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Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 9.0. Last change: 2022 Jun 27
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +010063autocmd_add({acmds}) Bool add a list of autocmds and groups
64autocmd_delete({acmds}) Bool delete a list of autocmds and groups
65autocmd_get([{opts}]) List return a list of autocmds
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000066balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
67balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
68balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
69blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
70browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
71 String put up a file requester
72browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
73bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
74bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
75buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
76bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
77bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
78bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
79bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
80bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
81bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
82byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
83byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
84byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
85call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
86 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
87ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
88ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
89ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
90ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
91ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
92 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
93ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
94 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
95ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
96ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
97ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
98ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
99ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
100ch_open({address} [, {options}])
101 Channel open a channel to {address}
102ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
103ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
104 Blob read Blob from {handle}
105ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
106 String read raw from {handle}
107ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
108 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
109ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
110 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
111ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
112 none set options for {handle}
113ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
114 String status of channel {handle}
115changenr() Number current change number
116char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
117charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
118charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
119charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
120 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
121chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
122cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
123clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
124col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
125complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
126complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
127complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
128complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
129confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
130 Number number of choice picked by user
131copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
132cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
133cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
134count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
135 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
136cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
137 Number checks existence of cscope connection
138cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
139 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
140cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
141debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
142deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
143delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
144deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
145 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
146did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
147diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
148diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
149digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
150digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
151digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
152digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
153echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
154empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
155environ() Dict return environment variables
156escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
157eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
158eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
159executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
160execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
161exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
162exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
163exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
164exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
165expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
166 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100167expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
168 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000169extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
170 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
171extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
172 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
173 List or Dictionary
174feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
175filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
176filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
177filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
178 remove items from {expr1} where
179 {expr2} is 0
180finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
181 String find directory {name} in {path}
182findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
183 String find file {name} in {path}
184flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
185flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
186 List flatten a copy of {list}
187float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
188floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
189fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
190fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
191fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
192foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
193foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
194foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
195foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
196foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
197foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
198fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
199funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
200 Funcref reference to function {name}
201function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
202 Funcref named reference to function {name}
203garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
204get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
205get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
206get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
207getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
208getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
209 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
210getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
211 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
212getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
213getchar([expr]) Number or String
214 get one character from the user
215getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
216getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
217getcharsearch() Dict last character search
218getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100219getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
220 command-line completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000221getcmdline() String return the current command-line
222getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100223getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
224 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000225getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
226getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
227getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
228 List list of cmdline completion matches
229getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
230getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
231getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
232getenv({name}) String return environment variable
233getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
234getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
235getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
236getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
237getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
238getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
239getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
240 List list of jump list items
241getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
242getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
243getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
244getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
245getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
246getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
247getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
248getpid() Number process ID of Vim
249getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
250getqflist() List list of quickfix items
251getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
252getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
253 String or List contents of a register
254getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
255getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
256gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
257gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
258 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
259gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
260 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
261gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
262gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
263getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
264getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
265getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
266getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
267getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
268 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
269glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
270 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
271glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
272globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
273 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
274has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
275has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
276haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
277 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
278 or |:tcd|
279hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
280 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
281histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
282histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
283histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
284histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
285hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
286hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
287hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
288hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
289hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
290iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
291indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
292index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
293 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
294input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
295 String get input from the user
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +0100296inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000297 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
298inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
299inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
300inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
301inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
302insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
303interrupt() none interrupt script execution
304invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100305isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000306isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
307isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
308 (positive or negative)
309islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
310isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
311items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
312job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
313job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
314job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
315job_start({command} [, {options}])
316 Job start a job
317job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
318job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
319join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
320js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
321js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
322json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
323json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
324keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
325len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
326libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
327libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
328line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
329line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
330lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
331list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
332list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
333listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
334 Number add a callback to listen to changes
335listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
336listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
337localtime() Number current time
338log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
339log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
340luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
341map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
342 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
343maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
344 String or Dict
345 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
346mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
347 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100348maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000349mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
350 like |map()| but creates a new List or
351 Dictionary
352mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
353match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
354 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
355matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
356 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
357matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
358 Number highlight positions with {group}
359matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
360matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
361matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
362 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
363matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
364 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
365matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
366 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
367matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
368 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
369matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
370 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
371matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
372 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
373max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
374menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
375min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
376mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
377 Number create directory {name}
378mode([expr]) String current editing mode
379mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
380nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
381nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
382or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
383pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
384perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
385popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
386popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
387popup_clear() none close all popup windows
388popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
389popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
390popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
391popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
392popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
393popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
394popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
395popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
396popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
397popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
398popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
399popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
400popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
401popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
402popup_notification({what}, {options})
403 Number create a notification popup window
404popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
405 none set options for popup window {id}
406popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
407popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
408pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
409prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
410printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
411prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
412prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
413prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
414prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
415prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
416prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
417 none add multiple text properties
418prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
419 none remove all text properties
420prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
421 Dict search for a text property
422prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
423prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
424 Number remove a text property
425prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
426prop_type_change({name}, {props})
427 none change an existing property type
428prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
429 none delete a property type
430prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
431 Dict get property type values
432prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
433pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
434pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
435py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
436pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
437pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
438rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
439range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
440 List items from {expr} to {max}
441readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
442readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
443 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
444readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
445 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
446readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
447 List get list of lines from file {fname}
448reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
449 any reduce {object} using {func}
450reg_executing() String get the executing register name
451reg_recording() String get the recording register name
452reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
453reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
454reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
455remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
456 String send expression
457remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
458remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
459 Number check for reply string
460remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
461 String read reply string
462remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
463 String send key sequence
464remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
465remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
466 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
467remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
468 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
469remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
470rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
471repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
472resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
473reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
474round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
475rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
476screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
477screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
478screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
479screencol() Number current cursor column
480screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
481screenrow() Number current cursor row
482screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
483search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
484 Number search for {pattern}
485searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
486searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
487 Number search for variable declaration
488searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
489 Number search for other end of start/end pair
490searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
491 List search for other end of start/end pair
492searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
493 List search for {pattern}
494server2client({clientid}, {string})
495 Number send reply string
496serverlist() String get a list of available servers
497setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
498 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
499 {expr}
500setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
501 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
502setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
503setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
504setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
505setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
506setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
507setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
508setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
509setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
510setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
511 Number modify location list using {list}
512setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
513 Number modify specific location list props
514setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
515setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
516setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
517setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
518 Number modify specific quickfix list props
519setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
520settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
521settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
522 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
523 page {tabnr} to {val}
524settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
525 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
526setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
527sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
528shellescape({string} [, {special}])
529 String escape {string} for use as shell
530 command argument
531shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
532sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
533sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
534sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
535sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
536 List get a list of placed signs
537sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
538 Number jump to a sign
539sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
540 Number place a sign
541sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
542sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
543sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
544sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
545 Number unplace a sign
546sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
547simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
548sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
549sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
550slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
551 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000552sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
553 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000554sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
555sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
556 Number play an event sound
557sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
558 Number play sound file {path}
559sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
560soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
561spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
562spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
563 List spelling suggestions
564split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
565 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
566sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
567srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
568state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
569str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
570str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
571 ASCII/UTF-8 value
572str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
573 Number convert String to Number
574strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
575strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
576 String {len} characters of {str} at
577 character {start}
578strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
579strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
580strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
581strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
582stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
583 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
584string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
585strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
586strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
587 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
588 byte {start}
589strptime({format}, {timestring})
590 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
591strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
592 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
593strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
594strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
595submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
596 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
597substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
598 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
599swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
600swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
601synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
602synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
603 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
604synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
605synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
606synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
607system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
608systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
609tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
610tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
611tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
612tagfiles() List tags files used
613taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
614tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
615tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
616tempname() String name for a temporary file
617term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
618 Number display difference between two dumps
619term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
620 Number displaying a screen dump
621term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
622 none dump terminal window contents
623term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
624term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
625term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
626term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
627term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
628term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
629term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
630term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
631term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
632term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
633term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
634term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
635term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
636term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
637term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
638 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
639term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
640term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
641term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
642term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
643 none set the size of a terminal
644term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
645term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
646terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
647test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
648 none make memory allocation fail
649test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
650test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
651test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
652test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
653test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000654test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000655test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
656test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
657test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
658test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
659test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
660test_null_job() Job null value for testing
661test_null_list() List null value for testing
662test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
663test_null_string() String null value for testing
664test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
665test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
666test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000667test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
668test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
669test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
670test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
671test_void() any void value for testing
672timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
673timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
674timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
675 Number create a timer
676timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
677timer_stopall() none stop all timers
678tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
679toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
680tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
681 to chars in {tostr}
682trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
683 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
684trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
685type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
686typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
687undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
688undotree() List undo file tree
689uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
690 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
691values({dict}) List values in {dict}
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100692virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) Number or List
693 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100694virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
695 Number byte index of a character on screen
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000696visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
697wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
698win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
699 String execute {command} in window {id}
700win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
701win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
702win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
703win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
704win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
705win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000706win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
707win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000708win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
709win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
710 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
711winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
712wincol() Number window column of the cursor
713windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
714winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
715winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
716winline() Number window line of the cursor
717winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
718winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
719winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
720winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
721winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
722wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
723writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
724 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
725xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
726
727==============================================================================
7282. Details *builtin-function-details*
729
730Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
731specific functionality.
732
733abs({expr}) *abs()*
734 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
735 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
736 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
737 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
738 Examples: >
739 echo abs(1.456)
740< 1.456 >
741 echo abs(-5.456)
742< 5.456 >
743 echo abs(-4)
744< 4
745
746 Can also be used as a |method|: >
747 Compute()->abs()
748
749< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
750
751
752acos({expr}) *acos()*
753 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
754 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
755 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100756 [-1, 1]. Otherwise acos() returns "nan".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000757 Examples: >
758 :echo acos(0)
759< 1.570796 >
760 :echo acos(-0.5)
761< 2.094395
762
763 Can also be used as a |method|: >
764 Compute()->acos()
765
766< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
767
768
769add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
770 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
771 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
772 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
773 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
774< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
775 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
776 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
777 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100778 Returns 1 if {object} is not a |List| or a |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000779
780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
781 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
782
783
784and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
785 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
786 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100787 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000788 Example: >
789 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
790< Can also be used as a |method|: >
791 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
792
793
794append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
795 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
796 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
797 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
798 the current buffer.
799 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
800 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
801 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
802 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
803 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
804 negative number results in an error. Example: >
805 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
806 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
807
808< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
809 passed as the second argument: >
810 mylist->append(lnum)
811
812
813appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
814 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
815
816 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
817 |bufload()| if needed.
818
819 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
820
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000821 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
822 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
823 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
824 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000825
826 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
827 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
828
829 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
830 error message is given. Example: >
831 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
832<
833 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
834 passed as the second argument: >
835 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
836
837
838argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
839 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
840 |arglist|.
841 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
842 window is used.
843 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
844 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
845 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
846 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
847
848 *argidx()*
849argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
850 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
851
852 *arglistid()*
853arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
854 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
855 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
856 global argument list. See |arglist|.
857 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
858
859 Without arguments use the current window.
860 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
861 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
862 page.
863 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
864
865 *argv()*
866argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
867 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
868 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
869 :let i = 0
870 :while i < argc()
871 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000872 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000873 : let i = i + 1
874 :endwhile
875< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
876 the whole |arglist| is returned.
877
878 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
879 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
880
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100881 Returns an empty string if {nr}th argument is not present in
882 the argument list. Returns an empty List if the {winid}
883 argument is invalid.
884
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000885asin({expr}) *asin()*
886 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
887 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
888 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
889 [-1, 1].
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100890 Returns "nan" if {expr} is outside the range [-1, 1]. Returns
891 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000892 Examples: >
893 :echo asin(0.8)
894< 0.927295 >
895 :echo asin(-0.5)
896< -0.523599
897
898 Can also be used as a |method|: >
899 Compute()->asin()
900<
901 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
902
903
904assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
905
906
907
908atan({expr}) *atan()*
909 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
910 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
911 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100912 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000913 Examples: >
914 :echo atan(100)
915< 1.560797 >
916 :echo atan(-4.01)
917< -1.326405
918
919 Can also be used as a |method|: >
920 Compute()->atan()
921<
922 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
923
924
925atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
926 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
927 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
928 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100929 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
930 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000931 Examples: >
932 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
933< -0.785398 >
934 :echo atan2(1, -1)
935< 2.356194
936
937 Can also be used as a |method|: >
938 Compute()->atan2(1)
939<
940 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
941
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100942
943autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
944 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
945
946 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
947 the following optional items:
948 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
949 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
950 item is ignored.
951 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
952 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100953 This can be either a String with a single
954 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100955 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
956 If this group doesn't exist then it is
957 created. If not specified or empty, then the
958 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100959 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
960 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100961 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100962 which executes only once. Refer to
963 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100964 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
965 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100966 present, then this item is ignored. This can
967 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
968 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100969 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
970 commands associated with the specified autocmd
971 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
972 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100973 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100974
975 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
976 Examples: >
977 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
978 let acmd = {}
979 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
980 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
981 let acmd.bufnr = 5
982 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
983 call autocmd_add([acmd])
984
985 Can also be used as a |method|: >
986 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
987<
988autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
989 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
990
991 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
992 the following optional items:
993 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
994 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
995 item is ignored.
996 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
997 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
998 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
999 group are deleted.
1000 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
1001 If not specified or empty, then the default
1002 group is used.
1003 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
1004 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
1005 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
1006 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
1007 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1008 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
1009 present, then this item is ignored.
1010
1011 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1012 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1013 is deleted.
1014
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001015 Returns |v:true| on success and |v:false| on failure.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001016 Examples: >
1017 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1018 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1019 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1020 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1021 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1022 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1023 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1024 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1025 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1026 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1027 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1028 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1029 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1030 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1031 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1032 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1033<
1034 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1035 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
1036
1037autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1038 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1039 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1040
1041 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1042 items:
1043 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1044 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1045 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1046 error message. If set to an empty string,
1047 then the default autocmd group is used.
1048 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1049 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1050 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1051 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1052 results in an error message.
1053 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1054 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1055 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1056 {opts}.
1057
1058 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1059 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1060 the autocmd is defined.
1061 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1062 event Autocmd event name.
1063 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001064 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1065 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1066 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1067 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001068 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1069 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1070 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1071 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1072
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001073 Returns an empty List if an autocmd with the specified group
1074 or event or pattern is not found.
1075
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001076 Examples: >
1077 " :autocmd MyGroup
1078 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1079 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1080 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1081 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1082 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1083 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1084 " :autocmd Syntax
1085 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1086 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1087 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1088 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1089 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1090<
1091 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1092 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1093<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001094balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1095 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001096 not used for the List. Returns an empty string if balloon
1097 is not present.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001098
1099balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1100 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1101 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1102 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1103 split with |balloon_split()|.
1104 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1105
1106 Example: >
1107 func GetBalloonContent()
1108 " ... initiate getting the content
1109 return ''
1110 endfunc
1111 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1112
1113 func BalloonCallback(result)
1114 call balloon_show(a:result)
1115 endfunc
1116< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1117 GetText()->balloon_show()
1118<
1119 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1120 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1121 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1122 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001123 empty string or a placeholder, e.g. "loading...".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001124
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001125 When showing a balloon is not possible then nothing happens,
1126 no error message is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001127 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1128 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1129
1130balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1131 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1132 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1133 to show debugger output.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001134 Returns a |List| with the split lines. Returns an empty List
1135 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001136 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1137 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1138
1139< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1140 feature}
1141
1142blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1143 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1144 {blob}. Examples: >
1145 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1146 blob2list(0z) returns []
1147< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1148 opposite.
1149
1150 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1151 GetBlob()->blob2list()
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01001152<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001153 *browse()*
1154browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1155 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1156 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1157 The input fields are:
1158 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1159 {title} title for the requester
1160 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1161 {default} default file name
1162 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1163 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1164
1165 *browsedir()*
1166browsedir({title}, {initdir})
1167 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1168 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1169 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1170 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1171 to be used.
1172 The input fields are:
1173 {title} title for the requester
1174 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1175 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1176 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1177
1178bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1179 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1180 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1181 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1182 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1183 buffer is always created.
1184 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1185 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1186 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1187 call bufload(bufnr)
1188 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001189< Returns 0 on error.
1190 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001191 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1192
1193bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1194 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1195 {buf} exists.
1196 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1197 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1198
1199 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1200 exactly. The name can be:
1201 - Relative to the current directory.
1202 - A full path.
1203 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1204 - A URL name.
1205 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1206 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1207 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1208 long name to be able to find them.
1209 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1210 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1211 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1212 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1213 file name.
1214
1215 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1216 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1217<
1218 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1219
1220buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1221 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1222 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1223 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1224
1225 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1226 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1227
1228bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1229 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1230 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1231 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1232 then there is no change.
1233 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1234 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1235 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1236
1237 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1238 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1239
1240bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1241 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1242 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1243 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1244
1245 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1246 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1247
1248bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1249 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1250 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1251 "[No Name]".
1252 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1253 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1254 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1255 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1256 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1257 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1258 match an empty string is returned.
1259 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1260 alternate buffer.
1261 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1262 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1263 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1264 pattern.
1265 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1266 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1267 buffers are searched for.
1268 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1269 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1270 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1271< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1272 echo bufnr->bufname()
1273
1274< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1275 string is returned. >
1276 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1277 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1278 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1279 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1280< *buffer_name()*
1281 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1282
1283 *bufnr()*
1284bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1285 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1286 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1287 above.
1288
1289 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1290 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1291 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1292 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1293< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1294 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1295
1296 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1297 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1298< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1299 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1300 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1301 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1302
1303 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1304 echo bufref->bufnr()
1305<
1306 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1307 *last_buffer_nr()*
1308 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1309
1310bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1311 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1312 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1313 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1314 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1315
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001316 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001317<
1318 Only deals with the current tab page.
1319
1320 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1321 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1322
1323bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1324 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1325 |window-ID|.
1326 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1327 is returned. Example: >
1328
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001329 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001330
1331< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1332 |:wincmd|.
1333
1334 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1335 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1336
1337byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1338 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1339 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1340 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1341 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1342 one.
1343 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1344
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001345 Returns -1 if the {byte} value is invalid.
1346
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1348 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1349
1350< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1351 feature}
1352
1353byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1354 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1355 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1356 zero.
1357 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1358 equal to {nr}.
1359 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1360 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1361 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1362 separately.
1363 Example : >
1364 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1365< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1366 same: >
1367 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1368 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1369< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1370
1371 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1372 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1373 in bytes is returned.
1374
1375 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1376 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1377
1378byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1379 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1380 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001381 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001382 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1383 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1384 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1385< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1386 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1387 one byte).
1388 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1389 to a Unicode encoding.
1390
1391 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1392 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1393
1394call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1395 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1396 arguments.
1397 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1398 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1399 Returns the return value of the called function.
1400 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1401 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1402
1403 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1404 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1405
1406ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1407 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1408 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1409 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1410 Examples: >
1411 echo ceil(1.456)
1412< 2.0 >
1413 echo ceil(-5.456)
1414< -5.0 >
1415 echo ceil(4.0)
1416< 4.0
1417
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001418 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
1419
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001420 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1421 Compute()->ceil()
1422<
1423 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1424
1425
1426ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1427
1428
1429changenr() *changenr()*
1430 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1431 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1432 with the |:undo| command.
1433 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1434 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1435 one less than the number of the undone change.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001436 Returns 0 if the undo list is empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001437
1438char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001439 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001440 Examples: >
1441 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1442 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1443< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1444 Example for "utf-8": >
1445 char2nr("á") returns 225
1446 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1447< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1448 A combining character is a separate character.
1449 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1450 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1451 let str = "ABC"
1452 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1453< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1454
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001455 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
1456
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001457 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1458 GetChar()->char2nr()
1459
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001460charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1461 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1462 The character class is one of:
1463 0 blank
1464 1 punctuation
1465 2 word character
1466 3 emoji
1467 other specific Unicode class
1468 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001469 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001470
1471
1472charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1473 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1474 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1475
1476 Example:
1477 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1478 charcol('.') returns 3
1479 col('.') returns 7
1480
1481< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1482 GetPos()->col()
1483<
1484 *charidx()*
1485charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1486 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1487 The index of the first character is zero.
1488 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1489 equal to {idx}.
1490 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1491 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1492 added to the preceding base character.
1493 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1494 counted as separate characters.
1495 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1496 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1497 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1498 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1499 and is not zero or one.
1500 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1501 from the character index.
1502 Examples: >
1503 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1504 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1505 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1506<
1507 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1508 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1509
1510chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1511 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1512 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1513 window:
1514 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1515 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1516 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1517 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1518 directory.
1519 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1520 {dir} must be a String.
1521 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1522 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1523 On failure, returns an empty string.
1524
1525 Example: >
1526 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1527 if save_dir != ""
1528 " ... do some work
1529 call chdir(save_dir)
1530 endif
1531
1532< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1533 GetDir()->chdir()
1534<
1535cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1536 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1537 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1538 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1539 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001540 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001541 See |C-indenting|.
1542
1543 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1544 GetLnum()->cindent()
1545
1546clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1547 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1548 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1549 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1550 window ID instead of the current window.
1551
1552 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1553 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1554<
1555 *col()*
1556col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1557 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1558 . the cursor position
1559 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1560 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1561 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1562 returned)
1563 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1564 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1565 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1566 that it's updated right away.
1567 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1568 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1569 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1570 out of range then col() returns zero.
1571 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1572 |getpos()|.
1573 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1574 character position use |charcol()|.
1575 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1576 Examples: >
1577 col(".") column of cursor
1578 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1579 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001580 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001581< The first column is 1. Returns 0 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001582 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1583 buffer.
1584 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1585 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1586 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1587 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1588 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001589 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001590 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1591
1592< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1593 GetPos()->col()
1594<
1595
1596complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1597 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1598 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1599 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1600 or with an expression mapping.
1601 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1602 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1603 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1604 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1605 match.
1606 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1607 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1608 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1609 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1610 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1611 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1612 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1613 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1614 Example: >
1615 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1616
1617 func! ListMonths()
1618 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1619 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1620 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1621 return ''
1622 endfunc
1623< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1624 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1625
1626 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1627 second argument: >
1628 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1629
1630complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1631 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1632 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1633 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1634 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1635 the list.
1636 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1637 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1638
1639 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1640 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1641
1642complete_check() *complete_check()*
1643 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1644 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1645 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1646 zero otherwise.
1647 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1648 'completefunc' option.
1649
1650
1651complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1652 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1653 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1654 The items are:
1655 mode Current completion mode name string.
1656 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1657 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1658 See |pumvisible()|.
1659 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1660 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1661 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1662 See |complete-items|.
1663 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1664 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1665 typed text only, or the last completion after
1666 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1667 <Down> keys)
1668 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1669
1670 *complete_info_mode*
1671 mode values are:
1672 "" Not in completion mode
1673 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1674 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1675 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1676 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1677 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1678 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1679 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1680 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1681 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1682 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1683 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1684 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1685 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1686 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1687 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1688 "eval" |complete()| completion
1689 "unknown" Other internal modes
1690
1691 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1692 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1693 {what} are silently ignored.
1694
1695 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1696 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1697 |CompleteChanged| event.
1698
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001699 Returns an empty |Dictionary| on error.
1700
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001701 Examples: >
1702 " Get all items
1703 call complete_info()
1704 " Get only 'mode'
1705 call complete_info(['mode'])
1706 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1707 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1708
1709< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1710 GetItems()->complete_info()
1711<
1712 *confirm()*
1713confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1714 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1715 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1716 choice this is 1.
1717 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1718 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1719
1720 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1721 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1722 used (and translated).
1723 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1724 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1725
1726 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1727 by '\n', e.g. >
1728 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1729< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1730 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1731 not need to be the first letter: >
1732 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1733< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1734 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1735
1736 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1737 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1738 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1739 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1740
1741 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1742 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1743 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1744 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1745 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1746 used.
1747
1748 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1749 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1750
1751 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001752 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001753 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001754 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001755 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001756 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001757 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001758 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001759 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001760 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001761< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1762 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1763 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1764 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1765 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1766 the horizontal layout is always used.
1767
1768 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1769 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1770<
1771 *copy()*
1772copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1773 different from using {expr} directly.
1774 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1775 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1776 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1777 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1778 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1779 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1781 mylist->copy()
1782
1783cos({expr}) *cos()*
1784 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1785 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001786 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001787 Examples: >
1788 :echo cos(100)
1789< 0.862319 >
1790 :echo cos(-4.01)
1791< -0.646043
1792
1793 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1794 Compute()->cos()
1795<
1796 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1797
1798
1799cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1800 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1801 [1, inf].
1802 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001803 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001804 Examples: >
1805 :echo cosh(0.5)
1806< 1.127626 >
1807 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1808< -1.127626
1809
1810 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1811 Compute()->cosh()
1812<
1813 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1814
1815
1816count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1817 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1818 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1819
1820 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1821 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1822
1823 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1824
1825 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1826 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1827 {expr} is an empty string.
1828
1829 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1830 mylist->count(val)
1831<
1832 *cscope_connection()*
1833cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1834 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1835 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1836 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1837 if there are no cscope connections;
1838 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1839
1840 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1841 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1842
1843 {num} Description of existence check
1844 ----- ------------------------------
1845 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1846 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1847 {dbpath}.
1848 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1849 {dbpath}.
1850 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1851 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1852 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1853 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1854
1855 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1856
1857 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1858
1859 # pid database name prepend path
1860 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1861<
1862 Invocation Return Val ~
1863 ---------- ---------- >
1864 cscope_connection() 1
1865 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1866 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1867 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1868 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1869 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1870 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1871 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1872<
1873cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1874cursor({list})
1875 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1876 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1877
1878 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1879 with two, three or four item:
1880 [{lnum}, {col}]
1881 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1882 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1883 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1884 but without the first item.
1885
1886 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1887 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1888
1889 Does not change the jumplist.
1890 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1891 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1892 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1893 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1894 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1895 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1896 line.
1897 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1898 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1899 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1900
1901 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1902 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1903 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1904 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1905
1906 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1907 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1908
1909debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1910 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1911 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1912 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1913 {only available on MS-Windows}
1914
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001915 Returns |TRUE| if successfully interrupted the program.
1916 Otherwise returns |FALSE|.
1917
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001918 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1919 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1920
1921deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1922 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1923 different from using {expr} directly.
1924 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1925 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1926 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1927 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1928 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1929 the original |List|.
1930 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1931
1932 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1933 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1934 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1935 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1936 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1937 *E724*
1938 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1939 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1940 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1941 Also see |copy()|.
1942
1943 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1944 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1945
1946delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1947 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001948 name {fname}.
1949
1950 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1951 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001952
1953 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1954 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1955
1956 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1957 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1958 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1959 that is being used.
1960
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001961 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1962 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1963 or partly failed.
1964
1965 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1966 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1967 |deletebufline()|.
1968
1969 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1970 GetName()->delete()
1971
1972deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1973 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1974 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1975 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1976
1977 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1978 |bufload()| if needed.
1979
1980 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1981
1982 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1983 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1984 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1985
1986 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1987 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1988<
1989 *did_filetype()*
1990did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1991 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1992 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1993 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1994 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1995 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1996 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1997 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1998 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1999 file.
2000
2001diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
2002 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
2003 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
2004 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
2005 display but don't exist in the buffer.
2006 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2007 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2008 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
2009
2010 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2011 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
2012
2013diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
2014 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
2015 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
2016 diff change zero is returned.
2017 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2018 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2019 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
2020 line.
2021 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
2022 syntax information about the highlighting.
2023
2024 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2025 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
2026<
2027
2028digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
2029 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2030 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2031 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2032 is given and an empty string is returned.
2033
2034 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2035 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2036 available, it might fail.
2037
2038 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2039
2040 Examples: >
2041 " Get a built-in digraph
2042 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2043
2044 " Get a user-defined digraph
2045 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2046 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2047<
2048 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2049 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2050<
2051 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2052 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2053 display an error message.
2054
2055
2056digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2057 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2058 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2059 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2060
2061 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2062 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2063 available, it might fail.
2064
2065 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2066
2067 Examples: >
2068 " Get user-defined digraphs
2069 :echo digraph_getlist()
2070
2071 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2072 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2073<
2074 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2075 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2076<
2077 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2078 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2079 display an error message.
2080
2081
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002082digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002083 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2084 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002085 encoded character. *E1215*
2086 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2087 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2088 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002089
2090 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
2091 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2092
2093 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2094 |digraph_setlist()|.
2095
2096 Example: >
2097 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2098<
2099 Can be used as a |method|: >
2100 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2101<
2102 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2103 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2104 display an error message.
2105
2106
2107digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2108 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2109 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2110 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002111 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002112 Example: >
2113 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2114<
2115 It is similar to the following: >
2116 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2117 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2118 endfor
2119< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2120 following digraphs will not be added.
2121
2122 Can be used as a |method|: >
2123 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2124<
2125 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2126 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2127 display an error message.
2128
2129
2130echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2131 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2132 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2133 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2134 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2135< and to enable it again: >
2136 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2137< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2138
2139
2140empty({expr}) *empty()*
2141 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2142 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2143 items.
2144 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2145 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2146 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2147 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2148 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2149 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
2150
2151 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2152 length with zero.
2153
2154 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2155 mylist->empty()
2156
2157environ() *environ()*
2158 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2159 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2160 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2161< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2162 use this: >
2163 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2164
2165escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2166 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2167 backslash. Example: >
2168 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2169< results in: >
2170 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2171< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2172
2173 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2174 GetText()->escape(' \')
2175<
2176 *eval()*
2177eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2178 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2179 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2180 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2181 functions.
2182
2183 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2184 argv->join()->eval()
2185
2186eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2187 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2188 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2189 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2190 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2191
2192executable({expr}) *executable()*
2193 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2194 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2195 arguments.
2196 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2197 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2198 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2199 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2200 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2201 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2202 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2203 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2204 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2205 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2206 directory, not if it's really executable.
2207 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002208 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2209 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2210 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2211 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002212 The result is a Number:
2213 1 exists
2214 0 does not exist
2215 -1 not implemented on this system
2216 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2217
2218 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2219 GetCommand()->executable()
2220
2221execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2222 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2223 string.
2224 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2225 lines are executed one by one.
2226 This is equivalent to: >
2227 redir => var
2228 {command}
2229 redir END
2230<
2231 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2232 "" no `:silent` used
2233 "silent" `:silent` used
2234 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2235 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2236 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2237 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2238 *E930*
2239 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2240
2241 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002242 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002243
2244< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2245 use `win_execute()`.
2246
2247 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2248 included in the output of the higher level call.
2249
2250 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2251 GetCommand()->execute()
2252
2253exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2254 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2255 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2256 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2257 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2258 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2259< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2260 an empty string is returned.
2261
2262 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2263 GetCommand()->exepath()
2264<
2265 *exists()*
2266exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2267 zero otherwise.
2268
2269 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2270 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2271 at compile time.
2272
2273 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2274 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2275
2276 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002277 varname internal variable (see
2278 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2279 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2280 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002281 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002282 Does not work for local variables in a
2283 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002284 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2285 script, since it can be used as a
2286 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002287 Beware that evaluating an index may
2288 cause an error message for an invalid
2289 expression. E.g.: >
2290 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2291 :echo exists("l[5]")
2292< 0 >
2293 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2294< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2295 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002296 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2297 not if it really works)
2298 +option-name Vim option that works.
2299 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2300 done by comparing with an empty
2301 string)
2302 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2303 or user defined function (see
2304 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2305 Also works for a variable that is a
2306 Funcref.
2307 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2308 implemented; to be used to check if
2309 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002310 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2311 command or command modifier |:command|.
2312 Returns:
2313 1 for match with start of a command
2314 2 full match with a command
2315 3 matches several user commands
2316 To check for a supported command
2317 always check the return value to be 2.
2318 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002319 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2320 probably should not use it, it is
2321 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002322 #event autocommand defined for this event
2323 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2324 pattern (the pattern is taken
2325 literally and compared to the
2326 autocommand patterns character by
2327 character)
2328 #group autocommand group exists
2329 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2330 event.
2331 #group#event#pattern
2332 autocommand defined for this group,
2333 event and pattern.
2334 ##event autocommand for this event is
2335 supported.
2336
2337 Examples: >
2338 exists("&shortname")
2339 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2340 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002341 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2342 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002343 exists("bufcount")
2344 exists(":Make")
2345 exists("#CursorHold")
2346 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2347 exists("#filetypeindent")
2348 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2349 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2350 exists("##ColorScheme")
2351< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2352 name.
2353 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002354 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2355 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002356 Working example: >
2357 exists(":make")
2358< NOT working example: >
2359 exists(":make install")
2360
2361< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2362 variable itself. For example: >
2363 exists(bufcount)
2364< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2365 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2366
2367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2368 Varname()->exists()
2369<
2370
2371exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2372 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2373 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2374 give an error: >
2375 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2376 ThatFunction('works')
2377 endif
2378< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2379 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2380
2381 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2382 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2383 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2384
2385
2386exp({expr}) *exp()*
2387 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2388 [0, inf].
2389 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002390 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002391 Examples: >
2392 :echo exp(2)
2393< 7.389056 >
2394 :echo exp(-1)
2395< 0.367879
2396
2397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2398 Compute()->exp()
2399<
2400 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2401
2402
2403expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2404 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2405 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2406
2407 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2408 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2409 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2410 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2411 file name contains a space]
2412
2413 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2414 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2415 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2416
2417 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2418 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2419 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2420
2421 % current file name
2422 # alternate file name
2423 #n alternate file name n
2424 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2425 <afile> autocmd file name
2426 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2427 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2428 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2429 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2430 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2431 line number
2432 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2433 a function
2434 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2435 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002436 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2437 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002438 <stack> call stack
2439 <cword> word under the cursor
2440 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2441 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2442 message |server2client()|
2443 Modifiers:
2444 :p expand to full path
2445 :h head (last path component removed)
2446 :t tail (last path component only)
2447 :r root (one extension removed)
2448 :e extension only
2449
2450 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002451 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002452< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2453 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2454 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2455< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002456 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002457< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2458 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2459 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2460 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2461 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2462<
2463 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2464 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2465 to modify normal file names.
2466
2467 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2468 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2469 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2470 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002471 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2472 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2473 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002474
2475 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2476 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2477 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2478 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2479 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2480 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2481 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2482 :echo expand("**/README")
2483<
2484 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2485 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2486 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2487 |expr-env-expand|.
2488 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2489 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2490 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2491 "$FOOBAR".
2492
2493 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2494 getting the raw output of an external command.
2495
2496 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2497 Getpattern()->expand()
2498
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002499expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002500 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2501 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2502 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2503 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2504 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002505
2506 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2507 argument:
2508 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2509 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2510 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2511
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002512 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2513 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002514
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002515 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002516 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002517 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2518 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2519<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002520 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002521 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2522<
2523extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2524 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2525 |Dictionaries|.
2526
2527 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2528 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2529 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2530 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2531 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2532 Examples: >
2533 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2534 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2535< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2536 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2537 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2538 (where N is the original length of the List).
2539 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2540 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2541 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2542<
2543 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2544 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2545 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2546 used to decide what to do:
2547 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2548 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2549 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2550 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2551
2552 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2553 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2554 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2555 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2556 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002557 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002558
2559 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2560 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2561
2562
2563extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2564 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2565 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2566 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2567 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2568
2569
2570feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2571 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2572 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2573
2574 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2575 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2576 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2577 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2578 characters from a mapping.
2579
2580 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2581 {string}.
2582
2583 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2584 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2585 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2586 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2587 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2588 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2589
2590 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2591 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2592 keys are remapped.
2593 'n' Do not remap keys.
2594 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2595 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2596 opening folds, etc.
2597 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2598 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2599 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2600 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2601 the internal "got_int" flag.
2602 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2603 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2604 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2605 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2606 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2607 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2608 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2609 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2610 script continues.
2611 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2612 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2613 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002614 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2615 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002616 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002617 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002618 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2619 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2620 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2621
2622 Return value is always 0.
2623
2624 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2625 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2626
2627filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2628 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2629 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2630 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2631 expression, which is used as a String.
2632 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2633 |glob()|.
2634 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2635 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2636 0
2637 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2638 1
2639
2640< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2641 GetName()->filereadable()
2642< *file_readable()*
2643 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2644
2645
2646filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2647 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2648 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2649 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2650 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2651
2652 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2653 GetName()->filewritable()
2654
2655
2656filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2657 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2658 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2659 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2660 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002661 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002662
2663 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2664
2665 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2666 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2667 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2668 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2669 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2670 current character.
2671 Examples: >
2672 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2673< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2674 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2675< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2676 call filter(var, 0)
2677< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2678
2679 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2680 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2681 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2682
2683 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2684 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2685 2. the value of the current item.
2686 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2687 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2688 func Odd(idx, val)
2689 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2690 endfunc
2691 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002692< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2693 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2694< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002695 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2696< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2697 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2698<
2699 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2700 Other values will result in a type error.
2701
2702 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2703 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2704 first: >
2705 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2706
2707< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002708 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002709 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2710 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2711 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2712 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2713
2714 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2715 mylist->filter(expr2)
2716
2717finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2718 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2719 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2720 for the syntax of {path}.
2721
2722 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2723 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2724 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2725 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2726
2727 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2728 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2729 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2730
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002731 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
2732
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002733 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2734 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2735 feature}
2736
2737 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2738 GetName()->finddir()
2739
2740findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2741 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2742 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2743 Example: >
2744 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2745< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2746 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2747
2748 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2749 GetName()->findfile()
2750
2751flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2752 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2753 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2754 a very large number.
2755 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2756 not want that.
2757 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002758 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002759 *E900*
2760 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2761 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2762 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2763
2764 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2765
2766 Example: >
2767 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2768< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2769 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2770< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2771
2772 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2773 mylist->flatten()
2774<
2775flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2776 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2777
2778
2779float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2780 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2781 decimal point.
2782 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002783 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002784 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2785 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2786 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2787 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2788 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2789 Examples: >
2790 echo float2nr(3.95)
2791< 3 >
2792 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2793< -23 >
2794 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2795< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2796 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2797< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2798 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2799< 0
2800
2801 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2802 Compute()->float2nr()
2803<
2804 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2805
2806
2807floor({expr}) *floor()*
2808 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2809 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2810 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002811 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002812 Examples: >
2813 echo floor(1.856)
2814< 1.0 >
2815 echo floor(-5.456)
2816< -6.0 >
2817 echo floor(4.0)
2818< 4.0
2819
2820 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2821 Compute()->floor()
2822<
2823 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2824
2825
2826fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2827 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2828 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2829 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2830 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2831 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2832 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2833 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002834 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
2835 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002836 Examples: >
2837 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2838< 0.13 >
2839 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2840< -0.13
2841
2842 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2843 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2844<
2845 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2846
2847
2848fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2849 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2850 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2851 are escaped with a backslash.
2852 For most systems the characters escaped are
2853 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2854 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2855 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2856 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002857 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002858 Example: >
2859 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002860 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002861< results in executing: >
2862 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2863<
2864 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2865 GetName()->fnameescape()
2866
2867fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2868 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2869 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2870 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2871 Example: >
2872 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2873< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01002874 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002875< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
2876 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01002877 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
2878 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
2879 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
2880 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002881 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2882 |expand()| first then.
2883
2884 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2885 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2886
2887foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2888 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2889 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2890 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2891 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2892 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2893
2894 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2895 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2896
2897foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2898 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2899 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2900 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2901 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2902 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2903
2904 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2905 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2906
2907foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2908 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2909 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2910 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2911 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2912 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2913 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2914 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2915 previous line is usually available.
2916 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2917 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2918
2919 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2920 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2921<
2922 *foldtext()*
2923foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2924 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2925 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2926 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2927 The returned string looks like this: >
2928 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2929< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2930 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2931 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2932 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2933 'commentstring' options is removed.
2934 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2935 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2936 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002937 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002938 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2939
2940foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2941 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2942 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2943 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2944 returned.
2945 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2946 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2947 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2948 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2949
2950
2951 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2952 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2953<
2954 *foreground()*
2955foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2956 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2957 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2958 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2959 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002960 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002961 Win32 console version}
2962
2963fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2964 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2965 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2966
2967 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2968 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2969 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2970 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2971
2972 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2973 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2974
2975 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2976 GetName()->fullcommand()
2977<
2978 *funcref()*
2979funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2980 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2981 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2982 function {name} is redefined later.
2983
2984 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002985 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2986 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2987 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2988 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002989 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002990
2991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2992 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2993<
2994 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2995function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2996 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2997 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2998 internal function.
2999
3000 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
3001 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
3002 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
3003 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
3004 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
3005<
3006 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
3007 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
3008 same function.
3009
3010 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3011 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3012 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3013
3014 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3015 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3016 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3017 ...
3018 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3019 ...
3020 call Partial('name')
3021< Invokes the function as with: >
3022 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3023
3024< With a |method|: >
3025 func Callback(one, two, three)
3026 ...
3027 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3028 ...
3029 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3030< Invokes the function as with: >
3031 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3032
3033< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3034 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3035 arguments. Example: >
3036 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3037 ...
3038 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3039 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
3040 ...
3041 call Func2('name')
3042< Invokes the function as with: >
3043 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3044
3045< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3046 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3047 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003048 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003049 endfunction
3050 ...
3051 let context = {"name": "example"}
3052 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3053 ...
3054 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3055< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
3056 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
3057 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3058 let Func = context.Callback
3059
3060< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3061 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
3062 ...
3063 let context = {"name": "example"}
3064 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
3065 ...
3066 call Func(500)
3067< Invokes the function as with: >
3068 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3069<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003070 Returns 0 on error.
3071
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003072 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3073 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3074
3075
3076garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3077 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3078 that have circular references.
3079
3080 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3081 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3082 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3083 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3084 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3085 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3086 for a long time.
3087
3088 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3089 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3090 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3091
3092 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3093 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3094 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3095 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3096
3097get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3098 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3099 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3100 omitted.
3101 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3102 mylist->get(idx)
3103get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3104 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3105 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3106 omitted.
3107 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3108 myblob->get(idx)
3109get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3110 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3111 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3112 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3113 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3114< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3115 'default' when it does not exist.
3116 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3117 mydict->get(key)
3118get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003119 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003120 {what} are:
3121 "name" The function name
3122 "func" The function
3123 "dict" The dictionary
3124 "args" The list with arguments
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003125 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003126 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3127 myfunc->get(what)
3128<
3129 *getbufinfo()*
3130getbufinfo([{buf}])
3131getbufinfo([{dict}])
3132 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3133
3134 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3135 returned.
3136
3137 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3138 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3139 be specified in {dict}:
3140 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3141 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3142 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3143
3144 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3145 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3146 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3147 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3148
3149 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3150 entries:
3151 bufnr Buffer number.
3152 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3153 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
3154 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3155 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3156 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3157 last used.
3158 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3159 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3160 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3161 opened in the current window.
3162 Only valid if the buffer has been
3163 displayed in the window in the past.
3164 If you want the line number of the
3165 last known cursor position in a given
3166 window, use |line()|: >
3167 :echo line('.', {winid})
3168<
3169 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3170 valid when loaded)
3171 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3172 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3173 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3174 Each list item is a dictionary with
3175 the following fields:
3176 id sign identifier
3177 lnum line number
3178 name sign name
3179 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3180 buffer-local variables.
3181 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3182 buffer
3183 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3184 display this buffer
3185
3186 Examples: >
3187 for buf in getbufinfo()
3188 echo buf.name
3189 endfor
3190 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3191 if buf.changed
3192 ....
3193 endif
3194 endfor
3195<
3196 To get buffer-local options use: >
3197 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3198<
3199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3200 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3201<
3202
3203 *getbufline()*
3204getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3205 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3206 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
3207 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
3208
3209 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3210
3211 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3212 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3213
3214 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3215 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3216
3217 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3218 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3219 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3220 returned.
3221
3222 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3223 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3224
3225 Example: >
3226 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3227
3228< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3229 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3230
3231getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3232 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3233 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3234 must be used.
3235 The {varname} argument is a string.
3236 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3237 buffer-local variables.
3238 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3239 the buffer-local options.
3240 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3241 a buffer-local option.
3242 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3243 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3244 window-local option.
3245 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3246 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3247 string is returned, there is no error message.
3248 Examples: >
3249 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003250 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003251
3252< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3253 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3254<
3255getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3256 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3257 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3258 exist, an empty list is returned.
3259
3260 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3261 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3262 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3263 entries:
3264 col column number
3265 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3266 lnum line number
3267 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3268 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3269 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3270
3271 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3272 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3273
3274getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3275 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3276 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3277 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3278 Return zero otherwise.
3279 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3280 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3281 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3282
3283 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3284 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003285 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003286 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3287 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3288 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3289 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3290 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3291 that is not included in the character.
3292
3293 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3294 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3295 sequence.
3296
3297 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3298 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3299 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3300
3301 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3302
3303 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3304 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3305 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3306 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3307 ignored.
3308 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3309 let c = getchar()
3310 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003311 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003312 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003313 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003314 endif
3315<
3316 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3317 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3318 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3319
3320 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3321 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3322 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3323 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3324
3325 There is no mapping for the character.
3326 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3327 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3328 sequence. Examples: >
3329 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3330 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3331< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3332 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3333 :function FindChar()
3334 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3335 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3336 : normal l
3337 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3338 : break
3339 : endif
3340 : endwhile
3341 :endfunction
3342<
3343 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3344 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3345 another character: >
3346 :function GetKey()
3347 : let c = getchar()
3348 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3349 : let c = getchar()
3350 : endwhile
3351 : return c
3352 :endfunction
3353
3354getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3355 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3356 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3357 These values are added together:
3358 2 shift
3359 4 control
3360 8 alt (meta)
3361 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3362 32 mouse double click
3363 64 mouse triple click
3364 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3365 128 command (Macintosh only)
3366 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3367 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003368 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003369
3370 *getcharpos()*
3371getcharpos({expr})
3372 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3373 column number in the returned List is a character index
3374 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003375 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3376 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003377 of the last character.
3378
3379 Example:
3380 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3381 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3382 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3383<
3384 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3385 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3386
3387getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3388 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3389 with the following entries:
3390
3391 char character previously used for a character
3392 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3393 if no character search has been performed
3394 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3395 0 for backward
3396 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3397 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3398 character search
3399
3400 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3401 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3402 character search: >
3403 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3404 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3405< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3406
3407
3408getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3409 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3410 string.
3411 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3412 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3413 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3414 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3415 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3416 if no character is available.
3417 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3418 result is converted to a string.
3419
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003420getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3421 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3422 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3423 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003424 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003425 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3426 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003427
3428getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3429 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3430 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3431 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3432 Example: >
3433 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3434< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3435 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3436 |inputsecret()|.
3437
3438getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3439 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3440 byte count. The first column is 1.
3441 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3442 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3443 Returns 0 otherwise.
3444 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3445
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003446getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3447 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3448 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3449 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3450 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3451 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3452 Returns 0 otherwise.
3453 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|.
3454
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003455getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3456 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3457 are:
3458 : normal Ex command
3459 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3460 / forward search command
3461 ? backward search command
3462 @ |input()| command
3463 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3464 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3465 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3466 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3467 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3468 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3469
3470getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3471 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3472 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3473 when not in the command-line window.
3474
3475getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3476 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3477 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3478 types are supported:
3479
3480 arglist file names in argument list
3481 augroup autocmd groups
3482 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003483 behave |:behave| suboptions
3484 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003485 color color schemes
3486 command Ex command
3487 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3488 compiler compilers
3489 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3490 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3491 dir directory names
3492 environment environment variable names
3493 event autocommand events
3494 expression Vim expression
3495 file file and directory names
3496 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3497 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3498 function function name
3499 help help subjects
3500 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003501 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003502 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3503 mapclear buffer argument
3504 mapping mapping name
3505 menu menus
3506 messages |:messages| suboptions
3507 option options
3508 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003509 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003510 shellcmd Shell command
3511 sign |:sign| suboptions
3512 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3513 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3514 tag tags
3515 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3516 user user names
3517 var user variables
3518
3519 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3520 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3521 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3522
3523 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3524 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3525 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3526
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003527 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3528 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003529 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3530 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3531 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3532 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003533
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003534 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3535 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3536 a ":call" command: >
3537 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3538<
3539 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3540 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3541
3542 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3543 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3544<
3545 *getcurpos()*
3546getcurpos([{winid}])
3547 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3548 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3549 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3550 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003551 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3552 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003553 |getpos()|.
3554 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3555 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3556 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3557
3558 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3559 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3560 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3561 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3562 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3563
3564 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3565 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3566 MoveTheCursorAround
3567 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3568< Note that this only works within the window. See
3569 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3570
3571 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3572 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3573<
3574 *getcursorcharpos()*
3575getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3576 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3577 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3578
3579 Example:
3580 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3581 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3582 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3583<
3584 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3585 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3586
3587< *getcwd()*
3588getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3589 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3590 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3591
3592 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3593 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3594 the |window-ID|.
3595 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3596 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3597
3598 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3599 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3600 the working directory of the tabpage.
3601 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3602 use the current tabpage.
3603 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3604 the current window.
3605 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3606
3607 Examples: >
3608 " Get the working directory of the current window
3609 :echo getcwd()
3610 :echo getcwd(0)
3611 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3612 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3613 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3614 " Get the global working directory
3615 :echo getcwd(-1)
3616 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3617 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3618 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3619 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3620
3621< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3622 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3623
3624getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3625 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3626 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3627 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3628
3629< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3630 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3631 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3632 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3633
3634 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3635 GetVarname()->getenv()
3636
3637getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3638 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3639 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3640 |hl-Normal|.
3641 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3642 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3643 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3644 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3645 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3646 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3647 function just after the GUI has started.
3648 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3649 a valid name does not work.
3650
3651getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3652 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3653 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3654 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3655 empty string is returned.
3656 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3657 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3658 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3659 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3660 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3661 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3662 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3663< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3664 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3665
3666 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3667 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3668<
3669 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3670
3671getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3672 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3673 given file {fname}.
3674 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3675 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3676 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3677 is returned.
3678
3679 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3680 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3681
3682getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3683 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3684 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3685 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3686 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3687 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3688
3689 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3690 GetFilename()->getftime()
3691
3692getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3693 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3694 file of the given file {fname}.
3695 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3696 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3697 results:
3698 Normal file "file"
3699 Directory "dir"
3700 Symbolic link "link"
3701 Block device "bdev"
3702 Character device "cdev"
3703 Socket "socket"
3704 FIFO "fifo"
3705 All other "other"
3706 Example: >
3707 getftype("/home")
3708< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3709 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3710 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3711 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3712
3713 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3714 GetFilename()->getftype()
3715
3716getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3717 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003718 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003719 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3720
3721getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3722 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3723
3724 Without arguments use the current window.
3725 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3726 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3727 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003728 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
3729 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003730
3731 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3732 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3733 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3734 the following entries:
3735 bufnr buffer number
3736 col column number
3737 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3738 filename filename if available
3739 lnum line number
3740
3741 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3742 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3743
3744< *getline()*
3745getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3746 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3747 from the current buffer. Example: >
3748 getline(1)
3749< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3750 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3751 To get the line under the cursor: >
3752 getline(".")
3753< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3754 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3755
3756 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3757 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3758 including line {end}.
3759 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3760 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3761 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3762 Example: >
3763 :let start = line('.')
3764 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3765 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3766
3767< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3768 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3769
3770< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3771
3772getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3773 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3774 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3775 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3776
3777 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3778 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3779 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3780
3781 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3782 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3783 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3784
3785 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3786 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3787
3788 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3789 from the location list. This field is
3790 applicable only when called from a
3791 location list window. See
3792 |location-list-file-window| for more
3793 details.
3794
3795 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3796 location list for the window {nr}.
3797 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3798
3799 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3800 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3801 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3802
3803
3804getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3805 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3806 about all the global marks. |mark|
3807
3808 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3809 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003810 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
3811 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003812
3813 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3814 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3815 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3816 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3817 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3818 file file name
3819
3820 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3821 mark.
3822
3823 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3824 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3825
3826getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3827 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3828 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3829 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3830 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3831 |getmatches()|.
3832 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003833 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
3834 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003835 Example: >
3836 :echo getmatches()
3837< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3838 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3839 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3840 :let m = getmatches()
3841 :call clearmatches()
3842 :echo getmatches()
3843< [] >
3844 :call setmatches(m)
3845 :echo getmatches()
3846< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3847 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3848 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3849 :unlet m
3850<
3851getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3852 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3853 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3854 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3855 screenrow screen row
3856 screencol screen column
3857 winid Window ID of the click
3858 winrow row inside "winid"
3859 wincol column inside "winid"
3860 line text line inside "winid"
3861 column text column inside "winid"
3862 All numbers are 1-based.
3863
3864 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3865 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3866
3867 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3868 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3869 are zero.
3870
3871 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3872 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3873
3874 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3875
3876 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3877 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3878
3879 *getpid()*
3880getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3881 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3882 exits.
3883
3884 *getpos()*
3885getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3886 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3887 |getcurpos()|.
3888 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3889 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3890 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3891 is the buffer number of the mark.
3892 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3893 column is 1.
3894 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3895 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3896 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3897 character.
3898 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3899 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003900 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003901 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3902 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3903 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003904 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3905 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003906 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003907 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3908 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3909 ...
3910 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3911< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3912
3913 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3914 GetMark()->getpos()
3915
3916getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3917 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3918 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3919 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3920 bufname() to get the name
3921 module module name
3922 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3923 end_lnum
3924 end of line number if the item is multiline
3925 col column number (first column is 1)
3926 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3927 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3928 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3929 nr error number
3930 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3931 text description of the error
3932 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3933 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3934
3935 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3936 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3937 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3938 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3939 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3940
3941 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3942 do something with them: >
3943 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3944 :for d in getqflist()
3945 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3946 :endfor
3947<
3948 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3949 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3950 following string items are supported in {what}:
3951 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3952 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3953 context get the |quickfix-context|
3954 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3955 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3956 value is used.
