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Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 9.0. Last change: 2022 Jun 27
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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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}
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +010063autocmd_add({acmds}) Bool add a list of autocmds and groups
64autocmd_delete({acmds}) Bool delete a list of autocmds and groups
65autocmd_get([{opts}]) List return a list of autocmds
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000066balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
67balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
68balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
69blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
70browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
71 String put up a file requester
72browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
73bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
74bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
75buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
76bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
77bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
78bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
79bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
80bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
81bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
82byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
83byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
84byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
85call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
86 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
87ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
88ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
89ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
90ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
91ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
92 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
93ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
94 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
95ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
96ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
97ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
98ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
99ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
100ch_open({address} [, {options}])
101 Channel open a channel to {address}
102ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
103ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
104 Blob read Blob from {handle}
105ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
106 String read raw from {handle}
107ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
108 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
109ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
110 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
111ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
112 none set options for {handle}
113ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
114 String status of channel {handle}
115changenr() Number current change number
116char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
117charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
118charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
119charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
120 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
121chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
122cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
123clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
124col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
125complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
126complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
127complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
128complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
129confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
130 Number number of choice picked by user
131copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
132cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
133cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
134count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
135 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
136cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
137 Number checks existence of cscope connection
138cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
139 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
140cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
141debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
142deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
143delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
144deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
145 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
146did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
147diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
148diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
149digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
150digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
151digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
152digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
153echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
154empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
155environ() Dict return environment variables
156escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
157eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
158eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
159executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
160execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
161exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
162exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
163exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
164exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
165expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
166 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100167expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
168 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000169extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
170 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
171extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
172 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
173 List or Dictionary
174feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
175filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
176filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
177filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
178 remove items from {expr1} where
179 {expr2} is 0
180finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
181 String find directory {name} in {path}
182findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
183 String find file {name} in {path}
184flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
185flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
186 List flatten a copy of {list}
187float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
188floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
189fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
190fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
191fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
192foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
193foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
194foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
195foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
196foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
197foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
198fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
199funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
200 Funcref reference to function {name}
201function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
202 Funcref named reference to function {name}
203garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
204get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
205get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
206get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
207getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
208getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
209 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
210getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
211 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
212getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
213getchar([expr]) Number or String
214 get one character from the user
215getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
216getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
217getcharsearch() Dict last character search
218getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100219getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
220 command-line completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000221getcmdline() String return the current command-line
222getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100223getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
224 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000225getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
226getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
227getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
228 List list of cmdline completion matches
229getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
230getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
231getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
232getenv({name}) String return environment variable
233getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
234getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
235getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
236getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
237getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
238getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
239getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
240 List list of jump list items
241getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
242getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
243getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
244getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
245getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
246getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
247getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
248getpid() Number process ID of Vim
249getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
250getqflist() List list of quickfix items
251getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
252getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
253 String or List contents of a register
254getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
255getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +0100256getscriptinfo([{opts}]) List list of sourced scripts
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000257gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
258gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
259 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
260gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
261 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
262gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
263gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
264getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
265getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
266getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
267getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
268getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
269 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
270glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
271 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
272glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
273globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
274 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
275has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
276has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
277haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
278 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
279 or |:tcd|
280hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
281 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
282histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
283histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
284histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
285histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
286hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
287hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
288hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
289hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
290hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
291iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
292indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
293index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
294 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +0100295indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]])
296 Number index in {object} where {expr} is true
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000297input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
298 String get input from the user
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +0100299inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000300 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
301inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
302inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
303inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
304inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
305insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
306interrupt() none interrupt script execution
307invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100308isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000309isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
310isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
311 (positive or negative)
312islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
313isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
314items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
315job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
316job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
317job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
318job_start({command} [, {options}])
319 Job start a job
320job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
321job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
322join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
323js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
324js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
325json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
326json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
327keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
328len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
329libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
330libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
331line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
332line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
333lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
334list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
335list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
336listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
337 Number add a callback to listen to changes
338listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
339listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
340localtime() Number current time
341log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
342log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
343luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
344map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
345 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
346maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
347 String or Dict
348 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
349mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
350 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100351maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000352mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
353 like |map()| but creates a new List or
354 Dictionary
355mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
356match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
357 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
358matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
359 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
360matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
361 Number highlight positions with {group}
362matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
363matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
364matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
365 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
366matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
367 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
368matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
369 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
370matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
371 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
372matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
373 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
374matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
375 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
376max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
377menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
378min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
379mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
380 Number create directory {name}
381mode([expr]) String current editing mode
382mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
383nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
384nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
385or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
386pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
387perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
388popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
389popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
390popup_clear() none close all popup windows
391popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
392popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
393popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
394popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
395popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
396popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
397popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
398popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
399popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
400popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
401popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
402popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
403popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
404popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
405popup_notification({what}, {options})
406 Number create a notification popup window
407popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
408 none set options for popup window {id}
409popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
410popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
411pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
412prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
413printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
414prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
415prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
416prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
417prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
418prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
419prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
420 none add multiple text properties
421prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
422 none remove all text properties
423prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
424 Dict search for a text property
425prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
426prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
427 Number remove a text property
428prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
429prop_type_change({name}, {props})
430 none change an existing property type
431prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
432 none delete a property type
433prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
434 Dict get property type values
435prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
436pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
437pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
438py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
439pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
440pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
441rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
442range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
443 List items from {expr} to {max}
444readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
445readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
446 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
447readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
448 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
449readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
450 List get list of lines from file {fname}
451reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
452 any reduce {object} using {func}
453reg_executing() String get the executing register name
454reg_recording() String get the recording register name
455reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
456reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
457reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
458remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
459 String send expression
460remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
461remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
462 Number check for reply string
463remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
464 String read reply string
465remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
466 String send key sequence
467remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
468remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
469 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
470remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
471 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
472remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
473rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
474repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
475resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
476reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
477round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
478rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
479screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
480screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
481screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
482screencol() Number current cursor column
483screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
484screenrow() Number current cursor row
485screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
486search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
487 Number search for {pattern}
488searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
489searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
490 Number search for variable declaration
491searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
492 Number search for other end of start/end pair
493searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
494 List search for other end of start/end pair
495searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
496 List search for {pattern}
497server2client({clientid}, {string})
498 Number send reply string
499serverlist() String get a list of available servers
500setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
501 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
502 {expr}
503setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
504 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
505setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
506setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
507setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +0100508setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) Number set command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000509setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
510setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
511setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
512setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
513setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
514setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
515 Number modify location list using {list}
516setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
517 Number modify specific location list props
518setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
519setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
520setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
521setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
522 Number modify specific quickfix list props
523setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
524settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
525settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
526 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
527 page {tabnr} to {val}
528settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
529 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
530setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
531sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
532shellescape({string} [, {special}])
533 String escape {string} for use as shell
534 command argument
535shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
536sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
537sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
538sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
539sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
540 List get a list of placed signs
541sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
542 Number jump to a sign
543sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
544 Number place a sign
545sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
546sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
547sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
548sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
549 Number unplace a sign
550sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
551simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
552sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
553sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
554slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
555 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000556sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
557 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000558sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
559sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
560 Number play an event sound
561sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
562 Number play sound file {path}
563sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
564soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
565spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
566spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
567 List spelling suggestions
568split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
569 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
570sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
571srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
572state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
573str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
574str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
575 ASCII/UTF-8 value
576str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
577 Number convert String to Number
578strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
579strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
580 String {len} characters of {str} at
581 character {start}
582strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
583strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
584strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
585strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
586stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
587 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
588string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
589strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
590strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
591 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
592 byte {start}
593strptime({format}, {timestring})
594 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
595strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
596 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
597strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
598strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
599submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
600 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
601substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
602 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
603swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
604swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
605synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
606synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
607 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
608synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
609synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
610synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
611system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
612systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
613tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
614tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
615tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
616tagfiles() List tags files used
617taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
618tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
619tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
620tempname() String name for a temporary file
621term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
622 Number display difference between two dumps
623term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
624 Number displaying a screen dump
625term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
626 none dump terminal window contents
627term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
628term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
629term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
630term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
631term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
632term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
633term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
634term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
635term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
636term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
637term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
638term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
639term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
640term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
641term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
642 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
643term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
644term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
645term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
646term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
647 none set the size of a terminal
648term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
649term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
650terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
651test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
652 none make memory allocation fail
653test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
654test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
655test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
656test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
657test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000658test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000659test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
660test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
661test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
662test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
663test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
664test_null_job() Job null value for testing
665test_null_list() List null value for testing
666test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
667test_null_string() String null value for testing
668test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
669test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
670test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000671test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
672test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
673test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
674test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
675test_void() any void value for testing
676timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
677timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
678timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
679 Number create a timer
680timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
681timer_stopall() none stop all timers
682tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
683toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
684tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
685 to chars in {tostr}
686trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
687 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
688trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
689type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
690typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
691undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
692undotree() List undo file tree
693uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
694 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
695values({dict}) List values in {dict}
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100696virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) Number or List
697 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100698virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
699 Number byte index of a character on screen
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000700visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
701wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
702win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
703 String execute {command} in window {id}
704win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
705win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
706win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
707win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
708win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
709win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000710win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
711win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000712win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
713win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
714 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
715winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
716wincol() Number window column of the cursor
717windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
718winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
719winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
720winline() Number window line of the cursor
721winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
722winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
723winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
724winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
725winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
726wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
727writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
728 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
729xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
730
731==============================================================================
7322. Details *builtin-function-details*
733
734Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
735specific functionality.
736
737abs({expr}) *abs()*
738 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
739 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
740 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
741 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
742 Examples: >
743 echo abs(1.456)
744< 1.456 >
745 echo abs(-5.456)
746< 5.456 >
747 echo abs(-4)
748< 4
749
750 Can also be used as a |method|: >
751 Compute()->abs()
752
753< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
754
755
756acos({expr}) *acos()*
757 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
758 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
759 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100760 [-1, 1]. Otherwise acos() returns "nan".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000761 Examples: >
762 :echo acos(0)
763< 1.570796 >
764 :echo acos(-0.5)
765< 2.094395
766
767 Can also be used as a |method|: >
768 Compute()->acos()
769
770< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
771
772
773add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
774 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
775 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
776 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
777 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
778< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
779 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
780 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
781 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100782 Returns 1 if {object} is not a |List| or a |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000783
784 Can also be used as a |method|: >
785 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
786
787
788and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
789 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
790 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100791 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000792 Example: >
793 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
794< Can also be used as a |method|: >
795 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
796
797
798append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
799 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
800 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
801 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
802 the current buffer.
803 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
804 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
805 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
806 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
807 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
808 negative number results in an error. Example: >
809 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
810 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
811
812< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
813 passed as the second argument: >
814 mylist->append(lnum)
815
816
817appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
818 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
819
820 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
821 |bufload()| if needed.
822
823 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
824
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000825 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
826 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
827 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
828 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000829
830 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
831 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
832
833 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
834 error message is given. Example: >
835 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
836<
837 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
838 passed as the second argument: >
839 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
840
841
842argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
843 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
844 |arglist|.
845 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
846 window is used.
847 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
848 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
849 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
850 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
851
852 *argidx()*
853argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
854 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
855
856 *arglistid()*
857arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
858 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
859 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
860 global argument list. See |arglist|.
861 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
862
863 Without arguments use the current window.
864 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
865 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
866 page.
867 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
868
869 *argv()*
870argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
871 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
872 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
873 :let i = 0
874 :while i < argc()
875 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000876 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000877 : let i = i + 1
878 :endwhile
879< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
880 the whole |arglist| is returned.
881
882 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
883 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
884
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100885 Returns an empty string if {nr}th argument is not present in
886 the argument list. Returns an empty List if the {winid}
887 argument is invalid.
888
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000889asin({expr}) *asin()*
890 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
891 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
892 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
893 [-1, 1].
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100894 Returns "nan" if {expr} is outside the range [-1, 1]. Returns
895 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000896 Examples: >
897 :echo asin(0.8)
898< 0.927295 >
899 :echo asin(-0.5)
900< -0.523599
901
902 Can also be used as a |method|: >
903 Compute()->asin()
904<
905 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
906
907
908assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
909
910
911
912atan({expr}) *atan()*
913 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
914 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
915 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100916 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000917 Examples: >
918 :echo atan(100)
919< 1.560797 >
920 :echo atan(-4.01)
921< -1.326405
922
923 Can also be used as a |method|: >
924 Compute()->atan()
925<
926 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
927
928
929atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
930 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
931 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
932 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100933 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
934 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000935 Examples: >
936 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
937< -0.785398 >
938 :echo atan2(1, -1)
939< 2.356194
940
941 Can also be used as a |method|: >
942 Compute()->atan2(1)
943<
944 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
945
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100946
947autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
948 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
949
950 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
951 the following optional items:
952 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
953 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
954 item is ignored.
955 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
956 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100957 This can be either a String with a single
958 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100959 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
960 If this group doesn't exist then it is
961 created. If not specified or empty, then the
962 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100963 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
964 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100965 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100966 which executes only once. Refer to
967 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100968 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
969 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100970 present, then this item is ignored. This can
971 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
972 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100973 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
974 commands associated with the specified autocmd
975 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
976 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100977 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100978
979 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
980 Examples: >
981 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
982 let acmd = {}
983 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
984 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
985 let acmd.bufnr = 5
986 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
987 call autocmd_add([acmd])
988
989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
990 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
991<
992autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
993 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
994
995 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
996 the following optional items:
997 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
998 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
999 item is ignored.
1000 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
1001 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
1002 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
1003 group are deleted.
1004 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
1005 If not specified or empty, then the default
1006 group is used.
1007 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
1008 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
1009 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
1010 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
1011 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1012 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
1013 present, then this item is ignored.
1014
1015 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1016 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1017 is deleted.
1018
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001019 Returns |v:true| on success and |v:false| on failure.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001020 Examples: >
1021 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1022 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1023 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1024 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1025 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1026 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1027 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1028 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1029 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1030 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1031 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1032 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1033 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1034 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1035 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1036 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1037<
1038 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1039 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
1040
1041autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1042 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1043 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1044
1045 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1046 items:
1047 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1048 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1049 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1050 error message. If set to an empty string,
1051 then the default autocmd group is used.
1052 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1053 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1054 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1055 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1056 results in an error message.
1057 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1058 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1059 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1060 {opts}.
1061
1062 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1063 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1064 the autocmd is defined.
1065 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1066 event Autocmd event name.
1067 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001068 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1069 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1070 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1071 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001072 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1073 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1074 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1075 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1076
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001077 Returns an empty List if an autocmd with the specified group
1078 or event or pattern is not found.
1079
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001080 Examples: >
1081 " :autocmd MyGroup
1082 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1083 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1084 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1085 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1086 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1087 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1088 " :autocmd Syntax
1089 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1090 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1091 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1092 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1093 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1094<
1095 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1096 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1097<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001098balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1099 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001100 not used for the List. Returns an empty string if balloon
1101 is not present.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001102
1103balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1104 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1105 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1106 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1107 split with |balloon_split()|.
1108 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1109
1110 Example: >
1111 func GetBalloonContent()
1112 " ... initiate getting the content
1113 return ''
1114 endfunc
1115 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1116
1117 func BalloonCallback(result)
1118 call balloon_show(a:result)
1119 endfunc
1120< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1121 GetText()->balloon_show()
1122<
1123 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1124 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1125 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1126 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001127 empty string or a placeholder, e.g. "loading...".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001128
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001129 When showing a balloon is not possible then nothing happens,
1130 no error message is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001131 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1132 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1133
1134balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1135 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1136 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1137 to show debugger output.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001138 Returns a |List| with the split lines. Returns an empty List
1139 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001140 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1141 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1142
1143< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1144 feature}
1145
1146blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1147 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1148 {blob}. Examples: >
1149 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1150 blob2list(0z) returns []
1151< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1152 opposite.
1153
1154 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1155 GetBlob()->blob2list()
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01001156<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001157 *browse()*
1158browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1159 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1160 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1161 The input fields are:
1162 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1163 {title} title for the requester
1164 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1165 {default} default file name
1166 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1167 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1168
1169 *browsedir()*
1170browsedir({title}, {initdir})
1171 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1172 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1173 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1174 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1175 to be used.
1176 The input fields are:
1177 {title} title for the requester
1178 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1179 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1180 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1181
1182bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001183 Add a buffer to the buffer list with name {name} (must be a
1184 String).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001185 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1186 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1187 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1188 buffer is always created.
1189 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1190 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1191 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1192 call bufload(bufnr)
1193 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001194< Returns 0 on error.
1195 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001196 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1197
1198bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1199 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1200 {buf} exists.
1201 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1202 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1203
1204 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1205 exactly. The name can be:
1206 - Relative to the current directory.
1207 - A full path.
1208 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1209 - A URL name.
1210 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1211 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1212 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1213 long name to be able to find them.
1214 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1215 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1216 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1217 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1218 file name.
1219
1220 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1221 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1222<
1223 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1224
1225buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1226 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1227 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1228 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1229
1230 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1231 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1232
1233bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1234 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1235 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1236 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001237 then there is no change. If the buffer is not related to a
1238 file the no file is read (e.g., when 'buftype' is "nofile").
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001239 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1240 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1241 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1242
1243 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1244 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1245
1246bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1247 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1248 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1249 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1250
1251 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1252 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1253
1254bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1255 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1256 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1257 "[No Name]".
1258 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1259 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1260 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1261 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1262 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1263 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1264 match an empty string is returned.
1265 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1266 alternate buffer.
1267 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1268 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1269 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1270 pattern.
1271 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1272 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1273 buffers are searched for.
1274 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1275 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1276 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1277< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1278 echo bufnr->bufname()
1279
1280< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1281 string is returned. >
1282 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1283 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1284 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1285 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1286< *buffer_name()*
1287 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1288
1289 *bufnr()*
1290bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1291 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1292 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1293 above.
1294
1295 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1296 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1297 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1298 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1299< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1300 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1301
1302 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1303 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1304< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1305 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1306 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1307 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1308
1309 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1310 echo bufref->bufnr()
1311<
1312 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1313 *last_buffer_nr()*
1314 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1315
1316bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1317 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1318 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1319 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1320 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1321
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001322 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001323<
1324 Only deals with the current tab page.
1325
1326 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1327 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1328
1329bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1330 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1331 |window-ID|.
1332 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1333 is returned. Example: >
1334
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001335 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001336
1337< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1338 |:wincmd|.
1339
1340 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1341 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1342
1343byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1344 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1345 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1346 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1347 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1348 one.
1349 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1350
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001351 Returns -1 if the {byte} value is invalid.
1352
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001353 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1354 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1355
1356< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1357 feature}
1358
1359byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1360 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1361 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1362 zero.
1363 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1364 equal to {nr}.
1365 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1366 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1367 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1368 separately.
1369 Example : >
1370 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1371< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1372 same: >
1373 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1374 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1375< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1376
1377 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1378 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1379 in bytes is returned.
1380
1381 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1382 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1383
1384byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1385 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1386 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001387 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001388 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1389 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1390 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1391< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1392 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1393 one byte).
1394 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1395 to a Unicode encoding.
1396
1397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1398 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1399
1400call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1401 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1402 arguments.
1403 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1404 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1405 Returns the return value of the called function.
1406 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1407 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1408
1409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1410 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1411
1412ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1413 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1414 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1415 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1416 Examples: >
1417 echo ceil(1.456)
1418< 2.0 >
1419 echo ceil(-5.456)
1420< -5.0 >
1421 echo ceil(4.0)
1422< 4.0
1423
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001424 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
1425
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001426 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1427 Compute()->ceil()
1428<
1429 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1430
1431
1432ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1433
1434
1435changenr() *changenr()*
1436 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1437 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1438 with the |:undo| command.
1439 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1440 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1441 one less than the number of the undone change.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001442 Returns 0 if the undo list is empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001443
1444char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001445 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001446 Examples: >
1447 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1448 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1449< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1450 Example for "utf-8": >
1451 char2nr("á") returns 225
1452 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1453< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1454 A combining character is a separate character.
1455 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1456 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1457 let str = "ABC"
1458 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1459< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1460
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001461 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
1462
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1464 GetChar()->char2nr()
1465
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001466charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1467 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1468 The character class is one of:
1469 0 blank
1470 1 punctuation
1471 2 word character
1472 3 emoji
1473 other specific Unicode class
1474 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001475 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001476
1477
1478charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1479 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1480 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1481
1482 Example:
1483 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1484 charcol('.') returns 3
1485 col('.') returns 7
1486
1487< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1488 GetPos()->col()
1489<
1490 *charidx()*
1491charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1492 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1493 The index of the first character is zero.
1494 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1495 equal to {idx}.
1496 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1497 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1498 added to the preceding base character.
1499 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1500 counted as separate characters.
1501 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1502 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1503 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1504 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1505 and is not zero or one.
1506 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1507 from the character index.
1508 Examples: >
1509 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1510 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1511 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1512<
1513 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1514 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1515
1516chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1517 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1518 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1519 window:
1520 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1521 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1522 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1523 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1524 directory.
1525 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1526 {dir} must be a String.
1527 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1528 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1529 On failure, returns an empty string.
1530
1531 Example: >
1532 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1533 if save_dir != ""
1534 " ... do some work
1535 call chdir(save_dir)
1536 endif
1537
1538< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1539 GetDir()->chdir()
1540<
1541cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1542 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1543 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1544 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1545 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001546 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001547 See |C-indenting|.
1548
1549 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1550 GetLnum()->cindent()
1551
1552clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1553 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1554 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1555 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1556 window ID instead of the current window.
1557
1558 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1559 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1560<
1561 *col()*
1562col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1563 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1564 . the cursor position
1565 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1566 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1567 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1568 returned)
1569 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1570 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1571 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1572 that it's updated right away.
1573 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1574 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1575 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1576 out of range then col() returns zero.
1577 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1578 |getpos()|.
1579 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1580 character position use |charcol()|.
1581 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1582 Examples: >
1583 col(".") column of cursor
1584 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1585 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001586 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001587< The first column is 1. Returns 0 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001588 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1589 buffer.
1590 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1591 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1592 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1593 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1594 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001595 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001596 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1597
1598< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1599 GetPos()->col()
1600<
1601
1602complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1603 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1604 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1605 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1606 or with an expression mapping.
1607 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1608 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1609 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1610 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1611 match.
1612 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1613 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1614 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1615 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1616 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1617 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1618 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1619 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1620 Example: >
1621 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1622
1623 func! ListMonths()
1624 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1625 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1626 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1627 return ''
1628 endfunc
1629< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1630 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1631
1632 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1633 second argument: >
1634 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1635
1636complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1637 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1638 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1639 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1640 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1641 the list.
1642 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1643 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1644
1645 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1646 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1647
1648complete_check() *complete_check()*
1649 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1650 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1651 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1652 zero otherwise.
1653 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1654 'completefunc' option.
1655
1656
1657complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1658 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1659 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1660 The items are:
1661 mode Current completion mode name string.
1662 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1663 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1664 See |pumvisible()|.
1665 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1666 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1667 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1668 See |complete-items|.
1669 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1670 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1671 typed text only, or the last completion after
1672 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1673 <Down> keys)
1674 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1675
1676 *complete_info_mode*
1677 mode values are:
1678 "" Not in completion mode
1679 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1680 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1681 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1682 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1683 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1684 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1685 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1686 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1687 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1688 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1689 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1690 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1691 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1692 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1693 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1694 "eval" |complete()| completion
1695 "unknown" Other internal modes
1696
1697 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1698 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1699 {what} are silently ignored.
1700
1701 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1702 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1703 |CompleteChanged| event.
1704
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001705 Returns an empty |Dictionary| on error.
1706
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001707 Examples: >
1708 " Get all items
1709 call complete_info()
1710 " Get only 'mode'
1711 call complete_info(['mode'])
1712 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1713 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1714
1715< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1716 GetItems()->complete_info()
1717<
1718 *confirm()*
1719confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1720 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1721 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1722 choice this is 1.
1723 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1724 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1725
1726 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1727 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1728 used (and translated).
1729 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1730 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1731
1732 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1733 by '\n', e.g. >
1734 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1735< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1736 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1737 not need to be the first letter: >
1738 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1739< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1740 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1741
1742 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1743 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1744 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1745 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1746
1747 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1748 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1749 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1750 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1751 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1752 used.
1753
1754 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1755 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1756
1757 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001758 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001759 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001760 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001761 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001762 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001763 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001764 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001765 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001766 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001767< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1768 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1769 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1770 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1771 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1772 the horizontal layout is always used.
1773
1774 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1775 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1776<
1777 *copy()*
1778copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1779 different from using {expr} directly.
1780 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1781 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1782 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1783 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1784 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1785 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1786 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1787 mylist->copy()
1788
1789cos({expr}) *cos()*
1790 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1791 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001792 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001793 Examples: >
1794 :echo cos(100)
1795< 0.862319 >
1796 :echo cos(-4.01)
1797< -0.646043
1798
1799 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1800 Compute()->cos()
1801<
1802 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1803
1804
1805cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1806 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1807 [1, inf].
1808 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001809 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001810 Examples: >
1811 :echo cosh(0.5)
1812< 1.127626 >
1813 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1814< -1.127626
1815
1816 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1817 Compute()->cosh()
1818<
1819 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1820
1821
1822count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1823 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1824 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1825
1826 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1827 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1828
1829 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1830
1831 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1832 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1833 {expr} is an empty string.
1834
1835 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1836 mylist->count(val)
1837<
1838 *cscope_connection()*
1839cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1840 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1841 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1842 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1843 if there are no cscope connections;
1844 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1845
1846 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1847 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1848
1849 {num} Description of existence check
1850 ----- ------------------------------
1851 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1852 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1853 {dbpath}.
1854 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1855 {dbpath}.
1856 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1857 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1858 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1859 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1860
1861 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1862
1863 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1864
1865 # pid database name prepend path
1866 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1867<
1868 Invocation Return Val ~
1869 ---------- ---------- >
1870 cscope_connection() 1
1871 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1872 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1873 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1874 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1875 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1876 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1877 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1878<
1879cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1880cursor({list})
1881 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1882 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1883
1884 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1885 with two, three or four item:
1886 [{lnum}, {col}]
1887 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1888 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1889 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1890 but without the first item.
1891
1892 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1893 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1894
1895 Does not change the jumplist.
1896 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1897 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1898 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1899 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1900 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1901 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1902 line.
1903 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1904 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1905 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1906
1907 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1908 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1909 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1910 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1911
1912 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1913 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1914
1915debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1916 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1917 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1918 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1919 {only available on MS-Windows}
1920
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001921 Returns |TRUE| if successfully interrupted the program.
1922 Otherwise returns |FALSE|.
1923
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001924 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1925 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1926
1927deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1928 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1929 different from using {expr} directly.
1930 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1931 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1932 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1933 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1934 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1935 the original |List|.
1936 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1937
1938 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1939 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1940 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1941 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1942 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1943 *E724*
1944 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1945 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1946 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1947 Also see |copy()|.
1948
1949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1950 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1951
1952delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1953 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001954 name {fname}.
1955
1956 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1957 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001958
1959 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1960 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1961
1962 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1963 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1964 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1965 that is being used.
1966
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001967 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1968 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1969 or partly failed.
1970
1971 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1972 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1973 |deletebufline()|.
1974
1975 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1976 GetName()->delete()
1977
1978deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1979 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1980 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1981 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1982
1983 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1984 |bufload()| if needed.
1985
1986 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1987
1988 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1989 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1990 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1991
1992 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1993 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1994<
1995 *did_filetype()*
1996did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1997 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1998 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1999 that detect the file type. |FileType|
2000 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
2001 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
2002 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
2003 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
2004 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
2005 file.
2006
2007diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
2008 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
2009 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
2010 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
2011 display but don't exist in the buffer.
2012 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2013 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2014 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
2015
2016 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2017 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
2018
2019diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
2020 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
2021 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
2022 diff change zero is returned.
2023 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2024 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2025 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
2026 line.
2027 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
2028 syntax information about the highlighting.
2029
2030 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2031 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
2032<
2033
2034digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
2035 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2036 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2037 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2038 is given and an empty string is returned.
2039
2040 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2041 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2042 available, it might fail.
2043
2044 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2045
2046 Examples: >
2047 " Get a built-in digraph
2048 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2049
2050 " Get a user-defined digraph
2051 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2052 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2053<
2054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2055 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2056<
2057 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2058 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2059 display an error message.
2060
2061
2062digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2063 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2064 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2065 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2066
2067 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2068 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2069 available, it might fail.
2070
2071 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2072
2073 Examples: >
2074 " Get user-defined digraphs
2075 :echo digraph_getlist()
2076
2077 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2078 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2079<
2080 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2081 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2082<
2083 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2084 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2085 display an error message.
2086
2087
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002088digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002089 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2090 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002091 encoded character. *E1215*
2092 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2093 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2094 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002095
2096 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
2097 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2098
2099 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2100 |digraph_setlist()|.
2101
2102 Example: >
2103 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2104<
2105 Can be used as a |method|: >
2106 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2107<
2108 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2109 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2110 display an error message.
2111
2112
2113digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2114 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2115 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2116 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002117 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002118 Example: >
2119 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2120<
2121 It is similar to the following: >
2122 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2123 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2124 endfor
2125< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2126 following digraphs will not be added.
2127
2128 Can be used as a |method|: >
2129 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2130<
2131 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2132 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2133 display an error message.
2134
2135
2136echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2137 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2138 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2139 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2140 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2141< and to enable it again: >
2142 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2143< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2144
2145
2146empty({expr}) *empty()*
2147 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2148 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2149 items.
2150 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2151 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2152 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2153 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2154 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2155 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
2156
2157 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2158 length with zero.
2159
2160 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2161 mylist->empty()
2162
2163environ() *environ()*
2164 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2165 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2166 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2167< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2168 use this: >
2169 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2170
2171escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2172 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2173 backslash. Example: >
2174 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2175< results in: >
2176 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2177< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2178
2179 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2180 GetText()->escape(' \')
2181<
2182 *eval()*
2183eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2184 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2185 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2186 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2187 functions.
2188
2189 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2190 argv->join()->eval()
2191
2192eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2193 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2194 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2195 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2196 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2197
2198executable({expr}) *executable()*
2199 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2200 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2201 arguments.
2202 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2203 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2204 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2205 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2206 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2207 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2208 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2209 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2210 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2211 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2212 directory, not if it's really executable.
2213 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002214 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2215 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2216 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2217 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002218 The result is a Number:
2219 1 exists
2220 0 does not exist
2221 -1 not implemented on this system
2222 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2223
2224 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2225 GetCommand()->executable()
2226
2227execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2228 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2229 string.
2230 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2231 lines are executed one by one.
2232 This is equivalent to: >
2233 redir => var
2234 {command}
2235 redir END
2236<
2237 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2238 "" no `:silent` used
2239 "silent" `:silent` used
2240 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2241 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2242 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2243 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2244 *E930*
2245 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2246
2247 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002248 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002249
2250< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2251 use `win_execute()`.
2252
2253 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2254 included in the output of the higher level call.
2255
2256 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2257 GetCommand()->execute()
2258
2259exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2260 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2261 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2262 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2263 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2264 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2265< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2266 an empty string is returned.
2267
2268 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2269 GetCommand()->exepath()
2270<
2271 *exists()*
2272exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2273 zero otherwise.
2274
2275 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2276 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2277 at compile time.
2278
2279 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2280 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2281
2282 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002283 varname internal variable (see
2284 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2285 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2286 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002287 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002288 Does not work for local variables in a
2289 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002290 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2291 script, since it can be used as a
2292 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002293 Beware that evaluating an index may
2294 cause an error message for an invalid
2295 expression. E.g.: >
2296 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2297 :echo exists("l[5]")
2298< 0 >
2299 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2300< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2301 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002302 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2303 not if it really works)
2304 +option-name Vim option that works.
2305 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2306 done by comparing with an empty
2307 string)
2308 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2309 or user defined function (see
2310 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2311 Also works for a variable that is a
2312 Funcref.
2313 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2314 implemented; to be used to check if
2315 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002316 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2317 command or command modifier |:command|.
2318 Returns:
2319 1 for match with start of a command
2320 2 full match with a command
2321 3 matches several user commands
2322 To check for a supported command
2323 always check the return value to be 2.
2324 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002325 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2326 probably should not use it, it is
2327 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002328 #event autocommand defined for this event
2329 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2330 pattern (the pattern is taken
2331 literally and compared to the
2332 autocommand patterns character by
2333 character)
2334 #group autocommand group exists
2335 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2336 event.
2337 #group#event#pattern
2338 autocommand defined for this group,
2339 event and pattern.
2340 ##event autocommand for this event is
2341 supported.
2342
2343 Examples: >
2344 exists("&shortname")
2345 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2346 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002347 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2348 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002349 exists("bufcount")
2350 exists(":Make")
2351 exists("#CursorHold")
2352 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2353 exists("#filetypeindent")
2354 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2355 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2356 exists("##ColorScheme")
2357< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2358 name.
2359 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002360 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2361 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002362 Working example: >
2363 exists(":make")
2364< NOT working example: >
2365 exists(":make install")
2366
2367< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2368 variable itself. For example: >
2369 exists(bufcount)
2370< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2371 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2372
2373 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2374 Varname()->exists()
2375<
2376
2377exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2378 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2379 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2380 give an error: >
2381 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2382 ThatFunction('works')
2383 endif
2384< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2385 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2386
2387 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2388 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2389 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2390
2391
2392exp({expr}) *exp()*
2393 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2394 [0, inf].
2395 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002396 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002397 Examples: >
2398 :echo exp(2)
2399< 7.389056 >
2400 :echo exp(-1)
2401< 0.367879
2402
2403 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2404 Compute()->exp()
2405<
2406 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2407
2408
2409expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2410 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2411 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2412
2413 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2414 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2415 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2416 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2417 file name contains a space]
2418
2419 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2420 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2421 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2422
2423 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2424 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2425 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2426
2427 % current file name
2428 # alternate file name
2429 #n alternate file name n
2430 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2431 <afile> autocmd file name
2432 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2433 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2434 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2435 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2436 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2437 line number
2438 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2439 a function
2440 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2441 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002442 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2443 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002444 <stack> call stack
2445 <cword> word under the cursor
2446 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2447 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2448 message |server2client()|
2449 Modifiers:
2450 :p expand to full path
2451 :h head (last path component removed)
2452 :t tail (last path component only)
2453 :r root (one extension removed)
2454 :e extension only
2455
2456 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002457 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002458< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2459 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2460 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2461< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002462 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002463< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2464 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2465 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2466 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2467 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2468<
2469 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2470 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2471 to modify normal file names.
2472
2473 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2474 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2475 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2476 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002477 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2478 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2479 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002480
2481 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2482 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2483 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2484 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2485 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2486 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2487 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2488 :echo expand("**/README")
2489<
2490 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2491 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2492 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2493 |expr-env-expand|.
2494 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2495 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2496 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2497 "$FOOBAR".
2498
2499 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2500 getting the raw output of an external command.
2501
2502 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2503 Getpattern()->expand()
2504
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002505expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002506 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2507 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2508 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2509 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2510 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002511
2512 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2513 argument:
2514 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2515 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2516 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2517
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002518 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2519 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002520
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002521 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002522 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002523 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2524 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2525<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002526 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002527 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2528<
2529extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2530 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2531 |Dictionaries|.
2532
2533 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2534 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2535 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2536 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2537 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2538 Examples: >
2539 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2540 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2541< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2542 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2543 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2544 (where N is the original length of the List).
2545 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2546 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2547 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2548<
2549 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2550 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2551 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2552 used to decide what to do:
2553 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2554 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2555 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2556 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2557
2558 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2559 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2560 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2561 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2562 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002563 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002564
2565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2566 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2567
2568
2569extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2570 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2571 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2572 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2573 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2574
2575
2576feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2577 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2578 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2579
2580 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2581 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2582 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2583 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2584 characters from a mapping.
2585
2586 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2587 {string}.
2588
2589 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2590 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2591 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2592 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2593 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2594 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2595
2596 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2597 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2598 keys are remapped.
2599 'n' Do not remap keys.
2600 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2601 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2602 opening folds, etc.
2603 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2604 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2605 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2606 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2607 the internal "got_int" flag.
2608 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2609 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2610 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2611 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2612 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2613 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2614 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2615 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2616 script continues.
2617 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2618 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2619 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002620 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2621 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002622 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002623 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002624 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2625 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2626 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2627
2628 Return value is always 0.
2629
2630 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2631 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2632
2633filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2634 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2635 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2636 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2637 expression, which is used as a String.
2638 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2639 |glob()|.
2640 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2641 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2642 0
2643 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2644 1
2645
2646< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2647 GetName()->filereadable()
2648< *file_readable()*
2649 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2650
2651
2652filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2653 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2654 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2655 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2656 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2657
2658 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2659 GetName()->filewritable()
2660
2661
2662filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2663 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2664 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2665 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2666 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002667 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002668
2669 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2670
2671 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2672 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2673 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2674 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2675 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2676 current character.
2677 Examples: >
2678 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2679< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2680 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2681< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2682 call filter(var, 0)
2683< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2684
2685 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2686 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2687 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2688
2689 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2690 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2691 2. the value of the current item.
2692 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2693 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2694 func Odd(idx, val)
2695 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2696 endfunc
2697 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002698< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2699 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2700< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002701 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2702< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2703 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2704<
2705 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2706 Other values will result in a type error.
2707
2708 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2709 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2710 first: >
2711 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2712
2713< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002714 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002715 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2716 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2717 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2718 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2719
2720 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2721 mylist->filter(expr2)
2722
2723finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2724 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2725 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2726 for the syntax of {path}.
2727
2728 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2729 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2730 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2731 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2732
2733 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2734 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2735 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2736
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002737 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
2738
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002739 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002740
2741 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2742 GetName()->finddir()
2743
2744findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2745 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2746 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2747 Example: >
2748 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2749< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2750 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2751
2752 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2753 GetName()->findfile()
2754
2755flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2756 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2757 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2758 a very large number.
2759 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2760 not want that.
2761 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002762 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002763 *E900*
2764 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2765 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2766 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2767
2768 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2769
2770 Example: >
2771 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2772< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2773 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2774< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2775
2776 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2777 mylist->flatten()
2778<
2779flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2780 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2781
2782
2783float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2784 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2785 decimal point.
2786 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002787 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002788 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2789 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2790 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2791 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2792 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2793 Examples: >
2794 echo float2nr(3.95)
2795< 3 >
2796 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2797< -23 >
2798 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2799< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2800 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2801< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2802 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2803< 0
2804
2805 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2806 Compute()->float2nr()
2807<
2808 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2809
2810
2811floor({expr}) *floor()*
2812 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2813 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2814 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002815 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002816 Examples: >
2817 echo floor(1.856)
2818< 1.0 >
2819 echo floor(-5.456)
2820< -6.0 >
2821 echo floor(4.0)
2822< 4.0
2823
2824 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2825 Compute()->floor()
2826<
2827 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2828
2829
2830fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2831 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2832 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2833 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2834 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2835 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2836 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2837 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002838 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
2839 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002840 Examples: >
2841 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2842< 0.13 >
2843 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2844< -0.13
2845
2846 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2847 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2848<
2849 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2850
2851
2852fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2853 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2854 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2855 are escaped with a backslash.
2856 For most systems the characters escaped are
2857 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2858 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2859 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2860 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002861 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002862 Example: >
2863 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002864 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002865< results in executing: >
2866 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2867<
2868 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2869 GetName()->fnameescape()
2870
2871fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2872 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2873 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2874 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2875 Example: >
2876 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2877< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01002878 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002879< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
2880 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01002881 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
2882 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
2883 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
2884 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002885 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2886 |expand()| first then.
2887
2888 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2889 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2890
2891foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2892 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2893 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2894 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2895 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2896 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2897
2898 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2899 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2900
2901foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2902 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2903 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2904 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2905 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2906 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2907
2908 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2909 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2910
2911foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2912 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2913 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2914 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2915 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2916 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2917 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2918 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2919 previous line is usually available.
2920 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2921 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2922
2923 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2924 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2925<
2926 *foldtext()*
2927foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2928 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2929 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2930 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2931 The returned string looks like this: >
2932 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2933< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2934 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2935 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2936 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2937 'commentstring' options is removed.
2938 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2939 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2940 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002941 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002942 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2943
2944foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2945 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2946 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2947 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2948 returned.
2949 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2950 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2951 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2952 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2953
2954
2955 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2956 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2957<
2958 *foreground()*
2959foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2960 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2961 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2962 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2963 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002964 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002965 Win32 console version}
2966
2967fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2968 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2969 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2970
2971 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2972 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2973 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2974 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2975
2976 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2977 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2978
2979 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2980 GetName()->fullcommand()
2981<
2982 *funcref()*
2983funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2984 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2985 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2986 function {name} is redefined later.
2987
2988 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002989 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2990 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2991 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2992 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002993 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002994
2995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2996 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2997<
2998 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2999function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
3000 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
3001 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
3002 internal function.
3003
3004 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
3005 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
3006 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
3007 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
3008 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
3009<
3010 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
3011 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
3012 same function.
3013
3014 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3015 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3016 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3017
3018 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3019 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3020 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3021 ...
3022 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3023 ...
3024 call Partial('name')
3025< Invokes the function as with: >
3026 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3027
3028< With a |method|: >
3029 func Callback(one, two, three)
3030 ...
3031 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3032 ...
3033 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3034< Invokes the function as with: >
3035 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3036
3037< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3038 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3039 arguments. Example: >
3040 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3041 ...
3042 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3043 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
3044 ...
3045 call Func2('name')
3046< Invokes the function as with: >
3047 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3048
3049< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3050 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3051 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003052 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003053 endfunction
3054 ...
3055 let context = {"name": "example"}
3056 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3057 ...
3058 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3059< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
3060 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
3061 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3062 let Func = context.Callback
3063
3064< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3065 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
3066 ...
3067 let context = {"name": "example"}
3068 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
3069 ...
3070 call Func(500)
3071< Invokes the function as with: >
3072 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3073<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003074 Returns 0 on error.
3075
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003076 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3077 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3078
3079
3080garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3081 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3082 that have circular references.
3083
3084 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3085 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3086 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3087 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3088 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3089 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3090 for a long time.
3091
3092 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3093 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3094 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3095
3096 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3097 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3098 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3099 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3100
3101get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3102 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3103 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3104 omitted.
3105 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3106 mylist->get(idx)
3107get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3108 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3109 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3110 omitted.
3111 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3112 myblob->get(idx)
3113get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3114 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3115 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3116 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3117 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3118< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3119 'default' when it does not exist.
3120 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3121 mydict->get(key)
3122get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003123 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003124 {what} are:
3125 "name" The function name
3126 "func" The function
3127 "dict" The dictionary
3128 "args" The list with arguments
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003129 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003130 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3131 myfunc->get(what)
3132<
3133 *getbufinfo()*
3134getbufinfo([{buf}])
3135getbufinfo([{dict}])
3136 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3137
3138 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3139 returned.
3140
3141 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3142 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3143 be specified in {dict}:
3144 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3145 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3146 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3147
3148 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3149 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3150 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3151 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3152
3153 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3154 entries:
3155 bufnr Buffer number.
3156 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3157 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
3158 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3159 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3160 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3161 last used.
3162 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3163 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3164 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3165 opened in the current window.
3166 Only valid if the buffer has been
3167 displayed in the window in the past.
3168 If you want the line number of the
3169 last known cursor position in a given
3170 window, use |line()|: >
3171 :echo line('.', {winid})
3172<
3173 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3174 valid when loaded)
3175 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3176 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3177 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3178 Each list item is a dictionary with
3179 the following fields:
3180 id sign identifier
3181 lnum line number
3182 name sign name
3183 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3184 buffer-local variables.
3185 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3186 buffer
3187 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3188 display this buffer
3189
3190 Examples: >
3191 for buf in getbufinfo()
3192 echo buf.name
3193 endfor
3194 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3195 if buf.changed
3196 ....
3197 endif
3198 endfor
3199<
3200 To get buffer-local options use: >
3201 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3202<
3203 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3204 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3205<
3206
3207 *getbufline()*
3208getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3209 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3210 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
3211 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
3212
3213 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3214
3215 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3216 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3217
3218 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3219 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3220
3221 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3222 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3223 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3224 returned.
3225
3226 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3227 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3228
3229 Example: >
3230 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3231
3232< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3233 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3234
3235getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3236 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3237 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3238 must be used.
3239 The {varname} argument is a string.
3240 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3241 buffer-local variables.
3242 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3243 the buffer-local options.
3244 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3245 a buffer-local option.
3246 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3247 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3248 window-local option.
3249 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3250 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3251 string is returned, there is no error message.
3252 Examples: >
3253 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003254 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003255
3256< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3257 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3258<
3259getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3260 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3261 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3262 exist, an empty list is returned.
3263
3264 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3265 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3266 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3267 entries:
3268 col column number
3269 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3270 lnum line number
3271 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3272 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3273 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3274
3275 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3276 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3277
3278getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3279 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3280 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3281 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3282 Return zero otherwise.
3283 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3284 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3285 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3286
3287 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3288 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003289 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003290 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3291 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3292 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3293 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3294 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3295 that is not included in the character.
3296
3297 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3298 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3299 sequence.
3300
3301 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3302 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3303 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3304
3305 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3306
3307 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3308 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3309 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3310 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3311 ignored.
3312 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3313 let c = getchar()
3314 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003315 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003316 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003317 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003318 endif
3319<
3320 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3321 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3322 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3323
3324 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3325 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3326 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3327 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3328
3329 There is no mapping for the character.
3330 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3331 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3332 sequence. Examples: >
3333 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3334 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3335< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3336 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3337 :function FindChar()
3338 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3339 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3340 : normal l
3341 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3342 : break
3343 : endif
3344 : endwhile
3345 :endfunction
3346<
3347 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3348 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3349 another character: >
3350 :function GetKey()
3351 : let c = getchar()
3352 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3353 : let c = getchar()
3354 : endwhile
3355 : return c
3356 :endfunction
3357
3358getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3359 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3360 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3361 These values are added together:
3362 2 shift
3363 4 control
3364 8 alt (meta)
3365 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3366 32 mouse double click
3367 64 mouse triple click
3368 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3369 128 command (Macintosh only)
3370 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3371 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003372 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003373
3374 *getcharpos()*
3375getcharpos({expr})
3376 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3377 column number in the returned List is a character index
3378 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003379 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3380 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003381 of the last character.
3382
3383 Example:
3384 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3385 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3386 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3387<
3388 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3389 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3390
3391getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3392 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3393 with the following entries:
3394
3395 char character previously used for a character
3396 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3397 if no character search has been performed
3398 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3399 0 for backward
3400 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3401 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3402 character search
3403
3404 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3405 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3406 character search: >
3407 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3408 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3409< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3410
3411
3412getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3413 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3414 string.
3415 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3416 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3417 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3418 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3419 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3420 if no character is available.
3421 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3422 result is converted to a string.
3423
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003424getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3425 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3426 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3427 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003428 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003429 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3430 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003431 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003432
3433getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3434 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3435 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3436 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3437 Example: >
3438 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003439< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and
3440 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003441 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3442 |inputsecret()|.
3443
3444getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3445 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3446 byte count. The first column is 1.
3447 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3448 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3449 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003450 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3451 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003452
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003453getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3454 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3455 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3456 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3457 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3458 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3459 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003460 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3461 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003462
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003463getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3464 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3465 are:
3466 : normal Ex command
3467 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3468 / forward search command
3469 ? backward search command
3470 @ |input()| command
3471 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3472 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3473 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3474 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3475 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3476 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3477
3478getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3479 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3480 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3481 when not in the command-line window.
3482
3483getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3484 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3485 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3486 types are supported:
3487
3488 arglist file names in argument list
3489 augroup autocmd groups
3490 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003491 behave |:behave| suboptions
3492 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003493 color color schemes
3494 command Ex command
3495 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3496 compiler compilers
3497 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3498 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3499 dir directory names
3500 environment environment variable names
3501 event autocommand events
3502 expression Vim expression
3503 file file and directory names
3504 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3505 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3506 function function name
3507 help help subjects
3508 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003509 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003510 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3511 mapclear buffer argument
3512 mapping mapping name
3513 menu menus
3514 messages |:messages| suboptions
3515 option options
3516 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003517 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003518 shellcmd Shell command
3519 sign |:sign| suboptions
3520 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3521 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3522 tag tags
3523 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3524 user user names
3525 var user variables
3526
3527 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3528 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3529 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3530
3531 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3532 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3533 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3534
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003535 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3536 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003537 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3538 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3539 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3540 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003541
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003542 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3543 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3544 a ":call" command: >
3545 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3546<
3547 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3548 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3549
3550 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3551 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3552<
3553 *getcurpos()*
3554getcurpos([{winid}])
3555 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3556 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3557 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3558 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003559 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3560 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003561 |getpos()|.
3562 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3563 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3564 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3565
3566 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3567 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3568 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3569 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3570 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3571
3572 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3573 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3574 MoveTheCursorAround
3575 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3576< Note that this only works within the window. See
3577 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3578
3579 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3580 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3581<
3582 *getcursorcharpos()*
3583getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3584 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3585 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3586
3587 Example:
3588 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3589 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3590 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3591<
3592 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3593 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3594
3595< *getcwd()*
3596getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3597 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3598 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3599
3600 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3601 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3602 the |window-ID|.
3603 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3604 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3605
3606 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3607 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3608 the working directory of the tabpage.
3609 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3610 use the current tabpage.
3611 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3612 the current window.
3613 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3614
3615 Examples: >
3616 " Get the working directory of the current window
3617 :echo getcwd()
3618 :echo getcwd(0)
3619 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3620 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3621 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3622 " Get the global working directory
3623 :echo getcwd(-1)
3624 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3625 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3626 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3627 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3628
3629< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3630 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3631
3632getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3633 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3634 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3635 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3636
3637< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3638 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3639 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3640 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3641
3642 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3643 GetVarname()->getenv()
3644
3645getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3646 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3647 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3648 |hl-Normal|.
3649 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3650 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3651 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3652 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3653 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3654 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3655 function just after the GUI has started.
3656 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3657 a valid name does not work.
3658
3659getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3660 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3661 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3662 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3663 empty string is returned.
3664 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3665 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3666 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3667 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3668 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3669 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3670 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3671< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3672 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3673
3674 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3675 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3676<
3677 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3678
3679getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3680 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3681 given file {fname}.
3682 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3683 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3684 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3685 is returned.
3686
3687 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3688 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3689
3690getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3691 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3692 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3693 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3694 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3695 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3696
3697 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3698 GetFilename()->getftime()
3699
3700getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3701 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3702 file of the given file {fname}.
3703 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3704 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3705 results:
3706 Normal file "file"
3707 Directory "dir"
3708 Symbolic link "link"
3709 Block device "bdev"
3710 Character device "cdev"
3711 Socket "socket"
3712 FIFO "fifo"
3713 All other "other"
3714 Example: >
3715 getftype("/home")
3716< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3717 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3718 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3719 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3720
3721 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3722 GetFilename()->getftype()
3723
3724getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3725 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003726 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003727 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3728
3729getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3730 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3731
3732 Without arguments use the current window.
3733 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3734 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3735 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003736 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
3737 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003738
3739 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3740 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3741 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3742 the following entries:
3743 bufnr buffer number
3744 col column number
3745 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3746 filename filename if available
3747 lnum line number
3748
3749 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3750 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3751
3752< *getline()*
3753getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3754 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3755 from the current buffer. Example: >
3756 getline(1)
3757< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3758 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3759 To get the line under the cursor: >
3760 getline(".")
3761< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3762 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3763
3764 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3765 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3766 including line {end}.
3767 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3768 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3769 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3770 Example: >
3771 :let start = line('.')
3772 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3773 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3774
3775< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3776 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3777
3778< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3779
3780getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3781 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3782 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3783 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3784
3785 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3786 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3787 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3788
3789 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3790 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3791 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3792
3793 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3794 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3795
3796 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3797 from the location list. This field is
3798 applicable only when called from a
3799 location list window. See
3800 |location-list-file-window| for more
3801 details.
3802
3803 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3804 location list for the window {nr}.
3805 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3806
3807 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3808 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3809 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3810
3811
3812getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3813 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3814 about all the global marks. |mark|
3815
3816 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3817 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003818 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
3819 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003820
3821 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3822 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3823 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3824 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3825 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3826 file file name
3827
3828 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3829 mark.
3830
3831 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3832 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3833
3834getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3835 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3836 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3837 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3838 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3839 |getmatches()|.
3840 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003841 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
3842 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003843 Example: >
3844 :echo getmatches()
3845< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3846 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3847 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3848 :let m = getmatches()
3849 :call clearmatches()
3850 :echo getmatches()
3851< [] >
3852 :call setmatches(m)
3853 :echo getmatches()
3854< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3855 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3856 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3857 :unlet m
3858<
3859getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3860 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3861 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3862 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3863 screenrow screen row
3864 screencol screen column
3865 winid Window ID of the click
3866 winrow row inside "winid"
3867 wincol column inside "winid"
3868 line text line inside "winid"
3869 column text column inside "winid"
3870 All numbers are 1-based.
3871
3872 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3873 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3874
3875 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3876 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3877 are zero.
3878
3879 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3880 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3881
3882 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3883
3884 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3885 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3886
3887 *getpid()*
3888getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3889 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3890 exits.
3891
3892 *getpos()*
3893getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3894 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3895 |getcurpos()|.
3896 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3897 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3898 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3899 is the buffer number of the mark.
3900 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3901 column is 1.
3902 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3903 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3904 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3905 character.
3906 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3907 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003908 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003909 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3910 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3911 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003912 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3913 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003914 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003915 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3916 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3917 ...
3918 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3919< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3920
3921 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3922 GetMark()->getpos()
3923
3924getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3925 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3926 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3927 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3928 bufname() to get the name
3929 module module name
3930 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3931 end_lnum
3932 end of line number if the item is multiline
3933 col column number (first column is 1)
3934 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3935 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3936 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3937 nr error number
3938 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3939 text description of the error
3940 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3941 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3942
3943 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3944 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3945 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3946 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3947 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3948
3949 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3950 do something with them: >
3951 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3952 :for d in getqflist()
3953 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3954 :endfor
3955<
3956 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3957 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3958 following string items are supported in {what}:
3959 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3960 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3961 context get the |quickfix-context|
3962 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3963 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3964 value is used.
3965 id get information for the quickfix list with
3966 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3967 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3968 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3969 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3970 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3971 See |quickfix-index|
3972 items quickfix list entries
3973 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3974 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3975 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3976 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3977 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3978 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3979 the last quickfix list
3980 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3981 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3982 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3983 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3984 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3985 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3986 all all of the above quickfix properties
3987 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3988 particular item, set it to zero.
3989 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3990 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3991 specified by "id" is used.
3992 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3993 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3994 contains the quickfix stack size.
3995 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3996 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3997 "items" with the list of entries.
3998
3999 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4000 changedtick total number of changes made to the
4001 list |quickfix-changedtick|
4002 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
4003 If not present, set to "".
4004 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
4005 present, set to 0.
4006 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
4007 present, set to 0.
4008 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
4009 an empty list.
4010 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
4011 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4012 window. If not present, set to 0.
4013 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4014 present, set to 0.
4015 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4016 to "".
4017 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4018
4019 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4020 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4021 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4022 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4023<
4024getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4025 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4026 {regname}. Example: >
4027 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4028< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4029 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004030 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004031
4032 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4033 register. (For use in maps.)
4034 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4035 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4036 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4037
4038 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4039 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4040 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4041 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4042 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4043 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4044
4045 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4046 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4047 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4048
4049 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4050 GetRegname()->getreg()
4051
4052getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4053 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4054 Dictionary with the following entries:
4055 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4056 {regname}, like
4057 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4058 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4059 |getregtype()|.
4060 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4061 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4062 register.
4063 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4064 single letter name of the register
4065 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4066 For example, after deleting a line
4067 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4068 which is the register that got the
4069 deleted text.
4070
4071 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4072 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4073 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4074 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4075 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4076 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4077
4078 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4079 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4080
4081getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4082 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4083 The value will be one of:
4084 "v" for |characterwise| text
4085 "V" for |linewise| text
4086 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4087 "" for an empty or unknown register
4088 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4089 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4090 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4091 |v:register| is used.
4092 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4093
4094 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4095 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4096
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004097getscriptinfo([{opts}) *getscriptinfo()*
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004098 Returns a |List| with information about all the sourced Vim
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004099 scripts in the order they were sourced, like what
4100 `:scriptnames` shows.
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004101
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004102 The optional Dict argument {opts} supports the following
4103 optional items:
4104 name Script name match pattern. If specified,
4105 and "sid" is not specified, information about
4106 scripts with name that match the pattern
4107 "name" are returned.
4108 sid Script ID |<SID>|. If specified, only
4109 information about the script with ID "sid" is
4110 returned and "name" is ignored.
4111
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004112 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following
4113 items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004114 autoload Set to TRUE for a script that was used with
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004115 `import autoload` but was not actually sourced
4116 yet (see |import-autoload|).
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004117 functions List of script-local function names defined in
4118 the script. Present only when a particular
4119 script is specified using the "sid" item in
4120 {opts}.
4121 name Vim script file name.
4122 sid Script ID |<SID>|.
4123 sourced Script ID of the actually sourced script that
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01004124 this script name links to, if any, otherwise
4125 zero
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004126 variables A dictionary with the script-local variables.
4127 Present only when the a particular script is
4128 specified using the "sid" item in {opts}.
4129 Note that this is a copy, the value of
4130 script-local variables cannot be changed using
4131 this dictionary.
4132 version Vimscript version (|scriptversion|)
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004133
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004134 Examples: >
4135 :echo getscriptinfo({'name': 'myscript'})
4136 :echo getscriptinfo({'sid': 15}).variables
4137<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004138gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4139 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4140 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4141 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4142 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4143 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4144
4145 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4146 tabnr tab page number.
4147 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4148 tabpage-local variables
4149 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4150
4151 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4152 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4153
4154gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4155 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4156 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4157 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4158 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4159 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4160 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4161 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4162 string is returned, there is no error message.
4163
4164 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4165 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4166
4167gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4168 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4169 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4170 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4171 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4172 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4173 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4174 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4175 window-local option.
4176 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4177 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4178 use |getwinvar()|.
4179 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4180 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4181 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4182 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4183 or buffer-local variable.
4184 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4185 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4186 Examples: >
4187 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004188 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004189<
4190 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4191 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4192
4193< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4194 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4195
4196gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4197 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4198 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4199 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4200 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4201
4202 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4203 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4204 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4205 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4206 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4207 is a dictionary containing the
4208 entries described below.
4209 length Number of entries in the stack.
4210
4211 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4212 entries:
4213 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4214 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4215 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4216 returned list.
4217 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4218 multiple matching tags are found for a
4219 name.
4220 tagname name of the tag
4221
4222 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4223
4224 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4225 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4226
4227
4228gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4229 Translate String {text} if possible.
4230 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4231 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4232 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4233 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4234 called.
4235 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4236 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4237 strings.
4238
4239
4240getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4241 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4242
4243 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4244 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4245 exist the result is an empty list.
4246
4247 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4248 tab pages is returned.
4249
4250 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4251 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4252 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4253 height window height (excluding winbar)
4254 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4255 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4256 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4257 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4258 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4259 {only with the +terminal feature}
4260 tabnr tab page number
4261 topline first displayed buffer line
4262 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4263 window-local variables
4264 width window width
4265 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4266 otherwise
4267 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4268 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4269 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4270 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4271 number in front of the text
4272 winid |window-ID|
4273 winnr window number
4274 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4275 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4276
4277 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4278 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4279
4280getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4281 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4282 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4283 [x-pos, y-pos]
4284 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4285 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4286 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4287 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4288 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4289 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4290 do some work in the meantime: >
4291 while 1
4292 let res = getwinpos(1)
4293 if res[0] >= 0
4294 break
4295 endif
4296 " Do some work here
4297 endwhile
4298<
4299
4300 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4301 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4302<
4303 *getwinposx()*
4304getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4305 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4306 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4307 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4308 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4309
4310 *getwinposy()*
4311getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4312 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4313 a timeout of 100 msec).
4314 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4315 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4316
4317getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4318 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4319 Examples: >
4320 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004321 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004322
4323< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4324 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4325<
4326glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4327 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4328 use of special characters.
4329
4330 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4331 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4332 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4333 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4334 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4335
4336 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4337 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4338 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4339 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4340 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4341
4342 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4343
4344 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4345 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4346
4347 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4348 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4349 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4350 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4351
4352 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4353 any external command. Example: >
4354 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4355 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4356< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4357 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4358
4359 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4360 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4361
4362 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4363 GetExpr()->glob()
4364
4365glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4366 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4367 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4368 is a file name. E.g. >
4369 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4370< This is equivalent to: >
4371 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4372< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4373 empty string.
4374 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4375 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4376
4377 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4378 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4379< *globpath()*
4380globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4381 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4382 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4383 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4384<
4385 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4386 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4387 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4388 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4389 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4390 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4391 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4392 error message.
4393
4394 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4395 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4396 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4397 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4398
4399 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4400 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4401 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4402 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4403 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4404 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4405<
4406 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4407
4408 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4409 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4410 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4411 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4412< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4413 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4414
4415 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4416 second argument: >
4417 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4418<
4419 *has()*
4420has({feature} [, {check}])
4421 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4422 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4423 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4424 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4425
4426 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4427 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4428 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4429 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4430 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4431 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4432 current Vim version.
4433
4434 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4435
4436 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4437 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4438 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4439 separate line: >
4440 if has('feature')
4441 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4442 endif
4443< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4444 would not be found.
4445
4446
4447has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4448 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
Bram Moolenaare8008642022-08-19 17:15:35 +01004449 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise.
4450 The {key} argument is a string. In |Vim9| script a number is
4451 also accepted (and converted to a string) but no other types.
4452 In legacy script the usual automatic conversion to string is
4453 done.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004454
4455 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4456 mydict->has_key(key)
4457
4458haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4459 The result is a Number:
4460 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4461 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4462 0 otherwise.
4463
4464 Without arguments use the current window.
4465 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4466 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4467 page.
4468 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4469 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4470 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4471 Examples: >
4472 if haslocaldir() == 1
4473 " window local directory case
4474 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4475 " tab-local directory case
4476 else
4477 " global directory case
4478 endif
4479
4480 " current window
4481 :echo haslocaldir()
4482 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4483 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4484 " window n in current tab page
4485 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4486 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4487 " window n in tab page m
4488 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4489 " tab page m
4490 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4491<
4492 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4493 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4494
4495hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4496 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4497 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4498 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4499 indicated by {mode}.
4500 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4501 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4502 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4503 Command-line mode.
4504 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4505 buffer are checked for a match.
4506 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4507 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4508 n Normal mode
4509 v Visual and Select mode
4510 x Visual mode
4511 s Select mode
4512 o Operator-pending mode
4513 i Insert mode
4514 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4515 c Command-line mode
4516 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4517
4518 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4519 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4520 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4521 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4522 :endif
4523< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4524 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4525
4526 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4527 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4528
4529histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4530 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4531 one of: *hist-names*
4532 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4533 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4534 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4535 "input" or "@" input line history
4536 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4537 empty the current or last used history
4538 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4539 character is sufficient.
4540 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4541 shifted to become the newest entry.
4542 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4543 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4544
4545 Example: >
4546 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4547 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4548< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4549
4550 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4551 second argument: >
4552 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4553
4554histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4555 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4556 for the possible values of {history}.
4557
4558 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4559 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4560 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4561 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4562 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4563 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4564 be removed if it exists.
4565
4566 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4567 is returned.
4568
4569 Examples:
4570 Clear expression register history: >
4571 :call histdel("expr")
4572<
4573 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4574 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4575<
4576 The following three are equivalent: >
4577 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4578 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004579 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004580<
4581 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4582 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4583 :call histdel("search", -1)
4584 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4585<
4586 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4587 GetHistory()->histdel()
4588
4589histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4590 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4591 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4592 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4593 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4594 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4595
4596 Examples:
4597 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004598 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004599
4600< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4601 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4602 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4603<
4604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4605 GetHistory()->histget()
4606
4607histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4608 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4609 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4610 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4611
4612 Example: >
4613 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4614
4615< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4616 GetHistory()->histnr()
4617<
4618hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4619 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4620 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4621 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4622 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4623 item.
4624 *highlight_exists()*
4625 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4626
4627 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4628 GetName()->hlexists()
4629<
4630hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4631 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4632 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4633 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4634 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4635
4636 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4637 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4638 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4639 resolved highlight group are returned.
4640
4641 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4642 following items:
4643 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4644 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4645 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4646 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4647 ctermbg cterm background color.
4648 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4649 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4650 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4651 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4652 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4653 group link is a default link. See
4654 |highlight-default|.
4655 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4656 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4657 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4658 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4659 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4660 id highlight group ID.
4661 linksto linked highlight group name.
4662 See |:highlight-link|.
4663 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4664 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4665 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4666 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4667
4668 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4669 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4670 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4671 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4672
4673 Example(s): >
4674 :echo hlget()
4675 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4676 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4677<
4678 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4679 GetName()->hlget()
4680<
4681hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4682 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4683 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4684 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4685 supported items in this dictionary.
4686
4687 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4688 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4689
4690 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4691 a link for an existing highlight group
4692 with attributes.
4693
4694 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4695 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4696 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4697 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4698 modified.
4699
4700 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4701 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4702 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4703 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4704
4705 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4706 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4707
4708 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4709
4710 Example(s): >
4711 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4712 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4713 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4714 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4715 :let l = hlget()
4716 :call hlset(l)
4717 " clear the Search highlight group
4718 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4719 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4720 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4721 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4722 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4723 " remove the MyHlg group link
4724 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4725 " clear the attributes and a link
4726 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4727 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4728<
4729 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4730 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4731<
4732 *hlID()*
4733hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4734 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4735 zero is returned.
4736 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4737 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4738 "Comment" group: >
4739 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4740< *highlightID()*
4741 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4742
4743 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4744 GetName()->hlID()
4745
4746hostname() *hostname()*
4747 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4748 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4749 256 characters long are truncated.
4750
4751iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4752 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4753 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4754 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4755 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4756 are replaced with "?".
4757 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4758 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4759 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4760 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4761 can be done.
4762 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4763 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4764 UTF-8 and use: >
4765 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4766< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4767 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4768 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4769
4770 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4771 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4772<
4773 *indent()*
4774indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4775 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4776 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4777 |getline()|.
4778 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4779 error is given.
4780
4781 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4782 GetLnum()->indent()
4783
4784index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004785 Find {expr} in {object} and return its index. See
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004786 |indexof()| for using a lambda to select the item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004787
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004788 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4789 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4790 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4791 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004792 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case matters as indicated by
4793 the {ic} argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004794
4795 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4796 value is equal to {expr}.
4797
4798 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4799 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004800
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004801 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4802 case must match.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004803
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004804 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4805 Example: >
4806 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4807 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4808
4809< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4810 GetObject()->index(what)
4811
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004812indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]) *indexof()*
4813 Returns the index of an item in {object} where {expr} is
4814 v:true. {object} must be a |List| or a |Blob|.
4815
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004816 If {object} is a |List|, evaluate {expr} for each item in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004817 List until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4818 this item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004819
4820 If {object} is a |Blob| evaluate {expr} for each byte in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004821 Blob until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4822 this byte.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004823
4824 {expr} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
4825
4826 If {expr} is a |string|: If {object} is a |List|, inside
4827 {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current List item and
4828 |v:val| has the value of the item. If {object} is a |Blob|,
4829 inside {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current byte and
4830 |v:val| has the byte value.
4831
4832 If {expr} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
4833 1. the key or the index of the current item.
4834 2. the value of the current item.
4835 The function must return |TRUE| if the item is found and the
4836 search should stop.
4837
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004838 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004839 following items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004840 startidx start evaluating {expr} at the item with this
4841 index; may be negative for an item relative to
4842 the end
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004843 Returns -1 when {expr} evaluates to v:false for all the items.
4844 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004845 :let l = [#{n: 10}, #{n: 20}, #{n: 30}]
4846 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20")
4847 :echo indexof(l, {i, v -> v.n == 30})
4848 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20", #{startidx: 1})
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004849
4850< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4851 mylist->indexof(expr)
4852
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004853input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4854 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4855 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4856 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4857 in the prompt to start a new line.
4858 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4859 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4860 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4861 for lines typed for input().
4862 Example: >
4863 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4864 : echo "Cheers!"
4865 :endif
4866<
4867 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4868 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4869 Example: >
4870 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4871
4872< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4873 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4874 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4875 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4876 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4877 more information. Example: >
4878 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4879<
4880 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4881 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4882 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4883 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4884 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4885 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4886 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4887 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4888 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4889
4890 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004891 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004892 :function GetFoo()
4893 : call inputsave()
4894 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4895 : call inputrestore()
4896 :endfunction
4897
4898< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4899 GetPrompt()->input()
4900
4901inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4902 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4903 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4904 Example: >
4905 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4906 :if n != ""
4907 : let &sw = n
4908 :endif
4909< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4910 omitted an empty string is returned.
4911 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4912 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4913 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4914
4915 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4916 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4917
4918inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4919 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4920 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4921 enter a number, which is returned.
4922 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4923 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4924 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4925 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4926 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4927 length of {textlist} is returned.
4928 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4929 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4930 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4931 Example: >
4932 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4933 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4934
4935< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4936 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4937
4938inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4939 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4940 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4941 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4942 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4943
4944inputsave() *inputsave()*
4945 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4946 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4947 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4948 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4949 many inputrestore() calls.
4950 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4951
4952inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4953 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4954 two exceptions:
4955 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4956 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4957 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4958 |history| stack.
4959 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4960 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4961 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4962
4963 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4964 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4965
4966insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4967 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4968 of it.
4969
4970 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4971 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4972 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4973 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4974
4975 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4976 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4977 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4978 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4979< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4980 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4981 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4982
4983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4984 mylist->insert(item)
4985
4986interrupt() *interrupt()*
4987 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4988 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4989 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4990 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4991 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4992 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4993 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4994 : call interrupt()
4995 : endif
4996 :endfunction
4997 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4998
4999invert({expr}) *invert()*
5000 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
5001 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
5002 :let bits = invert(bits)
5003< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5004 :let bits = bits->invert()
5005
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005006isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005007 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
5008 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005009 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005010 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
5011 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
5012 are always absolute.
5013 Example: >
5014 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
5015 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
5016 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
5017 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
5018 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005019<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005020 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5021 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
5022
5023
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005024isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
5025 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
5026 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
5027 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
5028 is any expression, which is used as a String.
5029
5030 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5031 GetName()->isdirectory()
5032
5033isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
5034 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
5035 infinity, otherwise 0. >
5036 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
5037< 1 >
5038 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
5039< -1
5040
5041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5042 Compute()->isinf()
5043<
5044 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5045
5046islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
5047 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
5048 name of a locked variable.
5049 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
5050 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
5051 Example: >
5052 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
5053 :lockvar 1 alist
5054 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
5055 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
5056
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00005057< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
5058 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
5059 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
5060 |exists()| to check for existence.
5061 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005062
5063 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5064 GetName()->islocked()
5065
5066isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
5067 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
5068 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
5069< 1
5070
5071 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5072 Compute()->isnan()
5073<
5074 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5075
5076items({dict}) *items()*
5077 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
5078 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
5079 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
5080 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
5081 Example: >
5082 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005083 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005084 endfor
5085
5086< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5087 mydict->items()
5088
5089job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
5090
5091
5092join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
5093 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
5094 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
5095 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
5096 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
5097 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005098 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005099< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
5100 converted into a string like with |string()|.
5101 The opposite function is |split()|.
5102
5103 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5104 mylist->join()
5105
5106js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
5107 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
5108 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
5109 - Strings can be in single quotes.
5110 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
5111 result in v:none items.
5112
5113 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5114 ReadObject()->js_decode()
5115
5116js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
5117 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
5118 - Object key names are not in quotes.
5119 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
5120 commas.
5121 For example, the Vim object:
5122 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
5123 Will be encoded as:
5124 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
5125 While json_encode() would produce:
5126 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
5127 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
5128 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
5129
5130 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5131 GetObject()->js_encode()
5132
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005133json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005134 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
5135 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
5136 JSON and Vim values.
5137 The decoding is permissive:
5138 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
5139 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
5140 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
5141 same as {"1":2}.
5142 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
5143 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
5144 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
5145 are accepted.
5146 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
5147 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
5148 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
5149 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
5150 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
5151 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
5152 character in string) for "\t".
5153 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5154 and results in v:none.
5155 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5156 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5157 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5158 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5159 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5160 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5161 *E938*
5162 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5163 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5164 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5165
5166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5167 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5168
5169json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5170 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5171 The encoding is specified in:
5172 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005173 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005174 |Number| decimal number
5175 |Float| floating point number
5176 Float nan "NaN"
5177 Float inf "Infinity"
5178 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5179 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5180 |Funcref| not possible, error
5181 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5182 used recursively: []
5183 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5184 used recursively: {}
5185 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5186 v:false "false"
5187 v:true "true"
5188 v:none "null"
5189 v:null "null"
5190 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5191 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5192 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005193 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5194 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005195
5196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5197 GetObject()->json_encode()
5198
5199keys({dict}) *keys()*
5200 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5201 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5202
5203 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5204 mydict->keys()
5205
5206< *len()* *E701*
5207len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5208 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5209 used, as with |strlen()|.
5210 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5211 returned.
5212 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5213 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5214 |Dictionary| is returned.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005215 Otherwise an error is given and returns zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005216
5217 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5218 mylist->len()
5219
5220< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5221libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5222 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5223 with single argument {argument}.
5224 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5225 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5226 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5227 limited.
5228 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5229 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5230 to Vim.
5231 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5232 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5233 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5234 null-terminated string.
5235 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5236
5237 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5238 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5239 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5240 very probably crash.
5241
5242 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5243 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5244 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5245 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5246 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5247 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5248 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5249 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5250 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5251 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5252
5253 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5254 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5255 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5256 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5257 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5258 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5259 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5260 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5261 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5262 feature is present}
5263 Examples: >
5264 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5265
5266< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5267 third argument: >
5268 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5269<
5270 *libcallnr()*
5271libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5272 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5273 int instead of a string.
5274 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5275 feature is present}
5276 Examples: >
5277 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5278 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5279 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5280<
5281 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5282 third argument: >
5283 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5284<
5285
5286line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5287 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5288 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005289 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005290 . the cursor position
5291 $ the last line in the current buffer
5292 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5293 returned)
5294 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5295 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5296 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5297 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5298 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5299 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5300 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5301 that it's updated right away.
5302 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5303 then applies to another buffer.
5304 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5305 |getpos()|.
5306 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5307 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005308 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005309 Examples: >
5310 line(".") line number of the cursor
5311 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5312 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005313 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005314<
5315 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5316 |last-position-jump|.
5317
5318 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5319 GetValue()->line()
5320
5321line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5322 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5323 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5324 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5325 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5326 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5327 below the last line: >
5328 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5329< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5330 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5331 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5332 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5333 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5334
5335 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5336 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5337
5338lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5339 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5340 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5341 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5342 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005343 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005344 error is given.
5345
5346 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5347 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5348
5349list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5350 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5351 Examples: >
5352 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5353 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5354< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5355 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5356
5357 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5358
5359 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5360 GetList()->list2blob()
5361
5362list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5363 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5364 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5365 list2str([32]) returns " "
5366 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5367< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5368 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5369< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5370
5371 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5372 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5373 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5374 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5375<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005376 Returns an empty string on error.
5377
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005378 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5379 GetList()->list2str()
5380
5381listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5382 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5383 been made to buffer {buf}.
5384 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5385 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5386 buffer is used.
5387 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5388
5389 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005390 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5391 start first changed line number
5392 end first line number below the change
5393 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005394 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005395 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005396
5397 Example: >
5398 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5399 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5400 endfunc
5401 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5402
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005403< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005404 dictionary with these entries:
5405 lnum the first line number of the change
5406 end the first line below the change
5407 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5408 deleted
5409 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5410 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5411 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5412 character has a value of one.
5413 When lines are inserted the values are:
5414 lnum line above which the new line is added
5415 end equal to "lnum"
5416 added number of lines inserted
5417 col 1
5418 When lines are deleted the values are:
5419 lnum the first deleted line
5420 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5421 the deletion was done
5422 added negative, number of lines deleted
5423 col 1
5424 When lines are changed:
5425 lnum the first changed line
5426 end the line below the last changed line
5427 added 0
5428 col first column with a change or 1
5429
5430 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5431 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5432 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5433 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5434
5435 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5436 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5437 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5438 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5439
5440 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5441 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5442 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5443
5444 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5445 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5446 of a buffer.
5447 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5448 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5449
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005450 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
5451
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005452 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5453 second argument: >
5454 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5455
5456listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5457 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5458 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5459
5460 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5461 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5462 buffer is used.
5463
5464 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5465 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5466
5467listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5468 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5469 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5470 removed.
5471
5472 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5473 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5474
5475localtime() *localtime()*
5476 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5477 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5478
5479
5480log({expr}) *log()*
5481 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5482 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5483 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005484 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005485 Examples: >
5486 :echo log(10)
5487< 2.302585 >
5488 :echo log(exp(5))
5489< 5.0
5490
5491 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5492 Compute()->log()
5493<
5494 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5495
5496
5497log10({expr}) *log10()*
5498 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5499 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005500 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005501 Examples: >
5502 :echo log10(1000)
5503< 3.0 >
5504 :echo log10(0.01)
5505< -2.0
5506
5507 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5508 Compute()->log10()
5509<
5510 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5511
5512luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5513 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5514 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5515 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5516 Strings are returned as they are.
5517 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5518 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5519 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5520 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5521 as-is.
5522 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5523 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5524 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5525 to {expr}.
5526
5527 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5528 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5529
5530< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5531
5532map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5533 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005534 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005535 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5536 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5537 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5538 characters, is replaced.
5539 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5540 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5541 Vim9 script.
5542
5543 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5544
5545 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5546 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5547 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5548 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5549 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5550 current character.
5551 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005552 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005553< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5554
5555 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5556 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5557 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5558 still have to double ' quotes
5559
5560 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5561 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5562 2. the value of the current item.
5563 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5564 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5565 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005566 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005567 endfunc
5568 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5569< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005570 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005571< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005572 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005573< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005574 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005575<
5576 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5577 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005578 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005579
5580< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5581 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5582 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5583 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5584 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5585 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5586
5587 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5588 mylist->map(expr2)
5589
5590
5591maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5592 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5593 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5594 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005595 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5596 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005597
5598 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005599 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
5600 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
5601 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005602
5603 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5604 command.
5605
5606 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5607 "n" Normal
5608 "v" Visual (including Select)
5609 "o" Operator-pending
5610 "i" Insert
5611 "c" Cmd-line
5612 "s" Select
5613 "x" Visual
5614 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5615 "t" Terminal-Job
5616 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5617 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5618
5619 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5620 instead of mappings.
5621
5622 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5623 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005624 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005625 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5626 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5627 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5628 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5629 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5630 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5631 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5632 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5633 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5634 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5635 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5636 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5637 characters will be used:
5638 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5639 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5640 (|mapmode-ic|)
5641 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5642 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005643 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005644 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005645 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5646 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5647 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005648 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005649 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5650 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5651 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5652 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005653
5654 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5655 |mapset()|.
5656
5657 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5658 then the global mappings.
5659 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5660 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005661 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005662
5663< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5664 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5665
5666mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5667 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5668 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5669 {name}.
5670 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5671 instead of mappings.
5672 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5673 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5674
5675 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5676 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5677 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5678 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5679 mapcheck("b") no no no
5680
5681 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5682 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5683 mapping for {name} exactly.
5684 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5685 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5686 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5687 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5688 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5689 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5690 then the global mappings.
5691 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5692 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5693 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5694 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5695 :endif
5696< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5697 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5698
5699 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5700 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5701
5702
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005703maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5704 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5705 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5706 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5707 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5708
5709 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5710 vim9script
5711 echo maplist()->filter(
5712 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005713< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5714 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5715 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5716 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5717 can do: >
5718 vim9script
5719 var saved_maps = []
5720 for m in maplist()
5721 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5722 saved_maps->add(m)
5723 endif
5724 endfor
5725 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
5726< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
5727 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
5728 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
5729 vim9script
5730 omap xyzzy <Nop>
5731 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
5732 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
5733 ounmap xyzzy
5734 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005735
5736
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005737mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5738 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5739 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5740 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5741 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5742
5743
5744mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005745mapset({dict})
5746 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
5747 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
5748 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005749 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005750 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
5751 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
5752 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
5753 or 'v'. *E1276*
5754
5755 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
5756 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005757 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5758 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5759 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5760 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5761 nnoremap K somethingelse
5762 ...
5763 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5764< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005765 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
5766 all of them, when they might differ.
5767
5768 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
5769 and abbr are taken from the dict.
5770 Example: >
5771 vim9script
5772 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
5773 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
5774 nnoremap K somethingelse
5775 cnoremap K somethingelse2
5776 # ...
5777 unmap K
5778 for d in save_maps
5779 mapset(d)
5780 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005781
5782
5783match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5784 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5785 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5786 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5787
5788 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5789 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5790 {pat} matches.
5791
5792 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5793 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5794
5795 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5796 Example: >
5797 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5798 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5799< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5800 *strpbrk()*
5801 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5802 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5803< *strcasestr()*
5804 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5805 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5806 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5807<
5808 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5809 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5810 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5811 first character/item. Example: >
5812 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5813< result is again "4". >
5814 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5815< result is again "4". >
5816 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5817< result is "3".
5818 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5819 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5820 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5821 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5822 backwards compatible).
5823 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5824 the index is counted from the end.
5825 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5826 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5827
5828 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5829 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5830 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5831 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5832< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5833 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5834 see above.
5835
5836 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5837 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5838 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5839 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5840 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5841 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5842 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5843 further down in the text.
5844
5845 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5846 GetText()->match('word')
5847 GetList()->match('word')
5848<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005849 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005850matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5851 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5852 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5853 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5854 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5855 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5856 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5857 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5858 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5859 concealed.
5860
5861 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5862 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5863 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5864 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5865 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5866 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5867 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5868 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5869 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5870 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5871
5872 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5873 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5874 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5875 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5876 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01005877 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the |matchparen|
5878 plugin.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01005879 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
5880 automatically chooses a free ID.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005881
5882 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5883 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5884 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5885 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5886
5887 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5888 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5889 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5890 window Instead of the current window use the
5891 window with this number or window ID.
5892
5893 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5894 the |:match| commands.
5895
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005896 Returns -1 on error.
5897
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005898 Example: >
5899 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5900 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5901< Deletion of the pattern: >
5902 :call matchdelete(m)
5903
5904< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5905 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5906 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5907
5908 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5909 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5910<
5911 *matchaddpos()*
5912matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5913 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5914 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5915 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5916 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5917 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5918 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5919
5920 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5921 these:
5922 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5923 line has number 1.
5924 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5925 number will be highlighted.
5926 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5927 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5928 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5929 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5930 be highlighted.
5931 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5932 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5933
5934 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5935
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005936 Returns -1 on error.
5937
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005938 Example: >
5939 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5940 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5941< Deletion of the pattern: >
5942 :call matchdelete(m)
5943
5944< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5945 |getmatches()|.
5946
5947 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5948 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5949
5950matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5951 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5952 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5953 Return a |List| with two elements:
5954 The name of the highlight group used
5955 The pattern used.
5956 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5957 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5958 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5959 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5960 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5961
5962 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5963 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5964
5965matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5966 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5967 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5968 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5969 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5970 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5971 window ID instead of the current window.
5972
5973 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5974 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5975
5976matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5977 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5978 after the match. Example: >
5979 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5980< results in "7".
5981 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5982 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5983 do it with matchend(): >
5984 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5985 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5986< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5987
5988 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5989 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5990< results in "7". >
5991 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5992< result is "-1".
5993 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5994
5995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5996 GetText()->matchend('word')
5997
5998
5999matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
6000 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
6001 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
6002 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
6003
6004 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
6005 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01006006 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
6007 that contain the characters in {str} in the
6008 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01006009 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
6010 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006011
6012 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
6013 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006014 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006015 {str}. The value of this item should be a
6016 string.
6017 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
6018 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
6019 This should accept a dictionary item as the
6020 argument and return the text for that item to
6021 use for fuzzy matching.
6022
6023 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
6024 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
6025 is 256.
6026
6027 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
6028 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
6029
6030 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
6031 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
6032 256, then returns an empty list.
6033
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006034 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
6035 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
6036
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00006037 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006038 matching strings.
6039
6040 Example: >
6041 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
6042< results in ["clay"]. >
6043 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
6044< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6045 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
6046< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6047 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6048 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
6049 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
6050< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6051 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
6052 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
6053< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
6054 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
6055< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
6056 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
6057< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
6058 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
6059 \ {'matchseq': 1})
6060< results in ['two one'].
6061
6062matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
6063 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
6064 strings, the list of character positions where characters
6065 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
6066 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
6067 position.
6068
6069 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
6070 positions for the best match is returned.
6071
6072 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
6073 list with three empty list items is returned.
6074
6075 Example: >
6076 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
6077< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
6078 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
6079< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
6080 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
6081< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
6082
6083matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
6084 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
6085 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
6086 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
6087 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
6088 empty string is used. Example: >
6089 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
6090< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
6091 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
6092
6093 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
6094
6095 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6096 GetText()->matchlist('word')
6097
6098matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
6099 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
6100 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
6101< results in "ing".
6102 When there is no match "" is returned.
6103 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6104 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
6105< results in "ing". >
6106 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
6107< result is "".
6108 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
6109 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6110
6111 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6112 GetText()->matchstr('word')
6113
6114matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
6115 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
6116 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
6117 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
6118< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
6119 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
6120 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6121 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
6122< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
6123 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
6124< result is ["", -1, -1].
6125 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
6126 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
6127 end position of the match are returned. >
6128 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
6129< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
6130 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6131
6132 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6133 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
6134<
6135
6136 *max()*
6137max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6138 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
6139
6140< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6141 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
6142 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6143 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6144 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6145
6146 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6147 mylist->max()
6148
6149
6150menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
6151 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
6152 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
6153 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
6154 menu names are returned.
6155
6156 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6157 "n" Normal
6158 "v" Visual (including Select)
6159 "o" Operator-pending
6160 "i" Insert
6161 "c" Cmd-line
6162 "s" Select
6163 "x" Visual
6164 "t" Terminal-Job
6165 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6166 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6167 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6168
6169 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6170 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6171 display display name (name without '&')
6172 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6173 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6174 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6175 |toolbar-icon|
6176 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6177 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6178 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6179 characters will be used:
6180 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6181 name menu item name.
6182 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6183 remappable else v:false.
6184 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6185 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6186 string has special characters translated like
6187 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6188 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6189 "<Nop>" is returned.
6190 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6191 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6192 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6193 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6194 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6195 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6196 submenus |List| containing the names of
6197 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6198 item has submenus.
6199
6200 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6201
6202 Examples: >
6203 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6204 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6205
6206 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6207 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6208 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6209 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6210 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6211 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6212 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6213 endfor
6214 endfunc
6215 new
6216 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6217 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6218 endfor
6219<
6220 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6221 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6222
6223
6224< *min()*
6225min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6226 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6227
6228< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6229 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6230 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6231 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6232 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6233
6234 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6235 mylist->min()
6236
6237< *mkdir()* *E739*
6238mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
6239 Create directory {name}.
6240
6241 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
6242 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
6243
6244 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6245 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6246 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6247 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6248 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6249 created with 0o755.
6250 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006251 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006252
6253< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6254
6255 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6256 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6257 "p" option the call will fail.
6258
6259 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6260 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6261 failed.
6262
6263 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6264 :if exists("*mkdir")
6265
6266< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6267 GetName()->mkdir()
6268<
6269 *mode()*
6270mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6271 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6272 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6273 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6274 Also see |state()|.
6275
6276 n Normal
6277 no Operator-pending
6278 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6279 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6280 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6281 CTRL-V is one character
6282 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6283 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6284 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6285 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6286 v Visual by character
6287 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6288 V Visual by line
6289 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6290 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6291 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6292 s Select by character
6293 S Select by line
6294 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6295 i Insert
6296 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6297 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6298 R Replace |R|
6299 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6300 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6301 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6302 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6303 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6304 c Command-line editing
6305 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
6306 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6307 r Hit-enter prompt
6308 rm The -- more -- prompt
6309 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6310 ! Shell or external command is executing
6311 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6312
6313 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6314 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6315 "c" or "n".
6316 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6317 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6318 the leading character(s).
6319 Also see |visualmode()|.
6320
6321 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6322 DoFull()->mode()
6323
6324mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6325 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6326 converted to Vim data structures.
6327 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6328 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6329 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6330 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6331 converted to strings.
6332 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6333 Examples: >
6334 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6335 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6336 :echo mzeval("l")
6337 :echo mzeval("h")
6338<
6339 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6340 to {expr}.
6341
6342 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6343 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6344<
6345 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6346
6347nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6348 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6349 that is not blank. Example: >
6350 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6351< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6352 below it, zero is returned.
6353 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6354 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6355
6356 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6357 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6358
6359nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6360 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6361 value {expr}. Examples: >
6362 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6363 nr2char(32) returns " "
6364< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6365 Example for "utf-8": >
6366 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6367< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6368 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6369 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6370 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6371 string, thus results in an empty string.
6372 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6373 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6374 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6375< Result: "ABC"
6376
6377 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6378 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6379
6380or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6381 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6382 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006383 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006384 Example: >
6385 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6386< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6387 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6388
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006389< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6390 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6391 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6392 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6393
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006394
6395pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6396 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6397 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6398 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6399 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6400 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6401 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6402< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6403>
6404 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6405< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6406 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006407 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006408
6409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6410 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6411
6412perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6413 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6414 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6415 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6416 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6417 reference to it.
6418 Example: >
6419 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6420< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6421
6422 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6423 to {expr}.
6424
6425 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6426 GetExpr()->perleval()
6427
6428< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6429
6430
6431popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6432
6433
6434pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6435 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6436 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006437 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006438 Examples: >
6439 :echo pow(3, 3)
6440< 27.0 >
6441 :echo pow(2, 16)
6442< 65536.0 >
6443 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6444< 2.0
6445
6446 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6447 Compute()->pow(3)
6448<
6449 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6450
6451prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6452 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6453 that is not blank. Example: >
6454 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6455< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6456 above it, zero is returned.
6457 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6458 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6459
6460 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6461 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6462
6463printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6464 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6465 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6466 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6467< May result in:
6468 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6469
6470 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6471 argument: >
6472 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006473<
6474 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006475
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006476 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006477 %s string
6478 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6479 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6480 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6481 %c single byte
6482 %d decimal number
6483 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6484 %x hex number
6485 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6486 %X hex number using upper case letters
6487 %o octal number
6488 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6489 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6490 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6491 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6492 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6493 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6494 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6495 %% the % character itself
6496
6497 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6498 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6499 the result.
6500
6501 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6502 arguments appear in sequence:
6503
6504 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6505
6506 flags
6507 Zero or more of the following flags:
6508
6509 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6510 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6511 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6512 of the number is increased to force the first
6513 character of the output string to a zero (except
6514 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6515 precision of zero).
6516 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6517 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6518 prepended to it.
6519 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6520 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6521 prepended to it.
6522
6523 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6524 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6525 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6526 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6527 flag is ignored.
6528
6529 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6530 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6531 The converted value is padded on the right with
6532 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6533 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6534
6535 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6536 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6537
6538 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6539 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6540 a space if both are used.
6541
6542 field-width
6543 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6544 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6545 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6546 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6547 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6548 conversion the count is in cells.
6549
6550 .precision
6551 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6552 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6553 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6554 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6555 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6556 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6557 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6558 string for S conversions.
6559 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6560 the decimal point.
6561
6562 type
6563 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6564 be applied, see below.
6565
6566 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6567 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6568 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6569 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6570 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6571 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6572 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6573< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6574 "width" bytes.
6575
6576 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6577
6578 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6579 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6580 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6581 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6582 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6583 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6584 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6585 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6586 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6587 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6588 zeros.
6589 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6590 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6591 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6592 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6593 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6594 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6595 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6596 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6597 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6598
6599 i alias for d
6600 D alias for ld
6601 U alias for lu
6602 O alias for lo
6603
6604 *printf-c*
6605 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6606 resulting character is written.
6607
6608 *printf-s*
6609 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6610 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6611 specified are used.
6612 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6613 automatically converted to text with the same format
6614 as ":echo".
6615 *printf-S*
6616 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6617 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6618 number specified are used.
6619
6620 *printf-f* *E807*
6621 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6622 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6623 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6624 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6625 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6626 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6627 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6628 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6629 Example: >
6630 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6631< 12.12
6632 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6633 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6634
6635 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6636 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6637 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6638 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6639 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6640
6641 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6642 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6643 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6644 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6645 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6646 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6647 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6648 results in 1.0e7.
6649
6650 *printf-%*
6651 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6652 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6653
6654 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6655 accepted and automatically converted.
6656 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6657 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6658 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6659
6660 *E766* *E767*
6661 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6662 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6663 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6664
6665
6666prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6667 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6668 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6669
6670 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6671 string is returned.
6672
6673 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6674 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6675
6676< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6677
6678
6679prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6680 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6681 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6682 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6683
6684 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6685 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6686 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6687 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6688 line.
6689 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6690 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6691 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6692 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6693 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6694 if the user only typed Enter.
6695 Example: >
6696 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6697 func s:TextEntered(text)
6698 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6699 stopinsert
6700 close
6701 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006702 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006703 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6704 set nomodified
6705 endif
6706 endfunc
6707
6708< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6709 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6710
6711< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6712
6713prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6714 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6715 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6716 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6717
6718 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6719 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6720 as in any buffer.
6721
6722 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6723 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6724
6725< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6726
6727prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6728 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6729 {text} to end in a space.
6730 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6731 "prompt". Example: >
6732 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6733<
6734 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6735 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6736
6737< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6738
6739prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6740
6741pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6742 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6743 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6744 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6745 height nr of items visible
6746 width screen cells
6747 row top screen row (0 first row)
6748 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6749 size total nr of items
6750 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6751
6752 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6753 |CompleteChanged|.
6754
6755pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6756 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6757 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6758 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6759 popup menu.
6760
6761py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6762 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6763 converted to Vim data structures.
6764 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6765 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6766 'encoding').
6767 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6768 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6769 keys converted to strings.
6770 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6771 to {expr}.
6772
6773 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6774 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6775
6776< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6777
6778 *E858* *E859*
6779pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6780 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6781 converted to Vim data structures.
6782 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6783 copied though).
6784 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6785 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6786 non-string keys result in error.
6787 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6788 to {expr}.
6789
6790 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6791 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6792
6793< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6794
6795pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6796 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6797 converted to Vim data structures.
6798 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6799 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6800
6801 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6802 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6803
6804< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6805 |+python3| feature}
6806
6807rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6808 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6809 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6810 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6811 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6812 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6813 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006814 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006815
6816 Examples: >
6817 :echo rand()
6818 :let seed = srand()
6819 :echo rand(seed)
6820 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6821<
6822
6823 *E726* *E727*
6824range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6825 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6826 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6827 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6828 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6829 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6830 producing a value past {max}).
6831 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6832 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6833 start this is an error.
6834 Examples: >
6835 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6836 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6837 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6838 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6839 range(0) " []
6840 range(2, 0) " error!
6841<
6842 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6843 GetExpr()->range()
6844<
6845
6846readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6847 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6848 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6849 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6850 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6851
6852
6853readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6854 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6855 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6856 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6857 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6858 argument below for changing the sort order.
6859
6860 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6861 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6862 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6863 be handled.
6864 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6865 added to the list.
6866 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6867 to the list.
6868 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6869 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6870 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6871 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6872 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6873< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6874 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006875< *E857*
6876 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006877 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6878 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6879
6880 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6881 Valid values are:
6882 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6883 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6884 each character, technically, using
6885 strcmp()) (default)
6886 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6887 using strcasecmp())
6888 "collate" sort using the collation order
6889 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6890 (technically using strcoll())
6891 Other values are silently ignored.
6892
6893 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6894 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6895 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6896< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6897 function! s:tree(dir)
6898 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6899 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006900 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006901 endfunction
6902 echo s:tree(".")
6903<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006904 Returns an empty List on error.
6905
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006906 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6907 GetDirName()->readdir()
6908<
6909readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6910 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6911 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6912 information in {directory}.
6913 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6914 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6915 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6916 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6917 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6918 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6919 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6920 argument, see |readdir()|.
6921
6922 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6923 following items:
6924 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6925 name Name of the entry.
6926 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6927 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6928 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6929 type Type of the entry.
6930 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6931 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6932 Other symlink "link"
6933 On MS-Windows:
6934 Normal file "file"
6935 Directory "dir"
6936 Junction "junction"
6937 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6938 Other symlink "link"
6939 Other reparse point "reparse"
6940 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6941 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6942 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6943 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6944 itself because of performance reasons.
6945
6946 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6947 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6948 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6949 be handled.
6950 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6951 added to the list.
6952 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6953 to the list.
6954 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6955 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6956 of the entry.
6957 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6958 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6959 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6960<
6961 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6962 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6963 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006964<
6965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6966 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6967<
6968
6969 *readfile()*
6970readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6971 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6972 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6973 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6974 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6975 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6976 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6977 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6978 added.
6979 - No CR characters are removed.
6980 Otherwise:
6981 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6982 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6983 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6984 removed from the text.
6985 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6986 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6987 lines of a file: >
6988 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6989 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6990 :endfor
6991< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6992 are returned, or as many as there are.
6993 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6994 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6995 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6996 file into a buffer if you need to.
6997 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6998 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6999 unmodified.
7000 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
7001 the result is an empty list.
7002 Also see |writefile()|.
7003
7004 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7005 GetFileName()->readfile()
7006
7007reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
7008 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
7009 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
7010 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007011 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007012
7013 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
7014 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
7015 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
7016 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
7017
7018 Examples: >
7019 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
7020 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
7021 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
7022 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
7023<
7024 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7025 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
7026
7027
7028reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
7029 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
7030 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
7031 See |@|.
7032
7033reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
7034 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
7035 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
7036
7037reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
7038 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
7039 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
7040 list<any> can be used.
7041 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
7042 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
7043
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007044 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01007045 representation is system-dependent, it can not be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007046 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007047 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
7048 specified in the argument.
7049 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
7050 and {end}.
7051
7052 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007053 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
7054 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007055
7056 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7057 GetStart()->reltime()
7058<
7059 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7060
7061reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
7062 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
7063 Example: >
7064 let start = reltime()
7065 call MyFunction()
7066 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
7067< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
7068 Also see |profiling|.
7069 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
7070 script an error is given.
7071
7072 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7073 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
7074
7075< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7076
7077reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
7078 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
7079 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
7080 microseconds. Example: >
7081 let start = reltime()
7082 call MyFunction()
7083 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
7084< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
7085 The accuracy depends on the system.
7086 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
7087 can use split() to remove it. >
7088 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
7089< Also see |profiling|.
7090 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
7091 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
7092
7093 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7094 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
7095
7096< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7097
7098 *remote_expr()* *E449*
7099remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007100 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7101 string, also see |{server}|.
7102
7103 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
7104 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
7105 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
7106 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
7107 "\n").
7108
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007109 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
7110 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
7111 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007112
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007113 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
7114 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007115
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007116 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7117 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7118 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7119 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
7120 and the result will be the empty string.
7121
7122 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
7123 independent of a function currently being active. Except
7124 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
7125 arguments can be evaluated.
7126
7127 Examples: >
7128 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
7129 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
7130<
7131 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7132 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
7133
7134remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
7135 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007136 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007137 This works like: >
7138 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
7139< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
7140 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
7141 to bring itself to the foreground.
7142 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
7143 like foreground() does.
7144 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7145
7146 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7147 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
7148
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007149< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007150 Win32 console version}
7151
7152
7153remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
7154 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
7155 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
7156 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7157 name of a variable.
7158 Returns zero if none are available.
7159 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
7160 See also |clientserver|.
7161 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7162 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7163 Examples: >
7164 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007165 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007166
7167< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7168 ServerId()->remote_peek()
7169
7170remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7171 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
7172 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007173 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
7174 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007175 See also |clientserver|.
7176 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7177 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7178 Example: >
7179 :echo remote_read(id)
7180
7181< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7182 ServerId()->remote_read()
7183<
7184 *remote_send()* *E241*
7185remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007186 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7187 string, also see |{server}|.
7188
7189 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7190 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7191 |:map|.
7192
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007193 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7194 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7195 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007196
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007197 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7198 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7199 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7200
7201 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7202 up the display.
7203 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007204 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007205 \ remote_read(serverid)
7206
7207 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7208 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007209 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007210 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7211<
7212 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7213 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7214<
7215 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7216remote_startserver({name})
7217 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
7218 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
7219
7220 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7221 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7222
7223< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7224
7225remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
7226 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7227 return the item.
7228 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7229 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7230 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7231 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7232 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007233 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007234 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007235 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007236 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7237<
7238 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7239
7240 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7241 mylist->remove(idx)
7242
7243remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
7244 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7245 return the byte.
7246 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7247 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7248 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7249 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007250 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007251 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007252 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007253 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7254
7255remove({dict}, {key})
7256 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7257 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007258 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007259< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007260 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007261
7262rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7263 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7264 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7265 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7266 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7267 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7268 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7269
7270 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7271 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7272
7273repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7274 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7275 result. Example: >
7276 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7277< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
7278 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
7279 {count} times. Example: >
7280 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7281< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7282
7283 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7284 mylist->repeat(count)
7285
7286resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7287 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7288 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7289 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7290 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7291 removed, return {filename}.
7292 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7293 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7294 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7295 stopped after 100 iterations.
7296 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7297 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7298 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7299 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7300 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7301
7302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7303 GetName()->resolve()
7304
7305reverse({object}) *reverse()*
7306 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
7307 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
7308 Returns {object}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007309 Returns zero if {object} is not a List or a Blob.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007310 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
7311 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7312< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7313 mylist->reverse()
7314
7315round({expr}) *round()*
7316 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7317 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7318 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7319 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007320 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007321 Examples: >
7322 echo round(0.456)
7323< 0.0 >
7324 echo round(4.5)
7325< 5.0 >
7326 echo round(-4.5)
7327< -5.0
7328
7329 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7330 Compute()->round()
7331<
7332 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
7333
7334rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7335 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7336 converted to Vim data structures.
7337 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7338 are copied though).
7339 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7340 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7341 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7342 "Object#to_s" method.
7343 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7344 to {expr}.
7345
7346 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7347 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7348
7349< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7350
7351screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7352 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7353 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7354 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007355 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007356
7357 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7358 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7359
7360screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7361 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7362 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7363 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7364 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7365 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7366 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7367 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7368 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7369
7370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7371 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7372
7373screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7374 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7375 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7376 composing characters on top of the base character.
7377 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7378 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7379
7380 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7381 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7382
7383screencol() *screencol()*
7384 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7385 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7386 This function is mainly used for testing.
7387
7388 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7389 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7390 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7391 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7392 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007393 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007394 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7395 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7396<
7397screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7398 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7399 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7400 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7401 The Dict has these members:
7402 row screen row
7403 col first screen column
7404 endcol last screen column
7405 curscol cursor screen column
7406 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7407 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7408 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7409 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7410 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7411 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7412 width character it would be the same as "col".
7413 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7414 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7415 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7416 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007417 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7418 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007419 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007420
7421 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7422 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7423
7424screenrow() *screenrow()*
7425 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7426 cursor. The top line has number one.
7427 This function is mainly used for testing.
7428 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7429
7430 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7431
7432screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7433 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7434 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7435 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7436 characters.
7437 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7438 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7439
7440 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7441 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7442<
7443 *search()*
7444search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7445 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7446 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7447
7448 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7449 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7450 move. No error message is given.
7451
7452 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7453 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7454 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7455 'e' move to the End of the match
7456 'n' do Not move the cursor
7457 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7458 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7459 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7460 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7461 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7462 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7463
7464 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7465 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7466 flag.
7467
7468 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7469
7470 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7471 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7472 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7473 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01007474 search starts one column after the start of the match. This
7475 matters for overlapping matches. See |cpo-c|. You can also
7476 insert "\ze" to change where the match ends, see |/\ze|.
7477
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007478 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7479 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7480 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7481 file).
7482
7483 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7484 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7485 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7486 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7487 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7488< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7489 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7490 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01007491 *E1285* *E1286* *E1287* *E1288* *E1289*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007492 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7493 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7494 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7495 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7496 giving the argument.
7497 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7498
7499 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7500 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7501 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7502 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7503 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7504 function reference or a lambda.
7505 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7506 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7507 and -1 returned.
7508 *search()-sub-match*
7509 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7510 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7511 whole pattern did match.
7512 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7513
7514 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7515 flag is used.
7516
7517 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7518 :let n = 1
7519 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007520 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007521 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7522 : " first search to find match at start of file
7523 : normal G$
7524 : let flags = "w"
7525 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7526 : s/foo/bar/g
7527 : let flags = "W"
7528 : endwhile
7529 : update " write the file if modified
7530 : let n = n + 1
7531 :endwhile
7532<
7533 Example for using some flags: >
7534 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7535< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7536 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7537 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7538 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7539 line:
7540 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7541 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7542 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7543 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7544 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7545
7546 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7547 GetPattern()->search()
7548
7549searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7550 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7551 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7552 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7553
7554 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7555 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7556
7557 key type meaning ~
7558 current |Number| current position of match;
7559 0 if the cursor position is
7560 before the first match
7561 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7562 "pos", otherwise 0
7563 total |Number| total count of matches found
7564 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7565 1: recomputing was timed out
7566 2: max count exceeded
7567
7568 For {options} see further down.
7569
7570 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7571 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7572 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7573 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7574 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7575
7576 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7577 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7578
7579 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7580 " to 1)
7581 let result = searchcount()
7582<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01007583 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007584 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7585 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7586 if empty(result)
7587 return ''
7588 endif
7589 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7590 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7591 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7592 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7593 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7594 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7595 \ result.current, result.total)
7596 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7597 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7598 \ result.current, result.total)
7599 endif
7600 endif
7601 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7602 \ result.current, result.total)
7603 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007604 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007605
7606 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7607 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007608 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007609 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7610<
7611 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7612 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7613
7614 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7615 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7616 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7617 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7618 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7619 call searchcount(#{
7620 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7621 redrawstatus
7622 endif
7623 endfunction
7624<
7625 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7626 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7627
7628 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7629 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7630 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7631
7632 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7633 " search again
7634 call searchcount()
7635<
7636 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7637 key type meaning ~
7638 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7639 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7640 otherwise returns the last
7641 computed result (when |n| or
7642 |N| was used when "S" is not
7643 in 'shortmess', or this
7644 function was called).
7645 (default: |TRUE|)
7646 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7647 and different with |@/|.
7648 this works as same as the
7649 below command is executed
7650 before calling this function >
7651 let @/ = pattern
7652< (default: |@/|)
7653 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7654 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7655 for recomputing the result
7656 (default: 0)
7657 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7658 limit. max count of matched
7659 text while recomputing the
7660 result. if search exceeded
7661 total count, "total" value
7662 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7663 (default: 99)
7664 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7665 when recomputing the result.
7666 this changes "current" result
7667 value. see |cursor()|,
7668 |getpos()|
7669 (default: cursor's position)
7670
7671 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7672 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7673<
7674searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7675 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7676
7677 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7678 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7679 first match in the function.
7680
7681 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7682 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7683 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7684
7685 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7686 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7687 Example: >
7688 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7689 echo getline('.')
7690 endif
7691<
7692 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7693 GetName()->searchdecl()
7694<
7695 *searchpair()*
7696searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7697 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7698 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7699 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7700 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7701 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7702 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7703 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7704 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7705 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7706 given.
7707
7708 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7709 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7710 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7711 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7712 typical use is: >
7713 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7714< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7715
7716 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7717 |search()|. Additionally:
7718 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7719 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7720 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7721 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7722 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7723 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7724
7725 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7726 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7727 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7728 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7729 or a string.
7730 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7731 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7732 and -1 returned.
7733 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7734 Anything else makes the function fail.
7735 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7736 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7737
7738 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7739
7740 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7741 patterns are used like it's on.
7742
7743 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7744 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7745 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7746 if 1
7747 if 2
7748 endif 2
7749 endif 1
7750< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7751 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7752 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7753 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7754 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7755 "endif 2".
7756 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7757 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7758 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7759 the matching start.
7760
7761 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7762
7763 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7764 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7765
7766< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7767 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7768 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7769 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7770 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7771 match.
7772 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7773
7774 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7775
7776< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7777 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7778 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7779
7780 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7781 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7782<
7783 *searchpairpos()*
7784searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7785 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7786 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7787 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7788 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7789 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7790 returns [0, 0]. >
7791
7792 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7793<
7794 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7795
7796 *searchpos()*
7797searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7798 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7799 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7800 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7801 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7802 returns [0, 0].
7803 Example: >
7804 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7805
7806< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7807 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7808 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7809< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7810 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7811
7812 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7813 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7814
7815server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7816 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7817 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7818 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7819 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7820 Note:
7821 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7822 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7823 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7824 See also |clientserver|.
7825 Example: >
7826 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7827
7828< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7829 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7830<
7831serverlist() *serverlist()*
7832 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7833 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7834 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7835 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7836 Example: >
7837 :echo serverlist()
7838<
7839setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7840 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7841 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7842
7843 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7844 |bufload()| if needed.
7845
7846 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7847 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7848
7849 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7850 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7851 line then those lines are added.
7852
7853 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7854
7855 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7856 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7857 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7858 added below the last line.
7859
7860 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7861 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7862 error is given.
7863 On success 0 is returned.
7864
7865 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7866 third argument: >
7867 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7868
7869setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7870 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7871 {val}.
7872 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7873 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7874 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7875 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7876 The {varname} argument is a string.
7877 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7878 Examples: >
7879 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7880 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7881< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7882
7883 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7884 third argument: >
7885 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7886
7887
7888setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7889 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7890 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7891 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7892 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7893 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7894
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007895< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007896 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7897 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7898 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7899 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7900 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7901 the character width in screen cells.
7902 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7903 range overlaps with another.
7904 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7905
7906 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7907 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7908
7909 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7910 setcellwidths([]);
7911< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7912 the effect for known emoji characters.
7913
7914setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7915 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7916 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7917
7918 Example:
7919 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7920 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7921< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7922 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7923< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7924
7925 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7926 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7927
7928setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7929 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7930 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7931
7932 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7933 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7934 character search
7935 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7936 0 for backward
7937 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7938 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7939 character search
7940
7941 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7942 from a script: >
7943 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7944 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7945 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7946< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7947
7948 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7949 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7950
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01007951setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) *setcmdline()*
7952 Set the command line to {str} and set the cursor position to
7953 {pos}.
7954 If {pos} is omitted, the cursor is positioned after the text.
7955 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
7956 line.
7957
7958 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7959 GetText()->setcmdline()
7960
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007961setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7962 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7963 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7964 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7965 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7966 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7967 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7968 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7969 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7970 before inserting the resulting text.
7971 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7972 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01007973 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
7974 line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007975
7976 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7977 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7978
7979setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7980setcursorcharpos({list})
7981 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7982 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7983
7984 Example:
7985 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7986 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7987< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7988 call cursor(4, 3)
7989< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7990
7991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7992 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7993
7994
7995setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7996 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7997 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7998
7999< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
8000 See also |expr-env|.
8001
8002 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8003 second argument: >
8004 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
8005
8006setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
8007 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
8008 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
8009 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
8010 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
8011 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
8012 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
8013 characters are not supported.
8014
8015 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
8016 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
8017 would do the same thing.
8018
8019 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
8020
8021 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8022 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
8023<
8024 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
8025
8026
8027setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
8028 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
8029 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
8030 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8031
8032 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8033 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8034 added below the last line.
8035 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
8036 converted to a String.
8037
8038 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
8039 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
8040 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
8041
8042 Example: >
8043 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
8044
8045< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
8046 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
8047 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
8048< This is equivalent to: >
8049 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
8050 : call setline(n, l)
8051 :endfor
8052
8053< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
8054
8055 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8056 second argument: >
8057 GetText()->setline(lnum)
8058
8059setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
8060 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
8061 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8062 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
8063
8064 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
8065 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
8066 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
8067 Also see |location-list|.
8068
8069 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
8070
8071 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8072 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
8073 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
8074
8075 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8076 second argument: >
8077 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
8078
8079setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
8080 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
8081 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
8082 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
8083 example for |getmatches()|.
8084 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
8085 window ID instead of the current window.
8086
8087 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8088 GetMatches()->setmatches()
8089<
8090 *setpos()*
8091setpos({expr}, {list})
8092 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
8093 . the cursor
8094 'x mark x
8095
8096 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
8097 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
8098 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
8099
8100 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
8101 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
8102 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
8103 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
8104 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
8105 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
8106 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
8107 Does not change the jumplist.
8108
8109 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
8110 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
8111 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
8112 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
8113
8114 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
8115 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
8116 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
8117 character.
8118
8119 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
8120 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
8121 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
8122 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
8123 mark position it is not used.
8124
8125 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
8126 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
8127 before '>.
8128
8129 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8130 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8131
8132 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
8133
8134 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
8135 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
8136 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
8137 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
8138 |winrestview()|.
8139
8140 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8141 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
8142
8143setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
8144 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
8145
8146 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8147 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
8148 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
8149 {what}.
8150 *setqflist-what*
8151 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
8152 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
8153 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
8154 entries:
8155
8156 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
8157 buffer
8158 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
8159 present or it is invalid.
8160 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
8161 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
8162 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008163 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008164 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
8165 col column number
8166 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
8167 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008168 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008169 nr error number
8170 text description of the error
8171 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
8172 valid recognized error message
8173
8174 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
8175 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
8176 locate a matching error line.
8177 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
8178 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
8179 item will not be handled as an error line.
8180 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
8181 be used.
8182 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
8183 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
8184 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
8185 cleared.
8186 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
8187 |getqflist()| returns.
8188
8189 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
8190 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
8191 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
8192 new list is created.
8193
8194 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8195 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8196 clear the list: >
8197 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8198<
8199 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8200 freed.
8201
8202 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8203 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8204 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8205 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8206 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8207
8208 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8209 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8210 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8211 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8212 'errorformat' option value is used.
8213 See |quickfix-parse|
8214 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8215 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8216 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8217 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8218 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8219 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8220 argument.
8221 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8222 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8223 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8224 See |quickfix-parse|
8225 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8226 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8227 the last quickfix list.
8228 quickfixtextfunc
8229 function to get the text to display in the
8230 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8231 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8232 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8233 of how to write the function and an example.
8234 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8235 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8236 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8237 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8238 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8239 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8240 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8241 specify the list.
8242
8243 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8244 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8245 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8246 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8247<
8248 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8249
8250 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8251 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8252 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8253
8254 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8255 second argument: >
8256 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8257<
8258 *setreg()*
8259setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8260 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8261 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8262 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8263 {regname} must be one character.
8264
8265 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8266 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8267 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8268 then the value is appended.
8269
8270 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8271 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8272 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8273 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8274 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8275 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8276 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8277 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8278
8279 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8280 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8281 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8282 mode is never selected automatically.
8283 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8284
8285 *E883*
8286 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8287 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8288 items act like empty strings.
8289
8290 Examples: >
8291 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8292 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8293 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8294 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8295
8296< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8297 register: >
8298 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8299 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8300< or: >
8301 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8302 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8303 ....
8304 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8305< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8306 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8307 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8308 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8309
8310 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8311 nothing: >
8312 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8313
8314< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8315 second argument: >
8316 GetText()->setreg('a')
8317
8318settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8319 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8320 |t:var|
8321 The {varname} argument is a string.
8322 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8323 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8324 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8325 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8326 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8327
8328 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8329 third argument: >
8330 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8331
8332settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8333 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8334 {val}.
8335 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8336 use |setwinvar()|.
8337 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8338 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8339 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8340 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8341 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8342 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8343 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8344 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8345 Examples: >
8346 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8347 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8348< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8349
8350 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8351 fourth argument: >
8352 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8353
8354settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8355 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8356 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8357
8358 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8359 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8360 stack.
8361 *E962*
8362 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8363 argument:
8364 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8365 stack is replaced.
8366 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8367 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8368 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8369 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8370 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8371
8372 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8373 stack after the modification.
8374
8375 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8376
8377 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8378 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8379 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8380
8381< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8382 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8383 " do something else
8384 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8385 unlet stack
8386<
8387 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8388 second argument: >
8389 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8390
8391setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8392 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8393 Examples: >
8394 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8395 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8396
8397< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8398 third argument: >
8399 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8400
8401sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8402 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8403 checksum of {string}.
8404
8405 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8406 GetText()->sha256()
8407
8408< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8409
8410shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8411 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8412 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008413 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008414 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8415 quotes.
8416 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8417 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8418 {string}.
8419 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8420 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8421
8422 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8423 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8424 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8425 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8426 command.
8427
8428 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8429 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8430 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8431 even when inside single quotes.
8432
8433 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8434 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8435 escaped a second time.
8436
8437 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8438 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8439 character inside single quotes.
8440
8441 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008442 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008443< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8444 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008445 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008446< See also |::S|.
8447
8448 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8449 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8450
8451shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8452 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8453 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8454 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8455 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8456 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8457
8458 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8459 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8460 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8461 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8462
8463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8464 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8465
8466sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8467
8468
8469simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8470 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8471 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8472 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8473 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8474 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8475 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8476 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8477 standard).
8478 Example: >
8479 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8480< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8481 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8482 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8483 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8484 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8485
8486 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8487 GetName()->simplify()
8488
8489sin({expr}) *sin()*
8490 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8491 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008492 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008493 Examples: >
8494 :echo sin(100)
8495< -0.506366 >
8496 :echo sin(-4.01)
8497< 0.763301
8498
8499 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8500 Compute()->sin()
8501<
8502 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8503
8504
8505sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8506 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8507 [-inf, inf].
8508 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008509 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008510 Examples: >
8511 :echo sinh(0.5)
8512< 0.521095 >
8513 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8514< -1.026517
8515
8516 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8517 Compute()->sinh()
8518<
8519 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8520
8521
8522slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8523 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8524 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8525 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8526 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8527 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8528 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008529 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008530
8531 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8532 GetList()->slice(offset)
8533
8534
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008535sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008536 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8537
8538 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8539 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8540
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008541< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008542 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8543 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8544 current buffer use |:sort|.
8545
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008546 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8547 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8548 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008549
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008550 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008551 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8552 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8553 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8554 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8555 case. Example: >
8556 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8557 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8558 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8559< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8560>
8561 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8562 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8563 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8564< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8565 This does not work properly on Mac.
8566
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008567 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008568 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8569 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8570 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8571
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008572 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008573 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8574 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8575
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008576 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008577 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8578
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008579 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008580 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8581 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8582 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8583 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8584
8585 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8586 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8587
8588 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8589 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8590 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8591 same order as they were originally.
8592
8593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8594 mylist->sort()
8595
8596< Also see |uniq()|.
8597
8598 Example: >
8599 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8600 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8601 endfunc
8602 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8603< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8604 ignores overflow: >
8605 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8606 return a:i1 - a:i2
8607 endfunc
8608< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8609 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8610<
8611sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8612 Stop playing all sounds.
8613
8614 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8615 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8616
8617 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8618
8619 *sound_playevent()*
8620sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8621 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8622 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8623 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8624 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8625 call sound_playevent('bell')
8626< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8627 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8628 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8629
8630 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8631 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8632 argument is the status:
8633 0 sound was played to the end
8634 1 sound was interrupted
8635 2 error occurred after sound started
8636 Example: >
8637 func Callback(id, status)
8638 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8639 endfunc
8640 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8641
8642< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8643
8644 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8645 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8646
8647 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8648 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8649
8650< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8651
8652 *sound_playfile()*
8653sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8654 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8655 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8656 with this command: >
8657 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8658
8659< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8660 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8661
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008662< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008663
8664
8665sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8666 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8667 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8668
8669 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8670 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8671
8672 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8673 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8674
8675 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8676 soundid->sound_stop()
8677
8678< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8679
8680 *soundfold()*
8681soundfold({word})
8682 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8683 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8684 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8685 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8686 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8687 the method can be quite slow.
8688
8689 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8690 GetWord()->soundfold()
8691<
8692 *spellbadword()*
8693spellbadword([{sentence}])
8694 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8695 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8696 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8697 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8698
8699 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8700 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8701 result is an empty string.
8702
8703 The return value is a list with two items:
8704 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8705 - The type of the spelling error:
8706 "bad" spelling mistake
8707 "rare" rare word
8708 "local" word only valid in another region
8709 "caps" word should start with Capital
8710 Example: >
8711 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8712< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8713
8714 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8715 of 'spelllang' are used.
8716
8717 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8718 GetText()->spellbadword()
8719<
8720 *spellsuggest()*
8721spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8722 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8723 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8724 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8725
8726 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8727 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8728 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8729
8730 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8731 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8732 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8733 replace a line.
8734
8735 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8736 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8737 although it may appear capitalized.
8738
8739 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8740 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8741
8742 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8743 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8744
8745split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8746 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8747 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8748 item.
8749 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8750 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8751 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8752 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8753 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8754 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8755 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8756 Example: >
8757 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8758< To split a string in individual characters: >
8759 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8760< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8761 the end of the pattern: >
8762 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8763< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8764 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8765 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8766< The opposite function is |join()|.
8767
8768 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8769 GetString()->split()
8770
8771sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8772 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8773 |Float|.
8774 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008775 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
8776 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008777 Examples: >
8778 :echo sqrt(100)
8779< 10.0 >
8780 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8781< nan
8782 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8783
8784 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8785 Compute()->sqrt()
8786<
8787 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8788
8789
8790srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8791 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8792 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8793 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8794 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8795 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8796 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8797 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8798
8799 Examples: >
8800 :let seed = srand()
8801 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8802 :echo rand(seed)
8803
8804state([{what}]) *state()*
8805 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8806 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8807 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8808 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8809 Yes: then do it right away.
8810 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8811 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8812 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8813 messages and callbacks).
8814 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8815 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8816 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8817 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8818 Also see |mode()|.
8819
8820 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8821 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8822 if state('s') == ''
8823 " screen has not scrolled
8824<
8825 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8826 something is busy:
8827 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8828 stuffed command
8829 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8830 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8831 x executing an autocommand
8832 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8833 ch_readraw() when reading json
8834 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8835 |f| or a count
8836 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8837 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8838 s screen has scrolled for messages
8839
8840str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8841 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8842 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8843 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8844 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8845 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8846 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8847 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8848 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8849 thousand.
8850 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8851 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8852 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8853 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8854 |substitute()|: >
8855 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8856<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008857 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
8858
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008859 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8860 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8861<
8862 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8863
8864str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8865 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8866 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8867 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8868 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8869< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8870
8871 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8872 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8873 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8874 properly: >
8875 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8876
8877< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8878 GetString()->str2list()
8879
8880
8881str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8882 Convert string {string} to a number.
8883 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8884 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8885 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8886
8887 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8888 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8889 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8890 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8891<
8892 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8893 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8894 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8895 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8896 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8897
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008898 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8899
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008900 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8901 GetText()->str2nr()
8902
8903
8904strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8905 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8906 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8907 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8908 composing characters separately.
8909
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008910 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8911
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008912 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8913
8914 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8915 GetText()->strcharlen()
8916
8917
8918strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8919 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8920 of byte index and length.
8921 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8922 counted separately.
8923 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8924 similar to |slice()|.
8925 When a character index is used where a character does not
8926 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8927 example: >
8928 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8929< results in 'a'.
8930
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008931 Returns an empty string on error.
8932
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008933 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8934 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8935
8936
8937strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8938 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8939 in String {string}.
8940 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8941 counted separately.
8942 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8943 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8944
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008945 Returns zero on error.
8946
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008947 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8948
8949 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8950 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8951 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8952 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8953 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8954 endfunction
8955 else
8956 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8957 if a:skipcc
8958 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8959 else
8960 return strchars(a:str)
8961 endif
8962 endfunction
8963 endif
8964<
8965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8966 GetText()->strchars()
8967
8968strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8969 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8970 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8971 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8972 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8973 matters for Tab characters.
8974 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8975 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8976 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8977 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8978 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008979 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008980 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8981
8982 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8983 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8984
8985strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8986 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8987 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8988 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8989 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8990 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8991 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8992 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8993 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8994 Examples: >
8995 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8996 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8997 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8998 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8999 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
9000 Show mod time of file.c.
9001< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9002 :if exists("*strftime")
9003
9004< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9005 GetFormat()->strftime()
9006
9007strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01009008 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
9009 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
9010 index. Composing characters are considered separate
9011 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
9012 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009013 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009014 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
9015
9016 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9017 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
9018
9019stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
9020 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9021 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
9022 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
9023 This can be used to find a second match: >
9024 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
9025 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
9026< The search is done case-sensitive.
9027 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9028 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9029 See also |strridx()|.
9030 Examples: >
9031 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
9032 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
9033 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
9034< *strstr()* *strchr()*
9035 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
9036 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
9037
9038 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9039 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
9040<
9041 *string()*
9042string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
9043 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
9044 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
9045 {expr} type result ~
9046 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
9047 Number 123
9048 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
9049 Funcref function('name')
9050 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
9051 List [item, item]
9052 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
9053
9054 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
9055 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
9056 will then fail.
9057
9058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9059 mylist->string()
9060
9061< Also see |strtrans()|.
9062
9063
9064strlen({string}) *strlen()*
9065 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
9066 {string} in bytes.
9067 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009068 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009069 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
9070 |strchars()|.
9071 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9072
9073 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9074 GetString()->strlen()
9075
9076strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
9077 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
9078 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
9079 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
9080 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
9081 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
9082 following composing characters).
9083 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
9084 |strcharpart()|.
9085
9086 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
9087 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
9088 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
9089 end of the {src}. >
9090 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
9091 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
9092 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
9093 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
9094
9095< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
9096 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
9097 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
9098<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009099 Returns an empty string on error.
9100
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009101 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9102 GetText()->strpart(5)
9103
9104strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
9105 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
9106 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
9107 the format specified in {format}.
9108
9109 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
9110 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
9111 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
9112 matters.
9113
9114 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
9115 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
9116 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
9117 result.
9118
9119 See also |strftime()|.
9120 Examples: >
9121 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
9122< 862156163 >
9123 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
9124< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
9125 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
9126< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
9127
9128 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9129 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
9130<
9131 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9132 :if exists("*strptime")
9133
9134strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
9135 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9136 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
9137 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
9138 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
9139 match: >
9140 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
9141 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
9142< The search is done case-sensitive.
9143 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9144 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9145 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
9146 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
9147 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
9148< *strrchr()*
9149 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
9150 function strrchr().
9151
9152 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9153 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
9154
9155strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
9156 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
9157 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
9158 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
9159 echo strtrans(@a)
9160< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
9161 starting a new line.
9162
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009163 Returns an empty string on error.
9164
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009165 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9166 GetString()->strtrans()
9167
9168strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
9169 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9170 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
9171 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
9172 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9173 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009174 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009175 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
9176
9177 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9178 GetString()->strwidth()
9179
9180submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
9181 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
9182 substitute() function.
9183 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
9184 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
9185 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
9186 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
9187 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
9188
9189 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
9190 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
9191 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
9192 text.
9193 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
9194 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
9195 items, since there are no real line breaks.
9196
9197 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
9198 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
9199
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009200 Returns an empty string or list on error.
9201
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009202 Examples: >
9203 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
9204 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
9205< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
9206 A line break is included as a newline character.
9207
9208 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9209 GetNr()->submatch()
9210
9211substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
9212 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
9213 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
9214 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
9215 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9216
9217 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9218 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9219 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9220 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9221 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9222 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9223 used.
9224
9225 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9226 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9227 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9228 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9229
9230 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9231 unmodified.
9232
9233 Example: >
9234 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9235< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9236 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9237< results in "TESTING".
9238
9239 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9240 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9241 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009242 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009243
9244< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9245 optional argument. Example: >
9246 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9247< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9248 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9249 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009250 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009251
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009252< Returns an empty string on error.
9253
9254 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009255 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9256
9257swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9258 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9259 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9260 version Vim version
9261 user user name
9262 host host name
9263 fname original file name
9264 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9265 file
9266 mtime last modification time in seconds
9267 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9268 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9269 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9270 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9271 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9272 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9273 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9274 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9275
9276 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9277 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9278
9279swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9280 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9281 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9282 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9283 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9284 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9285
9286 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9287 GetBufname()->swapname()
9288
9289synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9290 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9291 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9292 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9293 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9294
9295 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9296 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9297 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9298 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9299 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9300
9301 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9302 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9303 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9304 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9305 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9306 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9307 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9308
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009309 Returns zero on error.
9310
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009311 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9312 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9313<
9314
9315synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9316 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9317 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9318 about a syntax item.
9319 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9320 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9321 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9322 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9323 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9324 {what} result
9325 "name" the name of the syntax item
9326 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9327 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9328 term: empty string)
9329 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9330 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9331 |highlight-font|
9332 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9333 |highlight-guisp|
9334 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9335 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9336 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9337 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9338 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9339 "bold" "1" if bold
9340 "italic" "1" if italic
9341 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9342 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9343 "standout" "1" if standout
9344 "underline" "1" if underlined
9345 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9346 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
Bram Moolenaarde786322022-07-30 14:56:17 +01009347 "nocombine" "1" if nocombine
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009348
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009349 Returns an empty string on error.
9350
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009351 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9352 cursor): >
9353 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9354<
9355 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9356 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9357
9358
9359synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9360 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9361 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9362 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9363 ":highlight link" are followed.
9364
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009365 Returns zero on error.
9366
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9368 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9369
9370synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9371 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9372 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9373 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9374 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9375 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9376 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9377 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9378 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9379 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9380 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9381 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9382 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9383 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9384 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9385 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9386 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9387 call returns ~
9388 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9389 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9390 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9391 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9392 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9393 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9394
9395
9396synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9397 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9398 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9399 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9400 like what |synID()| returns.
9401 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9402 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9403 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9404 transparent item.
9405 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9406 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9407 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9408 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9409 endfor
9410< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009411 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009412 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9413 valid positions.
9414
9415system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9416 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9417 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9418
9419 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
9420 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
9421 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
9422 separators yourself.
9423 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
9424 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
9425 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
9426 list items converted to NULs).
9427 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
9428 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
9429 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
9430 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9431
9432 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
9433
9434 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
9435 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
9436 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
9437 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
9438 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
9439<
9440 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
9441 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
9442 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
9443 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
9444 cause trouble.
9445 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
9446
9447 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009448 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
9449 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009450
9451< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
9452 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
9453 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
9454 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
9455 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
9456
9457 The command executed is constructed using several options:
9458 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
9459 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
9460 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
9461 concatenated commands.
9462
9463 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
9464 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
9465
9466 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
9467 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
9468
9469 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
9470 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
9471 when using a security agent application.
9472 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
9473 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
9474
9475 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9476 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9477
9478
9479systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9480 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9481 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9482 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9483 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9484 result ends in a NL.
9485 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9486
9487 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9488 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9489 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9490<
9491 Returns an empty string on error.
9492
9493 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9494 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9495
9496
9497tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9498 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9499 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9500 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9501 omitted the current tab page is used.
9502 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9503 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9504 let buflist = []
9505 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9506 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9507 endfor
9508< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9509
9510 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9511 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9512
9513tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9514 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9515 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9516
9517 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9518 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9519 count).
9520 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9521 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9522 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9523 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9524
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009525 Returns zero on error.
9526
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009527
9528tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9529 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9530 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9531 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9532 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9533 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9534 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9535 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9536 Useful examples: >
9537 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9538 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9539< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9540
9541 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9542 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9543<
9544 *tagfiles()*
9545tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9546 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9547
9548
9549taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9550 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9551
9552 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9553 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9554 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9555
9556 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9557 entries:
9558 name Name of the tag.
9559 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9560 defined. It is either relative to the
9561 current directory or a full path.
9562 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9563 the file.
9564 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9565 entry depends on the language specific
9566 kind values. Only available when
9567 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009568 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009569 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9570 |static-tag| for more information.
9571 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9572 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9573 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9574 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9575 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9576 contained in.
9577
9578 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9579 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9580
9581 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9582
9583 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9584 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9585 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9586 search regular expression pattern.
9587
9588 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9589 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9590 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9591
9592 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9593 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9594
9595tan({expr}) *tan()*
9596 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9597 in the range [-inf, inf].
9598 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009599 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009600 Examples: >
9601 :echo tan(10)
9602< 0.648361 >
9603 :echo tan(-4.01)
9604< -1.181502
9605
9606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9607 Compute()->tan()
9608<
9609 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9610
9611
9612tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9613 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9614 range [-1, 1].
9615 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009616 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009617 Examples: >
9618 :echo tanh(0.5)
9619< 0.462117 >
9620 :echo tanh(-1)
9621< -0.761594
9622
9623 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9624 Compute()->tanh()
9625<
9626 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9627
9628
9629tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9630 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9631 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9632 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9633 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009634 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009635< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9636 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9637 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9638 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9639
9640
9641term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9642
9643
9644terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9645 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9646 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9647 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9648 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9649 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9650 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9651 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9652 mouse mouse type supported
9653
9654 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9655
9656 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9657 an empty dictionary.
9658
9659 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9660 current cursor style.
9661 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9662 request the cursor blink status.
9663 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9664 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9665 and |t_RC| on startup.
9666
9667 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9668 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9669
9670 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9671
9672 Also see:
9673 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9674 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9675 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9676
9677
9678test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9679
9680
9681 *timer_info()*
9682timer_info([{id}])
9683 Return a list with information about timers.
9684 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9685 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9686 returned.
9687 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9688
9689 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9690 these items:
9691 "id" the timer ID
9692 "time" time the timer was started with
9693 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9694 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9695 -1 means forever
9696 "callback" the callback
9697 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9698
9699 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9700 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9701
9702< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9703
9704timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9705 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9706 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9707 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9708 has passed.
9709
9710 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9711 for a short time.
9712
9713 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9714 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9715 See |non-zero-arg|.
9716
9717 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9718 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9719
9720< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9721
9722 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9723timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9724 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9725
9726 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9727 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9728 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9729
9730 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9731 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9732 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9733 waiting for input.
9734 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9735 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9736
9737 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9738 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9739 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9740 the callback will be called once.
9741 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9742 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9743 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9744 messages.
9745
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009746 Returns -1 on error.
9747
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009748 Example: >
9749 func MyHandler(timer)
9750 echo 'Handler called'
9751 endfunc
9752 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9753 \ {'repeat': 3})
9754< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9755 intervals.
9756
9757 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9758 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9759
9760< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9761 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9762
9763timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9764 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9765 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9766 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9767
9768 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9769 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9770
9771< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9772
9773timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9774 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9775 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9776 timers there is no error.
9777
9778 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9779
9780tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9781 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9782 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009783 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009784
9785 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9786 GetText()->tolower()
9787
9788toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9789 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9790 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009791 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009792
9793 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9794 GetText()->toupper()
9795
9796tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9797 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9798 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9799 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9800 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9801 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9802 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9803
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009804 Returns an empty string on error.
9805
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009806 Examples: >
9807 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9808< returns "Hello THere" >
9809 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9810< returns "{blob}"
9811
9812 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9813 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9814
9815trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9816 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9817 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9818
9819 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9820 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9821 space character 0xa0.
9822
9823 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9824 characters:
9825 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9826 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9827 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9828 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9829
9830 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009831 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009832
9833 Examples: >
9834 echo trim(" some text ")
9835< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009836 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009837< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9838 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9839< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9840 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9841< returns " vim"
9842
9843 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9844 GetText()->trim()
9845
9846trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9847 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9848 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9849 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009850 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009851 Examples: >
9852 echo trunc(1.456)
9853< 1.0 >
9854 echo trunc(-5.456)
9855< -5.0 >
9856 echo trunc(4.0)
9857< 4.0
9858
9859 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9860 Compute()->trunc()
9861<
9862 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9863
9864 *type()*
9865type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9866 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9867 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9868 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9869 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9870 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9871 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9872 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9873 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9874 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9875 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9876 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9877 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9878 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9879 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9880 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9881 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9882 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9883 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9884 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9885 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9886 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9887 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9888< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9889 :if exists('v:t_number')
9890
9891< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9892 mylist->type()
9893
9894
9895typename({expr}) *typename()*
9896 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9897 Example: >
9898 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9899 list<number>
9900
9901
9902undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9903 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9904 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9905 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9906 the undo file exists.
9907 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9908 is used internally.
9909 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9910 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9911 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9912 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9913 returns an empty string.
9914
9915 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9916 GetFilename()->undofile()
9917
9918undotree() *undotree()*
9919 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9920 the following items:
9921 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9922 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9923 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9924 when some changes were undone.
9925 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9926 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9927 something readable.
9928 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9929 write yet.
9930 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9931 tree.
9932 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9933 This happens when waiting from input from the
9934 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9935 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9936 undo blocks.
9937
9938 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9939 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9940 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9941 |:undolist|.
9942 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9943 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9944 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9945 that was added. This marks the last change
9946 and where further changes will be added.
9947 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9948 that was undone. This marks the current
9949 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9950 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9951 undone after the last change this item will
9952 not appear anywhere.
9953 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9954 write. The number is the write count. The
9955 first write has number 1, the last one the
9956 "save_last" mentioned above.
9957 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9958 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9959 item.
9960
9961uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9962 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9963 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9964 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9965 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9966< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9967 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9968
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009969 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
9970
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009971 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9972 mylist->uniq()
9973
9974values({dict}) *values()*
9975 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9976 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009977 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009978
9979 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9980 mydict->values()
9981
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009982virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009983 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9984 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9985 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9986 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9987 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9988 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9989 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9990 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009991
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009992 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009993
9994 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
9995 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
9996 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
9997 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
9998 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9999 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
10000 |'virtualedit'|
10001
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010002 The accepted positions are:
10003 . the cursor position
10004 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
10005 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
10006 plus one)
10007 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
10008 returned)
10009 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
10010 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
10011 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
10012 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010013
10014 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a List
10015 with the first and last screen position occupied by the
10016 character.
10017
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010018 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
10019 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010020 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
10021
10022 virtcol(".") " returns 5
10023 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
10024 virtcol("$") " returns 9
10025
10026 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
10027
10028 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010029< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
10030 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
10031 all lines: >
10032 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
10033
10034< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10035 GetPos()->virtcol()
10036
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010037virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
10038 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
10039 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
10040 column {col}.
10041
10042 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
10043 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
10044 virtual column is returned.
10045
10046 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
10047 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
10048
10049 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
10050 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
10051
10052 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
10053
10054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10055 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010056
10057visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
10058 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
10059 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
10060 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
10061 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
10062 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
10063 respectively.
10064 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010065 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010066< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
10067 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
10068 Visual mode that was used.
10069 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
10070 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
10071 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
10072 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
10073 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
10074
10075wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
10076 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
10077 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
10078 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
10079 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
10080
10081 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
10082 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
10083<
10084 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
10085
10086win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
10087 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
10088 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
10089 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
10090 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
10091 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
10092 Example: >
10093 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
10094< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
10095 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010096 *E994*
10097 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
10098 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
10099 an empty string is returned.
10100
10101 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10102 second argument: >
10103 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
10104
10105win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
10106 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
10107 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
10108
10109 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10110 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
10111
10112win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
10113 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
10114 When {win} is missing use the current window.
10115 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
10116 number 1.
10117 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
10118 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
10119 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
10120
10121 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10122 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
10123
10124
10125win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
10126 Return the type of the window:
10127 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
10128 used to execute autocommands.
10129 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
10130 (empty) normal window
10131 "loclist" |location-list-window|
10132 "popup" popup window |popup|
10133 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
10134 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
10135 "unknown" window {nr} not found
10136
10137 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
10138 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
10139 |window-ID|.
10140
10141 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
10142 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
10143 returns "popup".
10144
10145 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10146 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
10147<
10148win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
10149 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
10150 tabpage.
10151 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
10152
10153 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10154 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
10155
10156win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
10157 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
10158 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
10159 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
10160
10161 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10162 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
10163
10164win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
10165 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
10166 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
10167
10168 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10169 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
10170
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010171win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
10172 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
10173 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
10174 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
10175 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
10176 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
10177 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
10178 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
10179 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
10180 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
10181 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010182 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
10183 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010184
10185 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10186 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
10187
10188win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
10189 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
10190 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
10191 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
10192 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
10193 line will change the height of the window and the height of
10194 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
10195 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
10196 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
10197 be found and FALSE otherwise.
10198
10199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10200 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
10201
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010202win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
10203 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
10204 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
10205 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
10206 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
10207 for the current window.
10208 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
10209 tabpage.
10210
10211 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10212 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
10213<
10214win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
10215 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
10216 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
10217 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
10218 then closing {nr}.
10219
10220 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
10221 Both must be in the current tab page.
10222
10223 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10224
10225 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
10226 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
10227 like with |:vsplit|.
10228 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
10229 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
10230 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
10231 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
10232 'splitright' are used.
10233
10234 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10235 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
10236<
10237
10238 *winbufnr()*
10239winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10240 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10241 the |window-ID|.
10242 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10243 window is returned.
10244 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10245 Example: >
10246 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10247<
10248 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10249 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10250<
10251 *wincol()*
10252wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10253 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10254 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10255
10256 *windowsversion()*
10257windowsversion()
10258 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10259 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10260 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10261 an empty string.
10262
10263winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10264 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10265 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10266 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10267 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10268 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10269 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10270 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010271 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010272
10273< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10274 GetWinid()->winheight()
10275<
10276winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10277 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10278 in a tabpage.
10279
10280 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10281 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10282 returns an empty list.
10283
10284 For a leaf window, it returns:
10285 ['leaf', {winid}]
10286 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10287 returns:
10288 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10289 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10290 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10291
10292 Example: >
10293 " Only one window in the tab page
10294 :echo winlayout()
10295 ['leaf', 1000]
10296 " Two horizontally split windows
10297 :echo winlayout()
10298 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10299 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10300 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10301 " middle window
10302 :echo winlayout(2)
10303 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10304 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10305<
10306 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10307 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10308<
10309 *winline()*
10310winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10311 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10312 the window. The first line is one.
10313 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10314 first, this may cause a scroll.
10315
10316 *winnr()*
10317winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10318 window. The top window has number 1.
10319 Returns zero for a popup window.
10320
10321 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10322 $ the number of the last window (the window
10323 count).
10324 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10325 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10326 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
10327 returned.
10328 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10329 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10330 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10331 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10332 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10333 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10334 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10335 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10336 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10337 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010010338 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010339 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10340 Examples: >
10341 let window_count = winnr('$')
10342 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10343 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10344
10345< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10346 GetWinval()->winnr()
10347<
10348 *winrestcmd()*
10349winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10350 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10351 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10352 unchanged.
10353 Example: >
10354 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10355 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10356 :exe cmd
10357<
10358 *winrestview()*
10359winrestview({dict})
10360 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10361 the view of the current window.
10362 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10363 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10364 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10365 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10366<
10367 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10368 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10369 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10370 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10371
10372 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10373 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10374
10375 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10376 GetView()->winrestview()
10377<
10378 *winsaveview()*
10379winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
10380 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
10381 restore the view.
10382 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
10383 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
10384 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
10385 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
10386 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
10387 The return value includes:
10388 lnum cursor line number
10389 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010390 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010391 returns)
10392 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010393 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
10394 the first column is zero, as opposed
10395 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
10396 |$| command it will be a very large
10397 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010398 topline first line in the window
10399 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
10400 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
10401 'wrap' is off
10402 skipcol columns skipped
10403 Note that no option values are saved.
10404
10405
10406winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
10407 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
10408 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10409 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
10410 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10411 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
10412 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010413 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010414 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
10415 : 50 wincmd |
10416 :endif
10417< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
10418 option.
10419
10420 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10421 GetWinid()->winwidth()
10422
10423
10424wordcount() *wordcount()*
10425 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
10426 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
10427 |g_CTRL-G|
10428 The return value includes:
10429 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
10430 chars Number of chars in the buffer
10431 words Number of words in the buffer
10432 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
10433 (not in Visual mode)
10434 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
10435 (not in Visual mode)
10436 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
10437 (not in Visual mode)
10438 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
10439 (only in Visual mode)
10440 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
10441 (only in Visual mode)
10442 visual_words Number of words visually selected
10443 (only in Visual mode)
10444
10445
10446 *writefile()*
10447writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
10448 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
10449 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
10450 or Number.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010451 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
10452 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
10453 to writefile().
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010454
10455 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
10456 unmodified, also when binary mode is not specified.
10457
10458 {flags} must be a String. These characters are recognized:
10459
10460 'b' Binary mode is used: There will not be a NL after the
10461 last list item. An empty item at the end does cause the
10462 last line in the file to end in a NL.
10463
10464 'a' Append mode is used, lines are appended to the file: >
10465 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
10466 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
10467<
10468 'D' Delete the file when the current function ends. This
10469 works like: >
10470 :defer delete({fname})
10471< Fails when not in a function. Also see |:defer|.
10472
10473 's' fsync() is called after writing the file. This flushes
10474 the file to disk, if possible. This takes more time but
10475 avoids losing the file if the system crashes.
10476
10477 'S' fsync() is not called, even when 'fsync' is set.
10478
10479 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
10480 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
10481
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010482 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010483
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010484 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
10485 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
10486 fails.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010487
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010488 Also see |readfile()|.
10489 To copy a file byte for byte: >
10490 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
10491 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
10492
10493< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10494 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
10495
10496
10497xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
10498 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
10499 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010500 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010501 Example: >
10502 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
10503<
10504 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10505 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
10506<
10507
10508==============================================================================
105093. Feature list *feature-list*
10510
10511There are three types of features:
105121. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
10513 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
10514 :if has("cindent")
10515< *gui_running*
105162. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
10517 Example: >
10518 :if has("gui_running")
10519< *has-patch*
105203. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
10521 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
10522 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
10523 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
10524< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
10525 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
10526 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
10527 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
10528 version 6.2.148 or later): >
10529 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
10530
10531Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
10532use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
10533
10534
10535acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010536all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled. (always
10537 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010538amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10539arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10540arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10541autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10542autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10543autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10544balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10545balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10546beos BeOS version of Vim.
10547browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10548 work.
10549browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10550bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010551builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010552byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10553channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010554cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010555clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10556clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10557clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10558cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10559cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10560cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10561comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10562compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10563conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10564cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10565cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10566cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10567debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10568dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10569dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10570diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10571digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10572directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10573dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10574drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10575ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10576emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10577eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10578 true, of course!
10579ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10580extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10581 |'hlsearch'|
10582farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
Bram Moolenaarf80f40a2022-08-25 16:02:23 +010010583file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>| (always
10584 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010585filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10586 read/write/filter commands
10587find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10588 |+find_in_path|.
10589float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10590fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10591 this is not present).
10592folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10593footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10594fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10595gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10596gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010597gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010598gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10599gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10600gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10601gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10602gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10603gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10604gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10605gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10606gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10607gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10608gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10609haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10610hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10611hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10612iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10613insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10614 Insert mode. (always true)
10615job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10616ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010617jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010618keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10619lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10620langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10621libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10622linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10623 'breakindent' support.
10624linux Linux version of Vim.
10625lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010626 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010627listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10628 and the argument list |arglist|.
10629localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10630lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10631mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10632macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10633menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10634mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10635modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10636 (always true)
10637mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10638mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10639mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10640mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10641mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10642mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10643mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10644mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10645mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10646mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10647mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10648multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10649multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10650multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10651multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10652mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10653nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10654netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10655netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010656num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010657ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10658osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10659osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10660packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10661path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10662perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10663persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10664postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10665printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10666profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10667python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10668python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10669python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10670python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10671python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10672python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10673pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10674qnx QNX version of Vim.
10675quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10676reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10677rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10678ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10679scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10680showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10681signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010682smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010683sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10684sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10685spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10686startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10687statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10688 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10689sun SunOS version of Vim.
10690sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10691syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10692syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10693 current buffer.
10694system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10695tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010696 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010697tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10698 |tag-old-static|.
10699tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10700termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10701terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10702terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10703termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10704textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10705textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10706tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10707 or terminfo file.
10708timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10709title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010710 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010711toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10712ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10713ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10714unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10715unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10716user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10717vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10718vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10719 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10720vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10721 (always true)
10722vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10723 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010724vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010725viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10726vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10727vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10728vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010010729vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010730virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10731visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10732visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10733 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10734vms VMS version of Vim.
10735vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10736vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10737 out if it works in the current console).
10738wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10739wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10740win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10741win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10742 64 bits)
10743win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10744win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10745win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10746winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10747windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10748 (always true)
10749writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10750xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10751xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10752xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10753xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10754 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10755xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10756xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10757xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10758xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10759 xterm screen.
10760x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10761
10762
10763==============================================================================
107644. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10765
10766This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10767|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10768pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10769same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10770When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10771pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10772>
10773 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10774 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10775 aa
10776 xx
10777 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10778 a
10779 x
10780
10781Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10782"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10783"\n".
10784
10785 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: