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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
24
25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
63balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
64balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
65balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
66blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
67browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
68 String put up a file requester
69browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
70bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
71bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
72buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
73bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
74bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
75bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
76bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
77bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
78bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
79byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
80byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
81byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
82call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
83 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
84ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
85ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
86ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
87ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
88ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
89 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
90ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
91 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
92ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
93ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
94ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
95ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
96ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
97ch_open({address} [, {options}])
98 Channel open a channel to {address}
99ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
100ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
101 Blob read Blob from {handle}
102ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
103 String read raw from {handle}
104ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
105 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
106ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
107 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
108ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
109 none set options for {handle}
110ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
111 String status of channel {handle}
112changenr() Number current change number
113char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
114charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
115charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
116charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
117 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
118chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
119cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
120clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
121col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
122complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
123complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
124complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
125complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
126confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
127 Number number of choice picked by user
128copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
129cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
130cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
131count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
132 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
133cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
134 Number checks existence of cscope connection
135cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
136 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
137cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
138debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
139deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
140delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
141deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
142 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
143did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
144diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
145diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
146digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
147digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
148digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
150echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
151empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
152environ() Dict return environment variables
153escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
154eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
155eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
156executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
157execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
158exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
159exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
160exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
161exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
162expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
163 any expand special keywords in {expr}
164expandcmd({expr}) String expand {expr} like with `:edit`
165extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
166 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
167extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
168 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
169 List or Dictionary
170feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
171filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
172filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
173filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
174 remove items from {expr1} where
175 {expr2} is 0
176finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
177 String find directory {name} in {path}
178findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
179 String find file {name} in {path}
180flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
181flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
182 List flatten a copy of {list}
183float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
184floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
185fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
186fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
187fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
188foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
189foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
191foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
192foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
193foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
194fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
195funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
196 Funcref reference to function {name}
197function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
198 Funcref named reference to function {name}
199garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
200get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
201get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
202get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
203getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
204getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
205 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
206getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
207 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
208getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
209getchar([expr]) Number or String
210 get one character from the user
211getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
212getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
213getcharsearch() Dict last character search
214getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
215getcmdline() String return the current command-line
216getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
217getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
218getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
219getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
220 List list of cmdline completion matches
221getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
222getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
223getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
224getenv({name}) String return environment variable
225getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
226getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
227getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
228getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
229getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
230getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
231getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
232 List list of jump list items
233getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
234getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
235getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
236getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
237getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
238getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
239getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
240getpid() Number process ID of Vim
241getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
242getqflist() List list of quickfix items
243getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
244getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
245 String or List contents of a register
246getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
247getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
248gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
249gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
250 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
251gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
252 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
253gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
254gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
255getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
256getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
257getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
260 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
261glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
262 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
263glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
264globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
265 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
266has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
267has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
268haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
269 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
270 or |:tcd|
271hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
272 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
273histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
274histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
275histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
276histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
277hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
278hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
279hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
280hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
281hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
282iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
283indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
284index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
285 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
286input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
287 String get input from the user
288inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
289 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
290inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
291inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
292inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
293inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
294insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
295interrupt() none interrupt script execution
296invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
297isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
298isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
299 (positive or negative)
300islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
301isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
302items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
303job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
304job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
305job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
306job_start({command} [, {options}])
307 Job start a job
308job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
309job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
310join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
311js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
312js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
313json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
314json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
315keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
316len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
317libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
318libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
319line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
320line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
321lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
322list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
323list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
324listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
325 Number add a callback to listen to changes
326listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
327listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
328localtime() Number current time
329log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
330log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
331luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
332map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
333 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
334maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
335 String or Dict
336 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
337mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
338 String check for mappings matching {name}
339mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
340 like |map()| but creates a new List or
341 Dictionary
342mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
343match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
344 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
345matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
346 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
347matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
348 Number highlight positions with {group}
349matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
350matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
351matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
352 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
353matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
354 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
355matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
356 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
357matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
358 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
359matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
360 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
361matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
362 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
363max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
364menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
365min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
366mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
367 Number create directory {name}
368mode([expr]) String current editing mode
369mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
370nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
371nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
372or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
373pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
374perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
375popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
376popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
377popup_clear() none close all popup windows
378popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
379popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
380popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
381popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
382popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
383popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
384popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
385popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
386popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
387popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
388popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
389popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
390popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
391popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
392popup_notification({what}, {options})
393 Number create a notification popup window
394popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
395 none set options for popup window {id}
396popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
397popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
398pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
399prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
400printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
401prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
402prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
403prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
404prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
405prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
406prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
407 none add multiple text properties
408prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
409 none remove all text properties
410prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
411 Dict search for a text property
412prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
413prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
414 Number remove a text property
415prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
416prop_type_change({name}, {props})
417 none change an existing property type
418prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
419 none delete a property type
420prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
421 Dict get property type values
422prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
423pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
424pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
425py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
426pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
427pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
428rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
429range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
430 List items from {expr} to {max}
431readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
432readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
433 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
434readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
435 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
436readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
437 List get list of lines from file {fname}
438reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
439 any reduce {object} using {func}
440reg_executing() String get the executing register name
441reg_recording() String get the recording register name
442reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
443reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
444reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
445remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
446 String send expression
447remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
448remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
449 Number check for reply string
450remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
451 String read reply string
452remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
453 String send key sequence
454remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
455remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
456 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
457remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
458 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
459remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
460rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
461repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
462resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
463reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
464round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
465rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
466screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
467screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
468screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
469screencol() Number current cursor column
470screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
471screenrow() Number current cursor row
472screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
473search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
474 Number search for {pattern}
475searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
476searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
477 Number search for variable declaration
478searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
479 Number search for other end of start/end pair
480searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
481 List search for other end of start/end pair
482searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
483 List search for {pattern}
484server2client({clientid}, {string})
485 Number send reply string
486serverlist() String get a list of available servers
487setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
488 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
489 {expr}
490setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
491 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
492setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
493setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
494setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
495setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
496setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
497setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
498setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
499setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
500setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
501 Number modify location list using {list}
502setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
503 Number modify specific location list props
504setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
505setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
506setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
507setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
508 Number modify specific quickfix list props
509setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
510settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
511settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
512 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
513 page {tabnr} to {val}
514settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
515 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
516setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
517sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
518shellescape({string} [, {special}])
519 String escape {string} for use as shell
520 command argument
521shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
522sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
523sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
524sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
525sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
526 List get a list of placed signs
527sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
528 Number jump to a sign
529sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
530 Number place a sign
531sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
532sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
533sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
534sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
535 Number unplace a sign
536sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
537simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
538sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
539sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
540slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
541 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000542sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
543 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000544sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
545sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
546 Number play an event sound
547sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
548 Number play sound file {path}
549sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
550soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
551spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
552spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
553 List spelling suggestions
554split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
555 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
556sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
557srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
558state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
559str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
560str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
561 ASCII/UTF-8 value
562str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
563 Number convert String to Number
564strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
565strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
566 String {len} characters of {str} at
567 character {start}
568strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
569strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
570strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
571strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
572stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
573 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
574string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
575strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
576strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
577 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
578 byte {start}
579strptime({format}, {timestring})
580 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
581strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
582 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
583strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
584strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
585submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
586 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
587substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
588 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
589swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
590swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
591synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
592synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
593 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
594synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
595synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
596synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
597system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
598systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
599tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
600tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
601tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
602tagfiles() List tags files used
603taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
604tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
605tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
606tempname() String name for a temporary file
607term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
608 Number display difference between two dumps
609term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
610 Number displaying a screen dump
611term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
612 none dump terminal window contents
613term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
614term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
615term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
616term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
617term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
618term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
619term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
620term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
621term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
622term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
623term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
624term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
625term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
626term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
627term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
628 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
629term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
630term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
631term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
632term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
633 none set the size of a terminal
634term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
635term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
636terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
637test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
638 none make memory allocation fail
639test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
640test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
641test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
642test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
643test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000644test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000645test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
646test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
647test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
648test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
649test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
650test_null_job() Job null value for testing
651test_null_list() List null value for testing
652test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
653test_null_string() String null value for testing
654test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
655test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
656test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000657test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
658test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
659test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
660test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
661test_void() any void value for testing
662timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
663timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
664timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
665 Number create a timer
666timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
667timer_stopall() none stop all timers
668tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
669toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
670tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
671 to chars in {tostr}
672trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
673 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
674trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
675type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
676typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
677undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
678undotree() List undo file tree
679uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
680 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
681values({dict}) List values in {dict}
682virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
683visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
684wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
685win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
686 String execute {command} in window {id}
687win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
688win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
689win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
690win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
691win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
692win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000693win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
694win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000695win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
696win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
697 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
698winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
699wincol() Number window column of the cursor
700windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
701winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
702winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
703winline() Number window line of the cursor
704winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
705winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
706winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
707winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
708winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
709wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
710writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
711 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
712xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
713
714==============================================================================
7152. Details *builtin-function-details*
716
717Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
718specific functionality.
719
720abs({expr}) *abs()*
721 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
722 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
723 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
724 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
725 Examples: >
726 echo abs(1.456)
727< 1.456 >
728 echo abs(-5.456)
729< 5.456 >
730 echo abs(-4)
731< 4
732
733 Can also be used as a |method|: >
734 Compute()->abs()
735
736< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
737
738
739acos({expr}) *acos()*
740 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
741 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
742 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
743 [-1, 1].
744 Examples: >
745 :echo acos(0)
746< 1.570796 >
747 :echo acos(-0.5)
748< 2.094395
749
750 Can also be used as a |method|: >
751 Compute()->acos()
752
753< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
754
755
756add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
757 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
758 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
759 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
760 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
761< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
762 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
763 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
764 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
765
766 Can also be used as a |method|: >
767 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
768
769
770and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
771 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
772 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
773 Example: >
774 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
775< Can also be used as a |method|: >
776 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
777
778
779append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
780 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
781 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
782 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
783 the current buffer.
784 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
785 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
786 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
787 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
788 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
789 negative number results in an error. Example: >
790 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
791 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
792
793< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
794 passed as the second argument: >
795 mylist->append(lnum)
796
797
798appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
799 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
800
801 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
802 |bufload()| if needed.
803
804 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
805
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000806 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
807 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
808 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
809 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000810
811 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
812 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
813
814 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
815 error message is given. Example: >
816 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
817<
818 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
819 passed as the second argument: >
820 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
821
822
823argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
824 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
825 |arglist|.
826 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
827 window is used.
828 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
829 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
830 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
831 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
832
833 *argidx()*
834argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
835 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
836
837 *arglistid()*
838arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
839 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
840 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
841 global argument list. See |arglist|.
842 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
843
844 Without arguments use the current window.
845 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
846 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
847 page.
848 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
849
850 *argv()*
851argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
852 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
853 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
854 :let i = 0
855 :while i < argc()
856 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000857 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000858 : let i = i + 1
859 :endwhile
860< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
861 the whole |arglist| is returned.
862
863 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
864 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
865
866asin({expr}) *asin()*
867 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
868 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
869 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
870 [-1, 1].
871 Examples: >
872 :echo asin(0.8)
873< 0.927295 >
874 :echo asin(-0.5)
875< -0.523599
876
877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
878 Compute()->asin()
879<
880 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
881
882
883assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
884
885
886
887atan({expr}) *atan()*
888 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
889 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
890 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
891 Examples: >
892 :echo atan(100)
893< 1.560797 >
894 :echo atan(-4.01)
895< -1.326405
896
897 Can also be used as a |method|: >
898 Compute()->atan()
899<
900 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
901
902
903atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
904 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
905 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
906 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
907 Examples: >
908 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
909< -0.785398 >
910 :echo atan2(1, -1)
911< 2.356194
912
913 Can also be used as a |method|: >
914 Compute()->atan2(1)
915<
916 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
917
918balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
919 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
920 not used for the List.
921
922balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
923 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
924 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
925 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
926 split with |balloon_split()|.
927 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
928
929 Example: >
930 func GetBalloonContent()
931 " ... initiate getting the content
932 return ''
933 endfunc
934 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
935
936 func BalloonCallback(result)
937 call balloon_show(a:result)
938 endfunc
939< Can also be used as a |method|: >
940 GetText()->balloon_show()
941<
942 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
943 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
944 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
945 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
946 empty string or a placeholder.
947
948 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
949 error message.
950 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
951 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
952
953balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
954 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
955 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
956 to show debugger output.
957 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
958 Can also be used as a |method|: >
959 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
960
961< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
962 feature}
963
964blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
965 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
966 {blob}. Examples: >
967 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
968 blob2list(0z) returns []
969< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
970 opposite.
971
972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
973 GetBlob()->blob2list()
974
975 *browse()*
976browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
977 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
978 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
979 The input fields are:
980 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
981 {title} title for the requester
982 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
983 {default} default file name
984 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
985 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
986
987 *browsedir()*
988browsedir({title}, {initdir})
989 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
990 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
991 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
992 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
993 to be used.
994 The input fields are:
995 {title} title for the requester
996 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
997 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
998 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
999
1000bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1001 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1002 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1003 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1004 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1005 buffer is always created.
1006 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1007 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1008 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1009 call bufload(bufnr)
1010 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1011< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1012 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1013
1014bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1015 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1016 {buf} exists.
1017 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1018 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1019
1020 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1021 exactly. The name can be:
1022 - Relative to the current directory.
1023 - A full path.
1024 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1025 - A URL name.
1026 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1027 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1028 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1029 long name to be able to find them.
1030 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1031 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1032 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1033 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1034 file name.
1035
1036 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1037 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1038<
1039 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1040
1041buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1042 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1043 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1044 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1045
1046 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1047 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1048
1049bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1050 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1051 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1052 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1053 then there is no change.
1054 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1055 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1056 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1057
1058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1059 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1060
1061bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1062 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1063 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1064 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1065
1066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1067 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1068
1069bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1070 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1071 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1072 "[No Name]".
1073 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1074 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1075 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1076 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1077 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1078 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1079 match an empty string is returned.
1080 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1081 alternate buffer.
1082 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1083 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1084 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1085 pattern.
1086 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1087 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1088 buffers are searched for.
1089 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1090 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1091 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1092< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1093 echo bufnr->bufname()
1094
1095< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1096 string is returned. >
1097 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1098 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1099 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1100 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1101< *buffer_name()*
1102 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1103
1104 *bufnr()*
1105bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1106 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1107 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1108 above.
1109
1110 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1111 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1112 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1113 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1114< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1115 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1116
1117 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1118 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1119< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1120 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1121 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1122 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1123
1124 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1125 echo bufref->bufnr()
1126<
1127 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1128 *last_buffer_nr()*
1129 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1130
1131bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1132 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1133 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1134 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1135 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1136
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001137 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001138<
1139 Only deals with the current tab page.
1140
1141 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1142 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1143
1144bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1145 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1146 |window-ID|.
1147 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1148 is returned. Example: >
1149
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001150 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001151
1152< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1153 |:wincmd|.
1154
1155 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1156 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1157
1158byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1159 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1160 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1161 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1162 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1163 one.
1164 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1165
1166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1167 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1168
1169< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1170 feature}
1171
1172byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1173 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1174 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1175 zero.
1176 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1177 equal to {nr}.
1178 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1179 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1180 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1181 separately.
1182 Example : >
1183 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1184< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1185 same: >
1186 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1187 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1188< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1189
1190 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1191 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1192 in bytes is returned.
1193
1194 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1195 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1196
1197byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1198 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1199 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001200 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001201 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1202 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1203 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1204< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1205 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1206 one byte).
1207 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1208 to a Unicode encoding.
1209
1210 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1211 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1212
1213call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1214 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1215 arguments.
1216 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1217 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1218 Returns the return value of the called function.
1219 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1220 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1221
1222 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1223 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1224
1225ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1226 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1227 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1228 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1229 Examples: >
1230 echo ceil(1.456)
1231< 2.0 >
1232 echo ceil(-5.456)
1233< -5.0 >
1234 echo ceil(4.0)
1235< 4.0
1236
1237 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1238 Compute()->ceil()
1239<
1240 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1241
1242
1243ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1244
1245
1246changenr() *changenr()*
1247 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1248 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1249 with the |:undo| command.
1250 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1251 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1252 one less than the number of the undone change.
1253
1254char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
1255 Return number value of the first char in {string}.
1256 Examples: >
1257 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1258 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1259< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1260 Example for "utf-8": >
1261 char2nr("á") returns 225
1262 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1263< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1264 A combining character is a separate character.
1265 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1266 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1267 let str = "ABC"
1268 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1269< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1270
1271 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1272 GetChar()->char2nr()
1273
1274
1275charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1276 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1277 The character class is one of:
1278 0 blank
1279 1 punctuation
1280 2 word character
1281 3 emoji
1282 other specific Unicode class
1283 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1284
1285
1286charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1287 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1288 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1289
1290 Example:
1291 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1292 charcol('.') returns 3
1293 col('.') returns 7
1294
1295< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1296 GetPos()->col()
1297<
1298 *charidx()*
1299charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1300 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1301 The index of the first character is zero.
1302 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1303 equal to {idx}.
1304 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1305 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1306 added to the preceding base character.
1307 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1308 counted as separate characters.
1309 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1310 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1311 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1312 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1313 and is not zero or one.
1314 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1315 from the character index.
1316 Examples: >
1317 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1318 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1319 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1320<
1321 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1322 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1323
1324chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1325 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1326 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1327 window:
1328 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1329 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1330 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1331 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1332 directory.
1333 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1334 {dir} must be a String.
1335 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1336 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1337 On failure, returns an empty string.
1338
1339 Example: >
1340 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1341 if save_dir != ""
1342 " ... do some work
1343 call chdir(save_dir)
1344 endif
1345
1346< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1347 GetDir()->chdir()
1348<
1349cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1350 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1351 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1352 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1353 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1354 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1355 feature, -1 is returned.
1356 See |C-indenting|.
1357
1358 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1359 GetLnum()->cindent()
1360
1361clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1362 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1363 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1364 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1365 window ID instead of the current window.
1366
1367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1368 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1369<
1370 *col()*
1371col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1372 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1373 . the cursor position
1374 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1375 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1376 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1377 returned)
1378 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1379 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1380 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1381 that it's updated right away.
1382 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1383 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1384 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1385 out of range then col() returns zero.
1386 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1387 |getpos()|.
1388 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1389 character position use |charcol()|.
1390 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1391 Examples: >
1392 col(".") column of cursor
1393 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1394 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001395 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001396< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1397 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1398 buffer.
1399 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1400 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1401 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1402 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1403 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001404 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001405 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1406
1407< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1408 GetPos()->col()
1409<
1410
1411complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1412 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1413 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1414 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1415 or with an expression mapping.
1416 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1417 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1418 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1419 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1420 match.
1421 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1422 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1423 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1424 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1425 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1426 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1427 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1428 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1429 Example: >
1430 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1431
1432 func! ListMonths()
1433 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1434 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1435 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1436 return ''
1437 endfunc
1438< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1439 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1440
1441 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1442 second argument: >
1443 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1444
1445complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1446 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1447 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1448 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1449 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1450 the list.
1451 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1452 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1453
1454 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1455 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1456
1457complete_check() *complete_check()*
1458 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1459 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1460 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1461 zero otherwise.
1462 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1463 'completefunc' option.
1464
1465
1466complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1467 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1468 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1469 The items are:
1470 mode Current completion mode name string.
1471 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1472 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1473 See |pumvisible()|.
1474 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1475 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1476 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1477 See |complete-items|.
1478 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1479 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1480 typed text only, or the last completion after
1481 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1482 <Down> keys)
1483 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1484
1485 *complete_info_mode*
1486 mode values are:
1487 "" Not in completion mode
1488 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1489 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1490 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1491 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1492 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1493 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1494 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1495 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1496 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1497 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1498 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1499 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1500 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1501 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1502 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1503 "eval" |complete()| completion
1504 "unknown" Other internal modes
1505
1506 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1507 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1508 {what} are silently ignored.
1509
1510 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1511 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1512 |CompleteChanged| event.
1513
1514 Examples: >
1515 " Get all items
1516 call complete_info()
1517 " Get only 'mode'
1518 call complete_info(['mode'])
1519 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1520 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1521
1522< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1523 GetItems()->complete_info()
1524<
1525 *confirm()*
1526confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1527 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1528 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1529 choice this is 1.
1530 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1531 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1532
1533 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1534 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1535 used (and translated).
1536 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1537 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1538
1539 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1540 by '\n', e.g. >
1541 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1542< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1543 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1544 not need to be the first letter: >
1545 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1546< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1547 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1548
1549 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1550 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1551 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1552 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1553
1554 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1555 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1556 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1557 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1558 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1559 used.
1560
1561 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1562 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1563
1564 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001565 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
1566 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1567 if choice == 0
1568 echo "make up your mind!"
1569 elseif choice == 3
1570 echo "tasteful"
1571 else
1572 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1573 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001574< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1575 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1576 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1577 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1578 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1579 the horizontal layout is always used.
1580
1581 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1582 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1583<
1584 *copy()*
1585copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1586 different from using {expr} directly.
1587 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1588 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1589 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1590 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1591 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1592 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1594 mylist->copy()
1595
1596cos({expr}) *cos()*
1597 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1598 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1599 Examples: >
1600 :echo cos(100)
1601< 0.862319 >
1602 :echo cos(-4.01)
1603< -0.646043
1604
1605 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1606 Compute()->cos()
1607<
1608 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1609
1610
1611cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1612 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1613 [1, inf].
1614 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1615 Examples: >
1616 :echo cosh(0.5)
1617< 1.127626 >
1618 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1619< -1.127626
1620
1621 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1622 Compute()->cosh()
1623<
1624 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1625
1626
1627count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1628 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1629 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1630
1631 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1632 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1633
1634 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1635
1636 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1637 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1638 {expr} is an empty string.
1639
1640 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1641 mylist->count(val)
1642<
1643 *cscope_connection()*
1644cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1645 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1646 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1647 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1648 if there are no cscope connections;
1649 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1650
1651 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1652 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1653
1654 {num} Description of existence check
1655 ----- ------------------------------
1656 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1657 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1658 {dbpath}.
1659 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1660 {dbpath}.
1661 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1662 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1663 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1664 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1665
1666 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1667
1668 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1669
1670 # pid database name prepend path
1671 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1672<
1673 Invocation Return Val ~
1674 ---------- ---------- >
1675 cscope_connection() 1
1676 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1677 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1678 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1679 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1680 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1681 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1682 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1683<
1684cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1685cursor({list})
1686 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1687 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1688
1689 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1690 with two, three or four item:
1691 [{lnum}, {col}]
1692 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1693 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1694 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1695 but without the first item.
1696
1697 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1698 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1699
1700 Does not change the jumplist.
1701 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1702 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1703 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1704 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1705 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1706 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1707 line.
1708 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1709 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1710 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1711
1712 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1713 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1714 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1715 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1716
1717 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1718 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1719
1720debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1721 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1722 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1723 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1724 {only available on MS-Windows}
1725
1726 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1727 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1728
1729deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1730 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1731 different from using {expr} directly.
1732 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1733 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1734 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1735 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1736 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1737 the original |List|.
1738 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1739
1740 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1741 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1742 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1743 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1744 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1745 *E724*
1746 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1747 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1748 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1749 Also see |copy()|.
1750
1751 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1752 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1753
1754delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1755 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
1756 name {fname}. This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link.
1757
1758 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1759 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1760
1761 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1762 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1763 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1764 that is being used.
1765
1766 A symbolic link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
1767
1768 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1769 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1770 or partly failed.
1771
1772 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1773 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1774 |deletebufline()|.
1775
1776 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1777 GetName()->delete()
1778
1779deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1780 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1781 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1782 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1783
1784 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1785 |bufload()| if needed.
1786
1787 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1788
1789 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1790 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1791 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1792
1793 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1794 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1795<
1796 *did_filetype()*
1797did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1798 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1799 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1800 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1801 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1802 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1803 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1804 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1805 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1806 file.
1807
1808diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1809 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1810 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1811 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1812 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1813 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1814 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1815 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1816
1817 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1818 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1819
1820diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1821 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1822 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1823 diff change zero is returned.
1824 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1825 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1826 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1827 line.
1828 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1829 syntax information about the highlighting.
1830
1831 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1832 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1833<
1834
1835digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1836 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
1837 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
1838 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
1839 is given and an empty string is returned.
1840
1841 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1842 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
1843 available, it might fail.
1844
1845 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
1846
1847 Examples: >
1848 " Get a built-in digraph
1849 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
1850
1851 " Get a user-defined digraph
1852 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
1853 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
1854<
1855 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1856 GetChars()->digraph_get()
1857<
1858 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1859 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1860 display an error message.
1861
1862
1863digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
1864 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
1865 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
1866 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
1867
1868 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1869 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
1870 available, it might fail.
1871
1872 Also see |digraph_get()|.
1873
1874 Examples: >
1875 " Get user-defined digraphs
1876 :echo digraph_getlist()
1877
1878 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
1879 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
1880<
1881 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1882 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
1883<
1884 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1885 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1886 display an error message.
1887
1888
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001889digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001890 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1891 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001892 encoded character. *E1215*
1893 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
1894 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
1895 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001896
1897 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1898 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1899
1900 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1901 |digraph_setlist()|.
1902
1903 Example: >
1904 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1905<
1906 Can be used as a |method|: >
1907 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1908<
1909 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1910 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1911 display an error message.
1912
1913
1914digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1915 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1916 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1917 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001918 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001919 Example: >
1920 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1921<
1922 It is similar to the following: >
1923 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1924 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1925 endfor
1926< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1927 following digraphs will not be added.
1928
1929 Can be used as a |method|: >
1930 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1931<
1932 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1933 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1934 display an error message.
1935
1936
1937echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1938 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1939 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1940 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1941 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1942< and to enable it again: >
1943 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1944< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1945
1946
1947empty({expr}) *empty()*
1948 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1949 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1950 items.
1951 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1952 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1953 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1954 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1955 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1956 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1957
1958 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1959 length with zero.
1960
1961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1962 mylist->empty()
1963
1964environ() *environ()*
1965 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1966 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1967 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1968< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1969 use this: >
1970 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1971
1972escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1973 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1974 backslash. Example: >
1975 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1976< results in: >
1977 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1978< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1979
1980 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1981 GetText()->escape(' \')
1982<
1983 *eval()*
1984eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1985 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1986 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1987 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1988 functions.
1989
1990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1991 argv->join()->eval()
1992
1993eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
1994 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
1995 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
1996 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
1997 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
1998
1999executable({expr}) *executable()*
2000 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2001 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2002 arguments.
2003 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2004 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2005 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2006 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2007 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2008 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2009 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2010 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2011 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2012 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2013 directory, not if it's really executable.
2014 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
2015 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2016 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2017 The result is a Number:
2018 1 exists
2019 0 does not exist
2020 -1 not implemented on this system
2021 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2022
2023 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2024 GetCommand()->executable()
2025
2026execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2027 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2028 string.
2029 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2030 lines are executed one by one.
2031 This is equivalent to: >
2032 redir => var
2033 {command}
2034 redir END
2035<
2036 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2037 "" no `:silent` used
2038 "silent" `:silent` used
2039 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2040 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2041 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2042 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2043 *E930*
2044 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2045
2046 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
2047 split(execute('args'), "\n")
2048
2049< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2050 use `win_execute()`.
2051
2052 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2053 included in the output of the higher level call.
2054
2055 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2056 GetCommand()->execute()
2057
2058exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2059 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2060 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2061 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2062 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2063 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2064< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2065 an empty string is returned.
2066
2067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2068 GetCommand()->exepath()
2069<
2070 *exists()*
2071exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2072 zero otherwise.
2073
2074 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2075 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2076 at compile time.
2077
2078 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2079 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2080
2081 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002082 varname internal variable (see
2083 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2084 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2085 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002086 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002087 Does not work for local variables in a
2088 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002089 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2090 script, since it can be used as a
2091 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002092 Beware that evaluating an index may
2093 cause an error message for an invalid
2094 expression. E.g.: >
2095 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2096 :echo exists("l[5]")
2097< 0 >
2098 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2099< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2100 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002101 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2102 not if it really works)
2103 +option-name Vim option that works.
2104 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2105 done by comparing with an empty
2106 string)
2107 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2108 or user defined function (see
2109 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2110 Also works for a variable that is a
2111 Funcref.
2112 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2113 implemented; to be used to check if
2114 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002115 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2116 command or command modifier |:command|.
2117 Returns:
2118 1 for match with start of a command
2119 2 full match with a command
2120 3 matches several user commands
2121 To check for a supported command
2122 always check the return value to be 2.
2123 :2match The |:2match| command.
2124 :3match The |:3match| command.
2125 #event autocommand defined for this event
2126 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2127 pattern (the pattern is taken
2128 literally and compared to the
2129 autocommand patterns character by
2130 character)
2131 #group autocommand group exists
2132 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2133 event.
2134 #group#event#pattern
2135 autocommand defined for this group,
2136 event and pattern.
2137 ##event autocommand for this event is
2138 supported.
2139
2140 Examples: >
2141 exists("&shortname")
2142 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2143 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002144 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2145 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002146 exists("bufcount")
2147 exists(":Make")
2148 exists("#CursorHold")
2149 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2150 exists("#filetypeindent")
2151 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2152 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2153 exists("##ColorScheme")
2154< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2155 name.
2156 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2157 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2158 the future, thus don't count on it!
2159 Working example: >
2160 exists(":make")
2161< NOT working example: >
2162 exists(":make install")
2163
2164< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2165 variable itself. For example: >
2166 exists(bufcount)
2167< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2168 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2169
2170 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2171 Varname()->exists()
2172<
2173
2174exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2175 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2176 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2177 give an error: >
2178 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2179 ThatFunction('works')
2180 endif
2181< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2182 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2183
2184 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2185 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2186 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2187
2188
2189exp({expr}) *exp()*
2190 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2191 [0, inf].
2192 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2193 Examples: >
2194 :echo exp(2)
2195< 7.389056 >
2196 :echo exp(-1)
2197< 0.367879
2198
2199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2200 Compute()->exp()
2201<
2202 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2203
2204
2205expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2206 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2207 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2208
2209 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2210 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2211 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2212 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2213 file name contains a space]
2214
2215 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2216 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2217 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2218
2219 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2220 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2221 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2222
2223 % current file name
2224 # alternate file name
2225 #n alternate file name n
2226 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2227 <afile> autocmd file name
2228 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2229 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2230 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2231 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2232 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2233 line number
2234 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2235 a function
2236 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2237 current script ID |<SID>|
2238 <stack> call stack
2239 <cword> word under the cursor
2240 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2241 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2242 message |server2client()|
2243 Modifiers:
2244 :p expand to full path
2245 :h head (last path component removed)
2246 :t tail (last path component only)
2247 :r root (one extension removed)
2248 :e extension only
2249
2250 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002251 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002252< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2253 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2254 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2255< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002256 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002257< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2258 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2259 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2260 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2261 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2262<
2263 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2264 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2265 to modify normal file names.
2266
2267 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2268 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2269 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2270 '/' added.
2271
2272 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2273 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2274 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2275 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2276 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2277 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2278 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2279 :echo expand("**/README")
2280<
2281 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2282 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2283 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2284 |expr-env-expand|.
2285 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2286 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2287 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2288 "$FOOBAR".
2289
2290 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2291 getting the raw output of an external command.
2292
2293 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2294 Getpattern()->expand()
2295
2296expandcmd({string}) *expandcmd()*
2297 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2298 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2299 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2300 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2301 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002302 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2303 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
2304 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002305 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002306< make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o ~
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002307
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002308 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002309 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2310<
2311extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2312 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2313 |Dictionaries|.
2314
2315 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2316 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2317 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2318 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2319 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2320 Examples: >
2321 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2322 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2323< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2324 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2325 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2326 (where N is the original length of the List).
2327 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2328 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2329 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2330<
2331 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2332 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2333 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2334 used to decide what to do:
2335 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2336 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2337 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2338 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2339
2340 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2341 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2342 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2343 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2344 fails.
2345 Returns {expr1}.
2346
2347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2348 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2349
2350
2351extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2352 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2353 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2354 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2355 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2356
2357
2358feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2359 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2360 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2361
2362 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2363 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2364 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2365 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2366 characters from a mapping.
2367
2368 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2369 {string}.
2370
2371 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2372 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2373 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2374 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2375 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2376 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2377
2378 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2379 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2380 keys are remapped.
2381 'n' Do not remap keys.
2382 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2383 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2384 opening folds, etc.
2385 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2386 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2387 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2388 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2389 the internal "got_int" flag.
2390 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2391 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2392 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2393 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2394 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2395 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2396 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2397 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2398 script continues.
2399 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2400 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2401 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002402 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2403 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
2404 etc.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002405 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2406 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2407 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2408
2409 Return value is always 0.
2410
2411 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2412 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2413
2414filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2415 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2416 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2417 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2418 expression, which is used as a String.
2419 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2420 |glob()|.
2421 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2422 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2423 0
2424 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2425 1
2426
2427< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2428 GetName()->filereadable()
2429< *file_readable()*
2430 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2431
2432
2433filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2434 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2435 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2436 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2437 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2438
2439 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2440 GetName()->filewritable()
2441
2442
2443filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2444 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2445 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2446 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2447 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002448 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002449
2450 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2451
2452 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2453 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2454 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2455 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2456 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2457 current character.
2458 Examples: >
2459 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2460< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2461 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2462< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2463 call filter(var, 0)
2464< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2465
2466 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2467 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2468 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2469
2470 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2471 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2472 2. the value of the current item.
2473 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2474 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2475 func Odd(idx, val)
2476 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2477 endfunc
2478 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002479< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2480 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2481< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002482 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2483< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2484 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2485<
2486 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2487 Other values will result in a type error.
2488
2489 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2490 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2491 first: >
2492 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2493
2494< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002495 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002496 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2497 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2498 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2499 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2500
2501 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2502 mylist->filter(expr2)
2503
2504finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2505 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2506 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2507 for the syntax of {path}.
2508
2509 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2510 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2511 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2512 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2513
2514 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2515 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2516 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2517
2518 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2519 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2520 feature}
2521
2522 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2523 GetName()->finddir()
2524
2525findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2526 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2527 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2528 Example: >
2529 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2530< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2531 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2532
2533 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2534 GetName()->findfile()
2535
2536flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2537 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2538 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2539 a very large number.
2540 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2541 not want that.
2542 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002543 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002544 *E900*
2545 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2546 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2547 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2548
2549 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2550
2551 Example: >
2552 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2553< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2554 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2555< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2556
2557 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2558 mylist->flatten()
2559<
2560flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2561 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2562
2563
2564float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2565 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2566 decimal point.
2567 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2568 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2569 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2570 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2571 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2572 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2573 Examples: >
2574 echo float2nr(3.95)
2575< 3 >
2576 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2577< -23 >
2578 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2579< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2580 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2581< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2582 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2583< 0
2584
2585 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2586 Compute()->float2nr()
2587<
2588 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2589
2590
2591floor({expr}) *floor()*
2592 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2593 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2594 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2595 Examples: >
2596 echo floor(1.856)
2597< 1.0 >
2598 echo floor(-5.456)
2599< -6.0 >
2600 echo floor(4.0)
2601< 4.0
2602
2603 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2604 Compute()->floor()
2605<
2606 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2607
2608
2609fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2610 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2611 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2612 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2613 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2614 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2615 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2616 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2617 Examples: >
2618 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2619< 0.13 >
2620 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2621< -0.13
2622
2623 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2624 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2625<
2626 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2627
2628
2629fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2630 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2631 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2632 are escaped with a backslash.
2633 For most systems the characters escaped are
2634 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2635 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2636 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2637 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2638 Example: >
2639 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002640 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002641< results in executing: >
2642 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2643<
2644 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2645 GetName()->fnameescape()
2646
2647fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2648 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2649 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2650 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2651 Example: >
2652 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2653< results in: >
2654 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2655< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2656 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2657 |expand()| first then.
2658
2659 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2660 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2661
2662foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2663 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2664 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2665 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2666 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2667 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2668
2669 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2670 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2671
2672foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2673 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2674 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2675 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2676 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2677 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2678
2679 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2680 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2681
2682foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2683 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2684 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2685 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2686 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2687 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2688 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2689 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2690 previous line is usually available.
2691 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2692 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2693
2694 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2695 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2696<
2697 *foldtext()*
2698foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2699 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2700 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2701 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2702 The returned string looks like this: >
2703 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2704< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2705 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2706 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2707 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2708 'commentstring' options is removed.
2709 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2710 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2711 setting.
2712 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2713
2714foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2715 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2716 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2717 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2718 returned.
2719 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2720 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2721 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2722 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2723
2724
2725 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2726 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2727<
2728 *foreground()*
2729foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2730 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2731 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2732 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2733 |remote_foreground()| instead.
2734 {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
2735 Win32 console version}
2736
2737fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2738 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2739 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2740
2741 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2742 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2743 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2744 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2745
2746 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2747 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2748
2749 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2750 GetName()->fullcommand()
2751<
2752 *funcref()*
2753funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2754 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2755 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2756 function {name} is redefined later.
2757
2758 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002759 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2760 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2761 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2762 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002763
2764 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2765 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2766<
2767 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2768function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2769 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2770 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2771 internal function.
2772
2773 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2774 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2775 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2776 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2777 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2778<
2779 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2780 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2781 same function.
2782
2783 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2784 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2785 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2786
2787 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2788 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2789 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2790 ...
2791 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2792 ...
2793 call Partial('name')
2794< Invokes the function as with: >
2795 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2796
2797< With a |method|: >
2798 func Callback(one, two, three)
2799 ...
2800 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2801 ...
2802 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2803< Invokes the function as with: >
2804 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2805
2806< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2807 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2808 arguments. Example: >
2809 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2810 ...
2811 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2812 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2813 ...
2814 call Func2('name')
2815< Invokes the function as with: >
2816 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2817
2818< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2819 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2820 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002821 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002822 endfunction
2823 ...
2824 let context = {"name": "example"}
2825 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2826 ...
2827 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2828< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2829 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2830 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2831 let Func = context.Callback
2832
2833< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2834 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2835 ...
2836 let context = {"name": "example"}
2837 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2838 ...
2839 call Func(500)
2840< Invokes the function as with: >
2841 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2842<
2843 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2844 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2845
2846
2847garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2848 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2849 that have circular references.
2850
2851 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2852 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2853 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2854 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2855 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2856 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2857 for a long time.
2858
2859 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2860 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2861 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2862
2863 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2864 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2865 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2866 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2867
2868get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2869 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2870 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2871 omitted.
2872 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2873 mylist->get(idx)
2874get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2875 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2876 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2877 omitted.
2878 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2879 myblob->get(idx)
2880get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2881 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2882 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2883 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2884 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2885< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2886 'default' when it does not exist.
2887 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2888 mydict->get(key)
2889get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00002890 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002891 {what} are:
2892 "name" The function name
2893 "func" The function
2894 "dict" The dictionary
2895 "args" The list with arguments
2896 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2897 myfunc->get(what)
2898<
2899 *getbufinfo()*
2900getbufinfo([{buf}])
2901getbufinfo([{dict}])
2902 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2903
2904 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2905 returned.
2906
2907 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2908 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2909 be specified in {dict}:
2910 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2911 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2912 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2913
2914 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2915 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2916 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2917 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2918
2919 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2920 entries:
2921 bufnr Buffer number.
2922 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2923 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2924 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2925 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2926 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2927 last used.
2928 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2929 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2930 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2931 opened in the current window.
2932 Only valid if the buffer has been
2933 displayed in the window in the past.
2934 If you want the line number of the
2935 last known cursor position in a given
2936 window, use |line()|: >
2937 :echo line('.', {winid})
2938<
2939 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2940 valid when loaded)
2941 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2942 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2943 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2944 Each list item is a dictionary with
2945 the following fields:
2946 id sign identifier
2947 lnum line number
2948 name sign name
2949 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2950 buffer-local variables.
2951 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2952 buffer
2953 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2954 display this buffer
2955
2956 Examples: >
2957 for buf in getbufinfo()
2958 echo buf.name
2959 endfor
2960 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2961 if buf.changed
2962 ....
2963 endif
2964 endfor
2965<
2966 To get buffer-local options use: >
2967 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2968<
2969 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2970 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2971<
2972
2973 *getbufline()*
2974getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2975 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2976 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2977 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2978
2979 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2980
2981 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
2982 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
2983
2984 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
2985 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
2986
2987 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
2988 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
2989 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
2990 returned.
2991
2992 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
2993 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
2994
2995 Example: >
2996 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
2997
2998< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2999 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3000
3001getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3002 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3003 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3004 must be used.
3005 The {varname} argument is a string.
3006 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3007 buffer-local variables.
3008 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3009 the buffer-local options.
3010 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3011 a buffer-local option.
3012 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3013 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3014 window-local option.
3015 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3016 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3017 string is returned, there is no error message.
3018 Examples: >
3019 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003020 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003021
3022< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3023 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3024<
3025getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3026 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3027 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3028 exist, an empty list is returned.
3029
3030 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3031 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3032 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3033 entries:
3034 col column number
3035 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3036 lnum line number
3037 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3038 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3039 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3040
3041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3042 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3043
3044getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3045 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3046 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3047 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3048 Return zero otherwise.
3049 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3050 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3051 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3052
3053 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3054 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3055 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3056 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3057 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3058 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3059 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3060 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3061 that is not included in the character.
3062
3063 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3064 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3065 sequence.
3066
3067 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3068 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3069 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3070
3071 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3072
3073 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3074 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3075 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3076 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3077 ignored.
3078 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3079 let c = getchar()
3080 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003081 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003082 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003083 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003084 endif
3085<
3086 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3087 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3088 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3089
3090 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3091 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3092 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3093 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3094
3095 There is no mapping for the character.
3096 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3097 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3098 sequence. Examples: >
3099 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3100 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3101< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3102 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3103 :function FindChar()
3104 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3105 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3106 : normal l
3107 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3108 : break
3109 : endif
3110 : endwhile
3111 :endfunction
3112<
3113 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3114 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3115 another character: >
3116 :function GetKey()
3117 : let c = getchar()
3118 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3119 : let c = getchar()
3120 : endwhile
3121 : return c
3122 :endfunction
3123
3124getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3125 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3126 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3127 These values are added together:
3128 2 shift
3129 4 control
3130 8 alt (meta)
3131 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3132 32 mouse double click
3133 64 mouse triple click
3134 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3135 128 command (Macintosh only)
3136 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3137 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3138 without a modifier.
3139
3140 *getcharpos()*
3141getcharpos({expr})
3142 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3143 column number in the returned List is a character index
3144 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003145 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3146 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003147 of the last character.
3148
3149 Example:
3150 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3151 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3152 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3153<
3154 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3155 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3156
3157getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3158 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3159 with the following entries:
3160
3161 char character previously used for a character
3162 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3163 if no character search has been performed
3164 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3165 0 for backward
3166 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3167 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3168 character search
3169
3170 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3171 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3172 character search: >
3173 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3174 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3175< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3176
3177
3178getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3179 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3180 string.
3181 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3182 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3183 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3184 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3185 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3186 if no character is available.
3187 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3188 result is converted to a string.
3189
3190
3191getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3192 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3193 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3194 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3195 Example: >
3196 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3197< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3198 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3199 |inputsecret()|.
3200
3201getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3202 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3203 byte count. The first column is 1.
3204 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3205 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3206 Returns 0 otherwise.
3207 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3208
3209getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3210 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3211 are:
3212 : normal Ex command
3213 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3214 / forward search command
3215 ? backward search command
3216 @ |input()| command
3217 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3218 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3219 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3220 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3221 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3222 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3223
3224getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3225 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3226 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3227 when not in the command-line window.
3228
3229getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3230 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3231 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3232 types are supported:
3233
3234 arglist file names in argument list
3235 augroup autocmd groups
3236 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003237 behave |:behave| suboptions
3238 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003239 color color schemes
3240 command Ex command
3241 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3242 compiler compilers
3243 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3244 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3245 dir directory names
3246 environment environment variable names
3247 event autocommand events
3248 expression Vim expression
3249 file file and directory names
3250 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3251 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3252 function function name
3253 help help subjects
3254 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003255 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003256 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3257 mapclear buffer argument
3258 mapping mapping name
3259 menu menus
3260 messages |:messages| suboptions
3261 option options
3262 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003263 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003264 shellcmd Shell command
3265 sign |:sign| suboptions
3266 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3267 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3268 tag tags
3269 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3270 user user names
3271 var user variables
3272
3273 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3274 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3275 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3276
3277 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3278 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3279 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3280
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003281 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3282 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003283 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3284 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3285 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3286 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003287
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003288 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3289 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3290 a ":call" command: >
3291 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3292<
3293 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3294 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3295
3296 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3297 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3298<
3299 *getcurpos()*
3300getcurpos([{winid}])
3301 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3302 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3303 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3304 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003305 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3306 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003307 |getpos()|.
3308 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3309 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3310 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3311
3312 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3313 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3314 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3315 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3316 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3317
3318 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3319 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3320 MoveTheCursorAround
3321 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3322< Note that this only works within the window. See
3323 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3324
3325 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3326 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3327<
3328 *getcursorcharpos()*
3329getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3330 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3331 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3332
3333 Example:
3334 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3335 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3336 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3337<
3338 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3339 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3340
3341< *getcwd()*
3342getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3343 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3344 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3345
3346 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3347 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3348 the |window-ID|.
3349 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3350 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3351
3352 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3353 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3354 the working directory of the tabpage.
3355 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3356 use the current tabpage.
3357 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3358 the current window.
3359 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3360
3361 Examples: >
3362 " Get the working directory of the current window
3363 :echo getcwd()
3364 :echo getcwd(0)
3365 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3366 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3367 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3368 " Get the global working directory
3369 :echo getcwd(-1)
3370 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3371 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3372 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3373 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3374
3375< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3376 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3377
3378getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3379 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3380 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3381 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3382
3383< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3384 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3385 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3386 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3387
3388 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3389 GetVarname()->getenv()
3390
3391getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3392 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3393 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3394 |hl-Normal|.
3395 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3396 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3397 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3398 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3399 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3400 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3401 function just after the GUI has started.
3402 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3403 a valid name does not work.
3404
3405getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3406 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3407 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3408 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3409 empty string is returned.
3410 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3411 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3412 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3413 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3414 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3415 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3416 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3417< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3418 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3419
3420 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3421 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3422<
3423 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3424
3425getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3426 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3427 given file {fname}.
3428 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3429 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3430 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3431 is returned.
3432
3433 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3434 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3435
3436getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3437 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3438 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3439 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3440 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3441 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3442
3443 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3444 GetFilename()->getftime()
3445
3446getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3447 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3448 file of the given file {fname}.
3449 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3450 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3451 results:
3452 Normal file "file"
3453 Directory "dir"
3454 Symbolic link "link"
3455 Block device "bdev"
3456 Character device "cdev"
3457 Socket "socket"
3458 FIFO "fifo"
3459 All other "other"
3460 Example: >
3461 getftype("/home")
3462< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3463 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3464 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3465 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3466
3467 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3468 GetFilename()->getftype()
3469
3470getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3471 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3472 active.
3473 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3474
3475getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3476 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3477
3478 Without arguments use the current window.
3479 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3480 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3481 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3482 page.
3483
3484 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3485 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3486 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3487 the following entries:
3488 bufnr buffer number
3489 col column number
3490 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3491 filename filename if available
3492 lnum line number
3493
3494 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3495 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3496
3497< *getline()*
3498getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3499 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3500 from the current buffer. Example: >
3501 getline(1)
3502< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3503 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3504 To get the line under the cursor: >
3505 getline(".")
3506< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3507 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3508
3509 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3510 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3511 including line {end}.
3512 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3513 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3514 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3515 Example: >
3516 :let start = line('.')
3517 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3518 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3519
3520< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3521 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3522
3523< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3524
3525getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3526 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3527 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3528 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3529
3530 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3531 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3532 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3533
3534 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3535 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3536 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3537
3538 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3539 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3540
3541 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3542 from the location list. This field is
3543 applicable only when called from a
3544 location list window. See
3545 |location-list-file-window| for more
3546 details.
3547
3548 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3549 location list for the window {nr}.
3550 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3551
3552 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3553 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3554 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3555
3556
3557getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3558 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3559 about all the global marks. |mark|
3560
3561 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3562 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3563 see |bufname()|.
3564
3565 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3566 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3567 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3568 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3569 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3570 file file name
3571
3572 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3573 mark.
3574
3575 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3576 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3577
3578getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3579 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3580 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3581 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3582 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3583 |getmatches()|.
3584 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3585 window ID instead of the current window.
3586 Example: >
3587 :echo getmatches()
3588< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3589 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3590 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3591 :let m = getmatches()
3592 :call clearmatches()
3593 :echo getmatches()
3594< [] >
3595 :call setmatches(m)
3596 :echo getmatches()
3597< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3598 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3599 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3600 :unlet m
3601<
3602getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3603 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3604 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3605 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3606 screenrow screen row
3607 screencol screen column
3608 winid Window ID of the click
3609 winrow row inside "winid"
3610 wincol column inside "winid"
3611 line text line inside "winid"
3612 column text column inside "winid"
3613 All numbers are 1-based.
3614
3615 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3616 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3617
3618 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3619 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3620 are zero.
3621
3622 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3623 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3624
3625 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3626
3627 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3628 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3629
3630 *getpid()*
3631getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3632 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3633 exits.
3634
3635 *getpos()*
3636getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3637 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3638 |getcurpos()|.
3639 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3640 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3641 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3642 is the buffer number of the mark.
3643 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3644 column is 1.
3645 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3646 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3647 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3648 character.
3649 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3650 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003651 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003652 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3653 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3654 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003655 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3656 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003657 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3658 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3659 ...
3660 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3661< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3662
3663 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3664 GetMark()->getpos()
3665
3666getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3667 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3668 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3669 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3670 bufname() to get the name
3671 module module name
3672 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3673 end_lnum
3674 end of line number if the item is multiline
3675 col column number (first column is 1)
3676 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3677 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3678 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3679 nr error number
3680 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3681 text description of the error
3682 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3683 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3684
3685 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3686 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3687 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3688 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3689 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3690
3691 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3692 do something with them: >
3693 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3694 :for d in getqflist()
3695 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3696 :endfor
3697<
3698 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3699 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3700 following string items are supported in {what}:
3701 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3702 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3703 context get the |quickfix-context|
3704 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3705 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3706 value is used.
3707 id get information for the quickfix list with
3708 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3709 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3710 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3711 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3712 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3713 See |quickfix-index|
3714 items quickfix list entries
3715 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3716 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3717 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3718 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3719 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3720 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3721 the last quickfix list
3722 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3723 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3724 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3725 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3726 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3727 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3728 all all of the above quickfix properties
3729 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3730 particular item, set it to zero.
3731 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3732 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3733 specified by "id" is used.
3734 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3735 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3736 contains the quickfix stack size.
3737 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3738 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3739 "items" with the list of entries.
3740
3741 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3742 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3743 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3744 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3745 If not present, set to "".
3746 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3747 present, set to 0.
3748 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3749 present, set to 0.
3750 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3751 an empty list.
3752 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3753 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3754 window. If not present, set to 0.
3755 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3756 present, set to 0.
3757 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3758 to "".
3759 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3760
3761 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3762 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3763 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3764 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3765<
3766getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3767 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3768 {regname}. Example: >
3769 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3770< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3771 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00003772 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003773
3774 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3775 register. (For use in maps.)
3776 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3777 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3778 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3779
3780 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3781 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3782 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3783 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3784 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3785 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3786
3787 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3788 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3789 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3790
3791 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3792 GetRegname()->getreg()
3793
3794getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3795 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3796 Dictionary with the following entries:
3797 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3798 {regname}, like
3799 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3800 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3801 |getregtype()|.
3802 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3803 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3804 register.
3805 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3806 single letter name of the register
3807 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3808 For example, after deleting a line
3809 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3810 which is the register that got the
3811 deleted text.
3812
3813 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3814 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3815 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3816 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3817 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3818 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3819
3820 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3821 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3822
3823getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3824 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3825 The value will be one of:
3826 "v" for |characterwise| text
3827 "V" for |linewise| text
3828 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3829 "" for an empty or unknown register
3830 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3831 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3832 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3833 |v:register| is used.
3834 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3835
3836 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3837 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3838
3839gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3840 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3841 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3842 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3843 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3844 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3845
3846 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3847 tabnr tab page number.
3848 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3849 tabpage-local variables
3850 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3851
3852 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3853 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3854
3855gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3856 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3857 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3858 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3859 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3860 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3861 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3862 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3863 string is returned, there is no error message.
3864
3865 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3866 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3867
3868gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3869 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3870 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3871 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3872 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3873 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3874 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3875 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3876 window-local option.
3877 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3878 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3879 use |getwinvar()|.
3880 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3881 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3882 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3883 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3884 or buffer-local variable.
3885 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3886 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3887 Examples: >
3888 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003889 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003890<
3891 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3892 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3893
3894< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3895 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3896
3897gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3898 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3899 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3900 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3901 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3902
3903 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3904 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3905 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3906 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3907 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3908 is a dictionary containing the
3909 entries described below.
3910 length Number of entries in the stack.
3911
3912 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3913 entries:
3914 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3915 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3916 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3917 returned list.
3918 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3919 multiple matching tags are found for a
3920 name.
3921 tagname name of the tag
3922
3923 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3924
3925 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3926 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3927
3928
3929gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3930 Translate String {text} if possible.
3931 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3932 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3933 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3934 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3935 called.
3936 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3937 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3938 strings.
3939
3940
3941getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3942 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3943
3944 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3945 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3946 exist the result is an empty list.
3947
3948 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3949 tab pages is returned.
3950
3951 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3952 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3953 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3954 height window height (excluding winbar)
3955 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3956 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3957 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3958 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3959 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3960 {only with the +terminal feature}
3961 tabnr tab page number
3962 topline first displayed buffer line
3963 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3964 window-local variables
3965 width window width
3966 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3967 otherwise
3968 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3969 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3970 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3971 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3972 number in front of the text
3973 winid |window-ID|
3974 winnr window number
3975 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3976 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3977
3978 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3979 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3980
3981getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
3982 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
3983 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
3984 [x-pos, y-pos]
3985 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
3986 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
3987 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
3988 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
3989 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
3990 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
3991 do some work in the meantime: >
3992 while 1
3993 let res = getwinpos(1)
3994 if res[0] >= 0
3995 break
3996 endif
3997 " Do some work here
3998 endwhile
3999<
4000
4001 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4002 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4003<
4004 *getwinposx()*
4005getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4006 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4007 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4008 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4009 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4010
4011 *getwinposy()*
4012getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4013 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4014 a timeout of 100 msec).
4015 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4016 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4017
4018getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4019 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4020 Examples: >
4021 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004022 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004023
4024< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4025 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4026<
4027glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4028 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4029 use of special characters.
4030
4031 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4032 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4033 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4034 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4035 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4036
4037 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4038 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4039 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4040 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4041 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4042
4043 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4044
4045 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4046 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4047
4048 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4049 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4050 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4051 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4052
4053 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4054 any external command. Example: >
4055 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4056 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4057< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4058 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4059
4060 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4061 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4062
4063 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4064 GetExpr()->glob()
4065
4066glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4067 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4068 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4069 is a file name. E.g. >
4070 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4071< This is equivalent to: >
4072 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4073< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4074 empty string.
4075 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4076 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4077
4078 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4079 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4080< *globpath()*
4081globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4082 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4083 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4084 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4085<
4086 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4087 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4088 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4089 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4090 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4091 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4092 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4093 error message.
4094
4095 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4096 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4097 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4098 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4099
4100 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4101 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4102 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4103 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4104 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4105 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4106<
4107 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4108
4109 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4110 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4111 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4112 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4113< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4114 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4115
4116 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4117 second argument: >
4118 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4119<
4120 *has()*
4121has({feature} [, {check}])
4122 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4123 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4124 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4125 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4126
4127 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4128 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4129 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4130 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4131 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4132 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4133 current Vim version.
4134
4135 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4136
4137 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4138 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4139 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4140 separate line: >
4141 if has('feature')
4142 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4143 endif
4144< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4145 would not be found.
4146
4147
4148has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4149 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4150 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4151 argument is a string.
4152
4153 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4154 mydict->has_key(key)
4155
4156haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4157 The result is a Number:
4158 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4159 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4160 0 otherwise.
4161
4162 Without arguments use the current window.
4163 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4164 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4165 page.
4166 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4167 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4168 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4169 Examples: >
4170 if haslocaldir() == 1
4171 " window local directory case
4172 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4173 " tab-local directory case
4174 else
4175 " global directory case
4176 endif
4177
4178 " current window
4179 :echo haslocaldir()
4180 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4181 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4182 " window n in current tab page
4183 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4184 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4185 " window n in tab page m
4186 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4187 " tab page m
4188 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4189<
4190 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4191 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4192
4193hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4194 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4195 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4196 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4197 indicated by {mode}.
4198 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4199 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4200 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4201 Command-line mode.
4202 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4203 buffer are checked for a match.
4204 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4205 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4206 n Normal mode
4207 v Visual and Select mode
4208 x Visual mode
4209 s Select mode
4210 o Operator-pending mode
4211 i Insert mode
4212 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4213 c Command-line mode
4214 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4215
4216 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4217 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4218 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4219 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4220 :endif
4221< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4222 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4223
4224 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4225 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4226
4227histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4228 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4229 one of: *hist-names*
4230 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4231 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4232 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4233 "input" or "@" input line history
4234 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4235 empty the current or last used history
4236 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4237 character is sufficient.
4238 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4239 shifted to become the newest entry.
4240 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4241 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4242
4243 Example: >
4244 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4245 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4246< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4247
4248 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4249 second argument: >
4250 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4251
4252histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4253 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4254 for the possible values of {history}.
4255
4256 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4257 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4258 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4259 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4260 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4261 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4262 be removed if it exists.
4263
4264 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4265 is returned.
4266
4267 Examples:
4268 Clear expression register history: >
4269 :call histdel("expr")
4270<
4271 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4272 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4273<
4274 The following three are equivalent: >
4275 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4276 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004277 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004278<
4279 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4280 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4281 :call histdel("search", -1)
4282 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4283<
4284 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4285 GetHistory()->histdel()
4286
4287histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4288 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4289 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4290 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4291 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4292 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4293
4294 Examples:
4295 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004296 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004297
4298< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4299 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4300 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4301<
4302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4303 GetHistory()->histget()
4304
4305histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4306 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4307 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4308 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4309
4310 Example: >
4311 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4312
4313< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4314 GetHistory()->histnr()
4315<
4316hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4317 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4318 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4319 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4320 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4321 item.
4322 *highlight_exists()*
4323 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4324
4325 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4326 GetName()->hlexists()
4327<
4328hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4329 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4330 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4331 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4332 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4333
4334 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4335 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4336 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4337 resolved highlight group are returned.
4338
4339 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4340 following items:
4341 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4342 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4343 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4344 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4345 ctermbg cterm background color.
4346 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4347 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4348 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4349 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4350 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4351 group link is a default link. See
4352 |highlight-default|.
4353 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4354 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4355 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4356 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4357 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4358 id highlight group ID.
4359 linksto linked highlight group name.
4360 See |:highlight-link|.
4361 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4362 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4363 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4364 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4365
4366 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4367 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4368 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4369 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4370
4371 Example(s): >
4372 :echo hlget()
4373 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4374 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4375<
4376 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4377 GetName()->hlget()
4378<
4379hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4380 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4381 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4382 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4383 supported items in this dictionary.
4384
4385 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4386 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4387
4388 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4389 a link for an existing highlight group
4390 with attributes.
4391
4392 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4393 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4394 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4395 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4396 modified.
4397
4398 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4399 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4400 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4401 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4402
4403 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4404 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4405
4406 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4407
4408 Example(s): >
4409 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4410 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4411 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4412 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4413 :let l = hlget()
4414 :call hlset(l)
4415 " clear the Search highlight group
4416 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4417 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4418 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4419 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4420 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4421 " remove the MyHlg group link
4422 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4423 " clear the attributes and a link
4424 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4425 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4426<
4427 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4428 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4429<
4430 *hlID()*
4431hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4432 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4433 zero is returned.
4434 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4435 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4436 "Comment" group: >
4437 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4438< *highlightID()*
4439 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4440
4441 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4442 GetName()->hlID()
4443
4444hostname() *hostname()*
4445 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4446 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4447 256 characters long are truncated.
4448
4449iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4450 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4451 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4452 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4453 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4454 are replaced with "?".
4455 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4456 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4457 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4458 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4459 can be done.
4460 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4461 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4462 UTF-8 and use: >
4463 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4464< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4465 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4466 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4467
4468 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4469 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4470<
4471 *indent()*
4472indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4473 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4474 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4475 |getline()|.
4476 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4477 error is given.
4478
4479 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4480 GetLnum()->indent()
4481
4482index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4483 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4484 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4485 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4486 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4487 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4488
4489 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4490 value is equal to {expr}.
4491
4492 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4493 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4494 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4495 case must match.
4496 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4497 Example: >
4498 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4499 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4500
4501< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4502 GetObject()->index(what)
4503
4504input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4505 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4506 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4507 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4508 in the prompt to start a new line.
4509 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4510 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4511 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4512 for lines typed for input().
4513 Example: >
4514 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4515 : echo "Cheers!"
4516 :endif
4517<
4518 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4519 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4520 Example: >
4521 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4522
4523< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4524 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4525 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4526 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4527 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4528 more information. Example: >
4529 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4530<
4531 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4532 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4533 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4534 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4535 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4536 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4537 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4538 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4539 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4540
4541 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004542 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004543 :function GetFoo()
4544 : call inputsave()
4545 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4546 : call inputrestore()
4547 :endfunction
4548
4549< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4550 GetPrompt()->input()
4551
4552inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4553 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4554 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4555 Example: >
4556 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4557 :if n != ""
4558 : let &sw = n
4559 :endif
4560< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4561 omitted an empty string is returned.
4562 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4563 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4564 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4565
4566 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4567 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4568
4569inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4570 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4571 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4572 enter a number, which is returned.
4573 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4574 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4575 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4576 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4577 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4578 length of {textlist} is returned.
4579 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4580 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4581 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4582 Example: >
4583 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4584 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4585
4586< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4587 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4588
4589inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4590 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4591 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4592 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4593 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4594
4595inputsave() *inputsave()*
4596 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4597 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4598 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4599 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4600 many inputrestore() calls.
4601 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4602
4603inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4604 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4605 two exceptions:
4606 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4607 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4608 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4609 |history| stack.
4610 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4611 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4612 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4613
4614 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4615 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4616
4617insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4618 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4619 of it.
4620
4621 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4622 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4623 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4624 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4625
4626 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4627 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4628 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4629 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4630< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4631 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4632 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4633
4634 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4635 mylist->insert(item)
4636
4637interrupt() *interrupt()*
4638 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4639 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4640 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4641 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4642 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4643 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4644 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4645 : call interrupt()
4646 : endif
4647 :endfunction
4648 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4649
4650invert({expr}) *invert()*
4651 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4652 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4653 :let bits = invert(bits)
4654< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4655 :let bits = bits->invert()
4656
4657isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4658 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4659 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4660 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4661 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4662
4663 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4664 GetName()->isdirectory()
4665
4666isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4667 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4668 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4669 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4670< 1 >
4671 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4672< -1
4673
4674 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4675 Compute()->isinf()
4676<
4677 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4678
4679islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4680 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4681 name of a locked variable.
4682 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4683 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4684 Example: >
4685 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4686 :lockvar 1 alist
4687 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4688 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4689
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00004690< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
4691 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
4692 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
4693 |exists()| to check for existence.
4694 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004695
4696 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4697 GetName()->islocked()
4698
4699isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4700 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4701 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4702< 1
4703
4704 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4705 Compute()->isnan()
4706<
4707 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4708
4709items({dict}) *items()*
4710 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4711 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4712 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4713 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4714 Example: >
4715 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004716 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004717 endfor
4718
4719< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4720 mydict->items()
4721
4722job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4723
4724
4725join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4726 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4727 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4728 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4729 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4730 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004731 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004732< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4733 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4734 The opposite function is |split()|.
4735
4736 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4737 mylist->join()
4738
4739js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4740 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4741 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4742 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4743 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4744 result in v:none items.
4745
4746 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4747 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4748
4749js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4750 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4751 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4752 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4753 commas.
4754 For example, the Vim object:
4755 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4756 Will be encoded as:
4757 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4758 While json_encode() would produce:
4759 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4760 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4761 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4762
4763 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4764 GetObject()->js_encode()
4765
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004766json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004767 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4768 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4769 JSON and Vim values.
4770 The decoding is permissive:
4771 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4772 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4773 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4774 same as {"1":2}.
4775 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4776 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4777 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4778 are accepted.
4779 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4780 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4781 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4782 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4783 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4784 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4785 character in string) for "\t".
4786 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4787 and results in v:none.
4788 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4789 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4790 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4791 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4792 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4793 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4794 *E938*
4795 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4796 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4797 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4798
4799 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4800 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4801
4802json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4803 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4804 The encoding is specified in:
4805 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004806 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004807 |Number| decimal number
4808 |Float| floating point number
4809 Float nan "NaN"
4810 Float inf "Infinity"
4811 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4812 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4813 |Funcref| not possible, error
4814 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4815 used recursively: []
4816 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4817 used recursively: {}
4818 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4819 v:false "false"
4820 v:true "true"
4821 v:none "null"
4822 v:null "null"
4823 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4824 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4825 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
4826
4827 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4828 GetObject()->json_encode()
4829
4830keys({dict}) *keys()*
4831 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4832 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4833
4834 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4835 mydict->keys()
4836
4837< *len()* *E701*
4838len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4839 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4840 used, as with |strlen()|.
4841 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4842 returned.
4843 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4844 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4845 |Dictionary| is returned.
4846 Otherwise an error is given.
4847
4848 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4849 mylist->len()
4850
4851< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4852libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4853 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4854 with single argument {argument}.
4855 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4856 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4857 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4858 limited.
4859 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4860 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4861 to Vim.
4862 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4863 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4864 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4865 null-terminated string.
4866 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4867
4868 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4869 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4870 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4871 very probably crash.
4872
4873 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4874 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4875 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4876 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4877 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4878 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4879 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4880 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4881 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4882 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4883
4884 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4885 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4886 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4887 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4888 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4889 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4890 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4891 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4892 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4893 feature is present}
4894 Examples: >
4895 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4896
4897< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4898 third argument: >
4899 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4900<
4901 *libcallnr()*
4902libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4903 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4904 int instead of a string.
4905 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4906 feature is present}
4907 Examples: >
4908 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4909 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4910 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4911<
4912 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4913 third argument: >
4914 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4915<
4916
4917line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4918 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4919 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004920 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004921 . the cursor position
4922 $ the last line in the current buffer
4923 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4924 returned)
4925 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4926 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4927 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4928 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4929 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4930 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4931 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4932 that it's updated right away.
4933 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4934 then applies to another buffer.
4935 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4936 |getpos()|.
4937 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4938 that window instead of the current window.
4939 Examples: >
4940 line(".") line number of the cursor
4941 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4942 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004943 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004944<
4945 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4946 |last-position-jump|.
4947
4948 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4949 GetValue()->line()
4950
4951line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4952 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4953 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4954 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4955 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4956 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4957 below the last line: >
4958 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4959< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4960 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4961 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4962 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4963 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4964
4965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4966 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4967
4968lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4969 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4970 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4971 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4972 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4973 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4974 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4975 error is given.
4976
4977 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4978 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4979
4980list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
4981 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
4982 Examples: >
4983 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
4984 list2blob([]) returns 0z
4985< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
4986 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
4987
4988 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
4989
4990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4991 GetList()->list2blob()
4992
4993list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
4994 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
4995 concatenate them all. Examples: >
4996 list2str([32]) returns " "
4997 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
4998< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
4999 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5000< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5001
5002 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5003 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5004 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5005 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5006<
5007 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5008 GetList()->list2str()
5009
5010listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5011 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5012 been made to buffer {buf}.
5013 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5014 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5015 buffer is used.
5016 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5017
5018 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005019 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5020 start first changed line number
5021 end first line number below the change
5022 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005023 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005024 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005025
5026 Example: >
5027 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5028 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5029 endfunc
5030 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5031
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005032< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005033 dictionary with these entries:
5034 lnum the first line number of the change
5035 end the first line below the change
5036 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5037 deleted
5038 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5039 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5040 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5041 character has a value of one.
5042 When lines are inserted the values are:
5043 lnum line above which the new line is added
5044 end equal to "lnum"
5045 added number of lines inserted
5046 col 1
5047 When lines are deleted the values are:
5048 lnum the first deleted line
5049 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5050 the deletion was done
5051 added negative, number of lines deleted
5052 col 1
5053 When lines are changed:
5054 lnum the first changed line
5055 end the line below the last changed line
5056 added 0
5057 col first column with a change or 1
5058
5059 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5060 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5061 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5062 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5063
5064 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5065 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5066 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5067 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5068
5069 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5070 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5071 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5072
5073 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5074 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5075 of a buffer.
5076 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5077 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5078
5079 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5080 second argument: >
5081 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5082
5083listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5084 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5085 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5086
5087 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5088 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5089 buffer is used.
5090
5091 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5092 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5093
5094listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5095 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5096 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5097 removed.
5098
5099 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5100 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5101
5102localtime() *localtime()*
5103 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5104 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5105
5106
5107log({expr}) *log()*
5108 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5109 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5110 (0, inf].
5111 Examples: >
5112 :echo log(10)
5113< 2.302585 >
5114 :echo log(exp(5))
5115< 5.0
5116
5117 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5118 Compute()->log()
5119<
5120 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5121
5122
5123log10({expr}) *log10()*
5124 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5125 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5126 Examples: >
5127 :echo log10(1000)
5128< 3.0 >
5129 :echo log10(0.01)
5130< -2.0
5131
5132 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5133 Compute()->log10()
5134<
5135 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5136
5137luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5138 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5139 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5140 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5141 Strings are returned as they are.
5142 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5143 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5144 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5145 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5146 as-is.
5147 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5148 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5149 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5150 to {expr}.
5151
5152 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5153 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5154
5155< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5156
5157map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5158 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005159 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005160 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5161 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5162 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5163 characters, is replaced.
5164 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5165 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5166 Vim9 script.
5167
5168 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5169
5170 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5171 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5172 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5173 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5174 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5175 current character.
5176 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005177 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005178< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5179
5180 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5181 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5182 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5183 still have to double ' quotes
5184
5185 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5186 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5187 2. the value of the current item.
5188 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5189 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5190 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005191 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005192 endfunc
5193 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5194< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005195 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005196< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005197 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005198< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005199 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005200<
5201 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5202 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005203 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005204
5205< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5206 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5207 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5208 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5209 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5210 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5211
5212 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5213 mylist->map(expr2)
5214
5215
5216maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5217 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5218 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5219 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
5220 listing.
5221
5222 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5223 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5224 is returned.
5225
5226 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5227 command.
5228
5229 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5230 "n" Normal
5231 "v" Visual (including Select)
5232 "o" Operator-pending
5233 "i" Insert
5234 "c" Cmd-line
5235 "s" Select
5236 "x" Visual
5237 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5238 "t" Terminal-Job
5239 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5240 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5241
5242 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5243 instead of mappings.
5244
5245 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5246 containing all the information of the mapping with the
5247 following items:
5248 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5249 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5250 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5251 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5252 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5253 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5254 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5255 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5256 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5257 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5258 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5259 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5260 characters will be used:
5261 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5262 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5263 (|mapmode-ic|)
5264 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5265 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005266 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5267 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005268 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5269 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5270 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5271
5272 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5273 |mapset()|.
5274
5275 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5276 then the global mappings.
5277 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5278 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005279 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005280
5281< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5282 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5283
5284mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5285 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5286 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5287 {name}.
5288 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5289 instead of mappings.
5290 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5291 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5292
5293 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5294 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5295 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5296 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5297 mapcheck("b") no no no
5298
5299 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5300 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5301 mapping for {name} exactly.
5302 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5303 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5304 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5305 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5306 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5307 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5308 then the global mappings.
5309 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5310 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5311 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5312 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5313 :endif
5314< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5315 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5316
5317 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5318 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5319
5320
5321mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5322 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5323 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5324 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5325 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5326
5327
5328mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5329 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5330 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5331 |maparg()|. *E460*
5332 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5333 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5334 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5335 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5336 nnoremap K somethingelse
5337 ...
5338 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5339< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5340 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5341 them, since they can differ.
5342
5343
5344match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5345 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5346 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5347 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5348
5349 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5350 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5351 {pat} matches.
5352
5353 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5354 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5355
5356 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5357 Example: >
5358 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5359 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5360< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5361 *strpbrk()*
5362 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5363 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5364< *strcasestr()*
5365 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5366 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5367 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5368<
5369 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5370 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5371 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5372 first character/item. Example: >
5373 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5374< result is again "4". >
5375 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5376< result is again "4". >
5377 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5378< result is "3".
5379 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5380 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5381 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5382 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5383 backwards compatible).
5384 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5385 the index is counted from the end.
5386 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5387 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5388
5389 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5390 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5391 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5392 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5393< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5394 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5395 see above.
5396
5397 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5398 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5399 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5400 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5401 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5402 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5403 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5404 further down in the text.
5405
5406 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5407 GetText()->match('word')
5408 GetList()->match('word')
5409<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005410 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005411matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5412 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5413 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5414 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5415 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5416 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5417 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5418 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5419 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5420 concealed.
5421
5422 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5423 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5424 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5425 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5426 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5427 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5428 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5429 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5430 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5431 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5432
5433 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5434 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5435 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5436 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5437 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5438 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5439 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5440
5441 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5442 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5443 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5444 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5445
5446 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5447 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5448 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5449 window Instead of the current window use the
5450 window with this number or window ID.
5451
5452 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5453 the |:match| commands.
5454
5455 Example: >
5456 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5457 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5458< Deletion of the pattern: >
5459 :call matchdelete(m)
5460
5461< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5462 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5463 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5464
5465 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5466 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5467<
5468 *matchaddpos()*
5469matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5470 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5471 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5472 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5473 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5474 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5475 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5476
5477 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5478 these:
5479 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5480 line has number 1.
5481 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5482 number will be highlighted.
5483 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5484 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5485 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5486 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5487 be highlighted.
5488 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5489 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5490
5491 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5492
5493 Example: >
5494 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5495 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5496< Deletion of the pattern: >
5497 :call matchdelete(m)
5498
5499< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5500 |getmatches()|.
5501
5502 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5503 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5504
5505matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5506 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5507 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5508 Return a |List| with two elements:
5509 The name of the highlight group used
5510 The pattern used.
5511 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5512 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5513 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5514 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5515 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5516
5517 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5518 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5519
5520matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5521 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5522 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5523 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5524 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5525 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5526 window ID instead of the current window.
5527
5528 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5529 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5530
5531matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5532 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5533 after the match. Example: >
5534 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5535< results in "7".
5536 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5537 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5538 do it with matchend(): >
5539 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5540 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5541< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5542
5543 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5544 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5545< results in "7". >
5546 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5547< result is "-1".
5548 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5549
5550 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5551 GetText()->matchend('word')
5552
5553
5554matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5555 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5556 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5557 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5558
5559 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5560 items:
5561 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5562 multiple words separated by white space, then
5563 returns only matches that contain the words in
5564 the given sequence.
5565
5566 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5567 argument supports the following additional items:
5568 key key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
5569 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5570 string.
5571 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5572 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5573 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5574 argument and return the text for that item to
5575 use for fuzzy matching.
5576
5577 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5578 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5579 is 256.
5580
5581 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5582 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5583
5584 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5585 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5586 256, then returns an empty list.
5587
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00005588 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005589 matching strings.
5590
5591 Example: >
5592 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5593< results in ["clay"]. >
5594 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5595< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5596 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5597< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5598 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5599 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5600 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5601< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5602 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5603 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5604< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5605 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5606< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5607 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5608< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5609 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5610 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5611< results in ['two one'].
5612
5613matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5614 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5615 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5616 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5617 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5618 position.
5619
5620 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5621 positions for the best match is returned.
5622
5623 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5624 list with three empty list items is returned.
5625
5626 Example: >
5627 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5628< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5629 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5630< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5631 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5632< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5633
5634matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5635 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5636 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5637 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5638 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5639 empty string is used. Example: >
5640 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5641< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5642 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5643
5644 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5645
5646 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5647 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5648
5649matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5650 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5651 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5652< results in "ing".
5653 When there is no match "" is returned.
5654 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5655 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5656< results in "ing". >
5657 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5658< result is "".
5659 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5660 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5661
5662 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5663 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5664
5665matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5666 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5667 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5668 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5669< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5670 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5671 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5672 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5673< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5674 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5675< result is ["", -1, -1].
5676 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5677 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5678 end position of the match are returned. >
5679 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5680< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5681 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5682
5683 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5684 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5685<
5686
5687 *max()*
5688max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5689 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5690
5691< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5692 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5693 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5694 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5695 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5696
5697 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5698 mylist->max()
5699
5700
5701menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5702 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5703 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5704 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5705 menu names are returned.
5706
5707 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5708 "n" Normal
5709 "v" Visual (including Select)
5710 "o" Operator-pending
5711 "i" Insert
5712 "c" Cmd-line
5713 "s" Select
5714 "x" Visual
5715 "t" Terminal-Job
5716 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5717 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5718 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5719
5720 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5721 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5722 display display name (name without '&')
5723 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5724 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5725 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5726 |toolbar-icon|
5727 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5728 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5729 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5730 characters will be used:
5731 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5732 name menu item name.
5733 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5734 remappable else v:false.
5735 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5736 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5737 string has special characters translated like
5738 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5739 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5740 "<Nop>" is returned.
5741 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5742 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5743 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5744 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5745 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5746 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5747 submenus |List| containing the names of
5748 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5749 item has submenus.
5750
5751 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5752
5753 Examples: >
5754 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5755 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5756
5757 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5758 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5759 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5760 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5761 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5762 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5763 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5764 endfor
5765 endfunc
5766 new
5767 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5768 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5769 endfor
5770<
5771 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5772 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5773
5774
5775< *min()*
5776min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5777 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5778
5779< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5780 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5781 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5782 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5783 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5784
5785 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5786 mylist->min()
5787
5788< *mkdir()* *E739*
5789mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5790 Create directory {name}.
5791
5792 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5793 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5794
5795 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5796 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5797 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5798 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5799 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5800 created with 0o755.
5801 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005802 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005803
5804< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5805
5806 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5807 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5808 "p" option the call will fail.
5809
5810 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5811 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5812 failed.
5813
5814 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5815 :if exists("*mkdir")
5816
5817< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5818 GetName()->mkdir()
5819<
5820 *mode()*
5821mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5822 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5823 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5824 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5825 Also see |state()|.
5826
5827 n Normal
5828 no Operator-pending
5829 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5830 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5831 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5832 CTRL-V is one character
5833 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5834 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5835 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5836 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5837 v Visual by character
5838 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5839 V Visual by line
5840 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5841 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5842 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5843 s Select by character
5844 S Select by line
5845 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5846 i Insert
5847 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5848 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5849 R Replace |R|
5850 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5851 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5852 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5853 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5854 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5855 c Command-line editing
5856 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5857 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5858 r Hit-enter prompt
5859 rm The -- more -- prompt
5860 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5861 ! Shell or external command is executing
5862 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5863
5864 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5865 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5866 "c" or "n".
5867 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5868 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5869 the leading character(s).
5870 Also see |visualmode()|.
5871
5872 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5873 DoFull()->mode()
5874
5875mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5876 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5877 converted to Vim data structures.
5878 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5879 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5880 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5881 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5882 converted to strings.
5883 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5884 Examples: >
5885 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5886 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5887 :echo mzeval("l")
5888 :echo mzeval("h")
5889<
5890 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5891 to {expr}.
5892
5893 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5894 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5895<
5896 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5897
5898nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5899 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5900 that is not blank. Example: >
5901 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5902< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5903 below it, zero is returned.
5904 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5905 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5906
5907 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5908 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5909
5910nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5911 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5912 value {expr}. Examples: >
5913 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5914 nr2char(32) returns " "
5915< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5916 Example for "utf-8": >
5917 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5918< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5919 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5920 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5921 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5922 string, thus results in an empty string.
5923 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5924 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5925 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5926< Result: "ABC"
5927
5928 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5929 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5930
5931or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5932 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5933 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5934 Example: >
5935 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5936< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5937 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5938
5939
5940pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5941 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5942 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5943 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5944 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5945 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5946 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5947< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5948>
5949 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5950< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5951 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5952
5953 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5954 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5955
5956perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5957 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5958 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5959 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5960 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5961 reference to it.
5962 Example: >
5963 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
5964< [1, 2, 3, 4]
5965
5966 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5967 to {expr}.
5968
5969 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5970 GetExpr()->perleval()
5971
5972< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
5973
5974
5975popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
5976
5977
5978pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
5979 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
5980 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5981 Examples: >
5982 :echo pow(3, 3)
5983< 27.0 >
5984 :echo pow(2, 16)
5985< 65536.0 >
5986 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
5987< 2.0
5988
5989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5990 Compute()->pow(3)
5991<
5992 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5993
5994prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
5995 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
5996 that is not blank. Example: >
5997 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
5998< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5999 above it, zero is returned.
6000 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6001 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6002
6003 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6004 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6005
6006printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6007 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6008 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6009 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6010< May result in:
6011 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6012
6013 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6014 argument: >
6015 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
6016
6017< Often used items are:
6018 %s string
6019 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6020 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6021 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6022 %c single byte
6023 %d decimal number
6024 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6025 %x hex number
6026 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6027 %X hex number using upper case letters
6028 %o octal number
6029 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6030 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6031 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6032 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6033 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6034 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6035 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6036 %% the % character itself
6037
6038 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6039 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6040 the result.
6041
6042 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6043 arguments appear in sequence:
6044
6045 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6046
6047 flags
6048 Zero or more of the following flags:
6049
6050 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6051 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6052 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6053 of the number is increased to force the first
6054 character of the output string to a zero (except
6055 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6056 precision of zero).
6057 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6058 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6059 prepended to it.
6060 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6061 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6062 prepended to it.
6063
6064 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6065 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6066 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6067 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6068 flag is ignored.
6069
6070 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6071 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6072 The converted value is padded on the right with
6073 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6074 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6075
6076 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6077 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6078
6079 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6080 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6081 a space if both are used.
6082
6083 field-width
6084 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6085 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6086 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6087 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6088 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6089 conversion the count is in cells.
6090
6091 .precision
6092 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6093 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6094 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6095 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6096 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6097 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6098 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6099 string for S conversions.
6100 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6101 the decimal point.
6102
6103 type
6104 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6105 be applied, see below.
6106
6107 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6108 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6109 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6110 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6111 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6112 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6113 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6114< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6115 "width" bytes.
6116
6117 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6118
6119 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6120 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6121 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6122 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6123 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6124 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6125 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6126 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6127 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6128 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6129 zeros.
6130 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6131 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6132 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6133 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6134 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6135 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6136 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6137 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6138 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6139
6140 i alias for d
6141 D alias for ld
6142 U alias for lu
6143 O alias for lo
6144
6145 *printf-c*
6146 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6147 resulting character is written.
6148
6149 *printf-s*
6150 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6151 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6152 specified are used.
6153 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6154 automatically converted to text with the same format
6155 as ":echo".
6156 *printf-S*
6157 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6158 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6159 number specified are used.
6160
6161 *printf-f* *E807*
6162 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6163 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6164 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6165 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6166 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6167 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6168 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6169 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6170 Example: >
6171 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6172< 12.12
6173 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6174 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6175
6176 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6177 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6178 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6179 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6180 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6181
6182 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6183 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6184 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6185 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6186 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6187 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6188 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6189 results in 1.0e7.
6190
6191 *printf-%*
6192 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6193 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6194
6195 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6196 accepted and automatically converted.
6197 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6198 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6199 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6200
6201 *E766* *E767*
6202 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6203 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6204 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6205
6206
6207prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6208 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6209 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6210
6211 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6212 string is returned.
6213
6214 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6215 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6216
6217< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6218
6219
6220prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6221 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6222 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6223 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6224
6225 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6226 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6227 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6228 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6229 line.
6230 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6231 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6232 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6233 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6234 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6235 if the user only typed Enter.
6236 Example: >
6237 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6238 func s:TextEntered(text)
6239 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6240 stopinsert
6241 close
6242 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006243 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006244 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6245 set nomodified
6246 endif
6247 endfunc
6248
6249< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6250 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6251
6252< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6253
6254prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6255 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6256 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6257 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6258
6259 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6260 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6261 as in any buffer.
6262
6263 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6264 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6265
6266< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6267
6268prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6269 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6270 {text} to end in a space.
6271 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6272 "prompt". Example: >
6273 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6274<
6275 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6276 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6277
6278< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6279
6280prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6281
6282pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6283 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6284 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6285 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6286 height nr of items visible
6287 width screen cells
6288 row top screen row (0 first row)
6289 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6290 size total nr of items
6291 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6292
6293 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6294 |CompleteChanged|.
6295
6296pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6297 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6298 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6299 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6300 popup menu.
6301
6302py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6303 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6304 converted to Vim data structures.
6305 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6306 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6307 'encoding').
6308 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6309 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6310 keys converted to strings.
6311 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6312 to {expr}.
6313
6314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6315 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6316
6317< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6318
6319 *E858* *E859*
6320pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6321 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6322 converted to Vim data structures.
6323 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6324 copied though).
6325 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6326 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6327 non-string keys result in error.
6328 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6329 to {expr}.
6330
6331 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6332 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6333
6334< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6335
6336pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6337 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6338 converted to Vim data structures.
6339 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6340 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6341
6342 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6343 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6344
6345< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6346 |+python3| feature}
6347
6348rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6349 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6350 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6351 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6352 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6353 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6354 and updated.
6355
6356 Examples: >
6357 :echo rand()
6358 :let seed = srand()
6359 :echo rand(seed)
6360 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6361<
6362
6363 *E726* *E727*
6364range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6365 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6366 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6367 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6368 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6369 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6370 producing a value past {max}).
6371 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6372 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6373 start this is an error.
6374 Examples: >
6375 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6376 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6377 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6378 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6379 range(0) " []
6380 range(2, 0) " error!
6381<
6382 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6383 GetExpr()->range()
6384<
6385
6386readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6387 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6388 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6389 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6390 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6391
6392
6393readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6394 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6395 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6396 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6397 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6398 argument below for changing the sort order.
6399
6400 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6401 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6402 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6403 be handled.
6404 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6405 added to the list.
6406 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6407 to the list.
6408 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6409 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6410 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6411 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6412 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6413< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6414 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006415< *E857*
6416 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006417 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6418 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6419
6420 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6421 Valid values are:
6422 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6423 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6424 each character, technically, using
6425 strcmp()) (default)
6426 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6427 using strcasecmp())
6428 "collate" sort using the collation order
6429 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6430 (technically using strcoll())
6431 Other values are silently ignored.
6432
6433 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6434 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6435 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6436< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6437 function! s:tree(dir)
6438 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6439 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006440 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006441 endfunction
6442 echo s:tree(".")
6443<
6444 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6445 GetDirName()->readdir()
6446<
6447readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6448 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6449 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6450 information in {directory}.
6451 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6452 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6453 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6454 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6455 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6456 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6457 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6458 argument, see |readdir()|.
6459
6460 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6461 following items:
6462 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6463 name Name of the entry.
6464 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6465 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6466 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6467 type Type of the entry.
6468 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6469 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6470 Other symlink "link"
6471 On MS-Windows:
6472 Normal file "file"
6473 Directory "dir"
6474 Junction "junction"
6475 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6476 Other symlink "link"
6477 Other reparse point "reparse"
6478 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6479 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6480 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6481 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6482 itself because of performance reasons.
6483
6484 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6485 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6486 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6487 be handled.
6488 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6489 added to the list.
6490 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6491 to the list.
6492 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6493 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6494 of the entry.
6495 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6496 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6497 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6498<
6499 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6500 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6501 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6502
6503<
6504 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6505 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6506<
6507
6508 *readfile()*
6509readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6510 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6511 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6512 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6513 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6514 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6515 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6516 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6517 added.
6518 - No CR characters are removed.
6519 Otherwise:
6520 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6521 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6522 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6523 removed from the text.
6524 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6525 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6526 lines of a file: >
6527 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6528 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6529 :endfor
6530< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6531 are returned, or as many as there are.
6532 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6533 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6534 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6535 file into a buffer if you need to.
6536 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6537 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6538 unmodified.
6539 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6540 the result is an empty list.
6541 Also see |writefile()|.
6542
6543 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6544 GetFileName()->readfile()
6545
6546reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6547 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6548 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6549 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006550 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006551
6552 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6553 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6554 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6555 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6556
6557 Examples: >
6558 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6559 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6560 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6561 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6562<
6563 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6564 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6565
6566
6567reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6568 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6569 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6570 See |@|.
6571
6572reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6573 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6574 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6575
6576reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6577 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6578 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6579 list<any> can be used.
6580 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6581 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6582
6583 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6584 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6585 specified in the argument.
6586 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6587 and {end}.
6588
6589 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6590 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6591 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6592
6593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6594 GetStart()->reltime()
6595<
6596 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6597
6598reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6599 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6600 Example: >
6601 let start = reltime()
6602 call MyFunction()
6603 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6604< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6605 Also see |profiling|.
6606 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6607 script an error is given.
6608
6609 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6610 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6611
6612< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6613
6614reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6615 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6616 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6617 microseconds. Example: >
6618 let start = reltime()
6619 call MyFunction()
6620 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6621< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6622 The accuracy depends on the system.
6623 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6624 can use split() to remove it. >
6625 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6626< Also see |profiling|.
6627 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6628 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6629
6630 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6631 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6632
6633< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6634
6635 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6636remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006637 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6638 string, also see |{server}|.
6639
6640 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
6641 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
6642 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
6643 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
6644 "\n").
6645
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006646 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6647 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6648 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006649
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006650 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6651 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006652
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006653 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6654 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6655 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6656 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6657 and the result will be the empty string.
6658
6659 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6660 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6661 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6662 arguments can be evaluated.
6663
6664 Examples: >
6665 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6666 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6667<
6668 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6669 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6670
6671remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6672 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006673 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006674 This works like: >
6675 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6676< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6677 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6678 to bring itself to the foreground.
6679 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6680 like foreground() does.
6681 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6682
6683 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6684 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6685
6686< {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
6687 Win32 console version}
6688
6689
6690remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6691 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6692 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6693 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6694 name of a variable.
6695 Returns zero if none are available.
6696 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6697 See also |clientserver|.
6698 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6699 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6700 Examples: >
6701 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006702 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006703
6704< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6705 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6706
6707remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6708 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6709 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6710 reply is available.
6711 See also |clientserver|.
6712 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6713 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6714 Example: >
6715 :echo remote_read(id)
6716
6717< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6718 ServerId()->remote_read()
6719<
6720 *remote_send()* *E241*
6721remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006722 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6723 string, also see |{server}|.
6724
6725 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
6726 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
6727 |:map|.
6728
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006729 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6730 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6731 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006732
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006733 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6734 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6735 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6736
6737 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6738 up the display.
6739 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006740 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006741 \ remote_read(serverid)
6742
6743 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6744 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006745 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006746 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6747<
6748 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6749 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6750<
6751 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6752remote_startserver({name})
6753 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6754 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6755
6756 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6757 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6758
6759< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6760
6761remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6762 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6763 return the item.
6764 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6765 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6766 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6767 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6768 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6769 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006770 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006771 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6772<
6773 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6774
6775 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6776 mylist->remove(idx)
6777
6778remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6779 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6780 return the byte.
6781 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6782 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6783 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6784 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6785 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006786 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006787 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6788
6789remove({dict}, {key})
6790 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6791 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006792 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006793< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6794
6795rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6796 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6797 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6798 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6799 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6800 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6801 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6802
6803 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6804 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6805
6806repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6807 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6808 result. Example: >
6809 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6810< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6811 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6812 {count} times. Example: >
6813 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6814< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6815
6816 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6817 mylist->repeat(count)
6818
6819resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6820 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6821 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6822 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6823 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6824 removed, return {filename}.
6825 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6826 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6827 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6828 stopped after 100 iterations.
6829 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6830 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6831 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6832 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6833 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6834
6835 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6836 GetName()->resolve()
6837
6838reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6839 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6840 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6841 Returns {object}.
6842 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6843 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6844< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6845 mylist->reverse()
6846
6847round({expr}) *round()*
6848 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6849 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6850 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6851 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6852 Examples: >
6853 echo round(0.456)
6854< 0.0 >
6855 echo round(4.5)
6856< 5.0 >
6857 echo round(-4.5)
6858< -5.0
6859
6860 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6861 Compute()->round()
6862<
6863 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6864
6865rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6866 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6867 converted to Vim data structures.
6868 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6869 are copied though).
6870 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6871 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6872 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6873 "Object#to_s" method.
6874 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6875 to {expr}.
6876
6877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6878 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6879
6880< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6881
6882screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6883 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6884 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6885 attribute at other positions.
6886
6887 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6888 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6889
6890screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6891 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6892 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6893 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6894 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6895 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6896 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6897 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6898 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6899
6900 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6901 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6902
6903screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6904 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6905 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6906 composing characters on top of the base character.
6907 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6908 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6909
6910 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6911 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6912
6913screencol() *screencol()*
6914 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6915 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6916 This function is mainly used for testing.
6917
6918 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6919 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6920 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6921 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6922 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006923 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006924 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6925 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6926<
6927screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6928 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6929 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6930 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6931 The Dict has these members:
6932 row screen row
6933 col first screen column
6934 endcol last screen column
6935 curscol cursor screen column
6936 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6937 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6938 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6939 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6940 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6941 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6942 width character it would be the same as "col".
6943 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6944 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6945 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6946 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006947 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
6948 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006949
6950 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6951 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6952
6953screenrow() *screenrow()*
6954 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6955 cursor. The top line has number one.
6956 This function is mainly used for testing.
6957 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6958
6959 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
6960
6961screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
6962 The result is a String that contains the base character and
6963 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
6964 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
6965 characters.
6966 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6967 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
6968
6969 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6970 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
6971<
6972 *search()*
6973search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
6974 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
6975 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
6976
6977 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
6978 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
6979 move. No error message is given.
6980
6981 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
6982 'b' search Backward instead of forward
6983 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
6984 'e' move to the End of the match
6985 'n' do Not move the cursor
6986 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
6987 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
6988 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
6989 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
6990 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
6991 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
6992
6993 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
6994 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
6995 flag.
6996
6997 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
6998
6999 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7000 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7001 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7002 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
7003 search starts one column further. This matters for
7004 overlapping matches.
7005 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7006 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7007 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7008 file).
7009
7010 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7011 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7012 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7013 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7014 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7015< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7016 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7017 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
7018
7019 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7020 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7021 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7022 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7023 giving the argument.
7024 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7025
7026 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7027 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7028 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7029 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7030 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7031 function reference or a lambda.
7032 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7033 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7034 and -1 returned.
7035 *search()-sub-match*
7036 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7037 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7038 whole pattern did match.
7039 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7040
7041 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7042 flag is used.
7043
7044 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7045 :let n = 1
7046 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007047 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007048 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7049 : " first search to find match at start of file
7050 : normal G$
7051 : let flags = "w"
7052 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7053 : s/foo/bar/g
7054 : let flags = "W"
7055 : endwhile
7056 : update " write the file if modified
7057 : let n = n + 1
7058 :endwhile
7059<
7060 Example for using some flags: >
7061 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7062< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7063 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7064 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7065 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7066 line:
7067 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7068 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7069 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7070 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7071 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7072
7073 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7074 GetPattern()->search()
7075
7076searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7077 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7078 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7079 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7080
7081 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7082 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7083
7084 key type meaning ~
7085 current |Number| current position of match;
7086 0 if the cursor position is
7087 before the first match
7088 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7089 "pos", otherwise 0
7090 total |Number| total count of matches found
7091 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7092 1: recomputing was timed out
7093 2: max count exceeded
7094
7095 For {options} see further down.
7096
7097 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7098 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7099 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7100 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7101 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7102
7103 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7104 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7105
7106 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7107 " to 1)
7108 let result = searchcount()
7109<
7110 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7111 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7112 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7113 if empty(result)
7114 return ''
7115 endif
7116 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7117 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7118 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7119 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7120 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7121 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7122 \ result.current, result.total)
7123 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7124 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7125 \ result.current, result.total)
7126 endif
7127 endif
7128 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7129 \ result.current, result.total)
7130 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007131 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007132
7133 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7134 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007135 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007136 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7137<
7138 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7139 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7140
7141 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7142 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7143 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7144 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7145 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7146 call searchcount(#{
7147 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7148 redrawstatus
7149 endif
7150 endfunction
7151<
7152 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7153 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7154
7155 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7156 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7157 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7158
7159 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7160 " search again
7161 call searchcount()
7162<
7163 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7164 key type meaning ~
7165 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7166 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7167 otherwise returns the last
7168 computed result (when |n| or
7169 |N| was used when "S" is not
7170 in 'shortmess', or this
7171 function was called).
7172 (default: |TRUE|)
7173 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7174 and different with |@/|.
7175 this works as same as the
7176 below command is executed
7177 before calling this function >
7178 let @/ = pattern
7179< (default: |@/|)
7180 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7181 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7182 for recomputing the result
7183 (default: 0)
7184 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7185 limit. max count of matched
7186 text while recomputing the
7187 result. if search exceeded
7188 total count, "total" value
7189 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7190 (default: 99)
7191 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7192 when recomputing the result.
7193 this changes "current" result
7194 value. see |cursor()|,
7195 |getpos()|
7196 (default: cursor's position)
7197
7198 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7199 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7200<
7201searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7202 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7203
7204 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7205 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7206 first match in the function.
7207
7208 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7209 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7210 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7211
7212 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7213 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7214 Example: >
7215 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7216 echo getline('.')
7217 endif
7218<
7219 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7220 GetName()->searchdecl()
7221<
7222 *searchpair()*
7223searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7224 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7225 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7226 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7227 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7228 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7229 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7230 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7231 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7232 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7233 given.
7234
7235 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7236 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7237 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7238 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7239 typical use is: >
7240 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7241< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7242
7243 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7244 |search()|. Additionally:
7245 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7246 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7247 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7248 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7249 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7250 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7251
7252 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7253 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7254 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7255 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7256 or a string.
7257 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7258 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7259 and -1 returned.
7260 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7261 Anything else makes the function fail.
7262 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7263 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7264
7265 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7266
7267 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7268 patterns are used like it's on.
7269
7270 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7271 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7272 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7273 if 1
7274 if 2
7275 endif 2
7276 endif 1
7277< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7278 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7279 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7280 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7281 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7282 "endif 2".
7283 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7284 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7285 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7286 the matching start.
7287
7288 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7289
7290 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7291 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7292
7293< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7294 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7295 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7296 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7297 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7298 match.
7299 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7300
7301 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7302
7303< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7304 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7305 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7306
7307 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7308 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7309<
7310 *searchpairpos()*
7311searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7312 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7313 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7314 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7315 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7316 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7317 returns [0, 0]. >
7318
7319 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7320<
7321 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7322
7323 *searchpos()*
7324searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7325 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7326 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7327 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7328 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7329 returns [0, 0].
7330 Example: >
7331 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7332
7333< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7334 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7335 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7336< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7337 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7338
7339 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7340 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7341
7342server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7343 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7344 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7345 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7346 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7347 Note:
7348 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7349 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7350 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7351 See also |clientserver|.
7352 Example: >
7353 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7354
7355< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7356 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7357<
7358serverlist() *serverlist()*
7359 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7360 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7361 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7362 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7363 Example: >
7364 :echo serverlist()
7365<
7366setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7367 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7368 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7369
7370 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7371 |bufload()| if needed.
7372
7373 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7374 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7375
7376 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7377 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7378 line then those lines are added.
7379
7380 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7381
7382 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7383 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7384 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7385 added below the last line.
7386
7387 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7388 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7389 error is given.
7390 On success 0 is returned.
7391
7392 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7393 third argument: >
7394 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7395
7396setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7397 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7398 {val}.
7399 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7400 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7401 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7402 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7403 The {varname} argument is a string.
7404 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7405 Examples: >
7406 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7407 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7408< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7409
7410 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7411 third argument: >
7412 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7413
7414
7415setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7416 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7417 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7418 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7419 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7420 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7421
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007422< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007423 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7424 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7425 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7426 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7427 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7428 the character width in screen cells.
7429 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7430 range overlaps with another.
7431 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7432
7433 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7434 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7435
7436 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7437 setcellwidths([]);
7438< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7439 the effect for known emoji characters.
7440
7441setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7442 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7443 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7444
7445 Example:
7446 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7447 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7448< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7449 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7450< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7451
7452 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7453 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7454
7455setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7456 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7457 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7458
7459 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7460 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7461 character search
7462 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7463 0 for backward
7464 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7465 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7466 character search
7467
7468 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7469 from a script: >
7470 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7471 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7472 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7473< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7474
7475 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7476 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7477
7478setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7479 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7480 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7481 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7482 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7483 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7484 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7485 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7486 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7487 before inserting the resulting text.
7488 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7489 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7490 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7491 command line.
7492
7493 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7494 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7495
7496setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7497setcursorcharpos({list})
7498 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7499 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7500
7501 Example:
7502 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7503 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7504< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7505 call cursor(4, 3)
7506< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7507
7508 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7509 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7510
7511
7512setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7513 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7514 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7515
7516< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7517 See also |expr-env|.
7518
7519 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7520 second argument: >
7521 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7522
7523setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7524 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7525 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7526 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7527 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7528 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7529 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7530 characters are not supported.
7531
7532 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7533 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7534 would do the same thing.
7535
7536 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7537
7538 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7539 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7540<
7541 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7542
7543
7544setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7545 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7546 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7547 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7548
7549 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7550 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7551 added below the last line.
7552 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7553 converted to a String.
7554
7555 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7556 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7557 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7558
7559 Example: >
7560 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7561
7562< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7563 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7564 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7565< This is equivalent to: >
7566 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7567 : call setline(n, l)
7568 :endfor
7569
7570< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7571
7572 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7573 second argument: >
7574 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7575
7576setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7577 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7578 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7579 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7580
7581 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7582 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7583 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7584 Also see |location-list|.
7585
7586 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7587
7588 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7589 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7590 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7591
7592 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7593 second argument: >
7594 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7595
7596setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7597 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7598 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7599 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7600 example for |getmatches()|.
7601 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7602 window ID instead of the current window.
7603
7604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7605 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7606<
7607 *setpos()*
7608setpos({expr}, {list})
7609 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7610 . the cursor
7611 'x mark x
7612
7613 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7614 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7615 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7616
7617 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7618 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7619 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7620 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7621 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7622 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7623 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7624 Does not change the jumplist.
7625
7626 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7627 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7628 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7629 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7630
7631 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7632 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7633 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7634 character.
7635
7636 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7637 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7638 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7639 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7640 mark position it is not used.
7641
7642 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7643 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7644 before '>.
7645
7646 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7647 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7648
7649 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7650
7651 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7652 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7653 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7654 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7655 |winrestview()|.
7656
7657 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7658 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7659
7660setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7661 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7662
7663 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7664 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7665 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7666 {what}.
7667 *setqflist-what*
7668 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7669 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7670 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7671 entries:
7672
7673 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7674 buffer
7675 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7676 present or it is invalid.
7677 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7678 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7679 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007680 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007681 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7682 col column number
7683 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7684 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007685 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007686 nr error number
7687 text description of the error
7688 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7689 valid recognized error message
7690
7691 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7692 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7693 locate a matching error line.
7694 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7695 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7696 item will not be handled as an error line.
7697 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7698 be used.
7699 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7700 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7701 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7702 cleared.
7703 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7704 |getqflist()| returns.
7705
7706 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7707 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7708 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7709 new list is created.
7710
7711 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7712 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7713 clear the list: >
7714 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7715<
7716 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7717 freed.
7718
7719 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7720 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7721 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7722 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7723 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7724
7725 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7726 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7727 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7728 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7729 'errorformat' option value is used.
7730 See |quickfix-parse|
7731 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7732 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7733 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7734 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7735 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7736 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7737 argument.
7738 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7739 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7740 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7741 See |quickfix-parse|
7742 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7743 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7744 the last quickfix list.
7745 quickfixtextfunc
7746 function to get the text to display in the
7747 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7748 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7749 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7750 of how to write the function and an example.
7751 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7752 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7753 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7754 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7755 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7756 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7757 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7758 specify the list.
7759
7760 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7761 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7762 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7763 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7764<
7765 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7766
7767 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7768 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7769 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7770
7771 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7772 second argument: >
7773 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7774<
7775 *setreg()*
7776setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7777 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7778 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7779 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7780 {regname} must be one character.
7781
7782 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7783 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7784 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7785 then the value is appended.
7786
7787 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7788 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7789 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7790 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7791 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7792 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7793 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7794 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7795
7796 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7797 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7798 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7799 mode is never selected automatically.
7800 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7801
7802 *E883*
7803 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7804 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7805 items act like empty strings.
7806
7807 Examples: >
7808 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7809 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7810 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7811 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7812
7813< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7814 register: >
7815 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7816 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7817< or: >
7818 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7819 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7820 ....
7821 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7822< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7823 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7824 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7825 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7826
7827 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7828 nothing: >
7829 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7830
7831< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7832 second argument: >
7833 GetText()->setreg('a')
7834
7835settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7836 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7837 |t:var|
7838 The {varname} argument is a string.
7839 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7840 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7841 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7842 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7843 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7844
7845 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7846 third argument: >
7847 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7848
7849settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7850 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7851 {val}.
7852 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7853 use |setwinvar()|.
7854 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7855 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7856 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7857 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7858 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7859 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7860 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7861 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7862 Examples: >
7863 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7864 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7865< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7866
7867 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7868 fourth argument: >
7869 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7870
7871settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7872 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7873 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7874
7875 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7876 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7877 stack.
7878 *E962*
7879 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7880 argument:
7881 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7882 stack is replaced.
7883 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7884 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7885 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7886 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7887 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7888
7889 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7890 stack after the modification.
7891
7892 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7893
7894 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7895 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7896 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7897
7898< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7899 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7900 " do something else
7901 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7902 unlet stack
7903<
7904 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7905 second argument: >
7906 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7907
7908setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7909 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7910 Examples: >
7911 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7912 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7913
7914< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7915 third argument: >
7916 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7917
7918sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7919 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7920 checksum of {string}.
7921
7922 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7923 GetText()->sha256()
7924
7925< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7926
7927shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7928 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7929 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007930 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007931 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7932 quotes.
7933 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7934 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7935 {string}.
7936 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7937 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7938
7939 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7940 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7941 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7942 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7943 command.
7944
7945 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7946 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7947 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7948 even when inside single quotes.
7949
7950 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7951 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7952 escaped a second time.
7953
7954 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7955 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7956 character inside single quotes.
7957
7958 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007959 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007960< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
7961 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007962 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007963< See also |::S|.
7964
7965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7966 GetCommand()->shellescape()
7967
7968shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
7969 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
7970 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
7971 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
7972 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
7973 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
7974
7975 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
7976 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
7977 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
7978 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
7979
7980 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7981 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
7982
7983sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
7984
7985
7986simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
7987 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
7988 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
7989 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
7990 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
7991 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
7992 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
7993 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
7994 standard).
7995 Example: >
7996 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
7997< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
7998 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
7999 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8000 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8001 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8002
8003 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8004 GetName()->simplify()
8005
8006sin({expr}) *sin()*
8007 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8008 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8009 Examples: >
8010 :echo sin(100)
8011< -0.506366 >
8012 :echo sin(-4.01)
8013< 0.763301
8014
8015 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8016 Compute()->sin()
8017<
8018 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8019
8020
8021sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8022 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8023 [-inf, inf].
8024 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8025 Examples: >
8026 :echo sinh(0.5)
8027< 0.521095 >
8028 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8029< -1.026517
8030
8031 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8032 Compute()->sinh()
8033<
8034 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8035
8036
8037slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8038 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8039 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8040 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8041 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8042 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8043 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8044
8045 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8046 GetList()->slice(offset)
8047
8048
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008049sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008050 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8051
8052 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8053 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8054
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008055< When {how} is omitted or is an string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008056 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8057 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8058 current buffer use |:sort|.
8059
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008060 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8061 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8062 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008063
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008064 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008065 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8066 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8067 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8068 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8069 case. Example: >
8070 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8071 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8072 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8073< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8074>
8075 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8076 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8077 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8078< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8079 This does not work properly on Mac.
8080
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008081 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008082 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8083 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8084 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8085
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008086 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008087 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8088 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8089
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008090 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008091 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8092
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008093 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008094 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8095 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8096 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8097 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8098
8099 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8100 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8101
8102 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8103 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8104 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8105 same order as they were originally.
8106
8107 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8108 mylist->sort()
8109
8110< Also see |uniq()|.
8111
8112 Example: >
8113 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8114 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8115 endfunc
8116 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8117< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8118 ignores overflow: >
8119 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8120 return a:i1 - a:i2
8121 endfunc
8122< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8123 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8124<
8125sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8126 Stop playing all sounds.
8127
8128 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8129 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8130
8131 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8132
8133 *sound_playevent()*
8134sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8135 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8136 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8137 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8138 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8139 call sound_playevent('bell')
8140< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8141 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8142 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8143
8144 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8145 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8146 argument is the status:
8147 0 sound was played to the end
8148 1 sound was interrupted
8149 2 error occurred after sound started
8150 Example: >
8151 func Callback(id, status)
8152 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8153 endfunc
8154 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8155
8156< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8157
8158 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8159 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8160
8161 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8162 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8163
8164< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8165
8166 *sound_playfile()*
8167sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8168 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8169 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8170 with this command: >
8171 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8172
8173< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8174 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8175
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008176< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008177
8178
8179sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8180 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8181 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8182
8183 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8184 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8185
8186 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8187 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8188
8189 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8190 soundid->sound_stop()
8191
8192< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8193
8194 *soundfold()*
8195soundfold({word})
8196 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8197 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8198 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8199 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8200 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8201 the method can be quite slow.
8202
8203 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8204 GetWord()->soundfold()
8205<
8206 *spellbadword()*
8207spellbadword([{sentence}])
8208 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8209 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8210 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8211 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8212
8213 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8214 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8215 result is an empty string.
8216
8217 The return value is a list with two items:
8218 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8219 - The type of the spelling error:
8220 "bad" spelling mistake
8221 "rare" rare word
8222 "local" word only valid in another region
8223 "caps" word should start with Capital
8224 Example: >
8225 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8226< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8227
8228 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8229 of 'spelllang' are used.
8230
8231 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8232 GetText()->spellbadword()
8233<
8234 *spellsuggest()*
8235spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8236 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8237 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8238 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8239
8240 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8241 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8242 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8243
8244 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8245 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8246 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8247 replace a line.
8248
8249 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8250 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8251 although it may appear capitalized.
8252
8253 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8254 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8255
8256 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8257 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8258
8259split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8260 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8261 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8262 item.
8263 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8264 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8265 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8266 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8267 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8268 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8269 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8270 Example: >
8271 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8272< To split a string in individual characters: >
8273 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8274< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8275 the end of the pattern: >
8276 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8277< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8278 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8279 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8280< The opposite function is |join()|.
8281
8282 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8283 GetString()->split()
8284
8285sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8286 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8287 |Float|.
8288 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8289 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8290 Examples: >
8291 :echo sqrt(100)
8292< 10.0 >
8293 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8294< nan
8295 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8296
8297 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8298 Compute()->sqrt()
8299<
8300 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8301
8302
8303srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8304 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8305 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8306 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8307 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8308 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8309 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8310 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8311
8312 Examples: >
8313 :let seed = srand()
8314 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8315 :echo rand(seed)
8316
8317state([{what}]) *state()*
8318 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8319 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8320 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8321 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8322 Yes: then do it right away.
8323 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8324 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8325 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8326 messages and callbacks).
8327 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8328 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8329 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8330 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8331 Also see |mode()|.
8332
8333 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8334 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8335 if state('s') == ''
8336 " screen has not scrolled
8337<
8338 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8339 something is busy:
8340 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8341 stuffed command
8342 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8343 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8344 x executing an autocommand
8345 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8346 ch_readraw() when reading json
8347 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8348 |f| or a count
8349 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8350 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8351 s screen has scrolled for messages
8352
8353str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8354 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8355 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8356 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8357 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8358 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8359 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8360 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8361 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8362 thousand.
8363 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8364 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8365 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8366 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8367 |substitute()|: >
8368 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8369<
8370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8371 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8372<
8373 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8374
8375str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8376 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8377 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8378 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8379 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8380< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8381
8382 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8383 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8384 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8385 properly: >
8386 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8387
8388< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8389 GetString()->str2list()
8390
8391
8392str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8393 Convert string {string} to a number.
8394 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8395 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8396 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8397
8398 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8399 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8400 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8401 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8402<
8403 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8404 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8405 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8406 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8407 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8408
8409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8410 GetText()->str2nr()
8411
8412
8413strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8414 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8415 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8416 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8417 composing characters separately.
8418
8419 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8420
8421 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8422 GetText()->strcharlen()
8423
8424
8425strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8426 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8427 of byte index and length.
8428 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8429 counted separately.
8430 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8431 similar to |slice()|.
8432 When a character index is used where a character does not
8433 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8434 example: >
8435 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8436< results in 'a'.
8437
8438 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8439 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8440
8441
8442strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8443 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8444 in String {string}.
8445 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8446 counted separately.
8447 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8448 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8449
8450 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8451
8452 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8453 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8454 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8455 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8456 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8457 endfunction
8458 else
8459 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8460 if a:skipcc
8461 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8462 else
8463 return strchars(a:str)
8464 endif
8465 endfunction
8466 endif
8467<
8468 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8469 GetText()->strchars()
8470
8471strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8472 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8473 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8474 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8475 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8476 matters for Tab characters.
8477 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8478 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8479 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8480 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8481 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8482 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8483
8484 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8485 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8486
8487strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8488 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8489 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8490 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8491 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8492 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8493 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8494 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8495 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8496 Examples: >
8497 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8498 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8499 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8500 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8501 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8502 Show mod time of file.c.
8503< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8504 :if exists("*strftime")
8505
8506< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8507 GetFormat()->strftime()
8508
8509strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8510 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8511 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8512 separate characters here.
8513 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8514
8515 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8516 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8517
8518stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8519 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8520 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8521 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8522 This can be used to find a second match: >
8523 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8524 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8525< The search is done case-sensitive.
8526 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8527 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8528 See also |strridx()|.
8529 Examples: >
8530 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8531 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8532 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8533< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8534 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8535 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8536
8537 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8538 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8539<
8540 *string()*
8541string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8542 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8543 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8544 {expr} type result ~
8545 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8546 Number 123
8547 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8548 Funcref function('name')
8549 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8550 List [item, item]
8551 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8552
8553 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8554 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8555 will then fail.
8556
8557 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8558 mylist->string()
8559
8560< Also see |strtrans()|.
8561
8562
8563strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8564 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8565 {string} in bytes.
8566 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8567 For other types an error is given.
8568 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8569 |strchars()|.
8570 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8571
8572 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8573 GetString()->strlen()
8574
8575strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8576 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8577 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8578 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8579 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8580 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8581 following composing characters).
8582 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8583 |strcharpart()|.
8584
8585 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8586 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8587 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8588 end of the {src}. >
8589 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8590 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8591 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8592 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8593
8594< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8595 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8596 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8597<
8598 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8599 GetText()->strpart(5)
8600
8601strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8602 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8603 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8604 the format specified in {format}.
8605
8606 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8607 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8608 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8609 matters.
8610
8611 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8612 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8613 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8614 result.
8615
8616 See also |strftime()|.
8617 Examples: >
8618 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8619< 862156163 >
8620 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8621< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8622 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8623< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8624
8625 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8626 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8627<
8628 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8629 :if exists("*strptime")
8630
8631strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8632 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8633 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8634 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8635 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8636 match: >
8637 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8638 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8639< The search is done case-sensitive.
8640 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8641 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8642 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8643 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8644 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8645< *strrchr()*
8646 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8647 function strrchr().
8648
8649 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8650 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8651
8652strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8653 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8654 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8655 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8656 echo strtrans(@a)
8657< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8658 starting a new line.
8659
8660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8661 GetString()->strtrans()
8662
8663strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8664 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8665 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8666 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8667 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8668 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8669 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8670
8671 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8672 GetString()->strwidth()
8673
8674submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8675 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8676 substitute() function.
8677 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8678 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8679 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8680 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8681 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8682
8683 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8684 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8685 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8686 text.
8687 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8688 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8689 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8690
8691 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8692 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8693
8694 Examples: >
8695 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8696 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8697< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8698 A line break is included as a newline character.
8699
8700 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8701 GetNr()->submatch()
8702
8703substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8704 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8705 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8706 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8707 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8708
8709 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8710 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8711 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8712 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8713 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8714 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8715 used.
8716
8717 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8718 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8719 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8720 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8721
8722 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8723 unmodified.
8724
8725 Example: >
8726 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8727< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8728 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8729< results in "TESTING".
8730
8731 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8732 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8733 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008734 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008735
8736< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8737 optional argument. Example: >
8738 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8739< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8740 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8741 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008742 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008743
8744< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8745 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8746
8747swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8748 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8749 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8750 version Vim version
8751 user user name
8752 host host name
8753 fname original file name
8754 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8755 file
8756 mtime last modification time in seconds
8757 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8758 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8759 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8760 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8761 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8762 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8763 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8764 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8765
8766 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8767 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8768
8769swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8770 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8771 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8772 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8773 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8774 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8775
8776 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8777 GetBufname()->swapname()
8778
8779synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8780 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8781 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8782 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8783 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8784
8785 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8786 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8787 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8788 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8789 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8790
8791 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8792 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8793 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8794 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8795 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8796 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8797 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8798
8799 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8800 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8801<
8802
8803synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8804 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8805 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8806 about a syntax item.
8807 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8808 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8809 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8810 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8811 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8812 {what} result
8813 "name" the name of the syntax item
8814 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8815 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8816 term: empty string)
8817 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8818 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8819 |highlight-font|
8820 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8821 |highlight-guisp|
8822 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8823 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8824 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8825 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8826 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8827 "bold" "1" if bold
8828 "italic" "1" if italic
8829 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8830 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8831 "standout" "1" if standout
8832 "underline" "1" if underlined
8833 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8834 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8835
8836 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8837 cursor): >
8838 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8839<
8840 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8841 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8842
8843
8844synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8845 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8846 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8847 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8848 ":highlight link" are followed.
8849
8850 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8851 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8852
8853synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8854 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8855 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8856 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8857 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8858 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8859 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8860 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8861 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8862 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8863 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8864 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8865 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8866 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8867 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8868 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8869 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8870 call returns ~
8871 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8872 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8873 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8874 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8875 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8876 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8877
8878
8879synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8880 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8881 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8882 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8883 like what |synID()| returns.
8884 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8885 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8886 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8887 transparent item.
8888 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8889 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8890 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8891 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8892 endfor
8893< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8894 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8895 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8896 valid positions.
8897
8898system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8899 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8900 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8901
8902 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8903 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8904 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8905 separators yourself.
8906 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8907 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8908 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8909 list items converted to NULs).
8910 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8911 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8912 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8913 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8914
8915 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8916
8917 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8918 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8919 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8920 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8921 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8922<
8923 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8924 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8925 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8926 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8927 cause trouble.
8928 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8929
8930 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008931 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8932 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008933
8934< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8935 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8936 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8937 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8938 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8939
8940 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8941 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8942 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8943 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8944 concatenated commands.
8945
8946 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8947 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8948
8949 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8950 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8951
8952 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8953 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8954 when using a security agent application.
8955 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8956 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8957
8958 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8959 :echo GetCmd()->system()
8960
8961
8962systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
8963 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
8964 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
8965 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
8966 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
8967 result ends in a NL.
8968 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
8969
8970 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
8971 use |system()| and |split()|: >
8972 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
8973<
8974 Returns an empty string on error.
8975
8976 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8977 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
8978
8979
8980tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
8981 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
8982 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
8983 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
8984 omitted the current tab page is used.
8985 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
8986 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
8987 let buflist = []
8988 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
8989 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
8990 endfor
8991< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
8992
8993 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8994 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
8995
8996tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
8997 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
8998 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
8999
9000 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9001 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9002 count).
9003 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9004 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9005 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9006 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9007
9008
9009tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9010 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9011 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9012 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9013 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9014 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9015 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9016 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9017 Useful examples: >
9018 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9019 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9020< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9021
9022 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9023 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9024<
9025 *tagfiles()*
9026tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9027 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9028
9029
9030taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9031 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9032
9033 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9034 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9035 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9036
9037 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9038 entries:
9039 name Name of the tag.
9040 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9041 defined. It is either relative to the
9042 current directory or a full path.
9043 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9044 the file.
9045 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9046 entry depends on the language specific
9047 kind values. Only available when
9048 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009049 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009050 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9051 |static-tag| for more information.
9052 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9053 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9054 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9055 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9056 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9057 contained in.
9058
9059 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9060 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9061
9062 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9063
9064 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9065 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9066 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9067 search regular expression pattern.
9068
9069 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9070 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9071 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9072
9073 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9074 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9075
9076tan({expr}) *tan()*
9077 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9078 in the range [-inf, inf].
9079 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9080 Examples: >
9081 :echo tan(10)
9082< 0.648361 >
9083 :echo tan(-4.01)
9084< -1.181502
9085
9086 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9087 Compute()->tan()
9088<
9089 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9090
9091
9092tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9093 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9094 range [-1, 1].
9095 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9096 Examples: >
9097 :echo tanh(0.5)
9098< 0.462117 >
9099 :echo tanh(-1)
9100< -0.761594
9101
9102 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9103 Compute()->tanh()
9104<
9105 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9106
9107
9108tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9109 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9110 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9111 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9112 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009113 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009114< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9115 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9116 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9117 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9118
9119
9120term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9121
9122
9123terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9124 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9125 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9126 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9127 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9128 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9129 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9130 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9131 mouse mouse type supported
9132
9133 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9134
9135 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9136 an empty dictionary.
9137
9138 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9139 current cursor style.
9140 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9141 request the cursor blink status.
9142 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9143 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9144 and |t_RC| on startup.
9145
9146 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9147 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9148
9149 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9150
9151 Also see:
9152 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9153 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9154 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9155
9156
9157test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9158
9159
9160 *timer_info()*
9161timer_info([{id}])
9162 Return a list with information about timers.
9163 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9164 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9165 returned.
9166 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9167
9168 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9169 these items:
9170 "id" the timer ID
9171 "time" time the timer was started with
9172 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9173 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9174 -1 means forever
9175 "callback" the callback
9176 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9177
9178 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9179 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9180
9181< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9182
9183timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9184 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9185 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9186 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9187 has passed.
9188
9189 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9190 for a short time.
9191
9192 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9193 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9194 See |non-zero-arg|.
9195
9196 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9197 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9198
9199< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9200
9201 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9202timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9203 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9204
9205 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9206 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9207 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9208
9209 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9210 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9211 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9212 waiting for input.
9213 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9214 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9215
9216 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9217 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9218 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9219 the callback will be called once.
9220 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9221 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9222 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9223 messages.
9224
9225 Example: >
9226 func MyHandler(timer)
9227 echo 'Handler called'
9228 endfunc
9229 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9230 \ {'repeat': 3})
9231< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9232 intervals.
9233
9234 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9235 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9236
9237< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9238 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9239
9240timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9241 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9242 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9243 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9244
9245 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9246 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9247
9248< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9249
9250timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9251 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9252 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9253 timers there is no error.
9254
9255 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9256
9257tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9258 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9259 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9260 the string).
9261
9262 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9263 GetText()->tolower()
9264
9265toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9266 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9267 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9268 the string).
9269
9270 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9271 GetText()->toupper()
9272
9273tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9274 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9275 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9276 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9277 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9278 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9279 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9280
9281 Examples: >
9282 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9283< returns "Hello THere" >
9284 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9285< returns "{blob}"
9286
9287 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9288 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9289
9290trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9291 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9292 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9293
9294 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9295 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9296 space character 0xa0.
9297
9298 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9299 characters:
9300 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9301 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9302 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9303 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9304
9305 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9306
9307 Examples: >
9308 echo trim(" some text ")
9309< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009310 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009311< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9312 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9313< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9314 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9315< returns " vim"
9316
9317 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9318 GetText()->trim()
9319
9320trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9321 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9322 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9323 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9324 Examples: >
9325 echo trunc(1.456)
9326< 1.0 >
9327 echo trunc(-5.456)
9328< -5.0 >
9329 echo trunc(4.0)
9330< 4.0
9331
9332 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9333 Compute()->trunc()
9334<
9335 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9336
9337 *type()*
9338type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9339 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9340 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9341 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9342 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9343 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9344 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9345 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9346 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9347 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9348 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9349 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9350 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9351 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9352 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9353 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9354 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9355 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9356 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9357 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9358 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9359 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9360 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9361< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9362 :if exists('v:t_number')
9363
9364< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9365 mylist->type()
9366
9367
9368typename({expr}) *typename()*
9369 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9370 Example: >
9371 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9372 list<number>
9373
9374
9375undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9376 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9377 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9378 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9379 the undo file exists.
9380 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9381 is used internally.
9382 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9383 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9384 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9385 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9386 returns an empty string.
9387
9388 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9389 GetFilename()->undofile()
9390
9391undotree() *undotree()*
9392 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9393 the following items:
9394 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9395 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9396 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9397 when some changes were undone.
9398 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9399 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9400 something readable.
9401 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9402 write yet.
9403 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9404 tree.
9405 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9406 This happens when waiting from input from the
9407 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9408 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9409 undo blocks.
9410
9411 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9412 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9413 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9414 |:undolist|.
9415 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9416 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9417 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9418 that was added. This marks the last change
9419 and where further changes will be added.
9420 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9421 that was undone. This marks the current
9422 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9423 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9424 undone after the last change this item will
9425 not appear anywhere.
9426 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9427 write. The number is the write count. The
9428 first write has number 1, the last one the
9429 "save_last" mentioned above.
9430 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9431 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9432 item.
9433
9434uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9435 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9436 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9437 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9438 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9439< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9440 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9441
9442 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9443 mylist->uniq()
9444
9445values({dict}) *values()*
9446 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9447 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9448
9449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9450 mydict->values()
9451
9452virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9453 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9454 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9455 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9456 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9457 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9458 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9459 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9460 For the byte position use |col()|.
9461 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9462 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9463 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9464 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9465 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9466 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9467 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9468 The accepted positions are:
9469 . the cursor position
9470 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9471 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9472 plus one)
9473 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9474 returned)
9475 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9476 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9477 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9478 that it's updated right away.
9479 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9480 Examples: >
9481 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9482 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9483 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9484< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9485 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9486 all lines: >
9487 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9488
9489< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9490 GetPos()->virtcol()
9491
9492
9493visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9494 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9495 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9496 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9497 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9498 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9499 respectively.
9500 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009501 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009502< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9503 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9504 Visual mode that was used.
9505 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9506 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9507 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9508 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9509 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9510
9511wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9512 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9513 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9514 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9515 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9516
9517 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9518 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9519<
9520 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9521
9522win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9523 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9524 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9525 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9526 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9527 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9528 Example: >
9529 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9530< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9531 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009532 *E994*
9533 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9534 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9535 an empty string is returned.
9536
9537 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9538 second argument: >
9539 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9540
9541win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9542 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9543 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9544
9545 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9546 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9547
9548win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9549 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9550 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9551 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9552 number 1.
9553 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9554 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9555 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9556
9557 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9558 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9559
9560
9561win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9562 Return the type of the window:
9563 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9564 used to execute autocommands.
9565 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9566 (empty) normal window
9567 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9568 "popup" popup window |popup|
9569 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9570 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9571 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9572
9573 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9574 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9575 |window-ID|.
9576
9577 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9578 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9579 returns "popup".
9580
9581 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9582 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9583<
9584win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9585 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9586 tabpage.
9587 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9588
9589 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9590 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9591
9592win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9593 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9594 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9595 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9596
9597 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9598 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9599
9600win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9601 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9602 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9603
9604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9605 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9606
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009607win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9608 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9609 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9610 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9611 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9612 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9613 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9614 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9615 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9616 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9617 FALSE otherwise.
9618
9619 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9620 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9621
9622win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9623 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9624 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9625 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9626 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9627 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9628 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9629 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9630 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9631 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9632
9633 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9634 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9635
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009636win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9637 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9638 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9639 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9640 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9641 for the current window.
9642 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9643 tabpage.
9644
9645 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9646 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9647<
9648win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9649 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9650 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9651 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9652 then closing {nr}.
9653
9654 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9655 Both must be in the current tab page.
9656
9657 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9658
9659 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9660 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9661 like with |:vsplit|.
9662 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9663 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9664 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9665 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9666 'splitright' are used.
9667
9668 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9669 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9670<
9671
9672 *winbufnr()*
9673winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9674 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9675 the |window-ID|.
9676 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9677 window is returned.
9678 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9679 Example: >
9680 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9681<
9682 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9683 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9684<
9685 *wincol()*
9686wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9687 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9688 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9689
9690 *windowsversion()*
9691windowsversion()
9692 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9693 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9694 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9695 an empty string.
9696
9697winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9698 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9699 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9700 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9701 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9702 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9703 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9704 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009705 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009706
9707< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9708 GetWinid()->winheight()
9709<
9710winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9711 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9712 in a tabpage.
9713
9714 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9715 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9716 returns an empty list.
9717
9718 For a leaf window, it returns:
9719 ['leaf', {winid}]
9720 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9721 returns:
9722 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9723 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9724 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9725
9726 Example: >
9727 " Only one window in the tab page
9728 :echo winlayout()
9729 ['leaf', 1000]
9730 " Two horizontally split windows
9731 :echo winlayout()
9732 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9733 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9734 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9735 " middle window
9736 :echo winlayout(2)
9737 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9738 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9739<
9740 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9741 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9742<
9743 *winline()*
9744winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9745 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9746 the window. The first line is one.
9747 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9748 first, this may cause a scroll.
9749
9750 *winnr()*
9751winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9752 window. The top window has number 1.
9753 Returns zero for a popup window.
9754
9755 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9756 $ the number of the last window (the window
9757 count).
9758 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9759 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9760 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9761 returned.
9762 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9763 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9764 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9765 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9766 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9767 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9768 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9769 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9770 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9771 |:wincmd|.
9772 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9773 Examples: >
9774 let window_count = winnr('$')
9775 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9776 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9777
9778< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9779 GetWinval()->winnr()
9780<
9781 *winrestcmd()*
9782winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9783 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9784 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9785 unchanged.
9786 Example: >
9787 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9788 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9789 :exe cmd
9790<
9791 *winrestview()*
9792winrestview({dict})
9793 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9794 the view of the current window.
9795 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9796 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9797 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9798 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9799<
9800 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9801 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9802 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9803 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9804
9805 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9806 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9807
9808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9809 GetView()->winrestview()
9810<
9811 *winsaveview()*
9812winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9813 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9814 restore the view.
9815 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9816 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9817 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9818 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9819 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9820 The return value includes:
9821 lnum cursor line number
9822 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009823 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009824 returns)
9825 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009826 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9827 the first column is zero, as opposed
9828 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9829 |$| command it will be a very large
9830 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009831 topline first line in the window
9832 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9833 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9834 'wrap' is off
9835 skipcol columns skipped
9836 Note that no option values are saved.
9837
9838
9839winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9840 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9841 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9842 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9843 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9844 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9845 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009846 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009847 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9848 : 50 wincmd |
9849 :endif
9850< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9851 option.
9852
9853 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9854 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9855
9856
9857wordcount() *wordcount()*
9858 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9859 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9860 |g_CTRL-G|
9861 The return value includes:
9862 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9863 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9864 words Number of words in the buffer
9865 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9866 (not in Visual mode)
9867 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9868 (not in Visual mode)
9869 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9870 (not in Visual mode)
9871 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9872 (only in Visual mode)
9873 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9874 (only in Visual mode)
9875 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9876 (only in Visual mode)
9877
9878
9879 *writefile()*
9880writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9881 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9882 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9883 or Number.
9884 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9885 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9886 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9887
9888 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9889 unmodified.
9890
9891 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9892 appended to the file: >
9893 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9894 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9895<
9896 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9897 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9898 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9899 crashes.
9900 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9901 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9902 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9903 when 'fsync' is set.
9904
9905 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9906 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9907 to writefile().
9908 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9909 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9910 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9911 fails.
9912 Also see |readfile()|.
9913 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9914 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9915 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9916
9917< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9918 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9919
9920
9921xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9922 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9923 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9924 Example: >
9925 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9926<
9927 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9928 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9929<
9930
9931==============================================================================
99323. Feature list *feature-list*
9933
9934There are three types of features:
99351. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9936 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9937 :if has("cindent")
9938< *gui_running*
99392. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9940 Example: >
9941 :if has("gui_running")
9942< *has-patch*
99433. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9944 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9945 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9946 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9947< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9948 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9949 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9950 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9951 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9952 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9953
9954Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9955use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9956
9957
9958acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
9959all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
9960amiga Amiga version of Vim.
9961arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
9962arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
9963autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
9964autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
9965autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
9966balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
9967balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
9968beos BeOS version of Vim.
9969browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
9970 work.
9971browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
9972bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
9973builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
9974byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
9975channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
9976cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
9977clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
9978clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
9979clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
9980cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
9981cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
9982cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
9983comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
9984compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
9985conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
9986cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
9987cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
9988cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
9989debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
9990dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
9991dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
9992diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
9993digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
9994directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
9995dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
9996drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
9997ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
9998emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
9999eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10000 true, of course!
10001ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10002extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10003 |'hlsearch'|
10004farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
10005file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
10006filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10007 read/write/filter commands
10008find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10009 |+find_in_path|.
10010float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10011fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10012 this is not present).
10013folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10014footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10015fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10016gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10017gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
10018gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI.
10019gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10020gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10021gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10022gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10023gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10024gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10025gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10026gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10027gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10028gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10029gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10030haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10031hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10032hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10033iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10034insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10035 Insert mode. (always true)
10036job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10037ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
10038jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
10039keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10040lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10041langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10042libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10043linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10044 'breakindent' support.
10045linux Linux version of Vim.
10046lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
10047listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10048 and the argument list |arglist|.
10049localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10050lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10051mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10052macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10053menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10054mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10055modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10056 (always true)
10057mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10058mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10059mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10060mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10061mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10062mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10063mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10064mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10065mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10066mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10067mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10068multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10069multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10070multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10071multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10072mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10073nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10074netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10075netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10076num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10077ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10078osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10079osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10080packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10081path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10082perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10083persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10084postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10085printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10086profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10087python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10088python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10089python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10090python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10091python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10092python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10093pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10094qnx QNX version of Vim.
10095quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10096reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10097rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10098ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10099scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10100showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10101signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10102smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10103sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10104sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10105spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10106startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10107statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10108 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10109sun SunOS version of Vim.
10110sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10111syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10112syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10113 current buffer.
10114system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10115tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10116 |tag-binary-search|.
10117tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10118 |tag-old-static|.
10119tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10120termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10121terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10122terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10123termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10124textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10125textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10126tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10127 or terminfo file.
10128timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10129title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10130toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10131ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10132ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10133unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10134unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10135user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10136vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10137vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10138 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10139vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10140 (always true)
10141vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10142 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010143vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010144viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10145vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10146vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10147vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10148virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10149visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10150visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10151 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10152vms VMS version of Vim.
10153vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10154vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10155 out if it works in the current console).
10156wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10157wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10158win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10159win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10160 64 bits)
10161win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10162win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10163win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10164winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10165windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10166 (always true)
10167writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10168xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10169xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10170xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10171xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10172 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10173xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10174xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10175xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10176xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10177 xterm screen.
10178x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10179
10180
10181==============================================================================
101824. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10183
10184This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10185|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10186pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10187same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10188When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10189pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10190>
10191 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10192 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10193 aa
10194 xx
10195 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10196 a
10197 x
10198
10199Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10200"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10201"\n".
10202
10203 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: