 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4943 GetValue()->line()
4944
4945line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4946 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4947 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4948 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4949 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4950 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4951 below the last line: >
4952 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4953< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4954 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4955 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4956 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4957 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4958
4959 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4960 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4961
4962lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4963 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4964 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4965 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4966 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4967 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4968 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4969 error is given.
4970
4971 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4972 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4973
4974list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
4975 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
4976 Examples: >
4977 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
4978 list2blob([]) returns 0z
4979< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
4980 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
4981
4982 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
4983
4984 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4985 GetList()->list2blob()
4986
4987list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
4988 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
4989 concatenate them all. Examples: >
4990 list2str([32]) returns " "
4991 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
4992< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
4993 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
4994< |str2list()| does the opposite.
4995
4996 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
4997 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
4998 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
4999 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5000<
5001 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5002 GetList()->list2str()
5003
5004listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5005 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5006 been made to buffer {buf}.
5007 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5008 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5009 buffer is used.
5010 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5011
5012 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
5013 a:bufnr the buffer that was changed
5014 a:start first changed line number
5015 a:end first line number below the change
5016 a:added number of lines added, negative if lines were
5017 deleted
5018 a:changes a List of items with details about the changes
5019
5020 Example: >
5021 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5022 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5023 endfunc
5024 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5025
5026< The List cannot be changed. Each item in a:changes is a
5027 dictionary with these entries:
5028 lnum the first line number of the change
5029 end the first line below the change
5030 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5031 deleted
5032 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5033 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5034 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5035 character has a value of one.
5036 When lines are inserted the values are:
5037 lnum line above which the new line is added
5038 end equal to "lnum"
5039 added number of lines inserted
5040 col 1
5041 When lines are deleted the values are:
5042 lnum the first deleted line
5043 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5044 the deletion was done
5045 added negative, number of lines deleted
5046 col 1
5047 When lines are changed:
5048 lnum the first changed line
5049 end the line below the last changed line
5050 added 0
5051 col first column with a change or 1
5052
5053 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5054 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5055 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5056 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5057
5058 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5059 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5060 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5061 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5062
5063 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5064 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5065 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5066
5067 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5068 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5069 of a buffer.
5070 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5071 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5072
5073 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5074 second argument: >
5075 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5076
5077listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5078 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5079 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5080
5081 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5082 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5083 buffer is used.
5084
5085 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5086 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5087
5088listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5089 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5090 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5091 removed.
5092
5093 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5094 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5095
5096localtime() *localtime()*
5097 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5098 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5099
5100
5101log({expr}) *log()*
5102 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5103 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5104 (0, inf].
5105 Examples: >
5106 :echo log(10)
5107< 2.302585 >
5108 :echo log(exp(5))
5109< 5.0
5110
5111 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5112 Compute()->log()
5113<
5114 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5115
5116
5117log10({expr}) *log10()*
5118 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5119 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5120 Examples: >
5121 :echo log10(1000)
5122< 3.0 >
5123 :echo log10(0.01)
5124< -2.0
5125
5126 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5127 Compute()->log10()
5128<
5129 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5130
5131luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5132 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5133 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5134 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5135 Strings are returned as they are.
5136 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5137 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5138 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5139 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5140 as-is.
5141 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5142 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5143 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5144 to {expr}.
5145
5146 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5147 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5148
5149< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5150
5151map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5152 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
5153 When {expr1} is a |List|| or |Dictionary|, replace each
5154 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5155 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5156 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5157 characters, is replaced.
5158 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5159 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5160 Vim9 script.
5161
5162 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5163
5164 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5165 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5166 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5167 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5168 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5169 current character.
5170 Example: >
5171 :call map(mylist, '"> " . v:val . " <"')
5172< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5173
5174 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5175 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5176 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5177 still have to double ' quotes
5178
5179 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5180 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5181 2. the value of the current item.
5182 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5183 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5184 func KeyValue(key, val)
5185 return a:key . '-' . a:val
5186 endfunc
5187 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5188< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
5189 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key . '-' . val})
5190< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
5191 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' . key})
5192< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
5193 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' . val})
5194<
5195 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5196 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
5197 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val . "\t"')
5198
5199< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5200 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5201 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5202 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5203 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5204 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5205
5206 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5207 mylist->map(expr2)
5208
5209
5210maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5211 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5212 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5213 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
5214 listing.
5215
5216 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5217 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5218 is returned.
5219
5220 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5221 command.
5222
5223 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5224 "n" Normal
5225 "v" Visual (including Select)
5226 "o" Operator-pending
5227 "i" Insert
5228 "c" Cmd-line
5229 "s" Select
5230 "x" Visual
5231 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5232 "t" Terminal-Job
5233 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5234 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5235
5236 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5237 instead of mappings.
5238
5239 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5240 containing all the information of the mapping with the
5241 following items:
5242 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5243 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5244 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5245 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5246 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5247 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5248 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5249 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5250 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5251 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5252 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5253 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5254 characters will be used:
5255 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5256 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5257 (|mapmode-ic|)
5258 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5259 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005260 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5261 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005262 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5263 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5264 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5265
5266 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5267 |mapset()|.
5268
5269 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5270 then the global mappings.
5271 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5272 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
5273 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' . maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
5274
5275< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5276 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5277
5278mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5279 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5280 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5281 {name}.
5282 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5283 instead of mappings.
5284 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5285 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5286
5287 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5288 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5289 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5290 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5291 mapcheck("b") no no no
5292
5293 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5294 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5295 mapping for {name} exactly.
5296 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5297 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5298 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5299 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5300 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5301 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5302 then the global mappings.
5303 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5304 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5305 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5306 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5307 :endif
5308< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5309 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5310
5311 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5312 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5313
5314
5315mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5316 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5317 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5318 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5319 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5320
5321
5322mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5323 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5324 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5325 |maparg()|. *E460*
5326 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5327 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5328 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5329 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5330 nnoremap K somethingelse
5331 ...
5332 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5333< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5334 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5335 them, since they can differ.
5336
5337
5338match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5339 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5340 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5341 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5342
5343 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5344 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5345 {pat} matches.
5346
5347 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5348 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5349
5350 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5351 Example: >
5352 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5353 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5354< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5355 *strpbrk()*
5356 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5357 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5358< *strcasestr()*
5359 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5360 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5361 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5362<
5363 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5364 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5365 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5366 first character/item. Example: >
5367 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5368< result is again "4". >
5369 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5370< result is again "4". >
5371 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5372< result is "3".
5373 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5374 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5375 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5376 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5377 backwards compatible).
5378 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5379 the index is counted from the end.
5380 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5381 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5382
5383 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5384 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5385 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5386 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5387< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5388 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5389 see above.
5390
5391 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5392 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5393 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5394 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5395 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5396 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5397 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5398 further down in the text.
5399
5400 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5401 GetText()->match('word')
5402 GetList()->match('word')
5403<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005404 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005405matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5406 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5407 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5408 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5409 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5410 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5411 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5412 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5413 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5414 concealed.
5415
5416 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5417 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5418 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5419 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5420 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5421 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5422 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5423 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5424 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5425 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5426
5427 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5428 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5429 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5430 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5431 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5432 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5433 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5434
5435 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5436 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5437 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5438 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5439
5440 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5441 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5442 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5443 window Instead of the current window use the
5444 window with this number or window ID.
5445
5446 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5447 the |:match| commands.
5448
5449 Example: >
5450 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5451 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5452< Deletion of the pattern: >
5453 :call matchdelete(m)
5454
5455< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5456 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5457 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5458
5459 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5460 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5461<
5462 *matchaddpos()*
5463matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5464 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5465 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5466 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5467 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5468 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5469 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5470
5471 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5472 these:
5473 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5474 line has number 1.
5475 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5476 number will be highlighted.
5477 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5478 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5479 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5480 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5481 be highlighted.
5482 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5483 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5484
5485 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5486
5487 Example: >
5488 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5489 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5490< Deletion of the pattern: >
5491 :call matchdelete(m)
5492
5493< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5494 |getmatches()|.
5495
5496 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5497 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5498
5499matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5500 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5501 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5502 Return a |List| with two elements:
5503 The name of the highlight group used
5504 The pattern used.
5505 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5506 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5507 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5508 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5509 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5510
5511 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5512 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5513
5514matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5515 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5516 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5517 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5518 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5519 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5520 window ID instead of the current window.
5521
5522 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5523 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5524
5525matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5526 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5527 after the match. Example: >
5528 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5529< results in "7".
5530 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5531 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5532 do it with matchend(): >
5533 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5534 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5535< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5536
5537 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5538 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5539< results in "7". >
5540 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5541< result is "-1".
5542 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5543
5544 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5545 GetText()->matchend('word')
5546
5547
5548matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5549 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5550 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5551 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5552
5553 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5554 items:
5555 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5556 multiple words separated by white space, then
5557 returns only matches that contain the words in
5558 the given sequence.
5559
5560 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5561 argument supports the following additional items:
5562 key key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
5563 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5564 string.
5565 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5566 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5567 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5568 argument and return the text for that item to
5569 use for fuzzy matching.
5570
5571 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5572 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5573 is 256.
5574
5575 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5576 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5577
5578 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5579 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5580 256, then returns an empty list.
5581
5582 Refer to |fuzzy-match| for more information about fuzzy
5583 matching strings.
5584
5585 Example: >
5586 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5587< results in ["clay"]. >
5588 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5589< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5590 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5591< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5592 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5593 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5594 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5595< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5596 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5597 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5598< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5599 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5600< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5601 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5602< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5603 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5604 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5605< results in ['two one'].
5606
5607matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5608 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5609 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5610 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5611 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5612 position.
5613
5614 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5615 positions for the best match is returned.
5616
5617 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5618 list with three empty list items is returned.
5619
5620 Example: >
5621 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5622< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5623 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5624< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5625 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5626< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5627
5628matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5629 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5630 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5631 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5632 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5633 empty string is used. Example: >
5634 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5635< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5636 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5637
5638 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5639
5640 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5641 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5642
5643matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5644 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5645 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5646< results in "ing".
5647 When there is no match "" is returned.
5648 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5649 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5650< results in "ing". >
5651 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5652< result is "".
5653 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5654 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5655
5656 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5657 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5658
5659matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5660 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5661 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5662 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5663< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5664 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5665 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5666 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5667< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5668 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5669< result is ["", -1, -1].
5670 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5671 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5672 end position of the match are returned. >
5673 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5674< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5675 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5676
5677 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5678 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5679<
5680
5681 *max()*
5682max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5683 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5684
5685< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5686 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5687 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5688 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5689 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5690
5691 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5692 mylist->max()
5693
5694
5695menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5696 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5697 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5698 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5699 menu names are returned.
5700
5701 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5702 "n" Normal
5703 "v" Visual (including Select)
5704 "o" Operator-pending
5705 "i" Insert
5706 "c" Cmd-line
5707 "s" Select
5708 "x" Visual
5709 "t" Terminal-Job
5710 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5711 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5712 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5713
5714 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5715 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5716 display display name (name without '&')
5717 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5718 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5719 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5720 |toolbar-icon|
5721 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5722 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5723 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5724 characters will be used:
5725 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5726 name menu item name.
5727 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5728 remappable else v:false.
5729 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5730 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5731 string has special characters translated like
5732 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5733 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5734 "<Nop>" is returned.
5735 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5736 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5737 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5738 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5739 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5740 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5741 submenus |List| containing the names of
5742 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5743 item has submenus.
5744
5745 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5746
5747 Examples: >
5748 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5749 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5750
5751 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5752 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5753 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5754 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5755 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5756 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5757 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5758 endfor
5759 endfunc
5760 new
5761 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5762 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5763 endfor
5764<
5765 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5766 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5767
5768
5769< *min()*
5770min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5771 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5772
5773< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5774 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5775 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5776 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5777 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5778
5779 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5780 mylist->min()
5781
5782< *mkdir()* *E739*
5783mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5784 Create directory {name}.
5785
5786 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5787 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5788
5789 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5790 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5791 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5792 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5793 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5794 created with 0o755.
5795 Example: >
5796 :call mkdir($HOME . "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
5797
5798< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5799
5800 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5801 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5802 "p" option the call will fail.
5803
5804 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5805 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5806 failed.
5807
5808 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5809 :if exists("*mkdir")
5810
5811< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5812 GetName()->mkdir()
5813<
5814 *mode()*
5815mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5816 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5817 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5818 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5819 Also see |state()|.
5820
5821 n Normal
5822 no Operator-pending
5823 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5824 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5825 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5826 CTRL-V is one character
5827 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5828 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5829 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5830 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5831 v Visual by character
5832 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5833 V Visual by line
5834 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5835 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5836 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5837 s Select by character
5838 S Select by line
5839 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5840 i Insert
5841 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5842 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5843 R Replace |R|
5844 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5845 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5846 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5847 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5848 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5849 c Command-line editing
5850 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5851 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5852 r Hit-enter prompt
5853 rm The -- more -- prompt
5854 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5855 ! Shell or external command is executing
5856 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5857
5858 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5859 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5860 "c" or "n".
5861 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5862 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5863 the leading character(s).
5864 Also see |visualmode()|.
5865
5866 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5867 DoFull()->mode()
5868
5869mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5870 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5871 converted to Vim data structures.
5872 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5873 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5874 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5875 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5876 converted to strings.
5877 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5878 Examples: >
5879 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5880 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5881 :echo mzeval("l")
5882 :echo mzeval("h")
5883<
5884 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5885 to {expr}.
5886
5887 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5888 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5889<
5890 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5891
5892nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5893 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5894 that is not blank. Example: >
5895 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5896< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5897 below it, zero is returned.
5898 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5899 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5900
5901 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5902 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5903
5904nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5905 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5906 value {expr}. Examples: >
5907 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5908 nr2char(32) returns " "
5909< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5910 Example for "utf-8": >
5911 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5912< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5913 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5914 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5915 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5916 string, thus results in an empty string.
5917 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5918 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5919 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5920< Result: "ABC"
5921
5922 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5923 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5924
5925or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5926 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5927 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5928 Example: >
5929 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5930< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5931 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5932
5933
5934pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5935 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5936 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5937 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5938 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5939 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5940 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5941< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5942>
5943 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5944< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5945 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5946
5947 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5948 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5949
5950perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5951 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5952 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5953 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5954 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5955 reference to it.
5956 Example: >
5957 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
5958< [1, 2, 3, 4]
5959
5960 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5961 to {expr}.
5962
5963 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5964 GetExpr()->perleval()
5965
5966< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
5967
5968
5969popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
5970
5971
5972pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
5973 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
5974 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5975 Examples: >
5976 :echo pow(3, 3)
5977< 27.0 >
5978 :echo pow(2, 16)
5979< 65536.0 >
5980 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
5981< 2.0
5982
5983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5984 Compute()->pow(3)
5985<
5986 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5987
5988prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
5989 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
5990 that is not blank. Example: >
5991 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
5992< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5993 above it, zero is returned.
5994 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5995 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
5996
5997 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5998 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
5999
6000printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6001 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6002 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6003 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6004< May result in:
6005 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6006
6007 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6008 argument: >
6009 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
6010
6011< Often used items are:
6012 %s string
6013 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6014 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6015 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6016 %c single byte
6017 %d decimal number
6018 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6019 %x hex number
6020 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6021 %X hex number using upper case letters
6022 %o octal number
6023 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6024 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6025 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6026 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6027 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6028 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6029 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6030 %% the % character itself
6031
6032 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6033 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6034 the result.
6035
6036 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6037 arguments appear in sequence:
6038
6039 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6040
6041 flags
6042 Zero or more of the following flags:
6043
6044 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6045 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6046 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6047 of the number is increased to force the first
6048 character of the output string to a zero (except
6049 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6050 precision of zero).
6051 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6052 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6053 prepended to it.
6054 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6055 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6056 prepended to it.
6057
6058 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6059 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6060 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6061 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6062 flag is ignored.
6063
6064 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6065 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6066 The converted value is padded on the right with
6067 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6068 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6069
6070 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6071 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6072
6073 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6074 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6075 a space if both are used.
6076
6077 field-width
6078 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6079 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6080 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6081 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6082 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6083 conversion the count is in cells.
6084
6085 .precision
6086 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6087 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6088 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6089 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6090 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6091 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6092 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6093 string for S conversions.
6094 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6095 the decimal point.
6096
6097 type
6098 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6099 be applied, see below.
6100
6101 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6102 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6103 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6104 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6105 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6106 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6107 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6108< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6109 "width" bytes.
6110
6111 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6112
6113 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6114 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6115 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6116 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6117 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6118 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6119 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6120 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6121 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6122 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6123 zeros.
6124 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6125 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6126 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6127 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6128 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6129 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6130 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6131 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6132 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6133
6134 i alias for d
6135 D alias for ld
6136 U alias for lu
6137 O alias for lo
6138
6139 *printf-c*
6140 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6141 resulting character is written.
6142
6143 *printf-s*
6144 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6145 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6146 specified are used.
6147 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6148 automatically converted to text with the same format
6149 as ":echo".
6150 *printf-S*
6151 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6152 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6153 number specified are used.
6154
6155 *printf-f* *E807*
6156 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6157 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6158 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6159 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6160 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6161 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6162 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6163 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6164 Example: >
6165 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6166< 12.12
6167 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6168 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6169
6170 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6171 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6172 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6173 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6174 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6175
6176 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6177 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6178 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6179 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6180 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6181 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6182 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6183 results in 1.0e7.
6184
6185 *printf-%*
6186 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6187 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6188
6189 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6190 accepted and automatically converted.
6191 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6192 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6193 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6194
6195 *E766* *E767*
6196 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6197 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6198 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6199
6200
6201prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6202 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6203 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6204
6205 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6206 string is returned.
6207
6208 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6209 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6210
6211< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6212
6213
6214prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6215 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6216 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6217 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6218
6219 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6220 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6221 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6222 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6223 line.
6224 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6225 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6226 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6227 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6228 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6229 if the user only typed Enter.
6230 Example: >
6231 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6232 func s:TextEntered(text)
6233 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6234 stopinsert
6235 close
6236 else
6237 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' . a:text . '"')
6238 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6239 set nomodified
6240 endif
6241 endfunc
6242
6243< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6244 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6245
6246< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6247
6248prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6249 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6250 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6251 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6252
6253 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6254 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6255 as in any buffer.
6256
6257 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6258 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6259
6260< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6261
6262prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6263 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6264 {text} to end in a space.
6265 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6266 "prompt". Example: >
6267 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6268<
6269 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6270 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6271
6272< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6273
6274prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6275
6276pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6277 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6278 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6279 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6280 height nr of items visible
6281 width screen cells
6282 row top screen row (0 first row)
6283 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6284 size total nr of items
6285 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6286
6287 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6288 |CompleteChanged|.
6289
6290pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6291 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6292 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6293 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6294 popup menu.
6295
6296py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6297 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6298 converted to Vim data structures.
6299 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6300 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6301 'encoding').
6302 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6303 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6304 keys converted to strings.
6305 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6306 to {expr}.
6307
6308 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6309 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6310
6311< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6312
6313 *E858* *E859*
6314pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6315 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6316 converted to Vim data structures.
6317 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6318 copied though).
6319 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6320 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6321 non-string keys result in error.
6322 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6323 to {expr}.
6324
6325 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6326 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6327
6328< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6329
6330pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6331 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6332 converted to Vim data structures.
6333 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6334 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6335
6336 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6337 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6338
6339< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6340 |+python3| feature}
6341
6342rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6343 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6344 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6345 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6346 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6347 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6348 and updated.
6349
6350 Examples: >
6351 :echo rand()
6352 :let seed = srand()
6353 :echo rand(seed)
6354 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6355<
6356
6357 *E726* *E727*
6358range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6359 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6360 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6361 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6362 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6363 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6364 producing a value past {max}).
6365 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6366 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6367 start this is an error.
6368 Examples: >
6369 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6370 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6371 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6372 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6373 range(0) " []
6374 range(2, 0) " error!
6375<
6376 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6377 GetExpr()->range()
6378<
6379
6380readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6381 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6382 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6383 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6384 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6385
6386
6387readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6388 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6389 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6390 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6391 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6392 argument below for changing the sort order.
6393
6394 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6395 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6396 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6397 be handled.
6398 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6399 added to the list.
6400 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6401 to the list.
6402 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6403 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6404 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6405 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6406 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6407< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6408 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006409< *E857*
6410 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006411 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6412 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6413
6414 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6415 Valid values are:
6416 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6417 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6418 each character, technically, using
6419 strcmp()) (default)
6420 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6421 using strcasecmp())
6422 "collate" sort using the collation order
6423 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6424 (technically using strcoll())
6425 Other values are silently ignored.
6426
6427 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6428 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6429 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6430< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6431 function! s:tree(dir)
6432 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6433 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
6434 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir . '/' . x)} : x})}
6435 endfunction
6436 echo s:tree(".")
6437<
6438 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6439 GetDirName()->readdir()
6440<
6441readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6442 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6443 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6444 information in {directory}.
6445 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6446 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6447 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6448 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6449 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6450 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6451 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6452 argument, see |readdir()|.
6453
6454 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6455 following items:
6456 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6457 name Name of the entry.
6458 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6459 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6460 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6461 type Type of the entry.
6462 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6463 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6464 Other symlink "link"
6465 On MS-Windows:
6466 Normal file "file"
6467 Directory "dir"
6468 Junction "junction"
6469 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6470 Other symlink "link"
6471 Other reparse point "reparse"
6472 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6473 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6474 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6475 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6476 itself because of performance reasons.
6477
6478 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6479 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6480 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6481 be handled.
6482 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6483 added to the list.
6484 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6485 to the list.
6486 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6487 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6488 of the entry.
6489 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6490 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6491 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6492<
6493 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6494 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6495 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6496
6497<
6498 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6499 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6500<
6501
6502 *readfile()*
6503readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6504 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6505 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6506 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6507 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6508 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6509 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6510 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6511 added.
6512 - No CR characters are removed.
6513 Otherwise:
6514 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6515 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6516 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6517 removed from the text.
6518 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6519 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6520 lines of a file: >
6521 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6522 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6523 :endfor
6524< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6525 are returned, or as many as there are.
6526 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6527 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6528 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6529 file into a buffer if you need to.
6530 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6531 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6532 unmodified.
6533 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6534 the result is an empty list.
6535 Also see |writefile()|.
6536
6537 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6538 GetFileName()->readfile()
6539
6540reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6541 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6542 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6543 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006544 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006545
6546 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6547 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6548 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6549 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6550
6551 Examples: >
6552 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6553 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6554 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6555 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6556<
6557 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6558 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6559
6560
6561reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6562 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6563 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6564 See |@|.
6565
6566reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6567 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6568 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6569
6570reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6571 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6572 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6573 list<any> can be used.
6574 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6575 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6576
6577 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6578 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6579 specified in the argument.
6580 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6581 and {end}.
6582
6583 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6584 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6585 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6586
6587 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6588 GetStart()->reltime()
6589<
6590 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6591
6592reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6593 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6594 Example: >
6595 let start = reltime()
6596 call MyFunction()
6597 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6598< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6599 Also see |profiling|.
6600 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6601 script an error is given.
6602
6603 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6604 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6605
6606< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6607
6608reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6609 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6610 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6611 microseconds. Example: >
6612 let start = reltime()
6613 call MyFunction()
6614 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6615< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6616 The accuracy depends on the system.
6617 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6618 can use split() to remove it. >
6619 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6620< Also see |profiling|.
6621 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6622 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6623
6624 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6625 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6626
6627< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6628
6629 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6630remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
6631 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as an
6632 expression and the result is returned after evaluation.
6633 The result must be a String or a |List|. A |List| is turned
6634 into a String by joining the items with a line break in
6635 between (not at the end), like with join(expr, "\n").
6636 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6637 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6638 |remote_read()| is stored there.
6639 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6640 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
6641 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6642 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6643 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6644 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6645 and the result will be the empty string.
6646
6647 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6648 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6649 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6650 arguments can be evaluated.
6651
6652 Examples: >
6653 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6654 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6655<
6656 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6657 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6658
6659remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6660 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
6661 The {server} argument is a string.
6662 This works like: >
6663 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6664< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6665 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6666 to bring itself to the foreground.
6667 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6668 like foreground() does.
6669 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6670
6671 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6672 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6673
6674< {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
6675 Win32 console version}
6676
6677
6678remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6679 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6680 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6681 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6682 name of a variable.
6683 Returns zero if none are available.
6684 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6685 See also |clientserver|.
6686 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6687 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6688 Examples: >
6689 :let repl = ""
6690 :echo "PEEK: ".remote_peek(id, "repl").": ".repl
6691
6692< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6693 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6694
6695remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6696 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6697 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6698 reply is available.
6699 See also |clientserver|.
6700 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6701 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6702 Example: >
6703 :echo remote_read(id)
6704
6705< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6706 ServerId()->remote_read()
6707<
6708 *remote_send()* *E241*
6709remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
6710 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as input
6711 keys and the function returns immediately. At the Vim server
6712 the keys are not mapped |:map|.
6713 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6714 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6715 there.
6716 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6717 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6718 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6719
6720 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6721 up the display.
6722 Examples: >
6723 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply ".file, "serverid").
6724 \ remote_read(serverid)
6725
6726 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6727 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
6728 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo ".
6729 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6730<
6731 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6732 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6733<
6734 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6735remote_startserver({name})
6736 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6737 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6738
6739 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6740 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6741
6742< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6743
6744remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6745 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6746 return the item.
6747 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6748 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6749 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6750 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6751 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6752 Example: >
6753 :echo "last item: " . remove(mylist, -1)
6754 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6755<
6756 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6757
6758 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6759 mylist->remove(idx)
6760
6761remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6762 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6763 return the byte.
6764 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6765 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6766 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6767 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6768 Example: >
6769 :echo "last byte: " . remove(myblob, -1)
6770 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6771
6772remove({dict}, {key})
6773 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6774 Example: >
6775 :echo "removed " . remove(dict, "one")
6776< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6777
6778rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6779 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6780 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6781 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6782 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6783 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6784 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6785
6786 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6787 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6788
6789repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6790 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6791 result. Example: >
6792 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6793< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6794 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6795 {count} times. Example: >
6796 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6797< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6798
6799 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6800 mylist->repeat(count)
6801
6802resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6803 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6804 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6805 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6806 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6807 removed, return {filename}.
6808 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6809 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6810 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6811 stopped after 100 iterations.
6812 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6813 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6814 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6815 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6816 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6817
6818 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6819 GetName()->resolve()
6820
6821reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6822 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6823 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6824 Returns {object}.
6825 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6826 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6827< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6828 mylist->reverse()
6829
6830round({expr}) *round()*
6831 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6832 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6833 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6834 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6835 Examples: >
6836 echo round(0.456)
6837< 0.0 >
6838 echo round(4.5)
6839< 5.0 >
6840 echo round(-4.5)
6841< -5.0
6842
6843 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6844 Compute()->round()
6845<
6846 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6847
6848rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6849 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6850 converted to Vim data structures.
6851 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6852 are copied though).
6853 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6854 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6855 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6856 "Object#to_s" method.
6857 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6858 to {expr}.
6859
6860 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6861 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6862
6863< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6864
6865screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6866 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6867 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6868 attribute at other positions.
6869
6870 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6871 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6872
6873screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6874 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6875 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6876 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6877 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6878 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6879 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6880 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6881 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6882
6883 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6884 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6885
6886screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6887 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6888 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6889 composing characters on top of the base character.
6890 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6891 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6892
6893 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6894 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6895
6896screencol() *screencol()*
6897 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6898 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6899 This function is mainly used for testing.
6900
6901 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6902 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6903 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6904 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6905 the following mappings: >
6906 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom ".screencol()."\n"
6907 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6908 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6909<
6910screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6911 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6912 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6913 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6914 The Dict has these members:
6915 row screen row
6916 col first screen column
6917 endcol last screen column
6918 curscol cursor screen column
6919 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6920 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6921 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6922 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6923 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6924 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6925 width character it would be the same as "col".
6926 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6927 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6928 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6929 |conceal| taken into account.
6930
6931 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6932 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6933
6934screenrow() *screenrow()*
6935 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6936 cursor. The top line has number one.
6937 This function is mainly used for testing.
6938 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6939
6940 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
6941
6942screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
6943 The result is a String that contains the base character and
6944 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
6945 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
6946 characters.
6947 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6948 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
6949
6950 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6951 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
6952<
6953 *search()*
6954search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
6955 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
6956 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
6957
6958 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
6959 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
6960 move. No error message is given.
6961
6962 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
6963 'b' search Backward instead of forward
6964 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
6965 'e' move to the End of the match
6966 'n' do Not move the cursor
6967 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
6968 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
6969 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
6970 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
6971 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
6972 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
6973
6974 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
6975 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
6976 flag.
6977
6978 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
6979
6980 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
6981 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
6982 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
6983 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
6984 search starts one column further. This matters for
6985 overlapping matches.
6986 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
6987 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
6988 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
6989 file).
6990
6991 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
6992 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
6993 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
6994 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
6995 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
6996< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
6997 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
6998 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
6999
7000 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7001 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7002 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7003 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7004 giving the argument.
7005 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7006
7007 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7008 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7009 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7010 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7011 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7012 function reference or a lambda.
7013 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7014 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7015 and -1 returned.
7016 *search()-sub-match*
7017 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7018 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7019 whole pattern did match.
7020 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7021
7022 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7023 flag is used.
7024
7025 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7026 :let n = 1
7027 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
7028 : exe "argument " . n
7029 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7030 : " first search to find match at start of file
7031 : normal G$
7032 : let flags = "w"
7033 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7034 : s/foo/bar/g
7035 : let flags = "W"
7036 : endwhile
7037 : update " write the file if modified
7038 : let n = n + 1
7039 :endwhile
7040<
7041 Example for using some flags: >
7042 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7043< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7044 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7045 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7046 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7047 line:
7048 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7049 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7050 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7051 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7052 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7053
7054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7055 GetPattern()->search()
7056
7057searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7058 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7059 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7060 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7061
7062 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7063 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7064
7065 key type meaning ~
7066 current |Number| current position of match;
7067 0 if the cursor position is
7068 before the first match
7069 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7070 "pos", otherwise 0
7071 total |Number| total count of matches found
7072 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7073 1: recomputing was timed out
7074 2: max count exceeded
7075
7076 For {options} see further down.
7077
7078 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7079 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7080 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7081 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7082 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7083
7084 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7085 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7086
7087 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7088 " to 1)
7089 let result = searchcount()
7090<
7091 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7092 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7093 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7094 if empty(result)
7095 return ''
7096 endif
7097 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7098 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7099 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7100 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7101 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7102 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7103 \ result.current, result.total)
7104 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7105 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7106 \ result.current, result.total)
7107 endif
7108 endif
7109 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7110 \ result.current, result.total)
7111 endfunction
7112 let &statusline .= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
7113
7114 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7115 " 'hlsearch' was on
7116 " let &statusline .=
7117 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7118<
7119 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7120 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7121
7122 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7123 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7124 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7125 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7126 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7127 call searchcount(#{
7128 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7129 redrawstatus
7130 endif
7131 endfunction
7132<
7133 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7134 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7135
7136 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7137 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7138 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7139
7140 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7141 " search again
7142 call searchcount()
7143<
7144 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7145 key type meaning ~
7146 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7147 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7148 otherwise returns the last
7149 computed result (when |n| or
7150 |N| was used when "S" is not
7151 in 'shortmess', or this
7152 function was called).
7153 (default: |TRUE|)
7154 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7155 and different with |@/|.
7156 this works as same as the
7157 below command is executed
7158 before calling this function >
7159 let @/ = pattern
7160< (default: |@/|)
7161 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7162 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7163 for recomputing the result
7164 (default: 0)
7165 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7166 limit. max count of matched
7167 text while recomputing the
7168 result. if search exceeded
7169 total count, "total" value
7170 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7171 (default: 99)
7172 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7173 when recomputing the result.
7174 this changes "current" result
7175 value. see |cursor()|,
7176 |getpos()|
7177 (default: cursor's position)
7178
7179 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7180 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7181<
7182searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7183 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7184
7185 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7186 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7187 first match in the function.
7188
7189 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7190 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7191 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7192
7193 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7194 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7195 Example: >
7196 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7197 echo getline('.')
7198 endif
7199<
7200 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7201 GetName()->searchdecl()
7202<
7203 *searchpair()*
7204searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7205 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7206 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7207 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7208 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7209 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7210 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7211 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7212 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7213 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7214 given.
7215
7216 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7217 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7218 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7219 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7220 typical use is: >
7221 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7222< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7223
7224 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7225 |search()|. Additionally:
7226 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7227 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7228 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7229 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7230 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7231 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7232
7233 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7234 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7235 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7236 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7237 or a string.
7238 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7239 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7240 and -1 returned.
7241 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7242 Anything else makes the function fail.
7243 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7244 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7245
7246 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7247
7248 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7249 patterns are used like it's on.
7250
7251 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7252 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7253 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7254 if 1
7255 if 2
7256 endif 2
7257 endif 1
7258< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7259 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7260 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7261 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7262 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7263 "endif 2".
7264 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7265 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7266 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7267 the matching start.
7268
7269 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7270
7271 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7272 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7273
7274< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7275 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7276 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7277 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7278 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7279 match.
7280 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7281
7282 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7283
7284< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7285 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7286 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7287
7288 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7289 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7290<
7291 *searchpairpos()*
7292searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7293 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7294 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7295 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7296 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7297 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7298 returns [0, 0]. >
7299
7300 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7301<
7302 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7303
7304 *searchpos()*
7305searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7306 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7307 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7308 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7309 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7310 returns [0, 0].
7311 Example: >
7312 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7313
7314< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7315 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7316 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7317< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7318 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7319
7320 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7321 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7322
7323server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7324 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7325 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7326 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7327 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7328 Note:
7329 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7330 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7331 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7332 See also |clientserver|.
7333 Example: >
7334 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7335
7336< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7337 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7338<
7339serverlist() *serverlist()*
7340 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7341 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7342 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7343 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7344 Example: >
7345 :echo serverlist()
7346<
7347setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7348 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7349 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7350
7351 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7352 |bufload()| if needed.
7353
7354 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7355 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7356
7357 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7358 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7359 line then those lines are added.
7360
7361 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7362
7363 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7364 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7365 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7366 added below the last line.
7367
7368 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7369 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7370 error is given.
7371 On success 0 is returned.
7372
7373 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7374 third argument: >
7375 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7376
7377setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7378 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7379 {val}.
7380 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7381 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7382 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7383 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7384 The {varname} argument is a string.
7385 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7386 Examples: >
7387 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7388 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7389< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7390
7391 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7392 third argument: >
7393 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7394
7395
7396setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7397 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7398 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7399 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7400 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7401 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7402
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007403< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007404 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7405 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7406 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7407 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7408 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7409 the character width in screen cells.
7410 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7411 range overlaps with another.
7412 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7413
7414 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7415 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7416
7417 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7418 setcellwidths([]);
7419< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7420 the effect for known emoji characters.
7421
7422setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7423 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7424 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7425
7426 Example:
7427 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7428 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7429< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7430 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7431< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7432
7433 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7434 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7435
7436setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7437 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7438 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7439
7440 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7441 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7442 character search
7443 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7444 0 for backward
7445 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7446 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7447 character search
7448
7449 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7450 from a script: >
7451 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7452 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7453 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7454< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7455
7456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7457 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7458
7459setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7460 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7461 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7462 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7463 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7464 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7465 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7466 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7467 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7468 before inserting the resulting text.
7469 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7470 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7471 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7472 command line.
7473
7474 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7475 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7476
7477setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7478setcursorcharpos({list})
7479 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7480 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7481
7482 Example:
7483 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7484 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7485< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7486 call cursor(4, 3)
7487< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7488
7489 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7490 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7491
7492
7493setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7494 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7495 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7496
7497< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7498 See also |expr-env|.
7499
7500 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7501 second argument: >
7502 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7503
7504setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7505 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7506 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7507 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7508 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7509 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7510 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7511 characters are not supported.
7512
7513 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7514 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7515 would do the same thing.
7516
7517 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7518
7519 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7520 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7521<
7522 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7523
7524
7525setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7526 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7527 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7528 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7529
7530 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7531 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7532 added below the last line.
7533 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7534 converted to a String.
7535
7536 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7537 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7538 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7539
7540 Example: >
7541 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7542
7543< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7544 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7545 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7546< This is equivalent to: >
7547 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7548 : call setline(n, l)
7549 :endfor
7550
7551< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7552
7553 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7554 second argument: >
7555 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7556
7557setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7558 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7559 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7560 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7561
7562 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7563 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7564 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7565 Also see |location-list|.
7566
7567 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7568
7569 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7570 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7571 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7572
7573 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7574 second argument: >
7575 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7576
7577setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7578 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7579 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7580 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7581 example for |getmatches()|.
7582 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7583 window ID instead of the current window.
7584
7585 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7586 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7587<
7588 *setpos()*
7589setpos({expr}, {list})
7590 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7591 . the cursor
7592 'x mark x
7593
7594 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7595 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7596 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7597
7598 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7599 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7600 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7601 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7602 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7603 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7604 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7605 Does not change the jumplist.
7606
7607 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7608 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7609 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7610 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7611
7612 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7613 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7614 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7615 character.
7616
7617 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7618 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7619 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7620 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7621 mark position it is not used.
7622
7623 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7624 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7625 before '>.
7626
7627 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7628 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7629
7630 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7631
7632 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7633 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7634 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7635 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7636 |winrestview()|.
7637
7638 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7639 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7640
7641setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7642 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7643
7644 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7645 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7646 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7647 {what}.
7648 *setqflist-what*
7649 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7650 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7651 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7652 entries:
7653
7654 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7655 buffer
7656 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7657 present or it is invalid.
7658 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7659 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7660 lnum line number in the file
7661 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7662 col column number
7663 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7664 when zero: "col" is byte index
7665 nr error number
7666 text description of the error
7667 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7668 valid recognized error message
7669
7670 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7671 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7672 locate a matching error line.
7673 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7674 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7675 item will not be handled as an error line.
7676 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7677 be used.
7678 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7679 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7680 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7681 cleared.
7682 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7683 |getqflist()| returns.
7684
7685 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7686 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7687 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7688 new list is created.
7689
7690 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7691 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7692 clear the list: >
7693 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7694<
7695 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7696 freed.
7697
7698 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7699 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7700 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7701 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7702 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7703
7704 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7705 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7706 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7707 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7708 'errorformat' option value is used.
7709 See |quickfix-parse|
7710 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7711 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7712 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7713 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7714 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7715 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7716 argument.
7717 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7718 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7719 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7720 See |quickfix-parse|
7721 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7722 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7723 the last quickfix list.
7724 quickfixtextfunc
7725 function to get the text to display in the
7726 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7727 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7728 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7729 of how to write the function and an example.
7730 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7731 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7732 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7733 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7734 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7735 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7736 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7737 specify the list.
7738
7739 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7740 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7741 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7742 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7743<
7744 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7745
7746 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7747 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7748 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7749
7750 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7751 second argument: >
7752 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7753<
7754 *setreg()*
7755setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7756 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7757 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7758 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7759 {regname} must be one character.
7760
7761 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7762 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7763 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7764 then the value is appended.
7765
7766 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7767 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7768 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7769 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7770 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7771 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7772 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7773 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7774
7775 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7776 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7777 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7778 mode is never selected automatically.
7779 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7780
7781 *E883*
7782 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7783 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7784 items act like empty strings.
7785
7786 Examples: >
7787 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7788 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7789 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7790 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7791
7792< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7793 register: >
7794 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7795 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7796< or: >
7797 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7798 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7799 ....
7800 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7801< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7802 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7803 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7804 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7805
7806 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7807 nothing: >
7808 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7809
7810< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7811 second argument: >
7812 GetText()->setreg('a')
7813
7814settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7815 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7816 |t:var|
7817 The {varname} argument is a string.
7818 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7819 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7820 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7821 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7822 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7823
7824 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7825 third argument: >
7826 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7827
7828settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7829 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7830 {val}.
7831 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7832 use |setwinvar()|.
7833 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7834 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7835 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7836 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7837 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7838 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7839 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7840 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7841 Examples: >
7842 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7843 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7844< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7845
7846 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7847 fourth argument: >
7848 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7849
7850settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7851 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7852 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7853
7854 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7855 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7856 stack.
7857 *E962*
7858 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7859 argument:
7860 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7861 stack is replaced.
7862 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7863 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7864 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7865 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7866 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7867
7868 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7869 stack after the modification.
7870
7871 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7872
7873 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7874 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7875 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7876
7877< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7878 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7879 " do something else
7880 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7881 unlet stack
7882<
7883 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7884 second argument: >
7885 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7886
7887setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7888 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7889 Examples: >
7890 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7891 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7892
7893< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7894 third argument: >
7895 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7896
7897sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7898 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7899 checksum of {string}.
7900
7901 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7902 GetText()->sha256()
7903
7904< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7905
7906shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7907 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7908 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
7909 (MS-Windows, Linux, and MacOS) then it will enclose {string}
7910 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7911 quotes.
7912 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7913 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7914 {string}.
7915 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7916 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7917
7918 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7919 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7920 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7921 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7922 command.
7923
7924 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7925 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7926 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7927 even when inside single quotes.
7928
7929 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7930 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7931 escaped a second time.
7932
7933 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7934 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7935 character inside single quotes.
7936
7937 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
7938 :exe '!dir ' . shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
7939< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
7940 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
7941 :call system("chmod +w -- " . shellescape(expand("%")))
7942< See also |::S|.
7943
7944 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7945 GetCommand()->shellescape()
7946
7947shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
7948 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
7949 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
7950 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
7951 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
7952 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
7953
7954 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
7955 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
7956 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
7957 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
7958
7959 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7960 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
7961
7962sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
7963
7964
7965simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
7966 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
7967 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
7968 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
7969 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
7970 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
7971 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
7972 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
7973 standard).
7974 Example: >
7975 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
7976< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
7977 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
7978 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
7979 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
7980 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
7981
7982 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7983 GetName()->simplify()
7984
7985sin({expr}) *sin()*
7986 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
7987 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7988 Examples: >
7989 :echo sin(100)
7990< -0.506366 >
7991 :echo sin(-4.01)
7992< 0.763301
7993
7994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7995 Compute()->sin()
7996<
7997 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
7998
7999
8000sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8001 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8002 [-inf, inf].
8003 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8004 Examples: >
8005 :echo sinh(0.5)
8006< 0.521095 >
8007 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8008< -1.026517
8009
8010 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8011 Compute()->sinh()
8012<
8013 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8014
8015
8016slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8017 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8018 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8019 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8020 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8021 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8022 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8023
8024 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8025 GetList()->slice(offset)
8026
8027
8028sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
8029 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8030
8031 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8032 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8033
8034< When {func} is omitted, is empty or zero, then sort() uses the
8035 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8036 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8037 current buffer use |:sort|.
8038
8039 When {func} is given and it is '1' or 'i' then case is
8040 ignored.
8041
8042 When {func} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
8043 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8044 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8045 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8046 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8047 case. Example: >
8048 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8049 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8050 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8051< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8052>
8053 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8054 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8055 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8056< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8057 This does not work properly on Mac.
8058
8059 When {func} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
8060 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8061 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8062 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8063
8064 When {func} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
8065 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8066 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8067
8068 When {func} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
8069 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8070
8071 When {func} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
8072 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8073 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8074 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8075 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8076
8077 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8078 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8079
8080 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8081 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8082 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8083 same order as they were originally.
8084
8085 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8086 mylist->sort()
8087
8088< Also see |uniq()|.
8089
8090 Example: >
8091 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8092 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8093 endfunc
8094 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8095< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8096 ignores overflow: >
8097 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8098 return a:i1 - a:i2
8099 endfunc
8100< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8101 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8102<
8103sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8104 Stop playing all sounds.
8105
8106 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8107 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8108
8109 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8110
8111 *sound_playevent()*
8112sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8113 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8114 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8115 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8116 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8117 call sound_playevent('bell')
8118< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8119 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8120 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8121
8122 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8123 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8124 argument is the status:
8125 0 sound was played to the end
8126 1 sound was interrupted
8127 2 error occurred after sound started
8128 Example: >
8129 func Callback(id, status)
8130 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8131 endfunc
8132 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8133
8134< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8135
8136 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8137 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8138
8139 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8140 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8141
8142< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8143
8144 *sound_playfile()*
8145sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8146 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8147 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8148 with this command: >
8149 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8150
8151< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8152 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8153
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00008154< There is no error *E538* , but can listen to 538.nl.
8155 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008156
8157
8158sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8159 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8160 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8161
8162 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8163 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8164
8165 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8166 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8167
8168 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8169 soundid->sound_stop()
8170
8171< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8172
8173 *soundfold()*
8174soundfold({word})
8175 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8176 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8177 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8178 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8179 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8180 the method can be quite slow.
8181
8182 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8183 GetWord()->soundfold()
8184<
8185 *spellbadword()*
8186spellbadword([{sentence}])
8187 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8188 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8189 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8190 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8191
8192 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8193 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8194 result is an empty string.
8195
8196 The return value is a list with two items:
8197 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8198 - The type of the spelling error:
8199 "bad" spelling mistake
8200 "rare" rare word
8201 "local" word only valid in another region
8202 "caps" word should start with Capital
8203 Example: >
8204 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8205< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8206
8207 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8208 of 'spelllang' are used.
8209
8210 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8211 GetText()->spellbadword()
8212<
8213 *spellsuggest()*
8214spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8215 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8216 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8217 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8218
8219 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8220 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8221 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8222
8223 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8224 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8225 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8226 replace a line.
8227
8228 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8229 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8230 although it may appear capitalized.
8231
8232 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8233 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8234
8235 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8236 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8237
8238split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8239 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8240 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8241 item.
8242 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8243 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8244 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8245 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8246 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8247 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8248 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8249 Example: >
8250 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8251< To split a string in individual characters: >
8252 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8253< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8254 the end of the pattern: >
8255 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8256< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8257 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8258 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8259< The opposite function is |join()|.
8260
8261 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8262 GetString()->split()
8263
8264sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8265 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8266 |Float|.
8267 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8268 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8269 Examples: >
8270 :echo sqrt(100)
8271< 10.0 >
8272 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8273< nan
8274 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8275
8276 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8277 Compute()->sqrt()
8278<
8279 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8280
8281
8282srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8283 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8284 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8285 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8286 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8287 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8288 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8289 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8290
8291 Examples: >
8292 :let seed = srand()
8293 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8294 :echo rand(seed)
8295
8296state([{what}]) *state()*
8297 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8298 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8299 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8300 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8301 Yes: then do it right away.
8302 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8303 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8304 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8305 messages and callbacks).
8306 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8307 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8308 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8309 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8310 Also see |mode()|.
8311
8312 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8313 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8314 if state('s') == ''
8315 " screen has not scrolled
8316<
8317 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8318 something is busy:
8319 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8320 stuffed command
8321 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8322 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8323 x executing an autocommand
8324 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8325 ch_readraw() when reading json
8326 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8327 |f| or a count
8328 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8329 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8330 s screen has scrolled for messages
8331
8332str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8333 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8334 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8335 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8336 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8337 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8338 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8339 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8340 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8341 thousand.
8342 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8343 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8344 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8345 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8346 |substitute()|: >
8347 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8348<
8349 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8350 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8351<
8352 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8353
8354str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8355 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8356 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8357 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8358 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8359< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8360
8361 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8362 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8363 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8364 properly: >
8365 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8366
8367< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8368 GetString()->str2list()
8369
8370
8371str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8372 Convert string {string} to a number.
8373 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8374 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8375 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8376
8377 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8378 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8379 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8380 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8381<
8382 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8383 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8384 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8385 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8386 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8387
8388 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8389 GetText()->str2nr()
8390
8391
8392strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8393 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8394 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8395 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8396 composing characters separately.
8397
8398 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8399
8400 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8401 GetText()->strcharlen()
8402
8403
8404strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8405 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8406 of byte index and length.
8407 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8408 counted separately.
8409 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8410 similar to |slice()|.
8411 When a character index is used where a character does not
8412 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8413 example: >
8414 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8415< results in 'a'.
8416
8417 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8418 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8419
8420
8421strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8422 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8423 in String {string}.
8424 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8425 counted separately.
8426 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8427 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8428
8429 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8430
8431 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8432 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8433 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8434 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8435 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8436 endfunction
8437 else
8438 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8439 if a:skipcc
8440 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8441 else
8442 return strchars(a:str)
8443 endif
8444 endfunction
8445 endif
8446<
8447 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8448 GetText()->strchars()
8449
8450strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8451 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8452 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8453 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8454 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8455 matters for Tab characters.
8456 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8457 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8458 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8459 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8460 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8461 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8462
8463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8464 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8465
8466strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8467 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8468 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8469 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8470 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8471 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8472 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8473 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8474 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8475 Examples: >
8476 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8477 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8478 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8479 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8480 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8481 Show mod time of file.c.
8482< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8483 :if exists("*strftime")
8484
8485< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8486 GetFormat()->strftime()
8487
8488strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8489 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8490 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8491 separate characters here.
8492 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8493
8494 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8495 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8496
8497stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8498 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8499 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8500 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8501 This can be used to find a second match: >
8502 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8503 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8504< The search is done case-sensitive.
8505 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8506 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8507 See also |strridx()|.
8508 Examples: >
8509 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8510 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8511 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8512< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8513 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8514 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8515
8516 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8517 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8518<
8519 *string()*
8520string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8521 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8522 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8523 {expr} type result ~
8524 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8525 Number 123
8526 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8527 Funcref function('name')
8528 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8529 List [item, item]
8530 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8531
8532 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8533 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8534 will then fail.
8535
8536 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8537 mylist->string()
8538
8539< Also see |strtrans()|.
8540
8541
8542strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8543 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8544 {string} in bytes.
8545 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8546 For other types an error is given.
8547 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8548 |strchars()|.
8549 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8550
8551 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8552 GetString()->strlen()
8553
8554strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8555 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8556 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8557 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8558 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8559 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8560 following composing characters).
8561 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8562 |strcharpart()|.
8563
8564 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8565 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8566 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8567 end of the {src}. >
8568 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8569 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8570 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8571 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8572
8573< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8574 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8575 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8576<
8577 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8578 GetText()->strpart(5)
8579
8580strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8581 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8582 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8583 the format specified in {format}.
8584
8585 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8586 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8587 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8588 matters.
8589
8590 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8591 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8592 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8593 result.
8594
8595 See also |strftime()|.
8596 Examples: >
8597 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8598< 862156163 >
8599 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8600< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8601 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8602< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8603
8604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8605 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8606<
8607 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8608 :if exists("*strptime")
8609
8610strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8611 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8612 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8613 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8614 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8615 match: >
8616 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8617 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8618< The search is done case-sensitive.
8619 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8620 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8621 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8622 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8623 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8624< *strrchr()*
8625 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8626 function strrchr().
8627
8628 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8629 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8630
8631strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8632 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8633 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8634 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8635 echo strtrans(@a)
8636< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8637 starting a new line.
8638
8639 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8640 GetString()->strtrans()
8641
8642strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8643 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8644 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8645 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8646 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8647 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8648 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8649
8650 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8651 GetString()->strwidth()
8652
8653submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8654 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8655 substitute() function.
8656 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8657 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8658 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8659 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8660 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8661
8662 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8663 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8664 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8665 text.
8666 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8667 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8668 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8669
8670 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8671 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8672
8673 Examples: >
8674 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8675 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8676< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8677 A line break is included as a newline character.
8678
8679 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8680 GetNr()->submatch()
8681
8682substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8683 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8684 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8685 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8686 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8687
8688 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8689 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8690 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8691 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8692 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8693 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8694 used.
8695
8696 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8697 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8698 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8699 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8700
8701 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8702 unmodified.
8703
8704 Example: >
8705 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8706< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8707 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8708< results in "TESTING".
8709
8710 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8711 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8712 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
8713 \ '\=nr2char("0x" . submatch(1))', 'g')
8714
8715< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8716 optional argument. Example: >
8717 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8718< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8719 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8720 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
8721 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' . m[1]}, 'g')
8722
8723< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8724 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8725
8726swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8727 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8728 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8729 version Vim version
8730 user user name
8731 host host name
8732 fname original file name
8733 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8734 file
8735 mtime last modification time in seconds
8736 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8737 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8738 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8739 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8740 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8741 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8742 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8743 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8744
8745 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8746 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8747
8748swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8749 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8750 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8751 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8752 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8753 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8754
8755 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8756 GetBufname()->swapname()
8757
8758synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8759 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8760 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8761 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8762 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8763
8764 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8765 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8766 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8767 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8768 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8769
8770 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8771 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8772 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8773 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8774 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8775 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8776 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8777
8778 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8779 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8780<
8781
8782synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8783 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8784 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8785 about a syntax item.
8786 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8787 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8788 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8789 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8790 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8791 {what} result
8792 "name" the name of the syntax item
8793 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8794 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8795 term: empty string)
8796 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8797 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8798 |highlight-font|
8799 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8800 |highlight-guisp|
8801 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8802 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8803 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8804 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8805 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8806 "bold" "1" if bold
8807 "italic" "1" if italic
8808 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8809 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8810 "standout" "1" if standout
8811 "underline" "1" if underlined
8812 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8813 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8814
8815 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8816 cursor): >
8817 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8818<
8819 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8820 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8821
8822
8823synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8824 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8825 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8826 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8827 ":highlight link" are followed.
8828
8829 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8830 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8831
8832synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8833 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8834 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8835 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8836 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8837 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8838 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8839 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8840 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8841 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8842 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8843 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8844 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8845 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8846 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8847 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8848 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8849 call returns ~
8850 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8851 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8852 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8853 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8854 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8855 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8856
8857
8858synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8859 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8860 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8861 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8862 like what |synID()| returns.
8863 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8864 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8865 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8866 transparent item.
8867 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8868 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8869 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8870 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8871 endfor
8872< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8873 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8874 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8875 valid positions.
8876
8877system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8878 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8879 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8880
8881 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8882 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8883 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8884 separators yourself.
8885 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8886 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8887 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8888 list items converted to NULs).
8889 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8890 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8891 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8892 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8893
8894 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8895
8896 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8897 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8898 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8899 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8900 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8901<
8902 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8903 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8904 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8905 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8906 cause trouble.
8907 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8908
8909 The result is a String. Example: >
8910 :let files = system("ls " . shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8911 :let files = system('ls ' . expand('%:h:S'))
8912
8913< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8914 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8915 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8916 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8917 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8918
8919 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8920 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8921 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8922 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8923 concatenated commands.
8924
8925 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8926 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8927
8928 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8929 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8930
8931 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8932 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8933 when using a security agent application.
8934 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8935 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8936
8937 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8938 :echo GetCmd()->system()
8939
8940
8941systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
8942 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
8943 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
8944 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
8945 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
8946 result ends in a NL.
8947 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
8948
8949 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
8950 use |system()| and |split()|: >
8951 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
8952<
8953 Returns an empty string on error.
8954
8955 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8956 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
8957
8958
8959tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
8960 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
8961 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
8962 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
8963 omitted the current tab page is used.
8964 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
8965 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
8966 let buflist = []
8967 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
8968 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
8969 endfor
8970< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
8971
8972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8973 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
8974
8975tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
8976 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
8977 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
8978
8979 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
8980 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
8981 count).
8982 # the number of the last accessed tab page
8983 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
8984 previous tab page 0 is returned.
8985 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
8986
8987
8988tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
8989 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
8990 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
8991 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
8992 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
8993 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
8994 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
8995 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
8996 Useful examples: >
8997 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
8998 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
8999< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9000
9001 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9002 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9003<
9004 *tagfiles()*
9005tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9006 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9007
9008
9009taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9010 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9011
9012 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9013 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9014 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9015
9016 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9017 entries:
9018 name Name of the tag.
9019 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9020 defined. It is either relative to the
9021 current directory or a full path.
9022 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9023 the file.
9024 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9025 entry depends on the language specific
9026 kind values. Only available when
9027 using a tags file generated by
9028 Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
9029 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9030 |static-tag| for more information.
9031 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9032 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9033 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9034 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9035 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9036 contained in.
9037
9038 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9039 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9040
9041 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9042
9043 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9044 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9045 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9046 search regular expression pattern.
9047
9048 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9049 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9050 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9051
9052 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9053 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9054
9055tan({expr}) *tan()*
9056 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9057 in the range [-inf, inf].
9058 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9059 Examples: >
9060 :echo tan(10)
9061< 0.648361 >
9062 :echo tan(-4.01)
9063< -1.181502
9064
9065 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9066 Compute()->tan()
9067<
9068 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9069
9070
9071tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9072 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9073 range [-1, 1].
9074 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9075 Examples: >
9076 :echo tanh(0.5)
9077< 0.462117 >
9078 :echo tanh(-1)
9079< -0.761594
9080
9081 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9082 Compute()->tanh()
9083<
9084 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9085
9086
9087tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9088 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9089 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9090 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9091 :let tmpfile = tempname()
9092 :exe "redir > " . tmpfile
9093< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9094 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9095 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9096 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9097
9098
9099term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9100
9101
9102terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9103 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9104 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9105 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9106 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9107 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9108 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9109 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9110 mouse mouse type supported
9111
9112 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9113
9114 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9115 an empty dictionary.
9116
9117 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9118 current cursor style.
9119 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9120 request the cursor blink status.
9121 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9122 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9123 and |t_RC| on startup.
9124
9125 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9126 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9127
9128 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9129
9130 Also see:
9131 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9132 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9133 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9134
9135
9136test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9137
9138
9139 *timer_info()*
9140timer_info([{id}])
9141 Return a list with information about timers.
9142 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9143 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9144 returned.
9145 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9146
9147 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9148 these items:
9149 "id" the timer ID
9150 "time" time the timer was started with
9151 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9152 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9153 -1 means forever
9154 "callback" the callback
9155 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9156
9157 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9158 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9159
9160< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9161
9162timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9163 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9164 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9165 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9166 has passed.
9167
9168 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9169 for a short time.
9170
9171 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9172 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9173 See |non-zero-arg|.
9174
9175 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9176 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9177
9178< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9179
9180 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9181timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9182 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9183
9184 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9185 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9186 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9187
9188 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9189 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9190 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9191 waiting for input.
9192 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9193 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9194
9195 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9196 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9197 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9198 the callback will be called once.
9199 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9200 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9201 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9202 messages.
9203
9204 Example: >
9205 func MyHandler(timer)
9206 echo 'Handler called'
9207 endfunc
9208 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9209 \ {'repeat': 3})
9210< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9211 intervals.
9212
9213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9214 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9215
9216< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9217 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9218
9219timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9220 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9221 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9222 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9223
9224 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9225 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9226
9227< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9228
9229timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9230 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9231 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9232 timers there is no error.
9233
9234 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9235
9236tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9237 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9238 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9239 the string).
9240
9241 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9242 GetText()->tolower()
9243
9244toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9245 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9246 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9247 the string).
9248
9249 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9250 GetText()->toupper()
9251
9252tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9253 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9254 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9255 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9256 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9257 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9258 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9259
9260 Examples: >
9261 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9262< returns "Hello THere" >
9263 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9264< returns "{blob}"
9265
9266 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9267 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9268
9269trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9270 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9271 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9272
9273 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9274 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9275 space character 0xa0.
9276
9277 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9278 characters:
9279 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9280 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9281 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9282 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9283
9284 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9285
9286 Examples: >
9287 echo trim(" some text ")
9288< returns "some text" >
9289 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") . "_TAIL"
9290< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9291 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9292< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9293 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9294< returns " vim"
9295
9296 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9297 GetText()->trim()
9298
9299trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9300 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9301 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9302 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9303 Examples: >
9304 echo trunc(1.456)
9305< 1.0 >
9306 echo trunc(-5.456)
9307< -5.0 >
9308 echo trunc(4.0)
9309< 4.0
9310
9311 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9312 Compute()->trunc()
9313<
9314 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9315
9316 *type()*
9317type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9318 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9319 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9320 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9321 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9322 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9323 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9324 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9325 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9326 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9327 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9328 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9329 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9330 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9331 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9332 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9333 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9334 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9335 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9336 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9337 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9338 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9339 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9340< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9341 :if exists('v:t_number')
9342
9343< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9344 mylist->type()
9345
9346
9347typename({expr}) *typename()*
9348 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9349 Example: >
9350 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9351 list<number>
9352
9353
9354undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9355 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9356 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9357 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9358 the undo file exists.
9359 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9360 is used internally.
9361 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9362 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9363 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9364 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9365 returns an empty string.
9366
9367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9368 GetFilename()->undofile()
9369
9370undotree() *undotree()*
9371 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9372 the following items:
9373 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9374 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9375 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9376 when some changes were undone.
9377 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9378 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9379 something readable.
9380 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9381 write yet.
9382 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9383 tree.
9384 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9385 This happens when waiting from input from the
9386 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9387 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9388 undo blocks.
9389
9390 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9391 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9392 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9393 |:undolist|.
9394 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9395 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9396 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9397 that was added. This marks the last change
9398 and where further changes will be added.
9399 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9400 that was undone. This marks the current
9401 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9402 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9403 undone after the last change this item will
9404 not appear anywhere.
9405 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9406 write. The number is the write count. The
9407 first write has number 1, the last one the
9408 "save_last" mentioned above.
9409 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9410 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9411 item.
9412
9413uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9414 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9415 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9416 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9417 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9418< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9419 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9420
9421 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9422 mylist->uniq()
9423
9424values({dict}) *values()*
9425 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9426 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9427
9428 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9429 mydict->values()
9430
9431virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9432 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9433 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9434 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9435 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9436 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9437 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9438 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9439 For the byte position use |col()|.
9440 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9441 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9442 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9443 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9444 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9445 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9446 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9447 The accepted positions are:
9448 . the cursor position
9449 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9450 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9451 plus one)
9452 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9453 returned)
9454 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9455 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9456 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9457 that it's updated right away.
9458 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9459 Examples: >
9460 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9461 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9462 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9463< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9464 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9465 all lines: >
9466 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9467
9468< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9469 GetPos()->virtcol()
9470
9471
9472visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9473 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9474 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9475 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9476 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9477 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9478 respectively.
9479 Example: >
9480 :exe "normal " . visualmode()
9481< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9482 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9483 Visual mode that was used.
9484 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9485 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9486 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9487 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9488 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9489
9490wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9491 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9492 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9493 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9494 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9495
9496 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9497 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9498<
9499 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9500
9501win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9502 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9503 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9504 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9505 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9506 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9507 Example: >
9508 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9509< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9510 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009511 *E994*
9512 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9513 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9514 an empty string is returned.
9515
9516 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9517 second argument: >
9518 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9519
9520win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9521 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9522 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9523
9524 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9525 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9526
9527win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9528 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9529 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9530 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9531 number 1.
9532 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9533 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9534 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9535
9536 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9537 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9538
9539
9540win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9541 Return the type of the window:
9542 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9543 used to execute autocommands.
9544 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9545 (empty) normal window
9546 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9547 "popup" popup window |popup|
9548 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9549 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9550 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9551
9552 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9553 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9554 |window-ID|.
9555
9556 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9557 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9558 returns "popup".
9559
9560 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9561 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9562<
9563win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9564 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9565 tabpage.
9566 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9567
9568 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9569 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9570
9571win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9572 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9573 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9574 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9575
9576 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9577 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9578
9579win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9580 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9581 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9582
9583 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9584 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9585
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009586win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9587 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9588 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9589 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9590 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9591 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9592 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9593 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9594 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9595 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9596 FALSE otherwise.
9597
9598 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9599 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9600
9601win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9602 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9603 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9604 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9605 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9606 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9607 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9608 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9609 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9610 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9611
9612 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9613 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9614
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009615win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9616 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9617 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9618 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9619 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9620 for the current window.
9621 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9622 tabpage.
9623
9624 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9625 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9626<
9627win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9628 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9629 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9630 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9631 then closing {nr}.
9632
9633 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9634 Both must be in the current tab page.
9635
9636 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9637
9638 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9639 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9640 like with |:vsplit|.
9641 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9642 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9643 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9644 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9645 'splitright' are used.
9646
9647 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9648 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9649<
9650
9651 *winbufnr()*
9652winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9653 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9654 the |window-ID|.
9655 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9656 window is returned.
9657 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9658 Example: >
9659 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9660<
9661 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9662 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9663<
9664 *wincol()*
9665wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9666 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9667 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9668
9669 *windowsversion()*
9670windowsversion()
9671 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9672 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9673 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9674 an empty string.
9675
9676winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9677 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9678 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9679 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9680 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9681 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9682 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9683 Examples: >
9684 :echo "The current window has " . winheight(0) . " lines."
9685
9686< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9687 GetWinid()->winheight()
9688<
9689winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9690 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9691 in a tabpage.
9692
9693 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9694 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9695 returns an empty list.
9696
9697 For a leaf window, it returns:
9698 ['leaf', {winid}]
9699 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9700 returns:
9701 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9702 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9703 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9704
9705 Example: >
9706 " Only one window in the tab page
9707 :echo winlayout()
9708 ['leaf', 1000]
9709 " Two horizontally split windows
9710 :echo winlayout()
9711 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9712 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9713 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9714 " middle window
9715 :echo winlayout(2)
9716 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9717 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9718<
9719 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9720 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9721<
9722 *winline()*
9723winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9724 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9725 the window. The first line is one.
9726 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9727 first, this may cause a scroll.
9728
9729 *winnr()*
9730winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9731 window. The top window has number 1.
9732 Returns zero for a popup window.
9733
9734 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9735 $ the number of the last window (the window
9736 count).
9737 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9738 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9739 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9740 returned.
9741 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9742 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9743 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9744 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9745 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9746 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9747 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9748 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9749 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9750 |:wincmd|.
9751 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9752 Examples: >
9753 let window_count = winnr('$')
9754 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9755 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9756
9757< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9758 GetWinval()->winnr()
9759<
9760 *winrestcmd()*
9761winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9762 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9763 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9764 unchanged.
9765 Example: >
9766 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9767 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9768 :exe cmd
9769<
9770 *winrestview()*
9771winrestview({dict})
9772 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9773 the view of the current window.
9774 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9775 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9776 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9777 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9778<
9779 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9780 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9781 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9782 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9783
9784 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9785 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9786
9787 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9788 GetView()->winrestview()
9789<
9790 *winsaveview()*
9791winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9792 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9793 restore the view.
9794 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9795 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9796 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9797 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9798 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9799 The return value includes:
9800 lnum cursor line number
9801 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009802 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009803 returns)
9804 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009805 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9806 the first column is zero, as opposed
9807 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9808 |$| command it will be a very large
9809 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009810 topline first line in the window
9811 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9812 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9813 'wrap' is off
9814 skipcol columns skipped
9815 Note that no option values are saved.
9816
9817
9818winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9819 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9820 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9821 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9822 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9823 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9824 Examples: >
9825 :echo "The current window has " . winwidth(0) . " columns."
9826 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9827 : 50 wincmd |
9828 :endif
9829< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9830 option.
9831
9832 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9833 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9834
9835
9836wordcount() *wordcount()*
9837 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9838 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9839 |g_CTRL-G|
9840 The return value includes:
9841 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9842 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9843 words Number of words in the buffer
9844 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9845 (not in Visual mode)
9846 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9847 (not in Visual mode)
9848 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9849 (not in Visual mode)
9850 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9851 (only in Visual mode)
9852 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9853 (only in Visual mode)
9854 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9855 (only in Visual mode)
9856
9857
9858 *writefile()*
9859writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9860 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9861 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9862 or Number.
9863 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9864 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9865 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9866
9867 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9868 unmodified.
9869
9870 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9871 appended to the file: >
9872 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9873 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9874<
9875 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9876 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9877 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9878 crashes.
9879 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9880 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9881 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9882 when 'fsync' is set.
9883
9884 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9885 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9886 to writefile().
9887 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9888 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9889 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9890 fails.
9891 Also see |readfile()|.
9892 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9893 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9894 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9895
9896< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9897 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9898
9899
9900xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9901 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9902 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9903 Example: >
9904 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9905<
9906 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9907 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9908<
9909
9910==============================================================================
99113. Feature list *feature-list*
9912
9913There are three types of features:
99141. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9915 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9916 :if has("cindent")
9917< *gui_running*
99182. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9919 Example: >
9920 :if has("gui_running")
9921< *has-patch*
99223. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9923 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9924 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9925 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9926< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9927 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9928 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9929 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9930 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9931 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9932
9933Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9934use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9935
9936
9937acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
9938all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
9939amiga Amiga version of Vim.
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9941arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
9942autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
9943autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
9944autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
9945balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
9946balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
9947beos BeOS version of Vim.
9948browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
9949 work.
9950browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
9951bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
9952builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
9953byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
9954channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
9955cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
9956clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
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9982 |'hlsearch'|
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9984file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
9985filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
9986 read/write/filter commands
9987find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
9988 |+find_in_path|.
9989float Compiled with support for |Float|.
9990fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
9991 this is not present).
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9994fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
9995gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
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10014 Insert mode. (always true)
10015job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10016ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
10017jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
10018keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10019lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10020langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10021libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10022linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10023 'breakindent' support.
10024linux Linux version of Vim.
10025lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
10026listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10027 and the argument list |arglist|.
10028localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10029lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10030mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10031macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10032menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10033mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10034modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10035 (always true)
10036mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10037mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10038mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10039mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10040mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10041mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10042mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10043mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10044mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10045mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10046mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10047multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10048multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10049multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10050multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10051mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10052nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10053netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10054netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10055num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10056ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10057osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10058osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10059packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10060path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10061perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10062persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10063postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10064printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10065profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10066python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10067python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10068python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10069python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10070python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10071python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10072pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10073qnx QNX version of Vim.
10074quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10075reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10076rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10077ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10078scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10079showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10080signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10081smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10082sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10083sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10084spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10085startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10086statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10087 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10088sun SunOS version of Vim.
10089sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10090syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10091syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10092 current buffer.
10093system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10094tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10095 |tag-binary-search|.
10096tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10097 |tag-old-static|.
10098tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10099termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10100terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10101terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10102termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10103textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10104textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10105tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10106 or terminfo file.
10107timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10108title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10109toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10110ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10111ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10112unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10113unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10114user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10115vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10116vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10117 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10118vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10119 (always true)
10120vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10121 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010122vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010123viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10124vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10125vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10126vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10127virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10128visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10129visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10130 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10131vms VMS version of Vim.
10132vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10133vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10134 out if it works in the current console).
10135wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10136wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10137win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10138win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10139 64 bits)
10140win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10141win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10142win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10143winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10144windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10145 (always true)
10146writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10147xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10148xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10149xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10150xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10151 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10152xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10153xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10154xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10155xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10156 xterm screen.
10157x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10158
10159
10160==============================================================================
101614. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10162
10163This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10164|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10165pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10166same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10167When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10168pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10169>
10170 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10171 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10172 aa
10173 xx
10174 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10175 a
10176 x
10177
10178Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10179"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10180"\n".
10181
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