3957 id get information for the quickfix list with
3958 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3959 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3960 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3961 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3962 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3963 See |quickfix-index|
3964 items quickfix list entries
3965 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3966 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3967 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3968 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3969 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3970 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3971 the last quickfix list
3972 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3973 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3974 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3975 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3976 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3977 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3978 all all of the above quickfix properties
3979 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3980 particular item, set it to zero.
3981 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3982 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3983 specified by "id" is used.
3984 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3985 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3986 contains the quickfix stack size.
3987 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3988 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3989 "items" with the list of entries.
3990
3991 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3992 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3993 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3994 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3995 If not present, set to "".
3996 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3997 present, set to 0.
3998 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3999 present, set to 0.
4000 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
4001 an empty list.
4002 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
4003 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4004 window. If not present, set to 0.
4005 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4006 present, set to 0.
4007 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4008 to "".
4009 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4010
4011 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4012 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4013 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4014 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4015<
4016getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4017 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4018 {regname}. Example: >
4019 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4020< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4021 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004022 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004023
4024 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4025 register. (For use in maps.)
4026 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4027 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4028 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4029
4030 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4031 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4032 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4033 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4034 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4035 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4036
4037 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4038 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4039 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4040
4041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4042 GetRegname()->getreg()
4043
4044getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4045 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4046 Dictionary with the following entries:
4047 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4048 {regname}, like
4049 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4050 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4051 |getregtype()|.
4052 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4053 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4054 register.
4055 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4056 single letter name of the register
4057 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4058 For example, after deleting a line
4059 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4060 which is the register that got the
4061 deleted text.
4062
4063 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4064 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4065 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4066 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4067 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4068 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4069
4070 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4071 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4072
4073getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4074 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4075 The value will be one of:
4076 "v" for |characterwise| text
4077 "V" for |linewise| text
4078 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4079 "" for an empty or unknown register
4080 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4081 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4082 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4083 |v:register| is used.
4084 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4085
4086 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4087 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4088
4089gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4090 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4091 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4092 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4093 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4094 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4095
4096 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4097 tabnr tab page number.
4098 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4099 tabpage-local variables
4100 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4101
4102 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4103 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4104
4105gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4106 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4107 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4108 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4109 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4110 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4111 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4112 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4113 string is returned, there is no error message.
4114
4115 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4116 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4117
4118gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4119 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4120 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4121 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4122 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4123 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4124 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4125 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4126 window-local option.
4127 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4128 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4129 use |getwinvar()|.
4130 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4131 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4132 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4133 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4134 or buffer-local variable.
4135 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4136 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4137 Examples: >
4138 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004139 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004140<
4141 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4142 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4143
4144< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4145 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4146
4147gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4148 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4149 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4150 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4151 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4152
4153 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4154 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4155 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4156 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4157 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4158 is a dictionary containing the
4159 entries described below.
4160 length Number of entries in the stack.
4161
4162 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4163 entries:
4164 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4165 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4166 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4167 returned list.
4168 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4169 multiple matching tags are found for a
4170 name.
4171 tagname name of the tag
4172
4173 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4174
4175 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4176 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4177
4178
4179gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4180 Translate String {text} if possible.
4181 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4182 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4183 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4184 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4185 called.
4186 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4187 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4188 strings.
4189
4190
4191getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4192 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4193
4194 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4195 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4196 exist the result is an empty list.
4197
4198 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4199 tab pages is returned.
4200
4201 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4202 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4203 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4204 height window height (excluding winbar)
4205 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4206 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4207 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4208 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4209 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4210 {only with the +terminal feature}
4211 tabnr tab page number
4212 topline first displayed buffer line
4213 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4214 window-local variables
4215 width window width
4216 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4217 otherwise
4218 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4219 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4220 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4221 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4222 number in front of the text
4223 winid |window-ID|
4224 winnr window number
4225 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4226 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4227
4228 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4229 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4230
4231getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4232 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4233 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4234 [x-pos, y-pos]
4235 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4236 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4237 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4238 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4239 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4240 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4241 do some work in the meantime: >
4242 while 1
4243 let res = getwinpos(1)
4244 if res[0] >= 0
4245 break
4246 endif
4247 " Do some work here
4248 endwhile
4249<
4250
4251 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4252 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4253<
4254 *getwinposx()*
4255getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4256 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4257 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4258 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4259 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4260
4261 *getwinposy()*
4262getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4263 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4264 a timeout of 100 msec).
4265 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4266 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4267
4268getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4269 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4270 Examples: >
4271 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004272 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004273
4274< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4275 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4276<
4277glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4278 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4279 use of special characters.
4280
4281 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4282 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4283 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4284 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4285 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4286
4287 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4288 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4289 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4290 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4291 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4292
4293 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4294
4295 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4296 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4297
4298 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4299 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4300 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4301 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4302
4303 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4304 any external command. Example: >
4305 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4306 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4307< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4308 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4309
4310 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4311 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4312
4313 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4314 GetExpr()->glob()
4315
4316glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4317 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4318 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4319 is a file name. E.g. >
4320 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4321< This is equivalent to: >
4322 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4323< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4324 empty string.
4325 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4326 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4327
4328 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4329 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4330< *globpath()*
4331globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4332 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4333 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4334 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4335<
4336 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4337 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4338 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4339 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4340 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4341 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4342 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4343 error message.
4344
4345 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4346 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4347 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4348 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4349
4350 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4351 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4352 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4353 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4354 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4355 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4356<
4357 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4358
4359 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4360 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4361 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4362 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4363< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4364 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4365
4366 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4367 second argument: >
4368 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4369<
4370 *has()*
4371has({feature} [, {check}])
4372 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4373 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4374 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4375 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4376
4377 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4378 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4379 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4380 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4381 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4382 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4383 current Vim version.
4384
4385 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4386
4387 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4388 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4389 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4390 separate line: >
4391 if has('feature')
4392 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4393 endif
4394< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4395 would not be found.
4396
4397
4398has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4399 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4400 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4401 argument is a string.
4402
4403 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4404 mydict->has_key(key)
4405
4406haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4407 The result is a Number:
4408 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4409 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4410 0 otherwise.
4411
4412 Without arguments use the current window.
4413 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4414 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4415 page.
4416 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4417 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4418 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4419 Examples: >
4420 if haslocaldir() == 1
4421 " window local directory case
4422 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4423 " tab-local directory case
4424 else
4425 " global directory case
4426 endif
4427
4428 " current window
4429 :echo haslocaldir()
4430 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4431 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4432 " window n in current tab page
4433 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4434 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4435 " window n in tab page m
4436 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4437 " tab page m
4438 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4439<
4440 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4441 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4442
4443hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4444 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4445 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4446 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4447 indicated by {mode}.
4448 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4449 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4450 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4451 Command-line mode.
4452 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4453 buffer are checked for a match.
4454 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4455 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4456 n Normal mode
4457 v Visual and Select mode
4458 x Visual mode
4459 s Select mode
4460 o Operator-pending mode
4461 i Insert mode
4462 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4463 c Command-line mode
4464 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4465
4466 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4467 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4468 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4469 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4470 :endif
4471< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4472 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4473
4474 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4475 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4476
4477histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4478 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4479 one of: *hist-names*
4480 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4481 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4482 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4483 "input" or "@" input line history
4484 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4485 empty the current or last used history
4486 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4487 character is sufficient.
4488 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4489 shifted to become the newest entry.
4490 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4491 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4492
4493 Example: >
4494 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4495 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4496< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4497
4498 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4499 second argument: >
4500 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4501
4502histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4503 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4504 for the possible values of {history}.
4505
4506 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4507 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4508 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4509 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4510 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4511 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4512 be removed if it exists.
4513
4514 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4515 is returned.
4516
4517 Examples:
4518 Clear expression register history: >
4519 :call histdel("expr")
4520<
4521 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4522 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4523<
4524 The following three are equivalent: >
4525 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4526 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004527 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004528<
4529 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4530 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4531 :call histdel("search", -1)
4532 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4533<
4534 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4535 GetHistory()->histdel()
4536
4537histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4538 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4539 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4540 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4541 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4542 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4543
4544 Examples:
4545 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004546 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004547
4548< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4549 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4550 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4551<
4552 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4553 GetHistory()->histget()
4554
4555histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4556 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4557 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4558 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4559
4560 Example: >
4561 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4562
4563< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4564 GetHistory()->histnr()
4565<
4566hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4567 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4568 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4569 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4570 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4571 item.
4572 *highlight_exists()*
4573 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4574
4575 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4576 GetName()->hlexists()
4577<
4578hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4579 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4580 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4581 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4582 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4583
4584 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4585 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4586 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4587 resolved highlight group are returned.
4588
4589 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4590 following items:
4591 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4592 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4593 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4594 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4595 ctermbg cterm background color.
4596 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4597 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4598 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4599 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4600 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4601 group link is a default link. See
4602 |highlight-default|.
4603 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4604 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4605 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4606 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4607 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4608 id highlight group ID.
4609 linksto linked highlight group name.
4610 See |:highlight-link|.
4611 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4612 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4613 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4614 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4615
4616 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4617 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4618 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4619 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4620
4621 Example(s): >
4622 :echo hlget()
4623 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4624 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4625<
4626 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4627 GetName()->hlget()
4628<
4629hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4630 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4631 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4632 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4633 supported items in this dictionary.
4634
4635 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4636 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4637
4638 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4639 a link for an existing highlight group
4640 with attributes.
4641
4642 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4643 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4644 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4645 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4646 modified.
4647
4648 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4649 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4650 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4651 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4652
4653 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4654 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4655
4656 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4657
4658 Example(s): >
4659 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4660 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4661 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4662 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4663 :let l = hlget()
4664 :call hlset(l)
4665 " clear the Search highlight group
4666 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4667 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4668 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4669 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4670 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4671 " remove the MyHlg group link
4672 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4673 " clear the attributes and a link
4674 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4675 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4676<
4677 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4678 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4679<
4680 *hlID()*
4681hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4682 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4683 zero is returned.
4684 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4685 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4686 "Comment" group: >
4687 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4688< *highlightID()*
4689 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4690
4691 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4692 GetName()->hlID()
4693
4694hostname() *hostname()*
4695 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4696 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4697 256 characters long are truncated.
4698
4699iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4700 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4701 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4702 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4703 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4704 are replaced with "?".
4705 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4706 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4707 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4708 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4709 can be done.
4710 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4711 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4712 UTF-8 and use: >
4713 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4714< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4715 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4716 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4717
4718 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4719 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4720<
4721 *indent()*
4722indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4723 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4724 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4725 |getline()|.
4726 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4727 error is given.
4728
4729 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4730 GetLnum()->indent()
4731
4732index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4733 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4734 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4735 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4736 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4737 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4738
4739 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4740 value is equal to {expr}.
4741
4742 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4743 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4744 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4745 case must match.
4746 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4747 Example: >
4748 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4749 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4750
4751< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4752 GetObject()->index(what)
4753
4754input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4755 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4756 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4757 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4758 in the prompt to start a new line.
4759 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4760 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4761 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4762 for lines typed for input().
4763 Example: >
4764 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4765 : echo "Cheers!"
4766 :endif
4767<
4768 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4769 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4770 Example: >
4771 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4772
4773< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4774 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4775 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4776 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4777 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4778 more information. Example: >
4779 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4780<
4781 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4782 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4783 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4784 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4785 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4786 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4787 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4788 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4789 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4790
4791 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004792 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004793 :function GetFoo()
4794 : call inputsave()
4795 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4796 : call inputrestore()
4797 :endfunction
4798
4799< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4800 GetPrompt()->input()
4801
4802inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4803 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4804 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4805 Example: >
4806 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4807 :if n != ""
4808 : let &sw = n
4809 :endif
4810< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4811 omitted an empty string is returned.
4812 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4813 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4814 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4815
4816 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4817 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4818
4819inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4820 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4821 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4822 enter a number, which is returned.
4823 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4824 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4825 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4826 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4827 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4828 length of {textlist} is returned.
4829 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4830 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4831 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4832 Example: >
4833 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4834 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4835
4836< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4837 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4838
4839inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4840 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4841 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4842 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4843 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4844
4845inputsave() *inputsave()*
4846 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4847 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4848 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4849 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4850 many inputrestore() calls.
4851 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4852
4853inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4854 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4855 two exceptions:
4856 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4857 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4858 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4859 |history| stack.
4860 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4861 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4862 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4863
4864 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4865 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4866
4867insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4868 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4869 of it.
4870
4871 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4872 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4873 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4874 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4875
4876 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4877 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4878 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4879 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4880< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4881 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4882 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4883
4884 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4885 mylist->insert(item)
4886
4887interrupt() *interrupt()*
4888 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4889 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4890 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4891 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4892 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4893 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4894 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4895 : call interrupt()
4896 : endif
4897 :endfunction
4898 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4899
4900invert({expr}) *invert()*
4901 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4902 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4903 :let bits = invert(bits)
4904< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4905 :let bits = bits->invert()
4906
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01004907isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004908 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
4909 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01004910 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004911 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
4912 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
4913 are always absolute.
4914 Example: >
4915 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
4916 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
4917 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
4918 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
4919 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01004920<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004921 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4922 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
4923
4924
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004925isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4926 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4927 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4928 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4929 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4930
4931 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4932 GetName()->isdirectory()
4933
4934isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4935 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4936 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4937 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4938< 1 >
4939 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4940< -1
4941
4942 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4943 Compute()->isinf()
4944<
4945 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4946
4947islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4948 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4949 name of a locked variable.
4950 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4951 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4952 Example: >
4953 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4954 :lockvar 1 alist
4955 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4956 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4957
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00004958< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
4959 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
4960 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
4961 |exists()| to check for existence.
4962 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004963
4964 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4965 GetName()->islocked()
4966
4967isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4968 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4969 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4970< 1
4971
4972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4973 Compute()->isnan()
4974<
4975 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4976
4977items({dict}) *items()*
4978 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4979 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4980 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4981 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4982 Example: >
4983 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004984 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004985 endfor
4986
4987< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4988 mydict->items()
4989
4990job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4991
4992
4993join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4994 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4995 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4996 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4997 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4998 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004999 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005000< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
5001 converted into a string like with |string()|.
5002 The opposite function is |split()|.
5003
5004 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5005 mylist->join()
5006
5007js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
5008 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
5009 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
5010 - Strings can be in single quotes.
5011 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
5012 result in v:none items.
5013
5014 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5015 ReadObject()->js_decode()
5016
5017js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
5018 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
5019 - Object key names are not in quotes.
5020 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
5021 commas.
5022 For example, the Vim object:
5023 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
5024 Will be encoded as:
5025 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
5026 While json_encode() would produce:
5027 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
5028 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
5029 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
5030
5031 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5032 GetObject()->js_encode()
5033
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005034json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005035 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
5036 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
5037 JSON and Vim values.
5038 The decoding is permissive:
5039 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
5040 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
5041 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
5042 same as {"1":2}.
5043 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
5044 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
5045 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
5046 are accepted.
5047 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
5048 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
5049 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
5050 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
5051 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
5052 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
5053 character in string) for "\t".
5054 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5055 and results in v:none.
5056 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5057 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5058 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5059 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5060 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5061 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5062 *E938*
5063 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5064 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5065 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5066
5067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5068 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5069
5070json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5071 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5072 The encoding is specified in:
5073 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005074 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005075 |Number| decimal number
5076 |Float| floating point number
5077 Float nan "NaN"
5078 Float inf "Infinity"
5079 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5080 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5081 |Funcref| not possible, error
5082 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5083 used recursively: []
5084 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5085 used recursively: {}
5086 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5087 v:false "false"
5088 v:true "true"
5089 v:none "null"
5090 v:null "null"
5091 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5092 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5093 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005094 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5095 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005096
5097 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5098 GetObject()->json_encode()
5099
5100keys({dict}) *keys()*
5101 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5102 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5103
5104 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5105 mydict->keys()
5106
5107< *len()* *E701*
5108len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5109 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5110 used, as with |strlen()|.
5111 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5112 returned.
5113 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5114 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5115 |Dictionary| is returned.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005116 Otherwise an error is given and returns zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005117
5118 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5119 mylist->len()
5120
5121< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5122libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5123 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5124 with single argument {argument}.
5125 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5126 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5127 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5128 limited.
5129 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5130 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5131 to Vim.
5132 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5133 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5134 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5135 null-terminated string.
5136 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5137
5138 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5139 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5140 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5141 very probably crash.
5142
5143 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5144 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5145 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5146 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5147 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5148 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5149 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5150 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5151 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5152 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5153
5154 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5155 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5156 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5157 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5158 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5159 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5160 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5161 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5162 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5163 feature is present}
5164 Examples: >
5165 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5166
5167< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5168 third argument: >
5169 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5170<
5171 *libcallnr()*
5172libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5173 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5174 int instead of a string.
5175 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5176 feature is present}
5177 Examples: >
5178 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5179 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5180 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5181<
5182 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5183 third argument: >
5184 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5185<
5186
5187line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5188 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5189 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005190 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005191 . the cursor position
5192 $ the last line in the current buffer
5193 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5194 returned)
5195 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5196 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5197 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5198 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5199 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5200 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5201 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5202 that it's updated right away.
5203 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5204 then applies to another buffer.
5205 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5206 |getpos()|.
5207 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5208 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005209 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005210 Examples: >
5211 line(".") line number of the cursor
5212 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5213 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005214 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005215<
5216 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5217 |last-position-jump|.
5218
5219 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5220 GetValue()->line()
5221
5222line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5223 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5224 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5225 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5226 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5227 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5228 below the last line: >
5229 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5230< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5231 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5232 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5233 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5234 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5235
5236 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5237 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5238
5239lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5240 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5241 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5242 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5243 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005244 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005245 error is given.
5246
5247 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5248 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5249
5250list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5251 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5252 Examples: >
5253 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5254 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5255< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5256 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5257
5258 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5259
5260 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5261 GetList()->list2blob()
5262
5263list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5264 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5265 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5266 list2str([32]) returns " "
5267 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5268< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5269 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5270< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5271
5272 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5273 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5274 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5275 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5276<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005277 Returns an empty string on error.
5278
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005279 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5280 GetList()->list2str()
5281
5282listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5283 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5284 been made to buffer {buf}.
5285 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5286 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5287 buffer is used.
5288 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5289
5290 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005291 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5292 start first changed line number
5293 end first line number below the change
5294 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005295 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005296 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005297
5298 Example: >
5299 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5300 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5301 endfunc
5302 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5303
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005304< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005305 dictionary with these entries:
5306 lnum the first line number of the change
5307 end the first line below the change
5308 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5309 deleted
5310 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5311 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5312 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5313 character has a value of one.
5314 When lines are inserted the values are:
5315 lnum line above which the new line is added
5316 end equal to "lnum"
5317 added number of lines inserted
5318 col 1
5319 When lines are deleted the values are:
5320 lnum the first deleted line
5321 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5322 the deletion was done
5323 added negative, number of lines deleted
5324 col 1
5325 When lines are changed:
5326 lnum the first changed line
5327 end the line below the last changed line
5328 added 0
5329 col first column with a change or 1
5330
5331 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5332 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5333 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5334 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5335
5336 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5337 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5338 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5339 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5340
5341 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5342 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5343 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5344
5345 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5346 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5347 of a buffer.
5348 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5349 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5350
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005351 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
5352
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005353 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5354 second argument: >
5355 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5356
5357listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5358 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5359 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5360
5361 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5362 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5363 buffer is used.
5364
5365 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5366 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5367
5368listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5369 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5370 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5371 removed.
5372
5373 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5374 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5375
5376localtime() *localtime()*
5377 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5378 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5379
5380
5381log({expr}) *log()*
5382 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5383 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5384 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005385 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005386 Examples: >
5387 :echo log(10)
5388< 2.302585 >
5389 :echo log(exp(5))
5390< 5.0
5391
5392 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5393 Compute()->log()
5394<
5395 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5396
5397
5398log10({expr}) *log10()*
5399 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5400 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005401 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005402 Examples: >
5403 :echo log10(1000)
5404< 3.0 >
5405 :echo log10(0.01)
5406< -2.0
5407
5408 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5409 Compute()->log10()
5410<
5411 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5412
5413luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5414 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5415 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5416 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5417 Strings are returned as they are.
5418 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5419 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5420 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5421 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5422 as-is.
5423 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5424 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5425 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5426 to {expr}.
5427
5428 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5429 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5430
5431< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5432
5433map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5434 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005435 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005436 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5437 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5438 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5439 characters, is replaced.
5440 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5441 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5442 Vim9 script.
5443
5444 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5445
5446 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5447 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5448 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5449 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5450 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5451 current character.
5452 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005453 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005454< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5455
5456 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5457 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5458 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5459 still have to double ' quotes
5460
5461 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5462 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5463 2. the value of the current item.
5464 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5465 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5466 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005467 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005468 endfunc
5469 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5470< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005471 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005472< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005473 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005474< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005475 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005476<
5477 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5478 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005479 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005480
5481< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5482 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5483 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5484 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5485 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5486 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5487
5488 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5489 mylist->map(expr2)
5490
5491
5492maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5493 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5494 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5495 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005496 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5497 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005498
5499 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005500 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
5501 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
5502 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005503
5504 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5505 command.
5506
5507 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5508 "n" Normal
5509 "v" Visual (including Select)
5510 "o" Operator-pending
5511 "i" Insert
5512 "c" Cmd-line
5513 "s" Select
5514 "x" Visual
5515 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5516 "t" Terminal-Job
5517 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5518 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5519
5520 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5521 instead of mappings.
5522
5523 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5524 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005525 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005526 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5527 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5528 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5529 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5530 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5531 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5532 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5533 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5534 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5535 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5536 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5537 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5538 characters will be used:
5539 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5540 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5541 (|mapmode-ic|)
5542 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5543 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005544 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005545 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005546 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5547 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5548 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005549 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005550 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5551 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5552 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5553 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005554
5555 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5556 |mapset()|.
5557
5558 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5559 then the global mappings.
5560 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5561 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005562 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005563
5564< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5565 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5566
5567mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5568 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5569 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5570 {name}.
5571 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5572 instead of mappings.
5573 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5574 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5575
5576 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5577 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5578 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5579 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5580 mapcheck("b") no no no
5581
5582 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5583 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5584 mapping for {name} exactly.
5585 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5586 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5587 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5588 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5589 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5590 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5591 then the global mappings.
5592 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5593 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5594 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5595 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5596 :endif
5597< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5598 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5599
5600 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5601 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5602
5603
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005604maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5605 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5606 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5607 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5608 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5609
5610 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5611 vim9script
5612 echo maplist()->filter(
5613 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005614< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5615 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5616 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5617 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5618 can do: >
5619 vim9script
5620 var saved_maps = []
5621 for m in maplist()
5622 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5623 saved_maps->add(m)
5624 endif
5625 endfor
5626 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
5627< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
5628 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
5629 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
5630 vim9script
5631 omap xyzzy <Nop>
5632 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
5633 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
5634 ounmap xyzzy
5635 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005636
5637
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005638mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5639 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5640 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5641 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5642 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5643
5644
5645mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005646mapset({dict})
5647 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
5648 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
5649 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005650 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005651 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
5652 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
5653 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
5654 or 'v'. *E1276*
5655
5656 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
5657 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005658 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5659 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5660 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5661 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5662 nnoremap K somethingelse
5663 ...
5664 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5665< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005666 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
5667 all of them, when they might differ.
5668
5669 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
5670 and abbr are taken from the dict.
5671 Example: >
5672 vim9script
5673 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
5674 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
5675 nnoremap K somethingelse
5676 cnoremap K somethingelse2
5677 # ...
5678 unmap K
5679 for d in save_maps
5680 mapset(d)
5681 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005682
5683
5684match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5685 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5686 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5687 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5688
5689 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5690 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5691 {pat} matches.
5692
5693 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5694 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5695
5696 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5697 Example: >
5698 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5699 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5700< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5701 *strpbrk()*
5702 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5703 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5704< *strcasestr()*
5705 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5706 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5707 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5708<
5709 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5710 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5711 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5712 first character/item. Example: >
5713 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5714< result is again "4". >
5715 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5716< result is again "4". >
5717 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5718< result is "3".
5719 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5720 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5721 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5722 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5723 backwards compatible).
5724 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5725 the index is counted from the end.
5726 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5727 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5728
5729 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5730 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5731 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5732 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5733< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5734 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5735 see above.
5736
5737 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5738 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5739 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5740 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5741 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5742 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5743 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5744 further down in the text.
5745
5746 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5747 GetText()->match('word')
5748 GetList()->match('word')
5749<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005750 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005751matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5752 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5753 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5754 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5755 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5756 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5757 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5758 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5759 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5760 concealed.
5761
5762 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5763 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5764 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5765 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5766 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5767 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5768 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5769 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5770 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5771 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5772
5773 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5774 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5775 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5776 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5777 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01005778 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the
5779 |matchparen|polugin.
5780 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
5781 automatically chooses a free ID.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005782
5783 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5784 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5785 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5786 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5787
5788 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5789 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5790 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5791 window Instead of the current window use the
5792 window with this number or window ID.
5793
5794 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5795 the |:match| commands.
5796
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005797 Returns -1 on error.
5798
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005799 Example: >
5800 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5801 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5802< Deletion of the pattern: >
5803 :call matchdelete(m)
5804
5805< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5806 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5807 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5808
5809 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5810 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5811<
5812 *matchaddpos()*
5813matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5814 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5815 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5816 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5817 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5818 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5819 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5820
5821 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5822 these:
5823 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5824 line has number 1.
5825 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5826 number will be highlighted.
5827 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5828 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5829 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5830 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5831 be highlighted.
5832 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5833 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5834
5835 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5836
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005837 Returns -1 on error.
5838
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005839 Example: >
5840 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5841 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5842< Deletion of the pattern: >
5843 :call matchdelete(m)
5844
5845< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5846 |getmatches()|.
5847
5848 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5849 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5850
5851matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5852 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5853 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5854 Return a |List| with two elements:
5855 The name of the highlight group used
5856 The pattern used.
5857 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5858 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5859 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5860 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5861 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5862
5863 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5864 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5865
5866matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5867 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5868 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5869 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5870 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5871 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5872 window ID instead of the current window.
5873
5874 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5875 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5876
5877matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5878 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5879 after the match. Example: >
5880 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5881< results in "7".
5882 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5883 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5884 do it with matchend(): >
5885 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5886 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5887< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5888
5889 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5890 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5891< results in "7". >
5892 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5893< result is "-1".
5894 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5895
5896 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5897 GetText()->matchend('word')
5898
5899
5900matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5901 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5902 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5903 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5904
5905 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5906 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01005907 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
5908 that contain the characters in {str} in the
5909 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01005910 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
5911 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005912
5913 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5914 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005915 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005916 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5917 string.
5918 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5919 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5920 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5921 argument and return the text for that item to
5922 use for fuzzy matching.
5923
5924 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5925 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5926 is 256.
5927
5928 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5929 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5930
5931 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5932 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5933 256, then returns an empty list.
5934
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005935 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
5936 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
5937
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00005938 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005939 matching strings.
5940
5941 Example: >
5942 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5943< results in ["clay"]. >
5944 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5945< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5946 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5947< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5948 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5949 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5950 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5951< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5952 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5953 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5954< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5955 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5956< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5957 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5958< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5959 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5960 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5961< results in ['two one'].
5962
5963matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5964 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5965 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5966 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5967 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5968 position.
5969
5970 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5971 positions for the best match is returned.
5972
5973 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5974 list with three empty list items is returned.
5975
5976 Example: >
5977 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5978< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5979 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5980< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5981 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5982< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5983
5984matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5985 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5986 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5987 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5988 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5989 empty string is used. Example: >
5990 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5991< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5992 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5993
5994 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5995
5996 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5997 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5998
5999matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
6000 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
6001 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
6002< results in "ing".
6003 When there is no match "" is returned.
6004 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6005 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
6006< results in "ing". >
6007 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
6008< result is "".
6009 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
6010 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6011
6012 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6013 GetText()->matchstr('word')
6014
6015matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
6016 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
6017 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
6018 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
6019< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
6020 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
6021 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6022 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
6023< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
6024 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
6025< result is ["", -1, -1].
6026 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
6027 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
6028 end position of the match are returned. >
6029 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
6030< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
6031 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6032
6033 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6034 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
6035<
6036
6037 *max()*
6038max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6039 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
6040
6041< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6042 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
6043 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6044 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6045 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6046
6047 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6048 mylist->max()
6049
6050
6051menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
6052 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
6053 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
6054 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
6055 menu names are returned.
6056
6057 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6058 "n" Normal
6059 "v" Visual (including Select)
6060 "o" Operator-pending
6061 "i" Insert
6062 "c" Cmd-line
6063 "s" Select
6064 "x" Visual
6065 "t" Terminal-Job
6066 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6067 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6068 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6069
6070 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6071 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6072 display display name (name without '&')
6073 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6074 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6075 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6076 |toolbar-icon|
6077 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6078 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6079 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6080 characters will be used:
6081 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6082 name menu item name.
6083 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6084 remappable else v:false.
6085 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6086 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6087 string has special characters translated like
6088 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6089 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6090 "<Nop>" is returned.
6091 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6092 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6093 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6094 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6095 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6096 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6097 submenus |List| containing the names of
6098 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6099 item has submenus.
6100
6101 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6102
6103 Examples: >
6104 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6105 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6106
6107 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6108 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6109 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6110 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6111 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6112 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6113 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6114 endfor
6115 endfunc
6116 new
6117 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6118 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6119 endfor
6120<
6121 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6122 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6123
6124
6125< *min()*
6126min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6127 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6128
6129< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6130 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6131 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6132 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6133 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6134
6135 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6136 mylist->min()
6137
6138< *mkdir()* *E739*
6139mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
6140 Create directory {name}.
6141
6142 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
6143 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
6144
6145 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6146 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6147 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6148 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6149 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6150 created with 0o755.
6151 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006152 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006153
6154< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6155
6156 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6157 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6158 "p" option the call will fail.
6159
6160 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6161 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6162 failed.
6163
6164 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6165 :if exists("*mkdir")
6166
6167< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6168 GetName()->mkdir()
6169<
6170 *mode()*
6171mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6172 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6173 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6174 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6175 Also see |state()|.
6176
6177 n Normal
6178 no Operator-pending
6179 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6180 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6181 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6182 CTRL-V is one character
6183 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6184 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6185 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6186 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6187 v Visual by character
6188 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6189 V Visual by line
6190 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6191 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6192 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6193 s Select by character
6194 S Select by line
6195 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6196 i Insert
6197 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6198 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6199 R Replace |R|
6200 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6201 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6202 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6203 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6204 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6205 c Command-line editing
6206 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
6207 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6208 r Hit-enter prompt
6209 rm The -- more -- prompt
6210 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6211 ! Shell or external command is executing
6212 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6213
6214 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6215 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6216 "c" or "n".
6217 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6218 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6219 the leading character(s).
6220 Also see |visualmode()|.
6221
6222 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6223 DoFull()->mode()
6224
6225mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6226 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6227 converted to Vim data structures.
6228 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6229 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6230 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6231 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6232 converted to strings.
6233 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6234 Examples: >
6235 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6236 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6237 :echo mzeval("l")
6238 :echo mzeval("h")
6239<
6240 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6241 to {expr}.
6242
6243 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6244 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6245<
6246 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6247
6248nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6249 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6250 that is not blank. Example: >
6251 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6252< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6253 below it, zero is returned.
6254 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6255 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6256
6257 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6258 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6259
6260nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6261 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6262 value {expr}. Examples: >
6263 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6264 nr2char(32) returns " "
6265< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6266 Example for "utf-8": >
6267 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6268< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6269 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6270 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6271 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6272 string, thus results in an empty string.
6273 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6274 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6275 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6276< Result: "ABC"
6277
6278 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6279 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6280
6281or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6282 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6283 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006284 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006285 Example: >
6286 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6287< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6288 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6289
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006290< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6291 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6292 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6293 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6294
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006295
6296pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6297 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6298 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6299 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6300 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6301 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6302 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6303< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6304>
6305 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6306< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6307 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006308 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006309
6310 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6311 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6312
6313perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6314 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6315 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6316 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6317 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6318 reference to it.
6319 Example: >
6320 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6321< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6322
6323 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6324 to {expr}.
6325
6326 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6327 GetExpr()->perleval()
6328
6329< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6330
6331
6332popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6333
6334
6335pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6336 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6337 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006338 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006339 Examples: >
6340 :echo pow(3, 3)
6341< 27.0 >
6342 :echo pow(2, 16)
6343< 65536.0 >
6344 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6345< 2.0
6346
6347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6348 Compute()->pow(3)
6349<
6350 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6351
6352prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6353 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6354 that is not blank. Example: >
6355 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6356< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6357 above it, zero is returned.
6358 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6359 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6360
6361 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6362 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6363
6364printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6365 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6366 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6367 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6368< May result in:
6369 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6370
6371 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6372 argument: >
6373 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006374<
6375 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006376
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006377 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006378 %s string
6379 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6380 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6381 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6382 %c single byte
6383 %d decimal number
6384 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6385 %x hex number
6386 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6387 %X hex number using upper case letters
6388 %o octal number
6389 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6390 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6391 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6392 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6393 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6394 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6395 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6396 %% the % character itself
6397
6398 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6399 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6400 the result.
6401
6402 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6403 arguments appear in sequence:
6404
6405 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6406
6407 flags
6408 Zero or more of the following flags:
6409
6410 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6411 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6412 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6413 of the number is increased to force the first
6414 character of the output string to a zero (except
6415 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6416 precision of zero).
6417 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6418 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6419 prepended to it.
6420 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6421 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6422 prepended to it.
6423
6424 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6425 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6426 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6427 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6428 flag is ignored.
6429
6430 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6431 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6432 The converted value is padded on the right with
6433 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6434 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6435
6436 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6437 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6438
6439 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6440 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6441 a space if both are used.
6442
6443 field-width
6444 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6445 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6446 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6447 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6448 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6449 conversion the count is in cells.
6450
6451 .precision
6452 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6453 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6454 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6455 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6456 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6457 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6458 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6459 string for S conversions.
6460 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6461 the decimal point.
6462
6463 type
6464 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6465 be applied, see below.
6466
6467 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6468 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6469 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6470 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6471 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6472 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6473 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6474< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6475 "width" bytes.
6476
6477 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6478
6479 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6480 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6481 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6482 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6483 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6484 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6485 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6486 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6487 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6488 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6489 zeros.
6490 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6491 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6492 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6493 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6494 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6495 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6496 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6497 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6498 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6499
6500 i alias for d
6501 D alias for ld
6502 U alias for lu
6503 O alias for lo
6504
6505 *printf-c*
6506 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6507 resulting character is written.
6508
6509 *printf-s*
6510 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6511 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6512 specified are used.
6513 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6514 automatically converted to text with the same format
6515 as ":echo".
6516 *printf-S*
6517 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6518 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6519 number specified are used.
6520
6521 *printf-f* *E807*
6522 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6523 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6524 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6525 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6526 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6527 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6528 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6529 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6530 Example: >
6531 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6532< 12.12
6533 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6534 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6535
6536 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6537 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6538 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6539 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6540 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6541
6542 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6543 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6544 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6545 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6546 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6547 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6548 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6549 results in 1.0e7.
6550
6551 *printf-%*
6552 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6553 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6554
6555 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6556 accepted and automatically converted.
6557 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6558 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6559 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6560
6561 *E766* *E767*
6562 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6563 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6564 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6565
6566
6567prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6568 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6569 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6570
6571 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6572 string is returned.
6573
6574 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6575 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6576
6577< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6578
6579
6580prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6581 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6582 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6583 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6584
6585 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6586 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6587 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6588 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6589 line.
6590 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6591 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6592 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6593 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6594 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6595 if the user only typed Enter.
6596 Example: >
6597 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6598 func s:TextEntered(text)
6599 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6600 stopinsert
6601 close
6602 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006603 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006604 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6605 set nomodified
6606 endif
6607 endfunc
6608
6609< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6610 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6611
6612< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6613
6614prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6615 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6616 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6617 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6618
6619 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6620 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6621 as in any buffer.
6622
6623 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6624 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6625
6626< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6627
6628prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6629 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6630 {text} to end in a space.
6631 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6632 "prompt". Example: >
6633 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6634<
6635 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6636 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6637
6638< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6639
6640prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6641
6642pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6643 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6644 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6645 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6646 height nr of items visible
6647 width screen cells
6648 row top screen row (0 first row)
6649 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6650 size total nr of items
6651 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6652
6653 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6654 |CompleteChanged|.
6655
6656pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6657 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6658 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6659 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6660 popup menu.
6661
6662py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6663 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6664 converted to Vim data structures.
6665 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6666 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6667 'encoding').
6668 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6669 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6670 keys converted to strings.
6671 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6672 to {expr}.
6673
6674 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6675 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6676
6677< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6678
6679 *E858* *E859*
6680pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6681 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6682 converted to Vim data structures.
6683 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6684 copied though).
6685 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6686 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6687 non-string keys result in error.
6688 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6689 to {expr}.
6690
6691 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6692 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6693
6694< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6695
6696pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6697 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6698 converted to Vim data structures.
6699 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6700 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6701
6702 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6703 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6704
6705< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6706 |+python3| feature}
6707
6708rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6709 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6710 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6711 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6712 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6713 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6714 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006715 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006716
6717 Examples: >
6718 :echo rand()
6719 :let seed = srand()
6720 :echo rand(seed)
6721 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6722<
6723
6724 *E726* *E727*
6725range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6726 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6727 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6728 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6729 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6730 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6731 producing a value past {max}).
6732 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6733 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6734 start this is an error.
6735 Examples: >
6736 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6737 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6738 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6739 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6740 range(0) " []
6741 range(2, 0) " error!
6742<
6743 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6744 GetExpr()->range()
6745<
6746
6747readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6748 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6749 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6750 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6751 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6752
6753
6754readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6755 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6756 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6757 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6758 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6759 argument below for changing the sort order.
6760
6761 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6762 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6763 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6764 be handled.
6765 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6766 added to the list.
6767 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6768 to the list.
6769 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6770 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6771 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6772 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6773 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6774< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6775 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006776< *E857*
6777 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006778 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6779 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6780
6781 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6782 Valid values are:
6783 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6784 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6785 each character, technically, using
6786 strcmp()) (default)
6787 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6788 using strcasecmp())
6789 "collate" sort using the collation order
6790 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6791 (technically using strcoll())
6792 Other values are silently ignored.
6793
6794 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6795 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6796 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6797< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6798 function! s:tree(dir)
6799 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6800 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006801 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006802 endfunction
6803 echo s:tree(".")
6804<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006805 Returns an empty List on error.
6806
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006807 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6808 GetDirName()->readdir()
6809<
6810readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6811 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6812 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6813 information in {directory}.
6814 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6815 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6816 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6817 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6818 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6819 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6820 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6821 argument, see |readdir()|.
6822
6823 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6824 following items:
6825 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6826 name Name of the entry.
6827 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6828 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6829 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6830 type Type of the entry.
6831 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6832 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6833 Other symlink "link"
6834 On MS-Windows:
6835 Normal file "file"
6836 Directory "dir"
6837 Junction "junction"
6838 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6839 Other symlink "link"
6840 Other reparse point "reparse"
6841 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6842 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6843 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6844 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6845 itself because of performance reasons.
6846
6847 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6848 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6849 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6850 be handled.
6851 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6852 added to the list.
6853 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6854 to the list.
6855 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6856 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6857 of the entry.
6858 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6859 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6860 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6861<
6862 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6863 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6864 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006865<
6866 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6867 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6868<
6869
6870 *readfile()*
6871readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6872 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6873 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6874 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6875 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6876 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6877 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6878 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6879 added.
6880 - No CR characters are removed.
6881 Otherwise:
6882 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6883 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6884 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6885 removed from the text.
6886 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6887 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6888 lines of a file: >
6889 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6890 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6891 :endfor
6892< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6893 are returned, or as many as there are.
6894 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6895 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6896 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6897 file into a buffer if you need to.
6898 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6899 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6900 unmodified.
6901 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6902 the result is an empty list.
6903 Also see |writefile()|.
6904
6905 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6906 GetFileName()->readfile()
6907
6908reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6909 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6910 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6911 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006912 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006913
6914 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6915 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6916 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6917 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6918
6919 Examples: >
6920 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6921 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6922 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6923 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6924<
6925 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6926 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6927
6928
6929reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6930 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6931 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6932 See |@|.
6933
6934reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6935 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6936 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6937
6938reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6939 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6940 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6941 list<any> can be used.
6942 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6943 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6944
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01006945 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01006946 representation is system-dependent, it can not be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01006947 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006948 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6949 specified in the argument.
6950 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6951 and {end}.
6952
6953 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006954 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
6955 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006956
6957 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6958 GetStart()->reltime()
6959<
6960 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6961
6962reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6963 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6964 Example: >
6965 let start = reltime()
6966 call MyFunction()
6967 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6968< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6969 Also see |profiling|.
6970 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6971 script an error is given.
6972
6973 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6974 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6975
6976< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6977
6978reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6979 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6980 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6981 microseconds. Example: >
6982 let start = reltime()
6983 call MyFunction()
6984 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6985< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6986 The accuracy depends on the system.
6987 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6988 can use split() to remove it. >
6989 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6990< Also see |profiling|.
6991 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6992 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6993
6994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6995 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6996
6997< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6998
6999 *remote_expr()* *E449*
7000remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007001 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7002 string, also see |{server}|.
7003
7004 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
7005 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
7006 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
7007 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
7008 "\n").
7009
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007010 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
7011 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
7012 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007013
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007014 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
7015 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007016
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007017 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7018 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7019 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7020 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
7021 and the result will be the empty string.
7022
7023 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
7024 independent of a function currently being active. Except
7025 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
7026 arguments can be evaluated.
7027
7028 Examples: >
7029 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
7030 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
7031<
7032 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7033 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
7034
7035remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
7036 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007037 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007038 This works like: >
7039 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
7040< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
7041 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
7042 to bring itself to the foreground.
7043 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
7044 like foreground() does.
7045 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7046
7047 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7048 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
7049
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007050< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007051 Win32 console version}
7052
7053
7054remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
7055 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
7056 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
7057 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7058 name of a variable.
7059 Returns zero if none are available.
7060 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
7061 See also |clientserver|.
7062 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7063 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7064 Examples: >
7065 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007066 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007067
7068< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7069 ServerId()->remote_peek()
7070
7071remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7072 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
7073 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007074 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
7075 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007076 See also |clientserver|.
7077 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7078 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7079 Example: >
7080 :echo remote_read(id)
7081
7082< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7083 ServerId()->remote_read()
7084<
7085 *remote_send()* *E241*
7086remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007087 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7088 string, also see |{server}|.
7089
7090 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7091 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7092 |:map|.
7093
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007094 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7095 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7096 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007097
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007098 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7099 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7100 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7101
7102 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7103 up the display.
7104 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007105 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007106 \ remote_read(serverid)
7107
7108 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7109 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007110 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007111 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7112<
7113 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7114 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7115<
7116 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7117remote_startserver({name})
7118 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
7119 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
7120
7121 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7122 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7123
7124< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7125
7126remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
7127 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7128 return the item.
7129 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7130 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7131 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7132 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7133 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007134 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007135 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007136 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007137 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7138<
7139 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7140
7141 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7142 mylist->remove(idx)
7143
7144remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
7145 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7146 return the byte.
7147 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7148 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7149 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7150 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007151 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007152 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007153 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007154 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7155
7156remove({dict}, {key})
7157 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7158 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007159 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007160< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007161 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007162
7163rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7164 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7165 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7166 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7167 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7168 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7169 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7170
7171 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7172 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7173
7174repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7175 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7176 result. Example: >
7177 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7178< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
7179 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
7180 {count} times. Example: >
7181 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7182< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7183
7184 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7185 mylist->repeat(count)
7186
7187resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7188 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7189 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7190 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7191 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7192 removed, return {filename}.
7193 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7194 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7195 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7196 stopped after 100 iterations.
7197 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7198 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7199 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7200 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7201 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7202
7203 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7204 GetName()->resolve()
7205
7206reverse({object}) *reverse()*
7207 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
7208 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
7209 Returns {object}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007210 Returns zero if {object} is not a List or a Blob.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007211 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
7212 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7213< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7214 mylist->reverse()
7215
7216round({expr}) *round()*
7217 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7218 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7219 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7220 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007221 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007222 Examples: >
7223 echo round(0.456)
7224< 0.0 >
7225 echo round(4.5)
7226< 5.0 >
7227 echo round(-4.5)
7228< -5.0
7229
7230 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7231 Compute()->round()
7232<
7233 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
7234
7235rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7236 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7237 converted to Vim data structures.
7238 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7239 are copied though).
7240 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7241 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7242 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7243 "Object#to_s" method.
7244 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7245 to {expr}.
7246
7247 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7248 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7249
7250< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7251
7252screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7253 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7254 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7255 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007256 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007257
7258 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7259 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7260
7261screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7262 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7263 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7264 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7265 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7266 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7267 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7268 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7269 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7270
7271 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7272 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7273
7274screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7275 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7276 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7277 composing characters on top of the base character.
7278 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7279 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7280
7281 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7282 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7283
7284screencol() *screencol()*
7285 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7286 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7287 This function is mainly used for testing.
7288
7289 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7290 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7291 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7292 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7293 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007294 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007295 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7296 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7297<
7298screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7299 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7300 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7301 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7302 The Dict has these members:
7303 row screen row
7304 col first screen column
7305 endcol last screen column
7306 curscol cursor screen column
7307 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7308 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7309 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7310 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7311 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7312 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7313 width character it would be the same as "col".
7314 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7315 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7316 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7317 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007318 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7319 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007320 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007321
7322 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7323 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7324
7325screenrow() *screenrow()*
7326 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7327 cursor. The top line has number one.
7328 This function is mainly used for testing.
7329 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7330
7331 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7332
7333screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7334 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7335 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7336 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7337 characters.
7338 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7339 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7340
7341 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7342 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7343<
7344 *search()*
7345search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7346 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7347 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7348
7349 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7350 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7351 move. No error message is given.
7352
7353 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7354 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7355 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7356 'e' move to the End of the match
7357 'n' do Not move the cursor
7358 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7359 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7360 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7361 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7362 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7363 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7364
7365 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7366 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7367 flag.
7368
7369 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7370
7371 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7372 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7373 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7374 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
7375 search starts one column further. This matters for
7376 overlapping matches.
7377 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7378 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7379 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7380 file).
7381
7382 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7383 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7384 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7385 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7386 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7387< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7388 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7389 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
7390
7391 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7392 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7393 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7394 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7395 giving the argument.
7396 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7397
7398 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7399 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7400 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7401 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7402 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7403 function reference or a lambda.
7404 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7405 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7406 and -1 returned.
7407 *search()-sub-match*
7408 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7409 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7410 whole pattern did match.
7411 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7412
7413 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7414 flag is used.
7415
7416 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7417 :let n = 1
7418 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007419 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007420 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7421 : " first search to find match at start of file
7422 : normal G$
7423 : let flags = "w"
7424 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7425 : s/foo/bar/g
7426 : let flags = "W"
7427 : endwhile
7428 : update " write the file if modified
7429 : let n = n + 1
7430 :endwhile
7431<
7432 Example for using some flags: >
7433 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7434< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7435 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7436 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7437 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7438 line:
7439 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7440 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7441 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7442 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7443 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7444
7445 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7446 GetPattern()->search()
7447
7448searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7449 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7450 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7451 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7452
7453 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7454 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7455
7456 key type meaning ~
7457 current |Number| current position of match;
7458 0 if the cursor position is
7459 before the first match
7460 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7461 "pos", otherwise 0
7462 total |Number| total count of matches found
7463 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7464 1: recomputing was timed out
7465 2: max count exceeded
7466
7467 For {options} see further down.
7468
7469 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7470 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7471 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7472 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7473 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7474
7475 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7476 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7477
7478 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7479 " to 1)
7480 let result = searchcount()
7481<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01007482 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007483 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7484 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7485 if empty(result)
7486 return ''
7487 endif
7488 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7489 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7490 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7491 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7492 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7493 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7494 \ result.current, result.total)
7495 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7496 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7497 \ result.current, result.total)
7498 endif
7499 endif
7500 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7501 \ result.current, result.total)
7502 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007503 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007504
7505 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7506 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007507 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007508 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7509<
7510 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7511 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7512
7513 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7514 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7515 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7516 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7517 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7518 call searchcount(#{
7519 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7520 redrawstatus
7521 endif
7522 endfunction
7523<
7524 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7525 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7526
7527 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7528 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7529 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7530
7531 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7532 " search again
7533 call searchcount()
7534<
7535 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7536 key type meaning ~
7537 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7538 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7539 otherwise returns the last
7540 computed result (when |n| or
7541 |N| was used when "S" is not
7542 in 'shortmess', or this
7543 function was called).
7544 (default: |TRUE|)
7545 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7546 and different with |@/|.
7547 this works as same as the
7548 below command is executed
7549 before calling this function >
7550 let @/ = pattern
7551< (default: |@/|)
7552 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7553 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7554 for recomputing the result
7555 (default: 0)
7556 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7557 limit. max count of matched
7558 text while recomputing the
7559 result. if search exceeded
7560 total count, "total" value
7561 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7562 (default: 99)
7563 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7564 when recomputing the result.
7565 this changes "current" result
7566 value. see |cursor()|,
7567 |getpos()|
7568 (default: cursor's position)
7569
7570 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7571 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7572<
7573searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7574 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7575
7576 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7577 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7578 first match in the function.
7579
7580 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7581 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7582 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7583
7584 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7585 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7586 Example: >
7587 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7588 echo getline('.')
7589 endif
7590<
7591 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7592 GetName()->searchdecl()
7593<
7594 *searchpair()*
7595searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7596 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7597 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7598 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7599 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7600 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7601 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7602 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7603 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7604 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7605 given.
7606
7607 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7608 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7609 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7610 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7611 typical use is: >
7612 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7613< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7614
7615 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7616 |search()|. Additionally:
7617 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7618 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7619 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7620 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7621 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7622 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7623
7624 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7625 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7626 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7627 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7628 or a string.
7629 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7630 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7631 and -1 returned.
7632 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7633 Anything else makes the function fail.
7634 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7635 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7636
7637 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7638
7639 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7640 patterns are used like it's on.
7641
7642 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7643 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7644 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7645 if 1
7646 if 2
7647 endif 2
7648 endif 1
7649< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7650 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7651 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7652 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7653 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7654 "endif 2".
7655 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7656 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7657 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7658 the matching start.
7659
7660 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7661
7662 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7663 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7664
7665< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7666 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7667 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7668 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7669 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7670 match.
7671 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7672
7673 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7674
7675< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7676 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7677 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7678
7679 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7680 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7681<
7682 *searchpairpos()*
7683searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7684 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7685 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7686 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7687 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7688 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7689 returns [0, 0]. >
7690
7691 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7692<
7693 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7694
7695 *searchpos()*
7696searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7697 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7698 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7699 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7700 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7701 returns [0, 0].
7702 Example: >
7703 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7704
7705< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7706 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7707 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7708< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7709 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7710
7711 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7712 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7713
7714server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7715 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7716 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7717 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7718 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7719 Note:
7720 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7721 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7722 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7723 See also |clientserver|.
7724 Example: >
7725 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7726
7727< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7728 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7729<
7730serverlist() *serverlist()*
7731 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7732 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7733 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7734 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7735 Example: >
7736 :echo serverlist()
7737<
7738setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7739 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7740 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7741
7742 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7743 |bufload()| if needed.
7744
7745 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7746 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7747
7748 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7749 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7750 line then those lines are added.
7751
7752 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7753
7754 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7755 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7756 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7757 added below the last line.
7758
7759 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7760 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7761 error is given.
7762 On success 0 is returned.
7763
7764 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7765 third argument: >
7766 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7767
7768setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7769 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7770 {val}.
7771 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7772 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7773 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7774 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7775 The {varname} argument is a string.
7776 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7777 Examples: >
7778 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7779 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7780< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7781
7782 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7783 third argument: >
7784 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7785
7786
7787setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7788 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7789 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7790 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7791 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7792 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7793
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007794< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007795 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7796 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7797 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7798 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7799 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7800 the character width in screen cells.
7801 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7802 range overlaps with another.
7803 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7804
7805 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7806 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7807
7808 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7809 setcellwidths([]);
7810< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7811 the effect for known emoji characters.
7812
7813setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7814 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7815 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7816
7817 Example:
7818 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7819 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7820< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7821 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7822< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7823
7824 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7825 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7826
7827setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7828 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7829 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7830
7831 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7832 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7833 character search
7834 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7835 0 for backward
7836 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7837 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7838 character search
7839
7840 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7841 from a script: >
7842 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7843 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7844 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7845< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7846
7847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7848 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7849
7850setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7851 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7852 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7853 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7854 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7855 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7856 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7857 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7858 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7859 before inserting the resulting text.
7860 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7861 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7862 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7863 command line.
7864
7865 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7866 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7867
7868setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7869setcursorcharpos({list})
7870 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7871 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7872
7873 Example:
7874 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7875 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7876< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7877 call cursor(4, 3)
7878< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7879
7880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7881 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7882
7883
7884setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7885 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7886 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7887
7888< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7889 See also |expr-env|.
7890
7891 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7892 second argument: >
7893 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7894
7895setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7896 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7897 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7898 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7899 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7900 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7901 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7902 characters are not supported.
7903
7904 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7905 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7906 would do the same thing.
7907
7908 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7909
7910 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7911 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7912<
7913 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7914
7915
7916setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7917 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7918 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7919 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7920
7921 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7922 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7923 added below the last line.
7924 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7925 converted to a String.
7926
7927 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7928 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7929 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7930
7931 Example: >
7932 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7933
7934< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7935 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7936 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7937< This is equivalent to: >
7938 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7939 : call setline(n, l)
7940 :endfor
7941
7942< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7943
7944 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7945 second argument: >
7946 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7947
7948setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7949 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7950 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7951 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7952
7953 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7954 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7955 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7956 Also see |location-list|.
7957
7958 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7959
7960 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7961 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7962 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7963
7964 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7965 second argument: >
7966 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7967
7968setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7969 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7970 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7971 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7972 example for |getmatches()|.
7973 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7974 window ID instead of the current window.
7975
7976 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7977 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7978<
7979 *setpos()*
7980setpos({expr}, {list})
7981 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7982 . the cursor
7983 'x mark x
7984
7985 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7986 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7987 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7988
7989 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7990 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7991 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7992 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7993 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7994 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7995 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7996 Does not change the jumplist.
7997
7998 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7999 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
8000 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
8001 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
8002
8003 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
8004 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
8005 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
8006 character.
8007
8008 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
8009 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
8010 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
8011 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
8012 mark position it is not used.
8013
8014 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
8015 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
8016 before '>.
8017
8018 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8019 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8020
8021 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
8022
8023 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
8024 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
8025 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
8026 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
8027 |winrestview()|.
8028
8029 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8030 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
8031
8032setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
8033 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
8034
8035 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8036 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
8037 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
8038 {what}.
8039 *setqflist-what*
8040 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
8041 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
8042 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
8043 entries:
8044
8045 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
8046 buffer
8047 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
8048 present or it is invalid.
8049 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
8050 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
8051 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008052 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008053 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
8054 col column number
8055 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
8056 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008057 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008058 nr error number
8059 text description of the error
8060 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
8061 valid recognized error message
8062
8063 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
8064 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
8065 locate a matching error line.
8066 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
8067 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
8068 item will not be handled as an error line.
8069 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
8070 be used.
8071 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
8072 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
8073 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
8074 cleared.
8075 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
8076 |getqflist()| returns.
8077
8078 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
8079 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
8080 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
8081 new list is created.
8082
8083 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8084 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8085 clear the list: >
8086 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8087<
8088 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8089 freed.
8090
8091 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8092 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8093 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8094 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8095 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8096
8097 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8098 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8099 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8100 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8101 'errorformat' option value is used.
8102 See |quickfix-parse|
8103 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8104 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8105 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8106 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8107 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8108 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8109 argument.
8110 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8111 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8112 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8113 See |quickfix-parse|
8114 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8115 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8116 the last quickfix list.
8117 quickfixtextfunc
8118 function to get the text to display in the
8119 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8120 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8121 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8122 of how to write the function and an example.
8123 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8124 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8125 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8126 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8127 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8128 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8129 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8130 specify the list.
8131
8132 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8133 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8134 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8135 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8136<
8137 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8138
8139 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8140 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8141 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8142
8143 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8144 second argument: >
8145 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8146<
8147 *setreg()*
8148setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8149 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8150 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8151 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8152 {regname} must be one character.
8153
8154 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8155 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8156 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8157 then the value is appended.
8158
8159 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8160 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8161 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8162 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8163 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8164 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8165 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8166 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8167
8168 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8169 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8170 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8171 mode is never selected automatically.
8172 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8173
8174 *E883*
8175 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8176 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8177 items act like empty strings.
8178
8179 Examples: >
8180 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8181 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8182 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8183 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8184
8185< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8186 register: >
8187 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8188 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8189< or: >
8190 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8191 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8192 ....
8193 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8194< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8195 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8196 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8197 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8198
8199 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8200 nothing: >
8201 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8202
8203< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8204 second argument: >
8205 GetText()->setreg('a')
8206
8207settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8208 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8209 |t:var|
8210 The {varname} argument is a string.
8211 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8212 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8213 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8214 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8215 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8216
8217 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8218 third argument: >
8219 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8220
8221settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8222 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8223 {val}.
8224 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8225 use |setwinvar()|.
8226 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8227 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8228 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8229 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8230 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8231 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8232 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8233 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8234 Examples: >
8235 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8236 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8237< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8238
8239 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8240 fourth argument: >
8241 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8242
8243settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8244 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8245 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8246
8247 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8248 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8249 stack.
8250 *E962*
8251 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8252 argument:
8253 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8254 stack is replaced.
8255 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8256 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8257 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8258 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8259 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8260
8261 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8262 stack after the modification.
8263
8264 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8265
8266 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8267 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8268 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8269
8270< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8271 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8272 " do something else
8273 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8274 unlet stack
8275<
8276 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8277 second argument: >
8278 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8279
8280setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8281 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8282 Examples: >
8283 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8284 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8285
8286< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8287 third argument: >
8288 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8289
8290sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8291 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8292 checksum of {string}.
8293
8294 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8295 GetText()->sha256()
8296
8297< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8298
8299shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8300 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8301 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008302 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008303 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8304 quotes.
8305 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8306 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8307 {string}.
8308 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8309 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8310
8311 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8312 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8313 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8314 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8315 command.
8316
8317 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8318 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8319 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8320 even when inside single quotes.
8321
8322 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8323 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8324 escaped a second time.
8325
8326 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8327 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8328 character inside single quotes.
8329
8330 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008331 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008332< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8333 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008334 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008335< See also |::S|.
8336
8337 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8338 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8339
8340shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8341 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8342 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8343 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8344 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8345 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8346
8347 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8348 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8349 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8350 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8351
8352 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8353 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8354
8355sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8356
8357
8358simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8359 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8360 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8361 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8362 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8363 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8364 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8365 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8366 standard).
8367 Example: >
8368 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8369< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8370 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8371 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8372 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8373 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8374
8375 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8376 GetName()->simplify()
8377
8378sin({expr}) *sin()*
8379 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8380 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008381 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008382 Examples: >
8383 :echo sin(100)
8384< -0.506366 >
8385 :echo sin(-4.01)
8386< 0.763301
8387
8388 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8389 Compute()->sin()
8390<
8391 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8392
8393
8394sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8395 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8396 [-inf, inf].
8397 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008398 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008399 Examples: >
8400 :echo sinh(0.5)
8401< 0.521095 >
8402 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8403< -1.026517
8404
8405 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8406 Compute()->sinh()
8407<
8408 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8409
8410
8411slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8412 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8413 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8414 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8415 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8416 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8417 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008418 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008419
8420 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8421 GetList()->slice(offset)
8422
8423
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008424sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008425 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8426
8427 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8428 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8429
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008430< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008431 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8432 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8433 current buffer use |:sort|.
8434
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008435 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8436 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8437 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008438
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008439 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008440 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8441 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8442 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8443 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8444 case. Example: >
8445 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8446 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8447 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8448< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8449>
8450 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8451 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8452 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8453< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8454 This does not work properly on Mac.
8455
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008456 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008457 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8458 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8459 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8460
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008461 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008462 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8463 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8464
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008465 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008466 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8467
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008468 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008469 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8470 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8471 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8472 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8473
8474 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8475 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8476
8477 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8478 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8479 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8480 same order as they were originally.
8481
8482 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8483 mylist->sort()
8484
8485< Also see |uniq()|.
8486
8487 Example: >
8488 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8489 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8490 endfunc
8491 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8492< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8493 ignores overflow: >
8494 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8495 return a:i1 - a:i2
8496 endfunc
8497< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8498 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8499<
8500sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8501 Stop playing all sounds.
8502
8503 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8504 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8505
8506 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8507
8508 *sound_playevent()*
8509sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8510 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8511 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8512 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8513 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8514 call sound_playevent('bell')
8515< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8516 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8517 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8518
8519 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8520 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8521 argument is the status:
8522 0 sound was played to the end
8523 1 sound was interrupted
8524 2 error occurred after sound started
8525 Example: >
8526 func Callback(id, status)
8527 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8528 endfunc
8529 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8530
8531< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8532
8533 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8534 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8535
8536 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8537 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8538
8539< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8540
8541 *sound_playfile()*
8542sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8543 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8544 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8545 with this command: >
8546 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8547
8548< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8549 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8550
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008551< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008552
8553
8554sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8555 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8556 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8557
8558 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8559 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8560
8561 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8562 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8563
8564 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8565 soundid->sound_stop()
8566
8567< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8568
8569 *soundfold()*
8570soundfold({word})
8571 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8572 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8573 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8574 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8575 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8576 the method can be quite slow.
8577
8578 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8579 GetWord()->soundfold()
8580<
8581 *spellbadword()*
8582spellbadword([{sentence}])
8583 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8584 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8585 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8586 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8587
8588 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8589 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8590 result is an empty string.
8591
8592 The return value is a list with two items:
8593 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8594 - The type of the spelling error:
8595 "bad" spelling mistake
8596 "rare" rare word
8597 "local" word only valid in another region
8598 "caps" word should start with Capital
8599 Example: >
8600 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8601< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8602
8603 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8604 of 'spelllang' are used.
8605
8606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8607 GetText()->spellbadword()
8608<
8609 *spellsuggest()*
8610spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8611 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8612 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8613 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8614
8615 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8616 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8617 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8618
8619 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8620 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8621 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8622 replace a line.
8623
8624 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8625 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8626 although it may appear capitalized.
8627
8628 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8629 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8630
8631 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8632 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8633
8634split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8635 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8636 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8637 item.
8638 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8639 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8640 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8641 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8642 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8643 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8644 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8645 Example: >
8646 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8647< To split a string in individual characters: >
8648 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8649< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8650 the end of the pattern: >
8651 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8652< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8653 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8654 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8655< The opposite function is |join()|.
8656
8657 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8658 GetString()->split()
8659
8660sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8661 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8662 |Float|.
8663 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008664 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
8665 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008666 Examples: >
8667 :echo sqrt(100)
8668< 10.0 >
8669 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8670< nan
8671 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8672
8673 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8674 Compute()->sqrt()
8675<
8676 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8677
8678
8679srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8680 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8681 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8682 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8683 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8684 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8685 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8686 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8687
8688 Examples: >
8689 :let seed = srand()
8690 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8691 :echo rand(seed)
8692
8693state([{what}]) *state()*
8694 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8695 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8696 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8697 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8698 Yes: then do it right away.
8699 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8700 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8701 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8702 messages and callbacks).
8703 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8704 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8705 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8706 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8707 Also see |mode()|.
8708
8709 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8710 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8711 if state('s') == ''
8712 " screen has not scrolled
8713<
8714 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8715 something is busy:
8716 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8717 stuffed command
8718 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8719 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8720 x executing an autocommand
8721 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8722 ch_readraw() when reading json
8723 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8724 |f| or a count
8725 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8726 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8727 s screen has scrolled for messages
8728
8729str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8730 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8731 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8732 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8733 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8734 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8735 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8736 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8737 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8738 thousand.
8739 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8740 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8741 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8742 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8743 |substitute()|: >
8744 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8745<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008746 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
8747
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008748 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8749 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8750<
8751 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8752
8753str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8754 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8755 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8756 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8757 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8758< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8759
8760 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8761 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8762 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8763 properly: >
8764 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8765
8766< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8767 GetString()->str2list()
8768
8769
8770str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8771 Convert string {string} to a number.
8772 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8773 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8774 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8775
8776 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8777 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8778 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8779 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8780<
8781 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8782 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8783 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8784 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8785 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8786
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008787 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8788
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008789 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8790 GetText()->str2nr()
8791
8792
8793strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8794 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8795 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8796 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8797 composing characters separately.
8798
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008799 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8800
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008801 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8802
8803 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8804 GetText()->strcharlen()
8805
8806
8807strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8808 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8809 of byte index and length.
8810 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8811 counted separately.
8812 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8813 similar to |slice()|.
8814 When a character index is used where a character does not
8815 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8816 example: >
8817 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8818< results in 'a'.
8819
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008820 Returns an empty string on error.
8821
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008822 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8823 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8824
8825
8826strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8827 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8828 in String {string}.
8829 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8830 counted separately.
8831 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8832 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8833
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008834 Returns zero on error.
8835
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008836 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8837
8838 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8839 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8840 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8841 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8842 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8843 endfunction
8844 else
8845 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8846 if a:skipcc
8847 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8848 else
8849 return strchars(a:str)
8850 endif
8851 endfunction
8852 endif
8853<
8854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8855 GetText()->strchars()
8856
8857strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8858 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8859 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8860 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8861 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8862 matters for Tab characters.
8863 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8864 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8865 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8866 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8867 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008868 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008869 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8870
8871 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8872 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8873
8874strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8875 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8876 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8877 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8878 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8879 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8880 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8881 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8882 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8883 Examples: >
8884 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8885 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8886 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8887 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8888 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8889 Show mod time of file.c.
8890< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8891 :if exists("*strftime")
8892
8893< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8894 GetFormat()->strftime()
8895
8896strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008897 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
8898 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
8899 index. Composing characters are considered separate
8900 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
8901 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008902 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008903 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8904
8905 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8906 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8907
8908stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8909 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8910 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8911 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8912 This can be used to find a second match: >
8913 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8914 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8915< The search is done case-sensitive.
8916 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8917 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8918 See also |strridx()|.
8919 Examples: >
8920 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8921 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8922 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8923< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8924 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8925 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8926
8927 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8928 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8929<
8930 *string()*
8931string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8932 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8933 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8934 {expr} type result ~
8935 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8936 Number 123
8937 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8938 Funcref function('name')
8939 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8940 List [item, item]
8941 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8942
8943 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8944 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8945 will then fail.
8946
8947 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8948 mylist->string()
8949
8950< Also see |strtrans()|.
8951
8952
8953strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8954 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8955 {string} in bytes.
8956 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008957 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008958 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8959 |strchars()|.
8960 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8961
8962 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8963 GetString()->strlen()
8964
8965strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8966 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8967 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8968 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8969 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8970 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8971 following composing characters).
8972 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8973 |strcharpart()|.
8974
8975 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8976 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8977 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8978 end of the {src}. >
8979 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8980 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8981 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8982 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8983
8984< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8985 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8986 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8987<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01008988 Returns an empty string on error.
8989
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8991 GetText()->strpart(5)
8992
8993strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8994 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8995 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8996 the format specified in {format}.
8997
8998 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8999 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
9000 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
9001 matters.
9002
9003 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
9004 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
9005 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
9006 result.
9007
9008 See also |strftime()|.
9009 Examples: >
9010 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
9011< 862156163 >
9012 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
9013< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
9014 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
9015< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
9016
9017 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9018 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
9019<
9020 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9021 :if exists("*strptime")
9022
9023strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
9024 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9025 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
9026 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
9027 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
9028 match: >
9029 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
9030 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
9031< The search is done case-sensitive.
9032 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9033 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9034 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
9035 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
9036 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
9037< *strrchr()*
9038 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
9039 function strrchr().
9040
9041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9042 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
9043
9044strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
9045 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
9046 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
9047 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
9048 echo strtrans(@a)
9049< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
9050 starting a new line.
9051
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009052 Returns an empty string on error.
9053
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9055 GetString()->strtrans()
9056
9057strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
9058 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9059 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
9060 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
9061 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9062 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009063 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009064 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
9065
9066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9067 GetString()->strwidth()
9068
9069submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
9070 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
9071 substitute() function.
9072 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
9073 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
9074 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
9075 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
9076 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
9077
9078 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
9079 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
9080 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
9081 text.
9082 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
9083 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
9084 items, since there are no real line breaks.
9085
9086 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
9087 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
9088
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009089 Returns an empty string or list on error.
9090
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009091 Examples: >
9092 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
9093 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
9094< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
9095 A line break is included as a newline character.
9096
9097 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9098 GetNr()->submatch()
9099
9100substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
9101 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
9102 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
9103 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
9104 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9105
9106 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9107 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9108 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9109 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9110 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9111 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9112 used.
9113
9114 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9115 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9116 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9117 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9118
9119 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9120 unmodified.
9121
9122 Example: >
9123 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9124< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9125 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9126< results in "TESTING".
9127
9128 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9129 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9130 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009131 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009132
9133< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9134 optional argument. Example: >
9135 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9136< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9137 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9138 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009139 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009140
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009141< Returns an empty string on error.
9142
9143 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009144 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9145
9146swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9147 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9148 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9149 version Vim version
9150 user user name
9151 host host name
9152 fname original file name
9153 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9154 file
9155 mtime last modification time in seconds
9156 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9157 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9158 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9159 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9160 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9161 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9162 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9163 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9164
9165 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9166 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9167
9168swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9169 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9170 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9171 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9172 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9173 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9174
9175 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9176 GetBufname()->swapname()
9177
9178synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9179 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9180 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9181 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9182 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9183
9184 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9185 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9186 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9187 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9188 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9189
9190 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9191 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9192 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9193 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9194 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9195 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9196 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9197
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009198 Returns zero on error.
9199
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009200 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9201 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9202<
9203
9204synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9205 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9206 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9207 about a syntax item.
9208 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9209 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9210 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9211 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9212 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9213 {what} result
9214 "name" the name of the syntax item
9215 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9216 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9217 term: empty string)
9218 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9219 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9220 |highlight-font|
9221 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9222 |highlight-guisp|
9223 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9224 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9225 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9226 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9227 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9228 "bold" "1" if bold
9229 "italic" "1" if italic
9230 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9231 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9232 "standout" "1" if standout
9233 "underline" "1" if underlined
9234 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9235 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
9236
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009237 Returns an empty string on error.
9238
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009239 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9240 cursor): >
9241 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9242<
9243 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9244 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9245
9246
9247synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9248 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9249 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9250 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9251 ":highlight link" are followed.
9252
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009253 Returns zero on error.
9254
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9256 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9257
9258synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9259 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9260 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9261 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9262 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9263 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9264 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9265 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9266 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9267 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9268 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9269 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9270 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9271 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9272 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9273 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9274 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9275 call returns ~
9276 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9277 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9278 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9279 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9280 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9281 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9282
9283
9284synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9285 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9286 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9287 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9288 like what |synID()| returns.
9289 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9290 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9291 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9292 transparent item.
9293 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9294 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9295 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9296 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9297 endfor
9298< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009299 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009300 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9301 valid positions.
9302
9303system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9304 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9305 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9306
9307 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
9308 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
9309 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
9310 separators yourself.
9311 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
9312 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
9313 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
9314 list items converted to NULs).
9315 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
9316 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
9317 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
9318 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9319
9320 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
9321
9322 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
9323 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
9324 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
9325 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
9326 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
9327<
9328 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
9329 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
9330 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
9331 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
9332 cause trouble.
9333 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
9334
9335 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009336 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
9337 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009338
9339< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
9340 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
9341 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
9342 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
9343 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
9344
9345 The command executed is constructed using several options:
9346 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
9347 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
9348 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
9349 concatenated commands.
9350
9351 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
9352 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
9353
9354 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
9355 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
9356
9357 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
9358 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
9359 when using a security agent application.
9360 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
9361 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
9362
9363 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9364 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9365
9366
9367systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9368 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9369 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9370 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9371 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9372 result ends in a NL.
9373 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9374
9375 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9376 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9377 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9378<
9379 Returns an empty string on error.
9380
9381 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9382 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9383
9384
9385tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9386 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9387 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9388 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9389 omitted the current tab page is used.
9390 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9391 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9392 let buflist = []
9393 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9394 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9395 endfor
9396< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9397
9398 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9399 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9400
9401tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9402 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9403 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9404
9405 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9406 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9407 count).
9408 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9409 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9410 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9411 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9412
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009413 Returns zero on error.
9414
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009415
9416tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9417 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9418 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9419 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9420 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9421 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9422 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9423 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9424 Useful examples: >
9425 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9426 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9427< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9428
9429 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9430 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9431<
9432 *tagfiles()*
9433tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9434 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9435
9436
9437taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9438 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9439
9440 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9441 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9442 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9443
9444 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9445 entries:
9446 name Name of the tag.
9447 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9448 defined. It is either relative to the
9449 current directory or a full path.
9450 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9451 the file.
9452 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9453 entry depends on the language specific
9454 kind values. Only available when
9455 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009456 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009457 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9458 |static-tag| for more information.
9459 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9460 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9461 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9462 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9463 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9464 contained in.
9465
9466 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9467 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9468
9469 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9470
9471 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9472 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9473 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9474 search regular expression pattern.
9475
9476 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9477 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9478 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9479
9480 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9481 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9482
9483tan({expr}) *tan()*
9484 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9485 in the range [-inf, inf].
9486 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009487 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009488 Examples: >
9489 :echo tan(10)
9490< 0.648361 >
9491 :echo tan(-4.01)
9492< -1.181502
9493
9494 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9495 Compute()->tan()
9496<
9497 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9498
9499
9500tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9501 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9502 range [-1, 1].
9503 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009504 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009505 Examples: >
9506 :echo tanh(0.5)
9507< 0.462117 >
9508 :echo tanh(-1)
9509< -0.761594
9510
9511 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9512 Compute()->tanh()
9513<
9514 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9515
9516
9517tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9518 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9519 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9520 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9521 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009522 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009523< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9524 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9525 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9526 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9527
9528
9529term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9530
9531
9532terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9533 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9534 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9535 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9536 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9537 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9538 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9539 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9540 mouse mouse type supported
9541
9542 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9543
9544 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9545 an empty dictionary.
9546
9547 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9548 current cursor style.
9549 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9550 request the cursor blink status.
9551 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9552 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9553 and |t_RC| on startup.
9554
9555 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9556 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9557
9558 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9559
9560 Also see:
9561 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9562 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9563 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9564
9565
9566test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9567
9568
9569 *timer_info()*
9570timer_info([{id}])
9571 Return a list with information about timers.
9572 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9573 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9574 returned.
9575 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9576
9577 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9578 these items:
9579 "id" the timer ID
9580 "time" time the timer was started with
9581 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9582 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9583 -1 means forever
9584 "callback" the callback
9585 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9586
9587 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9588 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9589
9590< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9591
9592timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9593 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9594 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9595 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9596 has passed.
9597
9598 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9599 for a short time.
9600
9601 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9602 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9603 See |non-zero-arg|.
9604
9605 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9606 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9607
9608< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9609
9610 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9611timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9612 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9613
9614 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9615 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9616 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9617
9618 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9619 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9620 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9621 waiting for input.
9622 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9623 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9624
9625 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9626 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9627 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9628 the callback will be called once.
9629 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9630 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9631 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9632 messages.
9633
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009634 Returns -1 on error.
9635
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009636 Example: >
9637 func MyHandler(timer)
9638 echo 'Handler called'
9639 endfunc
9640 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9641 \ {'repeat': 3})
9642< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9643 intervals.
9644
9645 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9646 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9647
9648< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9649 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9650
9651timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9652 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9653 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9654 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9655
9656 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9657 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9658
9659< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9660
9661timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9662 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9663 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9664 timers there is no error.
9665
9666 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9667
9668tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9669 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9670 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009671 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009672
9673 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9674 GetText()->tolower()
9675
9676toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9677 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9678 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009679 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009680
9681 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9682 GetText()->toupper()
9683
9684tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9685 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9686 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9687 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9688 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9689 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9690 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9691
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009692 Returns an empty string on error.
9693
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009694 Examples: >
9695 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9696< returns "Hello THere" >
9697 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9698< returns "{blob}"
9699
9700 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9701 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9702
9703trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9704 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9705 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9706
9707 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9708 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9709 space character 0xa0.
9710
9711 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9712 characters:
9713 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9714 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9715 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9716 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9717
9718 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009719 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009720
9721 Examples: >
9722 echo trim(" some text ")
9723< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009724 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009725< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9726 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9727< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9728 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9729< returns " vim"
9730
9731 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9732 GetText()->trim()
9733
9734trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9735 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9736 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9737 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009738 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009739 Examples: >
9740 echo trunc(1.456)
9741< 1.0 >
9742 echo trunc(-5.456)
9743< -5.0 >
9744 echo trunc(4.0)
9745< 4.0
9746
9747 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9748 Compute()->trunc()
9749<
9750 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9751
9752 *type()*
9753type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9754 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9755 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9756 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9757 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9758 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9759 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9760 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9761 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9762 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9763 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9764 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9765 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9766 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9767 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9768 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9769 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9770 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9771 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9772 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9773 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9774 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9775 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9776< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9777 :if exists('v:t_number')
9778
9779< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9780 mylist->type()
9781
9782
9783typename({expr}) *typename()*
9784 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9785 Example: >
9786 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9787 list<number>
9788
9789
9790undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9791 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9792 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9793 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9794 the undo file exists.
9795 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9796 is used internally.
9797 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9798 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9799 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9800 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9801 returns an empty string.
9802
9803 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9804 GetFilename()->undofile()
9805
9806undotree() *undotree()*
9807 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9808 the following items:
9809 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9810 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9811 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9812 when some changes were undone.
9813 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9814 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9815 something readable.
9816 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9817 write yet.
9818 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9819 tree.
9820 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9821 This happens when waiting from input from the
9822 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9823 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9824 undo blocks.
9825
9826 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9827 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9828 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9829 |:undolist|.
9830 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9831 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9832 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9833 that was added. This marks the last change
9834 and where further changes will be added.
9835 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9836 that was undone. This marks the current
9837 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9838 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9839 undone after the last change this item will
9840 not appear anywhere.
9841 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9842 write. The number is the write count. The
9843 first write has number 1, the last one the
9844 "save_last" mentioned above.
9845 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9846 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9847 item.
9848
9849uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9850 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9851 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9852 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9853 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9854< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9855 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9856
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009857 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
9858
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009859 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9860 mylist->uniq()
9861
9862values({dict}) *values()*
9863 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9864 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009865 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009866
9867 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9868 mydict->values()
9869
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009870virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009871 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9872 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9873 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9874 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9875 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9876 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9877 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9878 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009879
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009880 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009881
9882 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
9883 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
9884 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
9885 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
9886 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9887 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
9888 |'virtualedit'|
9889
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009890 The accepted positions are:
9891 . the cursor position
9892 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9893 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9894 plus one)
9895 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9896 returned)
9897 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9898 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9899 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9900 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009901
9902 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a List
9903 with the first and last screen position occupied by the
9904 character.
9905
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009906 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9907 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01009908 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
9909
9910 virtcol(".") " returns 5
9911 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
9912 virtcol("$") " returns 9
9913
9914 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
9915
9916 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009917< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9918 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9919 all lines: >
9920 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9921
9922< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9923 GetPos()->virtcol()
9924
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01009925virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
9926 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
9927 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
9928 column {col}.
9929
9930 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
9931 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
9932 virtual column is returned.
9933
9934 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
9935 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
9936
9937 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
9938 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
9939
9940 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
9941
9942 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9943 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009944
9945visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9946 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9947 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9948 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9949 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9950 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9951 respectively.
9952 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009953 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009954< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9955 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9956 Visual mode that was used.
9957 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9958 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9959 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9960 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9961 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9962
9963wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9964 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9965 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9966 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9967 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9968
9969 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9970 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9971<
9972 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9973
9974win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9975 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9976 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9977 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9978 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9979 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9980 Example: >
9981 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9982< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9983 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009984 *E994*
9985 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9986 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9987 an empty string is returned.
9988
9989 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9990 second argument: >
9991 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9992
9993win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9994 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9995 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9996
9997 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9998 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9999
10000win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
10001 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
10002 When {win} is missing use the current window.
10003 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
10004 number 1.
10005 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
10006 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
10007 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
10008
10009 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10010 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
10011
10012
10013win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
10014 Return the type of the window:
10015 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
10016 used to execute autocommands.
10017 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
10018 (empty) normal window
10019 "loclist" |location-list-window|
10020 "popup" popup window |popup|
10021 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
10022 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
10023 "unknown" window {nr} not found
10024
10025 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
10026 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
10027 |window-ID|.
10028
10029 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
10030 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
10031 returns "popup".
10032
10033 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10034 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
10035<
10036win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
10037 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
10038 tabpage.
10039 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
10040
10041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10042 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
10043
10044win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
10045 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
10046 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
10047 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
10048
10049 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10050 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
10051
10052win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
10053 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
10054 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
10055
10056 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10057 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
10058
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010059win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
10060 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
10061 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
10062 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
10063 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
10064 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
10065 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
10066 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
10067 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
10068 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
10069 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010070 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
10071 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010072
10073 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10074 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
10075
10076win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
10077 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
10078 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
10079 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
10080 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
10081 line will change the height of the window and the height of
10082 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
10083 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
10084 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
10085 be found and FALSE otherwise.
10086
10087 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10088 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
10089
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010090win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
10091 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
10092 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
10093 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
10094 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
10095 for the current window.
10096 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
10097 tabpage.
10098
10099 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10100 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
10101<
10102win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
10103 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
10104 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
10105 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
10106 then closing {nr}.
10107
10108 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
10109 Both must be in the current tab page.
10110
10111 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10112
10113 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
10114 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
10115 like with |:vsplit|.
10116 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
10117 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
10118 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
10119 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
10120 'splitright' are used.
10121
10122 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10123 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
10124<
10125
10126 *winbufnr()*
10127winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10128 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10129 the |window-ID|.
10130 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10131 window is returned.
10132 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10133 Example: >
10134 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10135<
10136 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10137 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10138<
10139 *wincol()*
10140wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10141 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10142 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10143
10144 *windowsversion()*
10145windowsversion()
10146 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10147 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10148 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10149 an empty string.
10150
10151winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10152 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10153 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10154 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10155 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10156 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10157 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10158 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010159 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010160
10161< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10162 GetWinid()->winheight()
10163<
10164winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10165 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10166 in a tabpage.
10167
10168 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10169 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10170 returns an empty list.
10171
10172 For a leaf window, it returns:
10173 ['leaf', {winid}]
10174 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10175 returns:
10176 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10177 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10178 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10179
10180 Example: >
10181 " Only one window in the tab page
10182 :echo winlayout()
10183 ['leaf', 1000]
10184 " Two horizontally split windows
10185 :echo winlayout()
10186 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10187 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10188 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10189 " middle window
10190 :echo winlayout(2)
10191 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10192 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10193<
10194 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10195 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10196<
10197 *winline()*
10198winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10199 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10200 the window. The first line is one.
10201 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10202 first, this may cause a scroll.
10203
10204 *winnr()*
10205winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10206 window. The top window has number 1.
10207 Returns zero for a popup window.
10208
10209 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10210 $ the number of the last window (the window
10211 count).
10212 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10213 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10214 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
10215 returned.
10216 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10217 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10218 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10219 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10220 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10221 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10222 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10223 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10224 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10225 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010010226 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010227 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10228 Examples: >
10229 let window_count = winnr('$')
10230 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10231 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10232
10233< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10234 GetWinval()->winnr()
10235<
10236 *winrestcmd()*
10237winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10238 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10239 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10240 unchanged.
10241 Example: >
10242 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10243 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10244 :exe cmd
10245<
10246 *winrestview()*
10247winrestview({dict})
10248 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10249 the view of the current window.
10250 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10251 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10252 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10253 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10254<
10255 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10256 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10257 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10258 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10259
10260 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10261 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10262
10263 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10264 GetView()->winrestview()
10265<
10266 *winsaveview()*
10267winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
10268 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
10269 restore the view.
10270 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
10271 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
10272 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
10273 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
10274 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
10275 The return value includes:
10276 lnum cursor line number
10277 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010278 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010279 returns)
10280 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010281 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
10282 the first column is zero, as opposed
10283 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
10284 |$| command it will be a very large
10285 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010286 topline first line in the window
10287 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
10288 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
10289 'wrap' is off
10290 skipcol columns skipped
10291 Note that no option values are saved.
10292
10293
10294winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
10295 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
10296 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10297 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
10298 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10299 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
10300 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010301 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010302 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
10303 : 50 wincmd |
10304 :endif
10305< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
10306 option.
10307
10308 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10309 GetWinid()->winwidth()
10310
10311
10312wordcount() *wordcount()*
10313 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
10314 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
10315 |g_CTRL-G|
10316 The return value includes:
10317 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
10318 chars Number of chars in the buffer
10319 words Number of words in the buffer
10320 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
10321 (not in Visual mode)
10322 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
10323 (not in Visual mode)
10324 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
10325 (not in Visual mode)
10326 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
10327 (only in Visual mode)
10328 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
10329 (only in Visual mode)
10330 visual_words Number of words visually selected
10331 (only in Visual mode)
10332
10333
10334 *writefile()*
10335writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
10336 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
10337 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
10338 or Number.
10339 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
10340 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
10341 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
10342
10343 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
10344 unmodified.
10345
10346 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
10347 appended to the file: >
10348 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
10349 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
10350<
10351 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
10352 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
10353 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
10354 crashes.
10355 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
10356 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
10357 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
10358 when 'fsync' is set.
10359
10360 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
10361 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
10362 to writefile().
10363 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
10364 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
10365 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
10366 fails.
10367 Also see |readfile()|.
10368 To copy a file byte for byte: >
10369 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
10370 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
10371
10372< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10373 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
10374
10375
10376xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
10377 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
10378 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010379 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010380 Example: >
10381 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
10382<
10383 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10384 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
10385<
10386
10387==============================================================================
103883. Feature list *feature-list*
10389
10390There are three types of features:
103911. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
10392 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
10393 :if has("cindent")
10394< *gui_running*
103952. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
10396 Example: >
10397 :if has("gui_running")
10398< *has-patch*
103993. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
10400 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
10401 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
10402 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
10403< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
10404 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
10405 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
10406 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
10407 version 6.2.148 or later): >
10408 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
10409
10410Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
10411use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
10412
10413
10414acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
10415all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
10416amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10417arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10418arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10419autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10420autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10421autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10422balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10423balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10424beos BeOS version of Vim.
10425browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10426 work.
10427browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10428bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
10429builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
10430byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10431channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010432cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010433clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10434clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10435clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10436cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10437cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10438cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10439comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10440compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10441conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10442cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10443cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10444cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10445debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10446dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10447dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10448diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10449digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10450directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10451dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10452drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10453ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10454emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10455eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10456 true, of course!
10457ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10458extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10459 |'hlsearch'|
10460farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
10461file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
10462filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10463 read/write/filter commands
10464find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10465 |+find_in_path|.
10466float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10467fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10468 this is not present).
10469folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10470footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10471fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10472gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10473gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010474gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010475gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10476gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10477gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10478gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10479gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10480gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10481gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10482gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10483gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10484gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10485gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10486haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10487hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10488hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10489iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10490insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10491 Insert mode. (always true)
10492job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10493ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010494jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010495keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10496lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10497langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10498libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10499linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10500 'breakindent' support.
10501linux Linux version of Vim.
10502lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010503 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010504listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10505 and the argument list |arglist|.
10506localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10507lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10508mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10509macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10510menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10511mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10512modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10513 (always true)
10514mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10515mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10516mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10517mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10518mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10519mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10520mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10521mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10522mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10523mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10524mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10525multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10526multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10527multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10528multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10529mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10530nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10531netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10532netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010533num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010534ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10535osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10536osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10537packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10538path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10539perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10540persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10541postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10542printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10543profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10544python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10545python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10546python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10547python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10548python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10549python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10550pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10551qnx QNX version of Vim.
10552quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10553reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10554rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10555ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10556scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10557showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10558signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010559smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010560sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10561sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10562spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10563startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10564statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10565 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10566sun SunOS version of Vim.
10567sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10568syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10569syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10570 current buffer.
10571system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10572tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010573 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010574tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10575 |tag-old-static|.
10576tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10577termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10578terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10579terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10580termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10581textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10582textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10583tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10584 or terminfo file.
10585timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10586title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010587 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010588toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10589ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10590ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10591unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10592unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10593user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10594vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10595vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10596 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10597vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10598 (always true)
10599vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10600 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010601vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010602viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10603vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10604vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10605vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010010606vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010607virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10608visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10609visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10610 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10611vms VMS version of Vim.
10612vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10613vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10614 out if it works in the current console).
10615wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10616wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10617win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10618win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10619 64 bits)
10620win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10621win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10622win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10623winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10624windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10625 (always true)
10626writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10627xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10628xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10629xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10630xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10631 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10632xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10633xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10634xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10635xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10636 xterm screen.
10637x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10638
10639
10640==============================================================================
106414. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10642
10643This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10644|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10645pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10646same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10647When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10648pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10649>
10650 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10651 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10652 aa
10653 xx
10654 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10655 a
10656 x
10657
10658Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10659"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10660"\n".
10661
10662 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: