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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
63balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
64balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
65balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
66blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
67browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
68 String put up a file requester
69browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
70bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
71bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
72buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
73bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
74bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
75bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
76bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
77bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
78bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
79byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
80byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
81byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
82call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
83 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
84ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
85ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
86ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
87ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
88ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
89 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
90ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
91 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
92ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
93ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
94ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
95ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
96ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
97ch_open({address} [, {options}])
98 Channel open a channel to {address}
99ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
100ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
101 Blob read Blob from {handle}
102ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
103 String read raw from {handle}
104ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
105 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
106ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
107 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
108ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
109 none set options for {handle}
110ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
111 String status of channel {handle}
112changenr() Number current change number
113char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
114charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
115charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
116charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
117 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
118chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
119cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
120clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
121col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
122complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
123complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
124complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
125complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
126confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
127 Number number of choice picked by user
128copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
129cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
130cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
131count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
132 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
133cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
134 Number checks existence of cscope connection
135cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
136 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
137cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
138debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
139deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
140delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
141deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
142 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
143did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
144diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
145diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
146digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
147digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
148digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
150echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
151empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
152environ() Dict return environment variables
153escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
154eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
155eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
156executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
157execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
158exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
159exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
160exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
161exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
162expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
163 any expand special keywords in {expr}
164expandcmd({expr}) String expand {expr} like with `:edit`
165extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
166 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
167extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
168 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
169 List or Dictionary
170feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
171filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
172filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
173filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
174 remove items from {expr1} where
175 {expr2} is 0
176finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
177 String find directory {name} in {path}
178findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
179 String find file {name} in {path}
180flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
181flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
182 List flatten a copy of {list}
183float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
184floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
185fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
186fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
187fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
188foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
189foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
191foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
192foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
193foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
194fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
195funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
196 Funcref reference to function {name}
197function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
198 Funcref named reference to function {name}
199garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
200get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
201get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
202get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
203getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
204getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
205 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
206getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
207 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
208getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
209getchar([expr]) Number or String
210 get one character from the user
211getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
212getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
213getcharsearch() Dict last character search
214getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
215getcmdline() String return the current command-line
216getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
217getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
218getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
219getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
220 List list of cmdline completion matches
221getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
222getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
223getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
224getenv({name}) String return environment variable
225getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
226getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
227getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
228getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
229getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
230getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
231getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
232 List list of jump list items
233getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
234getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
235getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
236getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
237getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
238getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
239getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
240getpid() Number process ID of Vim
241getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
242getqflist() List list of quickfix items
243getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
244getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
245 String or List contents of a register
246getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
247getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
248gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
249gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
250 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
251gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
252 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
253gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
254gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
255getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
256getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
257getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
260 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
261glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
262 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
263glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
264globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
265 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
266has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
267has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
268haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
269 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
270 or |:tcd|
271hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
272 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
273histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
274histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
275histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
276histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
277hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
278hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
279hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
280hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
281hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
282iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
283indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
284index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
285 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
286input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
287 String get input from the user
288inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
289 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
290inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
291inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
292inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
293inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
294insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
295interrupt() none interrupt script execution
296invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
297isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
298isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
299 (positive or negative)
300islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
301isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
302items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
303job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
304job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
305job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
306job_start({command} [, {options}])
307 Job start a job
308job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
309job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
310join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
311js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
312js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
313json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
314json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
315keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
316len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
317libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
318libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
319line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
320line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
321lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
322list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
323list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
324listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
325 Number add a callback to listen to changes
326listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
327listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
328localtime() Number current time
329log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
330log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
331luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
332map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
333 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
334maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
335 String or Dict
336 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
337mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
338 String check for mappings matching {name}
339mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
340 like |map()| but creates a new List or
341 Dictionary
342mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
343match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
344 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
345matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
346 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
347matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
348 Number highlight positions with {group}
349matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
350matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
351matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
352 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
353matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
354 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
355matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
356 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
357matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
358 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
359matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
360 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
361matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
362 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
363max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
364menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
365min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
366mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
367 Number create directory {name}
368mode([expr]) String current editing mode
369mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
370nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
371nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
372or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
373pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
374perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
375popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
376popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
377popup_clear() none close all popup windows
378popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
379popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
380popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
381popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
382popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
383popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
384popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
385popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
386popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
387popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
388popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
389popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
390popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
391popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
392popup_notification({what}, {options})
393 Number create a notification popup window
394popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
395 none set options for popup window {id}
396popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
397popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
398pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
399prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
400printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
401prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
402prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
403prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
404prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
405prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
406prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
407 none add multiple text properties
408prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
409 none remove all text properties
410prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
411 Dict search for a text property
412prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
413prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
414 Number remove a text property
415prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
416prop_type_change({name}, {props})
417 none change an existing property type
418prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
419 none delete a property type
420prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
421 Dict get property type values
422prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
423pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
424pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
425py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
426pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
427pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
428rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
429range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
430 List items from {expr} to {max}
431readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
432readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
433 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
434readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
435 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
436readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
437 List get list of lines from file {fname}
438reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
439 any reduce {object} using {func}
440reg_executing() String get the executing register name
441reg_recording() String get the recording register name
442reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
443reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
444reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
445remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
446 String send expression
447remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
448remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
449 Number check for reply string
450remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
451 String read reply string
452remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
453 String send key sequence
454remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
455remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
456 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
457remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
458 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
459remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
460rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
461repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
462resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
463reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
464round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
465rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
466screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
467screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
468screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
469screencol() Number current cursor column
470screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
471screenrow() Number current cursor row
472screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
473search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
474 Number search for {pattern}
475searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
476searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
477 Number search for variable declaration
478searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
479 Number search for other end of start/end pair
480searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
481 List search for other end of start/end pair
482searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
483 List search for {pattern}
484server2client({clientid}, {string})
485 Number send reply string
486serverlist() String get a list of available servers
487setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
488 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
489 {expr}
490setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
491 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
492setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
493setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
494setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
495setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
496setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
497setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
498setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
499setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
500setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
501 Number modify location list using {list}
502setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
503 Number modify specific location list props
504setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
505setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
506setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
507setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
508 Number modify specific quickfix list props
509setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
510settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
511settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
512 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
513 page {tabnr} to {val}
514settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
515 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
516setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
517sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
518shellescape({string} [, {special}])
519 String escape {string} for use as shell
520 command argument
521shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
522sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
523sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
524sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
525sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
526 List get a list of placed signs
527sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
528 Number jump to a sign
529sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
530 Number place a sign
531sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
532sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
533sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
534sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
535 Number unplace a sign
536sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
537simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
538sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
539sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
540slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
541 slice of a String, List or Blob
542sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
543 List sort {list}, using {func} to compare
544sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
545sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
546 Number play an event sound
547sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
548 Number play sound file {path}
549sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
550soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
551spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
552spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
553 List spelling suggestions
554split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
555 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
556sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
557srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
558state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
559str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
560str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
561 ASCII/UTF-8 value
562str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
563 Number convert String to Number
564strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
565strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
566 String {len} characters of {str} at
567 character {start}
568strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
569strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
570strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
571strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
572stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
573 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
574string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
575strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
576strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
577 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
578 byte {start}
579strptime({format}, {timestring})
580 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
581strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
582 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
583strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
584strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
585submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
586 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
587substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
588 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
589swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
590swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
591synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
592synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
593 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
594synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
595synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
596synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
597system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
598systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
599tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
600tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
601tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
602tagfiles() List tags files used
603taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
604tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
605tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
606tempname() String name for a temporary file
607term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
608 Number display difference between two dumps
609term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
610 Number displaying a screen dump
611term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
612 none dump terminal window contents
613term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
614term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
615term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
616term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
617term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
618term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
619term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
620term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
621term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
622term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
623term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
624term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
625term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
626term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
627term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
628 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
629term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
630term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
631term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
632term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
633 none set the size of a terminal
634term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
635term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
636terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
637test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
638 none make memory allocation fail
639test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
640test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
641test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
642test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
643test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
644test_gui_drop_files({list}, {row}, {col}, {mods})
645 none drop a list of files in a window
646test_gui_mouse_event({button}, {row}, {col}, {repeated}, {mods})
647 none add a mouse event to the input buffer
648test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
649test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
650test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
651test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
652test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
653test_null_job() Job null value for testing
654test_null_list() List null value for testing
655test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
656test_null_string() String null value for testing
657test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
658test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
659test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
660test_scrollbar({which}, {value}, {dragging})
661 none scroll in the GUI for testing
662test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
663test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
664test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
665test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
666test_void() any void value for testing
667timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
668timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
669timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
670 Number create a timer
671timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
672timer_stopall() none stop all timers
673tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
674toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
675tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
676 to chars in {tostr}
677trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
678 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
679trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
680type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
681typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
682undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
683undotree() List undo file tree
684uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
685 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
686values({dict}) List values in {dict}
687virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
688visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
689wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
690win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
691 String execute {command} in window {id}
692win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
693win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
694win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
695win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
696win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
697win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
698win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
699win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
700 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
701winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
702wincol() Number window column of the cursor
703windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
704winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
705winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
706winline() Number window line of the cursor
707winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
708winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
709winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
710winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
711winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
712wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
713writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
714 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
715xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
716
717==============================================================================
7182. Details *builtin-function-details*
719
720Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
721specific functionality.
722
723abs({expr}) *abs()*
724 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
725 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
726 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
727 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
728 Examples: >
729 echo abs(1.456)
730< 1.456 >
731 echo abs(-5.456)
732< 5.456 >
733 echo abs(-4)
734< 4
735
736 Can also be used as a |method|: >
737 Compute()->abs()
738
739< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
740
741
742acos({expr}) *acos()*
743 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
744 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
745 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
746 [-1, 1].
747 Examples: >
748 :echo acos(0)
749< 1.570796 >
750 :echo acos(-0.5)
751< 2.094395
752
753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
754 Compute()->acos()
755
756< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
757
758
759add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
760 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
761 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
762 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
763 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
764< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
765 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
766 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
767 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
768
769 Can also be used as a |method|: >
770 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
771
772
773and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
774 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
775 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
776 Example: >
777 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
778< Can also be used as a |method|: >
779 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
780
781
782append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
783 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
784 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
785 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
786 the current buffer.
787 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
788 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
789 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
790 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
791 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
792 negative number results in an error. Example: >
793 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
794 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
795
796< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
797 passed as the second argument: >
798 mylist->append(lnum)
799
800
801appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
802 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
803
804 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
805 |bufload()| if needed.
806
807 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
808
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000809 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
810 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
811 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
812 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000813
814 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
815 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
816
817 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
818 error message is given. Example: >
819 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
820<
821 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
822 passed as the second argument: >
823 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
824
825
826argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
827 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
828 |arglist|.
829 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
830 window is used.
831 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
832 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
833 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
834 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
835
836 *argidx()*
837argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
838 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
839
840 *arglistid()*
841arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
842 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
843 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
844 global argument list. See |arglist|.
845 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
846
847 Without arguments use the current window.
848 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
849 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
850 page.
851 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
852
853 *argv()*
854argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
855 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
856 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
857 :let i = 0
858 :while i < argc()
859 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
860 : exe 'amenu Arg.' . f . ' :e ' . f . '<CR>'
861 : let i = i + 1
862 :endwhile
863< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
864 the whole |arglist| is returned.
865
866 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
867 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
868
869asin({expr}) *asin()*
870 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
871 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
872 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
873 [-1, 1].
874 Examples: >
875 :echo asin(0.8)
876< 0.927295 >
877 :echo asin(-0.5)
878< -0.523599
879
880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
881 Compute()->asin()
882<
883 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
884
885
886assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
887
888
889
890atan({expr}) *atan()*
891 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
892 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
893 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
894 Examples: >
895 :echo atan(100)
896< 1.560797 >
897 :echo atan(-4.01)
898< -1.326405
899
900 Can also be used as a |method|: >
901 Compute()->atan()
902<
903 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
904
905
906atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
907 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
908 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
909 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
910 Examples: >
911 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
912< -0.785398 >
913 :echo atan2(1, -1)
914< 2.356194
915
916 Can also be used as a |method|: >
917 Compute()->atan2(1)
918<
919 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
920
921balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
922 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
923 not used for the List.
924
925balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
926 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
927 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
928 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
929 split with |balloon_split()|.
930 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
931
932 Example: >
933 func GetBalloonContent()
934 " ... initiate getting the content
935 return ''
936 endfunc
937 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
938
939 func BalloonCallback(result)
940 call balloon_show(a:result)
941 endfunc
942< Can also be used as a |method|: >
943 GetText()->balloon_show()
944<
945 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
946 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
947 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
948 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
949 empty string or a placeholder.
950
951 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
952 error message.
953 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
954 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
955
956balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
957 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
958 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
959 to show debugger output.
960 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
962 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
963
964< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
965 feature}
966
967blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
968 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
969 {blob}. Examples: >
970 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
971 blob2list(0z) returns []
972< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
973 opposite.
974
975 Can also be used as a |method|: >
976 GetBlob()->blob2list()
977
978 *browse()*
979browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
980 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
981 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
982 The input fields are:
983 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
984 {title} title for the requester
985 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
986 {default} default file name
987 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
988 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
989
990 *browsedir()*
991browsedir({title}, {initdir})
992 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
993 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
994 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
995 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
996 to be used.
997 The input fields are:
998 {title} title for the requester
999 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1000 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1001 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1002
1003bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1004 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1005 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1006 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1007 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1008 buffer is always created.
1009 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1010 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1011 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1012 call bufload(bufnr)
1013 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1014< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1015 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1016
1017bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1018 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1019 {buf} exists.
1020 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1021 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1022
1023 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1024 exactly. The name can be:
1025 - Relative to the current directory.
1026 - A full path.
1027 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1028 - A URL name.
1029 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1030 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1031 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1032 long name to be able to find them.
1033 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1034 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1035 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1036 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1037 file name.
1038
1039 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1040 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1041<
1042 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1043
1044buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1045 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1046 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1047 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1048
1049 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1050 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1051
1052bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1053 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1054 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1055 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1056 then there is no change.
1057 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1058 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1059 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1060
1061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1062 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1063
1064bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1065 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1066 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1067 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1068
1069 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1070 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1071
1072bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1073 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1074 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1075 "[No Name]".
1076 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1077 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1078 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1079 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1080 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1081 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1082 match an empty string is returned.
1083 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1084 alternate buffer.
1085 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1086 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1087 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1088 pattern.
1089 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1090 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1091 buffers are searched for.
1092 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1093 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1094 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1095< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1096 echo bufnr->bufname()
1097
1098< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1099 string is returned. >
1100 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1101 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1102 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1103 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1104< *buffer_name()*
1105 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1106
1107 *bufnr()*
1108bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1109 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1110 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1111 above.
1112
1113 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1114 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1115 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1116 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1117< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1118 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1119
1120 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1121 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1122< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1123 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1124 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1125 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1126
1127 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1128 echo bufref->bufnr()
1129<
1130 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1131 *last_buffer_nr()*
1132 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1133
1134bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1135 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1136 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1137 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1138 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1139
1140 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinid(1))
1141<
1142 Only deals with the current tab page.
1143
1144 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1145 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1146
1147bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1148 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1149 |window-ID|.
1150 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1151 is returned. Example: >
1152
1153 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinnr(1))
1154
1155< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1156 |:wincmd|.
1157
1158 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1159 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1160
1161byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1162 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1163 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1164 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1165 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1166 one.
1167 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1168
1169 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1170 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1171
1172< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1173 feature}
1174
1175byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1176 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1177 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1178 zero.
1179 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1180 equal to {nr}.
1181 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1182 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1183 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1184 separately.
1185 Example : >
1186 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1187< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1188 same: >
1189 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1190 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1191< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1192
1193 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1194 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1195 in bytes is returned.
1196
1197 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1198 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1199
1200byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1201 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1202 as a separate character. Example: >
1203 let s = 'e' . nr2char(0x301)
1204 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1205 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1206 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1207< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1208 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1209 one byte).
1210 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1211 to a Unicode encoding.
1212
1213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1214 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1215
1216call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1217 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1218 arguments.
1219 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1220 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1221 Returns the return value of the called function.
1222 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1223 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1224
1225 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1226 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1227
1228ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1229 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1230 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1231 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1232 Examples: >
1233 echo ceil(1.456)
1234< 2.0 >
1235 echo ceil(-5.456)
1236< -5.0 >
1237 echo ceil(4.0)
1238< 4.0
1239
1240 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1241 Compute()->ceil()
1242<
1243 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1244
1245
1246ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1247
1248
1249changenr() *changenr()*
1250 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1251 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1252 with the |:undo| command.
1253 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1254 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1255 one less than the number of the undone change.
1256
1257char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
1258 Return number value of the first char in {string}.
1259 Examples: >
1260 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1261 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1262< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1263 Example for "utf-8": >
1264 char2nr("á") returns 225
1265 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1266< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1267 A combining character is a separate character.
1268 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1269 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1270 let str = "ABC"
1271 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1272< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1273
1274 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1275 GetChar()->char2nr()
1276
1277
1278charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1279 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1280 The character class is one of:
1281 0 blank
1282 1 punctuation
1283 2 word character
1284 3 emoji
1285 other specific Unicode class
1286 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1287
1288
1289charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1290 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1291 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1292
1293 Example:
1294 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1295 charcol('.') returns 3
1296 col('.') returns 7
1297
1298< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1299 GetPos()->col()
1300<
1301 *charidx()*
1302charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1303 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1304 The index of the first character is zero.
1305 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1306 equal to {idx}.
1307 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1308 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1309 added to the preceding base character.
1310 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1311 counted as separate characters.
1312 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1313 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1314 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1315 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1316 and is not zero or one.
1317 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1318 from the character index.
1319 Examples: >
1320 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1321 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1322 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1323<
1324 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1325 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1326
1327chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1328 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1329 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1330 window:
1331 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1332 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1333 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1334 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1335 directory.
1336 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1337 {dir} must be a String.
1338 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1339 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1340 On failure, returns an empty string.
1341
1342 Example: >
1343 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1344 if save_dir != ""
1345 " ... do some work
1346 call chdir(save_dir)
1347 endif
1348
1349< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1350 GetDir()->chdir()
1351<
1352cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1353 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1354 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1355 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1356 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1357 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1358 feature, -1 is returned.
1359 See |C-indenting|.
1360
1361 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1362 GetLnum()->cindent()
1363
1364clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1365 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1366 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1367 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1368 window ID instead of the current window.
1369
1370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1371 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1372<
1373 *col()*
1374col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1375 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1376 . the cursor position
1377 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1378 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1379 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1380 returned)
1381 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1382 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1383 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1384 that it's updated right away.
1385 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1386 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1387 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1388 out of range then col() returns zero.
1389 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1390 |getpos()|.
1391 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1392 character position use |charcol()|.
1393 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1394 Examples: >
1395 col(".") column of cursor
1396 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1397 col("'t") column of mark t
1398 col("'" . markname) column of mark markname
1399< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1400 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1401 buffer.
1402 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1403 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1404 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1405 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1406 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
1407 \<C-O>:echo col(".") . "\n" <Bar>
1408 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1409
1410< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1411 GetPos()->col()
1412<
1413
1414complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1415 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1416 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1417 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1418 or with an expression mapping.
1419 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1420 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1421 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1422 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1423 match.
1424 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1425 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1426 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1427 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1428 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1429 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1430 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1431 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1432 Example: >
1433 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1434
1435 func! ListMonths()
1436 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1437 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1438 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1439 return ''
1440 endfunc
1441< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1442 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1443
1444 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1445 second argument: >
1446 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1447
1448complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1449 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1450 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1451 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1452 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1453 the list.
1454 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1455 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1456
1457 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1458 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1459
1460complete_check() *complete_check()*
1461 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1462 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1463 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1464 zero otherwise.
1465 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1466 'completefunc' option.
1467
1468
1469complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1470 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1471 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1472 The items are:
1473 mode Current completion mode name string.
1474 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1475 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1476 See |pumvisible()|.
1477 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1478 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1479 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1480 See |complete-items|.
1481 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1482 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1483 typed text only, or the last completion after
1484 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1485 <Down> keys)
1486 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1487
1488 *complete_info_mode*
1489 mode values are:
1490 "" Not in completion mode
1491 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1492 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1493 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1494 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1495 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1496 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1497 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1498 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1499 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1500 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1501 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1502 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1503 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1504 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1505 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1506 "eval" |complete()| completion
1507 "unknown" Other internal modes
1508
1509 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1510 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1511 {what} are silently ignored.
1512
1513 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1514 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1515 |CompleteChanged| event.
1516
1517 Examples: >
1518 " Get all items
1519 call complete_info()
1520 " Get only 'mode'
1521 call complete_info(['mode'])
1522 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1523 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1524
1525< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1526 GetItems()->complete_info()
1527<
1528 *confirm()*
1529confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1530 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1531 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1532 choice this is 1.
1533 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1534 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1535
1536 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1537 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1538 used (and translated).
1539 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1540 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1541
1542 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1543 by '\n', e.g. >
1544 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1545< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1546 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1547 not need to be the first letter: >
1548 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1549< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1550 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1551
1552 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1553 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1554 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1555 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1556
1557 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1558 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1559 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1560 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1561 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1562 used.
1563
1564 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1565 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1566
1567 An example: >
1568 :let choice = confirm("What do you want?", "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1569 :if choice == 0
1570 : echo "make up your mind!"
1571 :elseif choice == 3
1572 : echo "tasteful"
1573 :else
1574 : echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1575 :endif
1576< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1577 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1578 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1579 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1580 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1581 the horizontal layout is always used.
1582
1583 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1584 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1585<
1586 *copy()*
1587copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1588 different from using {expr} directly.
1589 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1590 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1591 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1592 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1593 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1594 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1595 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1596 mylist->copy()
1597
1598cos({expr}) *cos()*
1599 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1600 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1601 Examples: >
1602 :echo cos(100)
1603< 0.862319 >
1604 :echo cos(-4.01)
1605< -0.646043
1606
1607 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1608 Compute()->cos()
1609<
1610 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1611
1612
1613cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1614 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1615 [1, inf].
1616 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1617 Examples: >
1618 :echo cosh(0.5)
1619< 1.127626 >
1620 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1621< -1.127626
1622
1623 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1624 Compute()->cosh()
1625<
1626 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1627
1628
1629count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1630 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1631 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1632
1633 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1634 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1635
1636 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1637
1638 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1639 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1640 {expr} is an empty string.
1641
1642 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1643 mylist->count(val)
1644<
1645 *cscope_connection()*
1646cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1647 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1648 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1649 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1650 if there are no cscope connections;
1651 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1652
1653 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1654 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1655
1656 {num} Description of existence check
1657 ----- ------------------------------
1658 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1659 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1660 {dbpath}.
1661 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1662 {dbpath}.
1663 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1664 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1665 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1666 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1667
1668 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1669
1670 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1671
1672 # pid database name prepend path
1673 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1674<
1675 Invocation Return Val ~
1676 ---------- ---------- >
1677 cscope_connection() 1
1678 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1679 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1680 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1681 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1682 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1683 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1684 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1685<
1686cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1687cursor({list})
1688 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1689 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1690
1691 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1692 with two, three or four item:
1693 [{lnum}, {col}]
1694 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1695 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1696 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1697 but without the first item.
1698
1699 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1700 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1701
1702 Does not change the jumplist.
1703 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1704 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1705 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1706 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1707 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1708 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1709 line.
1710 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1711 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1712 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1713
1714 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1715 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1716 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1717 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1718
1719 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1720 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1721
1722debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1723 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1724 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1725 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1726 {only available on MS-Windows}
1727
1728 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1729 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1730
1731deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1732 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1733 different from using {expr} directly.
1734 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1735 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1736 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1737 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1738 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1739 the original |List|.
1740 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1741
1742 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1743 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1744 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1745 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1746 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1747 *E724*
1748 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1749 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1750 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1751 Also see |copy()|.
1752
1753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1754 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1755
1756delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1757 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
1758 name {fname}. This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link.
1759
1760 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1761 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1762
1763 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1764 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1765 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1766 that is being used.
1767
1768 A symbolic link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
1769
1770 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1771 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1772 or partly failed.
1773
1774 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1775 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1776 |deletebufline()|.
1777
1778 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1779 GetName()->delete()
1780
1781deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1782 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1783 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1784 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1785
1786 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1787 |bufload()| if needed.
1788
1789 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1790
1791 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1792 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1793 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1794
1795 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1796 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1797<
1798 *did_filetype()*
1799did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1800 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1801 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1802 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1803 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1804 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1805 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1806 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1807 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1808 file.
1809
1810diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1811 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1812 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1813 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1814 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1815 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1816 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1817 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1818
1819 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1820 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1821
1822diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1823 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1824 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1825 diff change zero is returned.
1826 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1827 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1828 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1829 line.
1830 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1831 syntax information about the highlighting.
1832
1833 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1834 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1835<
1836
1837digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1838 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
1839 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
1840 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
1841 is given and an empty string is returned.
1842
1843 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1844 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
1845 available, it might fail.
1846
1847 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
1848
1849 Examples: >
1850 " Get a built-in digraph
1851 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
1852
1853 " Get a user-defined digraph
1854 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
1855 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
1856<
1857 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1858 GetChars()->digraph_get()
1859<
1860 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1861 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1862 display an error message.
1863
1864
1865digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
1866 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
1867 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
1868 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
1869
1870 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1871 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
1872 available, it might fail.
1873
1874 Also see |digraph_get()|.
1875
1876 Examples: >
1877 " Get user-defined digraphs
1878 :echo digraph_getlist()
1879
1880 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
1881 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
1882<
1883 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1884 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
1885<
1886 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1887 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1888 display an error message.
1889
1890
1891digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()* *E1205*
1892 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1893 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
1894 encoded character. Be careful, composing characters are NOT
1895 ignored. This function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but
1896 useful to add digraphs start with a white space.
1897
1898 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1899 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1900
1901 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1902 |digraph_setlist()|.
1903
1904 Example: >
1905 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1906<
1907 Can be used as a |method|: >
1908 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1909<
1910 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1911 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1912 display an error message.
1913
1914
1915digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1916 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1917 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1918 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
1919 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|.
1920 Example: >
1921 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1922<
1923 It is similar to the following: >
1924 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1925 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1926 endfor
1927< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1928 following digraphs will not be added.
1929
1930 Can be used as a |method|: >
1931 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1932<
1933 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1934 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1935 display an error message.
1936
1937
1938echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1939 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1940 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1941 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1942 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1943< and to enable it again: >
1944 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1945< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1946
1947
1948empty({expr}) *empty()*
1949 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1950 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1951 items.
1952 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1953 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1954 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1955 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1956 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1957 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1958
1959 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1960 length with zero.
1961
1962 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1963 mylist->empty()
1964
1965environ() *environ()*
1966 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1967 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1968 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1969< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1970 use this: >
1971 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1972
1973escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1974 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1975 backslash. Example: >
1976 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1977< results in: >
1978 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1979< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1980
1981 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1982 GetText()->escape(' \')
1983<
1984 *eval()*
1985eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1986 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1987 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1988 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1989 functions.
1990
1991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1992 argv->join()->eval()
1993
1994eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
1995 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
1996 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
1997 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
1998 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
1999
2000executable({expr}) *executable()*
2001 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2002 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2003 arguments.
2004 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2005 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2006 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2007 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2008 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2009 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2010 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2011 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2012 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2013 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2014 directory, not if it's really executable.
2015 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
2016 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2017 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2018 The result is a Number:
2019 1 exists
2020 0 does not exist
2021 -1 not implemented on this system
2022 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2023
2024 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2025 GetCommand()->executable()
2026
2027execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2028 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2029 string.
2030 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2031 lines are executed one by one.
2032 This is equivalent to: >
2033 redir => var
2034 {command}
2035 redir END
2036<
2037 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2038 "" no `:silent` used
2039 "silent" `:silent` used
2040 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2041 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2042 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2043 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2044 *E930*
2045 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2046
2047 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
2048 split(execute('args'), "\n")
2049
2050< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2051 use `win_execute()`.
2052
2053 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2054 included in the output of the higher level call.
2055
2056 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2057 GetCommand()->execute()
2058
2059exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2060 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2061 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2062 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2063 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2064 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2065< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2066 an empty string is returned.
2067
2068 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2069 GetCommand()->exepath()
2070<
2071 *exists()*
2072exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2073 zero otherwise.
2074
2075 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2076 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2077 at compile time.
2078
2079 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2080 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2081
2082 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
2083 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2084 not if it really works)
2085 +option-name Vim option that works.
2086 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2087 done by comparing with an empty
2088 string)
2089 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2090 or user defined function (see
2091 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2092 Also works for a variable that is a
2093 Funcref.
2094 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2095 implemented; to be used to check if
2096 "funcname" is valid
2097 varname internal variable (see
2098 |internal-variables|). Also works
2099 for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2100 entries, |List| items, etc.
2101 Does not work for local variables in a
2102 compiled `:def` function.
2103 Beware that evaluating an index may
2104 cause an error message for an invalid
2105 expression. E.g.: >
2106 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2107 :echo exists("l[5]")
2108< 0 >
2109 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2110< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2111 0
2112 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2113 command or command modifier |:command|.
2114 Returns:
2115 1 for match with start of a command
2116 2 full match with a command
2117 3 matches several user commands
2118 To check for a supported command
2119 always check the return value to be 2.
2120 :2match The |:2match| command.
2121 :3match The |:3match| command.
2122 #event autocommand defined for this event
2123 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2124 pattern (the pattern is taken
2125 literally and compared to the
2126 autocommand patterns character by
2127 character)
2128 #group autocommand group exists
2129 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2130 event.
2131 #group#event#pattern
2132 autocommand defined for this group,
2133 event and pattern.
2134 ##event autocommand for this event is
2135 supported.
2136
2137 Examples: >
2138 exists("&shortname")
2139 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2140 exists("*strftime")
2141 exists("*s:MyFunc")
2142 exists("bufcount")
2143 exists(":Make")
2144 exists("#CursorHold")
2145 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2146 exists("#filetypeindent")
2147 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2148 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2149 exists("##ColorScheme")
2150< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2151 name.
2152 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2153 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2154 the future, thus don't count on it!
2155 Working example: >
2156 exists(":make")
2157< NOT working example: >
2158 exists(":make install")
2159
2160< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2161 variable itself. For example: >
2162 exists(bufcount)
2163< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2164 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2165
2166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2167 Varname()->exists()
2168<
2169
2170exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2171 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2172 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2173 give an error: >
2174 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2175 ThatFunction('works')
2176 endif
2177< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2178 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2179
2180 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2181 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2182 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2183
2184
2185exp({expr}) *exp()*
2186 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2187 [0, inf].
2188 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2189 Examples: >
2190 :echo exp(2)
2191< 7.389056 >
2192 :echo exp(-1)
2193< 0.367879
2194
2195 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2196 Compute()->exp()
2197<
2198 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2199
2200
2201expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2202 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2203 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2204
2205 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2206 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2207 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2208 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2209 file name contains a space]
2210
2211 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2212 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2213 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2214
2215 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2216 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2217 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2218
2219 % current file name
2220 # alternate file name
2221 #n alternate file name n
2222 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2223 <afile> autocmd file name
2224 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2225 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2226 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2227 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2228 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2229 line number
2230 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2231 a function
2232 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2233 current script ID |<SID>|
2234 <stack> call stack
2235 <cword> word under the cursor
2236 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2237 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2238 message |server2client()|
2239 Modifiers:
2240 :p expand to full path
2241 :h head (last path component removed)
2242 :t tail (last path component only)
2243 :r root (one extension removed)
2244 :e extension only
2245
2246 Example: >
2247 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") . "/tags"
2248< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2249 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2250 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2251< Use this: >
2252 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") . ".bak"
2253< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2254 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2255 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2256 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2257 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2258<
2259 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2260 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2261 to modify normal file names.
2262
2263 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2264 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2265 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2266 '/' added.
2267
2268 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2269 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2270 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2271 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2272 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2273 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2274 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2275 :echo expand("**/README")
2276<
2277 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2278 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2279 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2280 |expr-env-expand|.
2281 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2282 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2283 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2284 "$FOOBAR".
2285
2286 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2287 getting the raw output of an external command.
2288
2289 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2290 Getpattern()->expand()
2291
2292expandcmd({string}) *expandcmd()*
2293 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2294 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2295 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2296 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2297 start.
2298 Returns the expanded string. Example: >
2299 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
2300
2301< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2302 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2303<
2304extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2305 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2306 |Dictionaries|.
2307
2308 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2309 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2310 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2311 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2312 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2313 Examples: >
2314 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2315 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2316< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2317 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2318 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2319 (where N is the original length of the List).
2320 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2321 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2322 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2323<
2324 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2325 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2326 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2327 used to decide what to do:
2328 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2329 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2330 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2331 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2332
2333 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2334 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2335 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2336 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2337 fails.
2338 Returns {expr1}.
2339
2340 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2341 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2342
2343
2344extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2345 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2346 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2347 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2348 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2349
2350
2351feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2352 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2353 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2354
2355 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2356 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2357 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2358 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2359 characters from a mapping.
2360
2361 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2362 {string}.
2363
2364 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2365 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2366 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2367 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2368 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2369 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2370
2371 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2372 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2373 keys are remapped.
2374 'n' Do not remap keys.
2375 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2376 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2377 opening folds, etc.
2378 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2379 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2380 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2381 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2382 the internal "got_int" flag.
2383 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2384 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2385 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2386 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2387 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2388 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2389 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2390 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2391 script continues.
2392 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2393 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2394 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
2395 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2396 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2397 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2398
2399 Return value is always 0.
2400
2401 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2402 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2403
2404filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2405 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2406 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2407 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2408 expression, which is used as a String.
2409 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2410 |glob()|.
2411 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2412 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2413 0
2414 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2415 1
2416
2417< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2418 GetName()->filereadable()
2419< *file_readable()*
2420 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2421
2422
2423filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2424 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2425 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2426 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2427 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2428
2429 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2430 GetName()->filewritable()
2431
2432
2433filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2434 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2435 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2436 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2437 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
2438 charactor in a |String|.
2439
2440 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2441
2442 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2443 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2444 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2445 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2446 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2447 current character.
2448 Examples: >
2449 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2450< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2451 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2452< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2453 call filter(var, 0)
2454< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2455
2456 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2457 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2458 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2459
2460 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2461 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2462 2. the value of the current item.
2463 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2464 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2465 func Odd(idx, val)
2466 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2467 endfunc
2468 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
2469< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
2470 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2471< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2472 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2473<
2474 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2475 Other values will result in a type error.
2476
2477 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2478 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2479 first: >
2480 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2481
2482< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002483 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002484 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2485 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2486 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2487 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2488
2489 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2490 mylist->filter(expr2)
2491
2492finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2493 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2494 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2495 for the syntax of {path}.
2496
2497 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2498 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2499 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2500 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2501
2502 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2503 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2504 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2505
2506 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2507 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2508 feature}
2509
2510 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2511 GetName()->finddir()
2512
2513findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2514 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2515 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2516 Example: >
2517 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2518< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2519 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2520
2521 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2522 GetName()->findfile()
2523
2524flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2525 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2526 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2527 a very large number.
2528 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2529 not want that.
2530 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
2531 |flattennew()|.
2532 *E900*
2533 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2534 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2535 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2536
2537 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2538
2539 Example: >
2540 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2541< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2542 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2543< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2544
2545 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2546 mylist->flatten()
2547<
2548flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2549 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2550
2551
2552float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2553 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2554 decimal point.
2555 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2556 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2557 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2558 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2559 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2560 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2561 Examples: >
2562 echo float2nr(3.95)
2563< 3 >
2564 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2565< -23 >
2566 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2567< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2568 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2569< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2570 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2571< 0
2572
2573 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2574 Compute()->float2nr()
2575<
2576 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2577
2578
2579floor({expr}) *floor()*
2580 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2581 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2582 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2583 Examples: >
2584 echo floor(1.856)
2585< 1.0 >
2586 echo floor(-5.456)
2587< -6.0 >
2588 echo floor(4.0)
2589< 4.0
2590
2591 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2592 Compute()->floor()
2593<
2594 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2595
2596
2597fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2598 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2599 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2600 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2601 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2602 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2603 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2604 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2605 Examples: >
2606 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2607< 0.13 >
2608 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2609< -0.13
2610
2611 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2612 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2613<
2614 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2615
2616
2617fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2618 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2619 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2620 are escaped with a backslash.
2621 For most systems the characters escaped are
2622 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2623 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2624 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2625 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2626 Example: >
2627 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
2628 :exe "edit " . fnameescape(fname)
2629< results in executing: >
2630 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2631<
2632 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2633 GetName()->fnameescape()
2634
2635fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2636 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2637 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2638 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2639 Example: >
2640 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2641< results in: >
2642 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2643< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2644 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2645 |expand()| first then.
2646
2647 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2648 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2649
2650foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2651 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2652 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2653 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2654 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2655 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2656
2657 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2658 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2659
2660foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2661 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2662 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2663 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2664 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2665 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2666
2667 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2668 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2669
2670foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2671 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2672 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2673 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2674 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2675 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2676 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2677 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2678 previous line is usually available.
2679 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2680 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2681
2682 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2683 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2684<
2685 *foldtext()*
2686foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2687 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2688 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2689 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2690 The returned string looks like this: >
2691 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2692< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2693 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2694 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2695 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2696 'commentstring' options is removed.
2697 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2698 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2699 setting.
2700 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2701
2702foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2703 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2704 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2705 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2706 returned.
2707 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2708 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2709 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2710 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2711
2712
2713 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2714 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2715<
2716 *foreground()*
2717foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2718 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2719 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2720 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2721 |remote_foreground()| instead.
2722 {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
2723 Win32 console version}
2724
2725fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2726 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2727 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2728
2729 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2730 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2731 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2732 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2733
2734 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2735 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2736
2737 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2738 GetName()->fullcommand()
2739<
2740 *funcref()*
2741funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2742 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2743 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2744 function {name} is redefined later.
2745
2746 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
2747 Also for autoloaded functions. {name} cannot be a builtin
2748 function.
2749
2750 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2751 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2752<
2753 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2754function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2755 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2756 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2757 internal function.
2758
2759 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2760 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2761 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2762 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2763 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2764<
2765 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2766 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2767 same function.
2768
2769 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2770 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2771 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2772
2773 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2774 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2775 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2776 ...
2777 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2778 ...
2779 call Partial('name')
2780< Invokes the function as with: >
2781 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2782
2783< With a |method|: >
2784 func Callback(one, two, three)
2785 ...
2786 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2787 ...
2788 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2789< Invokes the function as with: >
2790 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2791
2792< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2793 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2794 arguments. Example: >
2795 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2796 ...
2797 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2798 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2799 ...
2800 call Func2('name')
2801< Invokes the function as with: >
2802 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2803
2804< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2805 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2806 function Callback() dict
2807 echo "called for " . self.name
2808 endfunction
2809 ...
2810 let context = {"name": "example"}
2811 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2812 ...
2813 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2814< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2815 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2816 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2817 let Func = context.Callback
2818
2819< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2820 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2821 ...
2822 let context = {"name": "example"}
2823 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2824 ...
2825 call Func(500)
2826< Invokes the function as with: >
2827 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2828<
2829 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2830 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2831
2832
2833garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2834 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2835 that have circular references.
2836
2837 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2838 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2839 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2840 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2841 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2842 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2843 for a long time.
2844
2845 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2846 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2847 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2848
2849 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2850 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2851 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2852 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2853
2854get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2855 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2856 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2857 omitted.
2858 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2859 mylist->get(idx)
2860get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2861 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2862 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2863 omitted.
2864 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2865 myblob->get(idx)
2866get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2867 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2868 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2869 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2870 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2871< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2872 'default' when it does not exist.
2873 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2874 mydict->get(key)
2875get({func}, {what})
2876 Get an item with from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
2877 {what} are:
2878 "name" The function name
2879 "func" The function
2880 "dict" The dictionary
2881 "args" The list with arguments
2882 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2883 myfunc->get(what)
2884<
2885 *getbufinfo()*
2886getbufinfo([{buf}])
2887getbufinfo([{dict}])
2888 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2889
2890 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2891 returned.
2892
2893 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2894 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2895 be specified in {dict}:
2896 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2897 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2898 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2899
2900 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2901 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2902 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2903 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2904
2905 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2906 entries:
2907 bufnr Buffer number.
2908 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2909 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2910 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2911 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2912 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2913 last used.
2914 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2915 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2916 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2917 opened in the current window.
2918 Only valid if the buffer has been
2919 displayed in the window in the past.
2920 If you want the line number of the
2921 last known cursor position in a given
2922 window, use |line()|: >
2923 :echo line('.', {winid})
2924<
2925 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2926 valid when loaded)
2927 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2928 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2929 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2930 Each list item is a dictionary with
2931 the following fields:
2932 id sign identifier
2933 lnum line number
2934 name sign name
2935 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2936 buffer-local variables.
2937 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2938 buffer
2939 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2940 display this buffer
2941
2942 Examples: >
2943 for buf in getbufinfo()
2944 echo buf.name
2945 endfor
2946 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2947 if buf.changed
2948 ....
2949 endif
2950 endfor
2951<
2952 To get buffer-local options use: >
2953 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2954<
2955 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2956 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2957<
2958
2959 *getbufline()*
2960getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2961 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2962 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2963 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2964
2965 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2966
2967 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
2968 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
2969
2970 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
2971 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
2972
2973 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
2974 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
2975 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
2976 returned.
2977
2978 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
2979 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
2980
2981 Example: >
2982 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
2983
2984< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2985 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
2986
2987getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
2988 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
2989 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
2990 must be used.
2991 The {varname} argument is a string.
2992 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
2993 buffer-local variables.
2994 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
2995 the buffer-local options.
2996 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
2997 a buffer-local option.
2998 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
2999 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3000 window-local option.
3001 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3002 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3003 string is returned, there is no error message.
3004 Examples: >
3005 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
3006 :echo "todo myvar = " . getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
3007
3008< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3009 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3010<
3011getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3012 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3013 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3014 exist, an empty list is returned.
3015
3016 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3017 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3018 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3019 entries:
3020 col column number
3021 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3022 lnum line number
3023 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3024 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3025 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3026
3027 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3028 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3029
3030getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3031 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3032 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3033 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3034 Return zero otherwise.
3035 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3036 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3037 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3038
3039 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3040 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3041 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3042 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3043 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3044 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3045 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3046 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3047 that is not included in the character.
3048
3049 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3050 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3051 sequence.
3052
3053 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3054 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3055 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3056
3057 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3058
3059 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3060 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3061 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3062 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3063 ignored.
3064 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3065 let c = getchar()
3066 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
3067 exe v:mouse_win . "wincmd w"
3068 exe v:mouse_lnum
3069 exe "normal " . v:mouse_col . "|"
3070 endif
3071<
3072 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3073 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3074 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3075
3076 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3077 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3078 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3079 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3080
3081 There is no mapping for the character.
3082 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3083 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3084 sequence. Examples: >
3085 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3086 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3087< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3088 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3089 :function FindChar()
3090 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3091 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3092 : normal l
3093 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3094 : break
3095 : endif
3096 : endwhile
3097 :endfunction
3098<
3099 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3100 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3101 another character: >
3102 :function GetKey()
3103 : let c = getchar()
3104 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3105 : let c = getchar()
3106 : endwhile
3107 : return c
3108 :endfunction
3109
3110getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3111 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3112 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3113 These values are added together:
3114 2 shift
3115 4 control
3116 8 alt (meta)
3117 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3118 32 mouse double click
3119 64 mouse triple click
3120 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3121 128 command (Macintosh only)
3122 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3123 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3124 without a modifier.
3125
3126 *getcharpos()*
3127getcharpos({expr})
3128 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3129 column number in the returned List is a character index
3130 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003131 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3132 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003133 of the last character.
3134
3135 Example:
3136 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3137 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3138 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3139<
3140 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3141 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3142
3143getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3144 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3145 with the following entries:
3146
3147 char character previously used for a character
3148 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3149 if no character search has been performed
3150 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3151 0 for backward
3152 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3153 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3154 character search
3155
3156 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3157 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3158 character search: >
3159 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3160 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3161< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3162
3163
3164getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3165 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3166 string.
3167 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3168 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3169 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3170 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3171 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3172 if no character is available.
3173 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3174 result is converted to a string.
3175
3176
3177getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3178 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3179 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3180 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3181 Example: >
3182 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3183< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3184 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3185 |inputsecret()|.
3186
3187getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3188 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3189 byte count. The first column is 1.
3190 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3191 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3192 Returns 0 otherwise.
3193 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3194
3195getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3196 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3197 are:
3198 : normal Ex command
3199 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3200 / forward search command
3201 ? backward search command
3202 @ |input()| command
3203 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3204 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3205 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3206 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3207 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3208 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3209
3210getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3211 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3212 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3213 when not in the command-line window.
3214
3215getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3216 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3217 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3218 types are supported:
3219
3220 arglist file names in argument list
3221 augroup autocmd groups
3222 buffer buffer names
3223 behave :behave suboptions
3224 color color schemes
3225 command Ex command
3226 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3227 compiler compilers
3228 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3229 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3230 dir directory names
3231 environment environment variable names
3232 event autocommand events
3233 expression Vim expression
3234 file file and directory names
3235 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3236 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3237 function function name
3238 help help subjects
3239 highlight highlight groups
3240 history :history suboptions
3241 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3242 mapclear buffer argument
3243 mapping mapping name
3244 menu menus
3245 messages |:messages| suboptions
3246 option options
3247 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
3248 shellcmd Shell command
3249 sign |:sign| suboptions
3250 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3251 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3252 tag tags
3253 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3254 user user names
3255 var user variables
3256
3257 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3258 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3259 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3260
3261 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3262 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3263 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3264
3265 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3266 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3267 a ":call" command: >
3268 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3269<
3270 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3271 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3272
3273 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3274 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3275<
3276 *getcurpos()*
3277getcurpos([{winid}])
3278 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3279 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3280 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3281 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003282 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3283 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003284 |getpos()|.
3285 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3286 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3287 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3288
3289 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3290 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3291 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3292 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3293 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3294
3295 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3296 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3297 MoveTheCursorAround
3298 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3299< Note that this only works within the window. See
3300 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3301
3302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3303 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3304<
3305 *getcursorcharpos()*
3306getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3307 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3308 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3309
3310 Example:
3311 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3312 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3313 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3314<
3315 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3316 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3317
3318< *getcwd()*
3319getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3320 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3321 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3322
3323 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3324 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3325 the |window-ID|.
3326 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3327 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3328
3329 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3330 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3331 the working directory of the tabpage.
3332 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3333 use the current tabpage.
3334 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3335 the current window.
3336 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3337
3338 Examples: >
3339 " Get the working directory of the current window
3340 :echo getcwd()
3341 :echo getcwd(0)
3342 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3343 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3344 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3345 " Get the global working directory
3346 :echo getcwd(-1)
3347 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3348 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3349 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3350 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3351
3352< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3353 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3354
3355getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3356 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3357 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3358 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3359
3360< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3361 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3362 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3363 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3364
3365 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3366 GetVarname()->getenv()
3367
3368getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3369 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3370 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3371 |hl-Normal|.
3372 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3373 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3374 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3375 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3376 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3377 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3378 function just after the GUI has started.
3379 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3380 a valid name does not work.
3381
3382getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3383 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3384 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3385 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3386 empty string is returned.
3387 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3388 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3389 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3390 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3391 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3392 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3393 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3394< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3395 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3396
3397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3398 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3399<
3400 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3401
3402getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3403 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3404 given file {fname}.
3405 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3406 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3407 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3408 is returned.
3409
3410 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3411 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3412
3413getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3414 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3415 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3416 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3417 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3418 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3419
3420 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3421 GetFilename()->getftime()
3422
3423getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3424 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3425 file of the given file {fname}.
3426 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3427 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3428 results:
3429 Normal file "file"
3430 Directory "dir"
3431 Symbolic link "link"
3432 Block device "bdev"
3433 Character device "cdev"
3434 Socket "socket"
3435 FIFO "fifo"
3436 All other "other"
3437 Example: >
3438 getftype("/home")
3439< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3440 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3441 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3442 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3443
3444 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3445 GetFilename()->getftype()
3446
3447getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3448 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3449 active.
3450 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3451
3452getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3453 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3454
3455 Without arguments use the current window.
3456 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3457 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3458 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3459 page.
3460
3461 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3462 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3463 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3464 the following entries:
3465 bufnr buffer number
3466 col column number
3467 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3468 filename filename if available
3469 lnum line number
3470
3471 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3472 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3473
3474< *getline()*
3475getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3476 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3477 from the current buffer. Example: >
3478 getline(1)
3479< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3480 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3481 To get the line under the cursor: >
3482 getline(".")
3483< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3484 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3485
3486 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3487 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3488 including line {end}.
3489 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3490 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3491 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3492 Example: >
3493 :let start = line('.')
3494 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3495 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3496
3497< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3498 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3499
3500< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3501
3502getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3503 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3504 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3505 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3506
3507 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3508 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3509 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3510
3511 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3512 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3513 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3514
3515 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3516 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3517
3518 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3519 from the location list. This field is
3520 applicable only when called from a
3521 location list window. See
3522 |location-list-file-window| for more
3523 details.
3524
3525 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3526 location list for the window {nr}.
3527 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3528
3529 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3530 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3531 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3532
3533
3534getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3535 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3536 about all the global marks. |mark|
3537
3538 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3539 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3540 see |bufname()|.
3541
3542 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3543 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3544 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3545 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3546 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3547 file file name
3548
3549 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3550 mark.
3551
3552 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3553 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3554
3555getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3556 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3557 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3558 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3559 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3560 |getmatches()|.
3561 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3562 window ID instead of the current window.
3563 Example: >
3564 :echo getmatches()
3565< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3566 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3567 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3568 :let m = getmatches()
3569 :call clearmatches()
3570 :echo getmatches()
3571< [] >
3572 :call setmatches(m)
3573 :echo getmatches()
3574< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3575 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3576 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3577 :unlet m
3578<
3579getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3580 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3581 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3582 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3583 screenrow screen row
3584 screencol screen column
3585 winid Window ID of the click
3586 winrow row inside "winid"
3587 wincol column inside "winid"
3588 line text line inside "winid"
3589 column text column inside "winid"
3590 All numbers are 1-based.
3591
3592 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3593 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3594
3595 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3596 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3597 are zero.
3598
3599 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3600 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3601
3602 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3603
3604 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3605 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3606
3607 *getpid()*
3608getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3609 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3610 exits.
3611
3612 *getpos()*
3613getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3614 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3615 |getcurpos()|.
3616 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3617 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3618 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3619 is the buffer number of the mark.
3620 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3621 column is 1.
3622 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3623 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3624 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3625 character.
3626 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3627 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003628 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003629 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3630 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3631 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003632 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3633 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003634 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3635 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3636 ...
3637 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3638< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3639
3640 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3641 GetMark()->getpos()
3642
3643getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3644 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3645 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3646 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3647 bufname() to get the name
3648 module module name
3649 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3650 end_lnum
3651 end of line number if the item is multiline
3652 col column number (first column is 1)
3653 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3654 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3655 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3656 nr error number
3657 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3658 text description of the error
3659 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3660 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3661
3662 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3663 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3664 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3665 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3666 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3667
3668 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3669 do something with them: >
3670 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3671 :for d in getqflist()
3672 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3673 :endfor
3674<
3675 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3676 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3677 following string items are supported in {what}:
3678 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3679 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3680 context get the |quickfix-context|
3681 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3682 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3683 value is used.
3684 id get information for the quickfix list with
3685 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3686 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3687 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3688 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3689 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3690 See |quickfix-index|
3691 items quickfix list entries
3692 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3693 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3694 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3695 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3696 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3697 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3698 the last quickfix list
3699 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3700 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3701 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3702 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3703 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3704 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3705 all all of the above quickfix properties
3706 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3707 particular item, set it to zero.
3708 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3709 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3710 specified by "id" is used.
3711 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3712 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3713 contains the quickfix stack size.
3714 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3715 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3716 "items" with the list of entries.
3717
3718 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3719 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3720 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3721 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3722 If not present, set to "".
3723 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3724 present, set to 0.
3725 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3726 present, set to 0.
3727 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3728 an empty list.
3729 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3730 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3731 window. If not present, set to 0.
3732 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3733 present, set to 0.
3734 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3735 to "".
3736 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3737
3738 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3739 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3740 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3741 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3742<
3743getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3744 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3745 {regname}. Example: >
3746 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3747< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3748 string.
3749 The {regname} argument must be a string.
3750
3751 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3752 register. (For use in maps.)
3753 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3754 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3755 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3756
3757 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3758 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3759 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3760 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3761 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3762 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3763
3764 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3765 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3766 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3767
3768 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3769 GetRegname()->getreg()
3770
3771getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3772 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3773 Dictionary with the following entries:
3774 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3775 {regname}, like
3776 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3777 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3778 |getregtype()|.
3779 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3780 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3781 register.
3782 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3783 single letter name of the register
3784 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3785 For example, after deleting a line
3786 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3787 which is the register that got the
3788 deleted text.
3789
3790 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3791 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3792 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3793 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3794 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3795 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3796
3797 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3798 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3799
3800getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3801 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3802 The value will be one of:
3803 "v" for |characterwise| text
3804 "V" for |linewise| text
3805 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3806 "" for an empty or unknown register
3807 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3808 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3809 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3810 |v:register| is used.
3811 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3812
3813 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3814 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3815
3816gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3817 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3818 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3819 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3820 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3821 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3822
3823 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3824 tabnr tab page number.
3825 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3826 tabpage-local variables
3827 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3828
3829 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3830 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3831
3832gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3833 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3834 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3835 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3836 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3837 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3838 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3839 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3840 string is returned, there is no error message.
3841
3842 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3843 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3844
3845gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3846 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3847 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3848 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3849 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3850 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3851 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3852 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3853 window-local option.
3854 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3855 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3856 use |getwinvar()|.
3857 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3858 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3859 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3860 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3861 or buffer-local variable.
3862 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3863 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3864 Examples: >
3865 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
3866 :echo "myvar = " . gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
3867<
3868 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3869 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3870
3871< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3872 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3873
3874gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3875 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3876 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3877 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3878 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3879
3880 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3881 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3882 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3883 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3884 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3885 is a dictionary containing the
3886 entries described below.
3887 length Number of entries in the stack.
3888
3889 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3890 entries:
3891 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3892 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3893 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3894 returned list.
3895 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3896 multiple matching tags are found for a
3897 name.
3898 tagname name of the tag
3899
3900 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3901
3902 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3903 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3904
3905
3906gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3907 Translate String {text} if possible.
3908 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3909 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3910 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3911 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3912 called.
3913 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3914 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3915 strings.
3916
3917
3918getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3919 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3920
3921 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3922 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3923 exist the result is an empty list.
3924
3925 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3926 tab pages is returned.
3927
3928 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3929 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3930 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3931 height window height (excluding winbar)
3932 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3933 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3934 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3935 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3936 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3937 {only with the +terminal feature}
3938 tabnr tab page number
3939 topline first displayed buffer line
3940 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3941 window-local variables
3942 width window width
3943 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3944 otherwise
3945 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3946 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3947 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3948 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3949 number in front of the text
3950 winid |window-ID|
3951 winnr window number
3952 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3953 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3954
3955 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3956 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3957
3958getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
3959 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
3960 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
3961 [x-pos, y-pos]
3962 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
3963 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
3964 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
3965 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
3966 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
3967 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
3968 do some work in the meantime: >
3969 while 1
3970 let res = getwinpos(1)
3971 if res[0] >= 0
3972 break
3973 endif
3974 " Do some work here
3975 endwhile
3976<
3977
3978 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3979 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
3980<
3981 *getwinposx()*
3982getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
3983 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
3984 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
3985 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
3986 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
3987
3988 *getwinposy()*
3989getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
3990 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
3991 a timeout of 100 msec).
3992 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
3993 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
3994
3995getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
3996 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
3997 Examples: >
3998 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
3999 :echo "myvar = " . getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
4000
4001< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4002 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4003<
4004glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4005 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4006 use of special characters.
4007
4008 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4009 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4010 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4011 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4012 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4013
4014 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4015 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4016 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4017 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4018 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4019
4020 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4021
4022 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4023 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4024
4025 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4026 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4027 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4028 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4029
4030 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4031 any external command. Example: >
4032 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4033 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4034< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4035 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4036
4037 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4038 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4039
4040 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4041 GetExpr()->glob()
4042
4043glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4044 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4045 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4046 is a file name. E.g. >
4047 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4048< This is equivalent to: >
4049 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4050< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4051 empty string.
4052 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4053 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4054
4055 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4056 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4057< *globpath()*
4058globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4059 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4060 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4061 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4062<
4063 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4064 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4065 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4066 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4067 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4068 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4069 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4070 error message.
4071
4072 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4073 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4074 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4075 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4076
4077 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4078 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4079 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4080 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4081 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4082 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4083<
4084 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4085
4086 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4087 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4088 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4089 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4090< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4091 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4092
4093 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4094 second argument: >
4095 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4096<
4097 *has()*
4098has({feature} [, {check}])
4099 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4100 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4101 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4102 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4103
4104 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4105 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4106 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4107 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4108 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4109 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4110 current Vim version.
4111
4112 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4113
4114 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4115 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4116 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4117 separate line: >
4118 if has('feature')
4119 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4120 endif
4121< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4122 would not be found.
4123
4124
4125has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4126 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4127 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4128 argument is a string.
4129
4130 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4131 mydict->has_key(key)
4132
4133haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4134 The result is a Number:
4135 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4136 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4137 0 otherwise.
4138
4139 Without arguments use the current window.
4140 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4141 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4142 page.
4143 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4144 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4145 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4146 Examples: >
4147 if haslocaldir() == 1
4148 " window local directory case
4149 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4150 " tab-local directory case
4151 else
4152 " global directory case
4153 endif
4154
4155 " current window
4156 :echo haslocaldir()
4157 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4158 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4159 " window n in current tab page
4160 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4161 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4162 " window n in tab page m
4163 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4164 " tab page m
4165 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4166<
4167 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4168 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4169
4170hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4171 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4172 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4173 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4174 indicated by {mode}.
4175 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4176 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4177 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4178 Command-line mode.
4179 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4180 buffer are checked for a match.
4181 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4182 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4183 n Normal mode
4184 v Visual and Select mode
4185 x Visual mode
4186 s Select mode
4187 o Operator-pending mode
4188 i Insert mode
4189 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4190 c Command-line mode
4191 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4192
4193 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4194 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4195 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4196 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4197 :endif
4198< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4199 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4200
4201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4202 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4203
4204histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4205 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4206 one of: *hist-names*
4207 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4208 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4209 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4210 "input" or "@" input line history
4211 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4212 empty the current or last used history
4213 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4214 character is sufficient.
4215 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4216 shifted to become the newest entry.
4217 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4218 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4219
4220 Example: >
4221 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4222 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4223< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4224
4225 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4226 second argument: >
4227 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4228
4229histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4230 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4231 for the possible values of {history}.
4232
4233 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4234 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4235 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4236 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4237 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4238 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4239 be removed if it exists.
4240
4241 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4242 is returned.
4243
4244 Examples:
4245 Clear expression register history: >
4246 :call histdel("expr")
4247<
4248 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4249 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4250<
4251 The following three are equivalent: >
4252 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4253 :call histdel("search", -1)
4254 :call histdel("search", '^'.histget("search", -1).'$')
4255<
4256 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4257 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4258 :call histdel("search", -1)
4259 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4260<
4261 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4262 GetHistory()->histdel()
4263
4264histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4265 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4266 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4267 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4268 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4269 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4270
4271 Examples:
4272 Redo the second last search from history. >
4273 :execute '/' . histget("search", -2)
4274
4275< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4276 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4277 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4278<
4279 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4280 GetHistory()->histget()
4281
4282histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4283 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4284 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4285 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4286
4287 Example: >
4288 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4289
4290< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4291 GetHistory()->histnr()
4292<
4293hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4294 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4295 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4296 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4297 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4298 item.
4299 *highlight_exists()*
4300 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4301
4302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4303 GetName()->hlexists()
4304<
4305hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4306 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4307 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4308 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4309 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4310
4311 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4312 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4313 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4314 resolved highlight group are returned.
4315
4316 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4317 following items:
4318 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4319 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4320 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4321 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4322 ctermbg cterm background color.
4323 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4324 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4325 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4326 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4327 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4328 group link is a default link. See
4329 |highlight-default|.
4330 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4331 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4332 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4333 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4334 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4335 id highlight group ID.
4336 linksto linked highlight group name.
4337 See |:highlight-link|.
4338 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4339 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4340 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4341 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4342
4343 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4344 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4345 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4346 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4347
4348 Example(s): >
4349 :echo hlget()
4350 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4351 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4352<
4353 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4354 GetName()->hlget()
4355<
4356hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4357 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4358 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4359 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4360 supported items in this dictionary.
4361
4362 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4363 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4364
4365 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4366 a link for an existing highlight group
4367 with attributes.
4368
4369 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4370 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4371 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4372 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4373 modified.
4374
4375 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4376 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4377 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4378 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4379
4380 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4381 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4382
4383 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4384
4385 Example(s): >
4386 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4387 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4388 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4389 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4390 :let l = hlget()
4391 :call hlset(l)
4392 " clear the Search highlight group
4393 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4394 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4395 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4396 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4397 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4398 " remove the MyHlg group link
4399 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4400 " clear the attributes and a link
4401 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4402 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4403<
4404 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4405 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4406<
4407 *hlID()*
4408hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4409 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4410 zero is returned.
4411 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4412 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4413 "Comment" group: >
4414 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4415< *highlightID()*
4416 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4417
4418 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4419 GetName()->hlID()
4420
4421hostname() *hostname()*
4422 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4423 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4424 256 characters long are truncated.
4425
4426iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4427 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4428 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4429 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4430 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4431 are replaced with "?".
4432 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4433 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4434 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4435 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4436 can be done.
4437 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4438 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4439 UTF-8 and use: >
4440 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4441< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4442 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4443 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4444
4445 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4446 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4447<
4448 *indent()*
4449indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4450 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4451 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4452 |getline()|.
4453 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4454 error is given.
4455
4456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4457 GetLnum()->indent()
4458
4459index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4460 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4461 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4462 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4463 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4464 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4465
4466 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4467 value is equal to {expr}.
4468
4469 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4470 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4471 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4472 case must match.
4473 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4474 Example: >
4475 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4476 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4477
4478< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4479 GetObject()->index(what)
4480
4481input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4482 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4483 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4484 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4485 in the prompt to start a new line.
4486 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4487 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4488 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4489 for lines typed for input().
4490 Example: >
4491 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4492 : echo "Cheers!"
4493 :endif
4494<
4495 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4496 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4497 Example: >
4498 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4499
4500< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4501 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4502 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4503 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4504 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4505 more information. Example: >
4506 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4507<
4508 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4509 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4510 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4511 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4512 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4513 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4514 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4515 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4516 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4517
4518 Example with a mapping: >
4519 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" . Foo<CR>
4520 :function GetFoo()
4521 : call inputsave()
4522 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4523 : call inputrestore()
4524 :endfunction
4525
4526< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4527 GetPrompt()->input()
4528
4529inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4530 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4531 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4532 Example: >
4533 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4534 :if n != ""
4535 : let &sw = n
4536 :endif
4537< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4538 omitted an empty string is returned.
4539 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4540 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4541 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4542
4543 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4544 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4545
4546inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4547 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4548 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4549 enter a number, which is returned.
4550 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4551 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4552 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4553 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4554 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4555 length of {textlist} is returned.
4556 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4557 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4558 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4559 Example: >
4560 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4561 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4562
4563< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4564 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4565
4566inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4567 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4568 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4569 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4570 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4571
4572inputsave() *inputsave()*
4573 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4574 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4575 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4576 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4577 many inputrestore() calls.
4578 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4579
4580inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4581 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4582 two exceptions:
4583 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4584 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4585 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4586 |history| stack.
4587 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4588 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4589 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4590
4591 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4592 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4593
4594insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4595 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4596 of it.
4597
4598 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4599 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4600 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4601 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4602
4603 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4604 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4605 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4606 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4607< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4608 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4609 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4610
4611 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4612 mylist->insert(item)
4613
4614interrupt() *interrupt()*
4615 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4616 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4617 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4618 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4619 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4620 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4621 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4622 : call interrupt()
4623 : endif
4624 :endfunction
4625 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4626
4627invert({expr}) *invert()*
4628 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4629 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4630 :let bits = invert(bits)
4631< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4632 :let bits = bits->invert()
4633
4634isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4635 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4636 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4637 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4638 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4639
4640 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4641 GetName()->isdirectory()
4642
4643isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4644 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4645 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4646 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4647< 1 >
4648 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4649< -1
4650
4651 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4652 Compute()->isinf()
4653<
4654 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4655
4656islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4657 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4658 name of a locked variable.
4659 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4660 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4661 Example: >
4662 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4663 :lockvar 1 alist
4664 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4665 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4666
4667< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist you get an error
4668 message. Use |exists()| to check for existence.
4669 In Vim9 script it does not work for local variables.
4670
4671 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4672 GetName()->islocked()
4673
4674isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4675 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4676 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4677< 1
4678
4679 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4680 Compute()->isnan()
4681<
4682 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4683
4684items({dict}) *items()*
4685 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4686 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4687 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4688 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4689 Example: >
4690 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
4691 echo key . ': ' . value
4692 endfor
4693
4694< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4695 mydict->items()
4696
4697job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4698
4699
4700join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4701 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4702 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4703 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4704 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4705 add it there too: >
4706 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") . "\n"
4707< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4708 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4709 The opposite function is |split()|.
4710
4711 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4712 mylist->join()
4713
4714js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4715 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4716 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4717 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4718 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4719 result in v:none items.
4720
4721 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4722 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4723
4724js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4725 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4726 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4727 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4728 commas.
4729 For example, the Vim object:
4730 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4731 Will be encoded as:
4732 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4733 While json_encode() would produce:
4734 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4735 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4736 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4737
4738 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4739 GetObject()->js_encode()
4740
4741json_decode({string}) *json_decode()*
4742 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4743 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4744 JSON and Vim values.
4745 The decoding is permissive:
4746 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4747 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4748 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4749 same as {"1":2}.
4750 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4751 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4752 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4753 are accepted.
4754 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4755 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4756 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4757 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4758 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4759 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4760 character in string) for "\t".
4761 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4762 and results in v:none.
4763 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4764 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4765 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4766 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4767 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4768 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4769 *E938*
4770 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4771 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4772 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4773
4774 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4775 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4776
4777json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4778 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4779 The encoding is specified in:
4780 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
4781 Vim values are converted as follows:
4782 |Number| decimal number
4783 |Float| floating point number
4784 Float nan "NaN"
4785 Float inf "Infinity"
4786 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4787 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4788 |Funcref| not possible, error
4789 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4790 used recursively: []
4791 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4792 used recursively: {}
4793 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4794 v:false "false"
4795 v:true "true"
4796 v:none "null"
4797 v:null "null"
4798 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4799 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4800 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
4801
4802 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4803 GetObject()->json_encode()
4804
4805keys({dict}) *keys()*
4806 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4807 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4808
4809 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4810 mydict->keys()
4811
4812< *len()* *E701*
4813len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4814 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4815 used, as with |strlen()|.
4816 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4817 returned.
4818 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4819 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4820 |Dictionary| is returned.
4821 Otherwise an error is given.
4822
4823 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4824 mylist->len()
4825
4826< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4827libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4828 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4829 with single argument {argument}.
4830 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4831 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4832 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4833 limited.
4834 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4835 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4836 to Vim.
4837 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4838 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4839 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4840 null-terminated string.
4841 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4842
4843 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4844 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4845 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4846 very probably crash.
4847
4848 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4849 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4850 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4851 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4852 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4853 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4854 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4855 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4856 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4857 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4858
4859 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4860 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4861 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4862 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4863 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4864 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4865 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4866 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4867 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4868 feature is present}
4869 Examples: >
4870 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4871
4872< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4873 third argument: >
4874 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4875<
4876 *libcallnr()*
4877libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4878 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4879 int instead of a string.
4880 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4881 feature is present}
4882 Examples: >
4883 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4884 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4885 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4886<
4887 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4888 third argument: >
4889 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4890<
4891
4892line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4893 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4894 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
4895 The accepted positions are:
4896 . the cursor position
4897 $ the last line in the current buffer
4898 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4899 returned)
4900 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4901 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4902 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4903 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4904 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4905 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4906 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4907 that it's updated right away.
4908 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4909 then applies to another buffer.
4910 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4911 |getpos()|.
4912 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4913 that window instead of the current window.
4914 Examples: >
4915 line(".") line number of the cursor
4916 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4917 line("'t") line number of mark t
4918 line("'" . marker) line number of mark marker
4919<
4920 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4921 |last-position-jump|.
4922
4923 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4924 GetValue()->line()
4925
4926line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4927 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4928 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4929 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4930 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4931 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4932 below the last line: >
4933 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4934< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4935 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4936 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4937 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4938 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4939
4940 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4941 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4942
4943lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4944 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4945 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4946 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4947 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4948 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4949 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4950 error is given.
4951
4952 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4953 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4954
4955list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
4956 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
4957 Examples: >
4958 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
4959 list2blob([]) returns 0z
4960< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
4961 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
4962
4963 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
4964
4965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4966 GetList()->list2blob()
4967
4968list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
4969 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
4970 concatenate them all. Examples: >
4971 list2str([32]) returns " "
4972 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
4973< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
4974 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
4975< |str2list()| does the opposite.
4976
4977 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
4978 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
4979 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
4980 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
4981<
4982 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4983 GetList()->list2str()
4984
4985listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
4986 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
4987 been made to buffer {buf}.
4988 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
4989 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
4990 buffer is used.
4991 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
4992
4993 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
4994 a:bufnr the buffer that was changed
4995 a:start first changed line number
4996 a:end first line number below the change
4997 a:added number of lines added, negative if lines were
4998 deleted
4999 a:changes a List of items with details about the changes
5000
5001 Example: >
5002 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5003 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5004 endfunc
5005 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5006
5007< The List cannot be changed. Each item in a:changes is a
5008 dictionary with these entries:
5009 lnum the first line number of the change
5010 end the first line below the change
5011 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5012 deleted
5013 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5014 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5015 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5016 character has a value of one.
5017 When lines are inserted the values are:
5018 lnum line above which the new line is added
5019 end equal to "lnum"
5020 added number of lines inserted
5021 col 1
5022 When lines are deleted the values are:
5023 lnum the first deleted line
5024 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5025 the deletion was done
5026 added negative, number of lines deleted
5027 col 1
5028 When lines are changed:
5029 lnum the first changed line
5030 end the line below the last changed line
5031 added 0
5032 col first column with a change or 1
5033
5034 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5035 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5036 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5037 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5038
5039 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5040 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5041 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5042 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5043
5044 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5045 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5046 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5047
5048 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5049 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5050 of a buffer.
5051 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5052 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5053
5054 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5055 second argument: >
5056 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5057
5058listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5059 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5060 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5061
5062 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5063 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5064 buffer is used.
5065
5066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5067 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5068
5069listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5070 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5071 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5072 removed.
5073
5074 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5075 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5076
5077localtime() *localtime()*
5078 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5079 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5080
5081
5082log({expr}) *log()*
5083 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5084 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5085 (0, inf].
5086 Examples: >
5087 :echo log(10)
5088< 2.302585 >
5089 :echo log(exp(5))
5090< 5.0
5091
5092 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5093 Compute()->log()
5094<
5095 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5096
5097
5098log10({expr}) *log10()*
5099 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5100 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5101 Examples: >
5102 :echo log10(1000)
5103< 3.0 >
5104 :echo log10(0.01)
5105< -2.0
5106
5107 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5108 Compute()->log10()
5109<
5110 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5111
5112luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5113 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5114 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5115 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5116 Strings are returned as they are.
5117 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5118 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5119 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5120 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5121 as-is.
5122 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5123 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5124 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5125 to {expr}.
5126
5127 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5128 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5129
5130< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5131
5132map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5133 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
5134 When {expr1} is a |List|| or |Dictionary|, replace each
5135 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5136 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5137 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5138 characters, is replaced.
5139 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5140 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5141 Vim9 script.
5142
5143 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5144
5145 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5146 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5147 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5148 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5149 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5150 current character.
5151 Example: >
5152 :call map(mylist, '"> " . v:val . " <"')
5153< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5154
5155 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5156 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5157 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5158 still have to double ' quotes
5159
5160 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5161 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5162 2. the value of the current item.
5163 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5164 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5165 func KeyValue(key, val)
5166 return a:key . '-' . a:val
5167 endfunc
5168 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5169< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
5170 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key . '-' . val})
5171< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
5172 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' . key})
5173< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
5174 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' . val})
5175<
5176 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5177 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
5178 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val . "\t"')
5179
5180< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5181 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5182 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5183 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5184 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5185 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5186
5187 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5188 mylist->map(expr2)
5189
5190
5191maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5192 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5193 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5194 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
5195 listing.
5196
5197 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5198 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5199 is returned.
5200
5201 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5202 command.
5203
5204 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5205 "n" Normal
5206 "v" Visual (including Select)
5207 "o" Operator-pending
5208 "i" Insert
5209 "c" Cmd-line
5210 "s" Select
5211 "x" Visual
5212 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5213 "t" Terminal-Job
5214 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5215 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5216
5217 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5218 instead of mappings.
5219
5220 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5221 containing all the information of the mapping with the
5222 following items:
5223 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5224 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5225 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5226 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5227 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5228 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5229 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5230 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5231 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5232 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5233 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5234 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5235 characters will be used:
5236 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5237 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5238 (|mapmode-ic|)
5239 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5240 (|<SID>|).
5241 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5242 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5243 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5244
5245 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5246 |mapset()|.
5247
5248 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5249 then the global mappings.
5250 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5251 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
5252 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' . maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
5253
5254< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5255 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5256
5257mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5258 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5259 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5260 {name}.
5261 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5262 instead of mappings.
5263 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5264 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5265
5266 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5267 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5268 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5269 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5270 mapcheck("b") no no no
5271
5272 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5273 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5274 mapping for {name} exactly.
5275 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5276 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5277 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5278 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5279 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5280 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5281 then the global mappings.
5282 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5283 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5284 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5285 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5286 :endif
5287< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5288 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5289
5290 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5291 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5292
5293
5294mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5295 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5296 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5297 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5298 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5299
5300
5301mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5302 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5303 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5304 |maparg()|. *E460*
5305 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5306 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5307 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5308 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5309 nnoremap K somethingelse
5310 ...
5311 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5312< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5313 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5314 them, since they can differ.
5315
5316
5317match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5318 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5319 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5320 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5321
5322 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5323 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5324 {pat} matches.
5325
5326 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5327 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5328
5329 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5330 Example: >
5331 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5332 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5333< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5334 *strpbrk()*
5335 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5336 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5337< *strcasestr()*
5338 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5339 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5340 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5341<
5342 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5343 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5344 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5345 first character/item. Example: >
5346 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5347< result is again "4". >
5348 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5349< result is again "4". >
5350 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5351< result is "3".
5352 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5353 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5354 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5355 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5356 backwards compatible).
5357 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5358 the index is counted from the end.
5359 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5360 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5361
5362 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5363 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5364 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5365 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5366< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5367 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5368 see above.
5369
5370 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5371 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5372 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5373 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5374 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5375 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5376 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5377 further down in the text.
5378
5379 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5380 GetText()->match('word')
5381 GetList()->match('word')
5382<
5383 *matchadd()* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
5384matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5385 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5386 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5387 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5388 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5389 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5390 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5391 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5392 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5393 concealed.
5394
5395 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5396 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5397 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5398 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5399 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5400 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5401 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5402 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5403 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5404 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5405
5406 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5407 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5408 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5409 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5410 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5411 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5412 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5413
5414 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5415 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5416 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5417 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5418
5419 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5420 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5421 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5422 window Instead of the current window use the
5423 window with this number or window ID.
5424
5425 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5426 the |:match| commands.
5427
5428 Example: >
5429 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5430 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5431< Deletion of the pattern: >
5432 :call matchdelete(m)
5433
5434< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5435 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5436 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5437
5438 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5439 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5440<
5441 *matchaddpos()*
5442matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5443 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5444 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5445 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5446 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5447 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5448 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5449
5450 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5451 these:
5452 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5453 line has number 1.
5454 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5455 number will be highlighted.
5456 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5457 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5458 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5459 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5460 be highlighted.
5461 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5462 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5463
5464 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5465
5466 Example: >
5467 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5468 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5469< Deletion of the pattern: >
5470 :call matchdelete(m)
5471
5472< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5473 |getmatches()|.
5474
5475 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5476 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5477
5478matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5479 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5480 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5481 Return a |List| with two elements:
5482 The name of the highlight group used
5483 The pattern used.
5484 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5485 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5486 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5487 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5488 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5489
5490 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5491 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5492
5493matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5494 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5495 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5496 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5497 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5498 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5499 window ID instead of the current window.
5500
5501 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5502 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5503
5504matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5505 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5506 after the match. Example: >
5507 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5508< results in "7".
5509 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5510 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5511 do it with matchend(): >
5512 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5513 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5514< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5515
5516 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5517 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5518< results in "7". >
5519 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5520< result is "-1".
5521 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5522
5523 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5524 GetText()->matchend('word')
5525
5526
5527matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5528 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5529 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5530 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5531
5532 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5533 items:
5534 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5535 multiple words separated by white space, then
5536 returns only matches that contain the words in
5537 the given sequence.
5538
5539 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5540 argument supports the following additional items:
5541 key key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
5542 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5543 string.
5544 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5545 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5546 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5547 argument and return the text for that item to
5548 use for fuzzy matching.
5549
5550 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5551 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5552 is 256.
5553
5554 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5555 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5556
5557 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5558 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5559 256, then returns an empty list.
5560
5561 Refer to |fuzzy-match| for more information about fuzzy
5562 matching strings.
5563
5564 Example: >
5565 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5566< results in ["clay"]. >
5567 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5568< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5569 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5570< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5571 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5572 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5573 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5574< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5575 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5576 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5577< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5578 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5579< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5580 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5581< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5582 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5583 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5584< results in ['two one'].
5585
5586matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5587 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5588 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5589 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5590 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5591 position.
5592
5593 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5594 positions for the best match is returned.
5595
5596 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5597 list with three empty list items is returned.
5598
5599 Example: >
5600 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5601< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5602 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5603< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5604 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5605< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5606
5607matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5608 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5609 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5610 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5611 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5612 empty string is used. Example: >
5613 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5614< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5615 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5616
5617 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5618
5619 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5620 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5621
5622matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5623 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5624 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5625< results in "ing".
5626 When there is no match "" is returned.
5627 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5628 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5629< results in "ing". >
5630 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5631< result is "".
5632 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5633 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5634
5635 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5636 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5637
5638matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5639 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5640 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5641 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5642< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5643 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5644 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5645 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5646< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5647 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5648< result is ["", -1, -1].
5649 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5650 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5651 end position of the match are returned. >
5652 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5653< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5654 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5655
5656 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5657 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5658<
5659
5660 *max()*
5661max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5662 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5663
5664< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5665 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5666 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5667 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5668 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5669
5670 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5671 mylist->max()
5672
5673
5674menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5675 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5676 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5677 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5678 menu names are returned.
5679
5680 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5681 "n" Normal
5682 "v" Visual (including Select)
5683 "o" Operator-pending
5684 "i" Insert
5685 "c" Cmd-line
5686 "s" Select
5687 "x" Visual
5688 "t" Terminal-Job
5689 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5690 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5691 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5692
5693 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5694 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5695 display display name (name without '&')
5696 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5697 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5698 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5699 |toolbar-icon|
5700 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5701 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5702 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5703 characters will be used:
5704 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5705 name menu item name.
5706 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5707 remappable else v:false.
5708 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5709 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5710 string has special characters translated like
5711 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5712 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5713 "<Nop>" is returned.
5714 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5715 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5716 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5717 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5718 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5719 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5720 submenus |List| containing the names of
5721 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5722 item has submenus.
5723
5724 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5725
5726 Examples: >
5727 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5728 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5729
5730 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5731 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5732 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5733 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5734 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5735 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5736 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5737 endfor
5738 endfunc
5739 new
5740 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5741 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5742 endfor
5743<
5744 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5745 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5746
5747
5748< *min()*
5749min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5750 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5751
5752< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5753 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5754 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5755 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5756 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5757
5758 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5759 mylist->min()
5760
5761< *mkdir()* *E739*
5762mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5763 Create directory {name}.
5764
5765 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5766 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5767
5768 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5769 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5770 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5771 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5772 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5773 created with 0o755.
5774 Example: >
5775 :call mkdir($HOME . "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
5776
5777< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5778
5779 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5780 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5781 "p" option the call will fail.
5782
5783 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5784 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5785 failed.
5786
5787 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5788 :if exists("*mkdir")
5789
5790< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5791 GetName()->mkdir()
5792<
5793 *mode()*
5794mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5795 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5796 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5797 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5798 Also see |state()|.
5799
5800 n Normal
5801 no Operator-pending
5802 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5803 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5804 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5805 CTRL-V is one character
5806 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5807 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5808 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5809 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5810 v Visual by character
5811 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5812 V Visual by line
5813 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5814 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5815 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5816 s Select by character
5817 S Select by line
5818 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5819 i Insert
5820 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5821 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5822 R Replace |R|
5823 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5824 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5825 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5826 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5827 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5828 c Command-line editing
5829 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5830 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5831 r Hit-enter prompt
5832 rm The -- more -- prompt
5833 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5834 ! Shell or external command is executing
5835 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5836
5837 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5838 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5839 "c" or "n".
5840 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5841 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5842 the leading character(s).
5843 Also see |visualmode()|.
5844
5845 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5846 DoFull()->mode()
5847
5848mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5849 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5850 converted to Vim data structures.
5851 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5852 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5853 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5854 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5855 converted to strings.
5856 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5857 Examples: >
5858 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5859 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5860 :echo mzeval("l")
5861 :echo mzeval("h")
5862<
5863 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5864 to {expr}.
5865
5866 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5867 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5868<
5869 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5870
5871nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5872 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5873 that is not blank. Example: >
5874 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5875< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5876 below it, zero is returned.
5877 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5878 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5879
5880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5881 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5882
5883nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5884 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5885 value {expr}. Examples: >
5886 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5887 nr2char(32) returns " "
5888< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5889 Example for "utf-8": >
5890 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5891< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5892 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5893 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5894 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5895 string, thus results in an empty string.
5896 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5897 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5898 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5899< Result: "ABC"
5900
5901 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5902 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5903
5904or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5905 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5906 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5907 Example: >
5908 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5909< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5910 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5911
5912
5913pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5914 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5915 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5916 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5917 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5918 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5919 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5920< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5921>
5922 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5923< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5924 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5925
5926 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5927 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5928
5929perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5930 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5931 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5932 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5933 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5934 reference to it.
5935 Example: >
5936 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
5937< [1, 2, 3, 4]
5938
5939 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5940 to {expr}.
5941
5942 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5943 GetExpr()->perleval()
5944
5945< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
5946
5947
5948popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
5949
5950
5951pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
5952 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
5953 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5954 Examples: >
5955 :echo pow(3, 3)
5956< 27.0 >
5957 :echo pow(2, 16)
5958< 65536.0 >
5959 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
5960< 2.0
5961
5962 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5963 Compute()->pow(3)
5964<
5965 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5966
5967prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
5968 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
5969 that is not blank. Example: >
5970 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
5971< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5972 above it, zero is returned.
5973 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5974 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
5975
5976 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5977 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
5978
5979printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
5980 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
5981 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
5982 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
5983< May result in:
5984 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
5985
5986 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
5987 argument: >
5988 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
5989
5990< Often used items are:
5991 %s string
5992 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
5993 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
5994 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
5995 %c single byte
5996 %d decimal number
5997 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
5998 %x hex number
5999 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6000 %X hex number using upper case letters
6001 %o octal number
6002 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6003 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6004 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6005 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6006 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6007 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6008 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6009 %% the % character itself
6010
6011 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6012 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6013 the result.
6014
6015 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6016 arguments appear in sequence:
6017
6018 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6019
6020 flags
6021 Zero or more of the following flags:
6022
6023 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6024 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6025 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6026 of the number is increased to force the first
6027 character of the output string to a zero (except
6028 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6029 precision of zero).
6030 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6031 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6032 prepended to it.
6033 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6034 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6035 prepended to it.
6036
6037 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6038 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6039 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6040 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6041 flag is ignored.
6042
6043 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6044 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6045 The converted value is padded on the right with
6046 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6047 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6048
6049 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6050 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6051
6052 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6053 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6054 a space if both are used.
6055
6056 field-width
6057 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6058 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6059 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6060 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6061 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6062 conversion the count is in cells.
6063
6064 .precision
6065 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6066 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6067 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6068 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6069 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6070 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6071 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6072 string for S conversions.
6073 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6074 the decimal point.
6075
6076 type
6077 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6078 be applied, see below.
6079
6080 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6081 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6082 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6083 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6084 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6085 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6086 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6087< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6088 "width" bytes.
6089
6090 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6091
6092 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6093 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6094 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6095 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6096 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6097 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6098 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6099 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6100 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6101 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6102 zeros.
6103 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6104 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6105 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6106 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6107 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6108 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6109 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6110 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6111 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6112
6113 i alias for d
6114 D alias for ld
6115 U alias for lu
6116 O alias for lo
6117
6118 *printf-c*
6119 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6120 resulting character is written.
6121
6122 *printf-s*
6123 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6124 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6125 specified are used.
6126 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6127 automatically converted to text with the same format
6128 as ":echo".
6129 *printf-S*
6130 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6131 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6132 number specified are used.
6133
6134 *printf-f* *E807*
6135 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6136 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6137 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6138 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6139 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6140 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6141 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6142 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6143 Example: >
6144 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6145< 12.12
6146 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6147 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6148
6149 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6150 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6151 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6152 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6153 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6154
6155 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6156 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6157 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6158 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6159 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6160 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6161 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6162 results in 1.0e7.
6163
6164 *printf-%*
6165 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6166 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6167
6168 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6169 accepted and automatically converted.
6170 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6171 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6172 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6173
6174 *E766* *E767*
6175 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6176 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6177 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6178
6179
6180prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6181 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6182 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6183
6184 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6185 string is returned.
6186
6187 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6188 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6189
6190< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6191
6192
6193prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6194 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6195 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6196 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6197
6198 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6199 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6200 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6201 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6202 line.
6203 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6204 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6205 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6206 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6207 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6208 if the user only typed Enter.
6209 Example: >
6210 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6211 func s:TextEntered(text)
6212 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6213 stopinsert
6214 close
6215 else
6216 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' . a:text . '"')
6217 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6218 set nomodified
6219 endif
6220 endfunc
6221
6222< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6223 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6224
6225< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6226
6227prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6228 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6229 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6230 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6231
6232 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6233 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6234 as in any buffer.
6235
6236 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6237 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6238
6239< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6240
6241prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6242 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6243 {text} to end in a space.
6244 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6245 "prompt". Example: >
6246 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6247<
6248 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6249 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6250
6251< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6252
6253prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6254
6255pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6256 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6257 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6258 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6259 height nr of items visible
6260 width screen cells
6261 row top screen row (0 first row)
6262 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6263 size total nr of items
6264 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6265
6266 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6267 |CompleteChanged|.
6268
6269pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6270 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6271 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6272 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6273 popup menu.
6274
6275py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6276 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6277 converted to Vim data structures.
6278 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6279 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6280 'encoding').
6281 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6282 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6283 keys converted to strings.
6284 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6285 to {expr}.
6286
6287 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6288 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6289
6290< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6291
6292 *E858* *E859*
6293pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6294 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6295 converted to Vim data structures.
6296 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6297 copied though).
6298 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6299 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6300 non-string keys result in error.
6301 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6302 to {expr}.
6303
6304 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6305 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6306
6307< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6308
6309pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6310 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6311 converted to Vim data structures.
6312 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6313 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6314
6315 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6316 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6317
6318< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6319 |+python3| feature}
6320
6321rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6322 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6323 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6324 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6325 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6326 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6327 and updated.
6328
6329 Examples: >
6330 :echo rand()
6331 :let seed = srand()
6332 :echo rand(seed)
6333 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6334<
6335
6336 *E726* *E727*
6337range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6338 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6339 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6340 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6341 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6342 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6343 producing a value past {max}).
6344 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6345 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6346 start this is an error.
6347 Examples: >
6348 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6349 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6350 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6351 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6352 range(0) " []
6353 range(2, 0) " error!
6354<
6355 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6356 GetExpr()->range()
6357<
6358
6359readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6360 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6361 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6362 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6363 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6364
6365
6366readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6367 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6368 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6369 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6370 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6371 argument below for changing the sort order.
6372
6373 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6374 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6375 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6376 be handled.
6377 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6378 added to the list.
6379 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6380 to the list.
6381 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6382 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6383 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6384 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6385 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6386< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6387 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
6388
6389< The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
6390 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6391 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6392
6393 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6394 Valid values are:
6395 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6396 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6397 each character, technically, using
6398 strcmp()) (default)
6399 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6400 using strcasecmp())
6401 "collate" sort using the collation order
6402 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6403 (technically using strcoll())
6404 Other values are silently ignored.
6405
6406 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6407 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6408 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6409< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6410 function! s:tree(dir)
6411 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6412 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
6413 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir . '/' . x)} : x})}
6414 endfunction
6415 echo s:tree(".")
6416<
6417 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6418 GetDirName()->readdir()
6419<
6420readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6421 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6422 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6423 information in {directory}.
6424 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6425 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6426 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6427 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6428 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6429 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6430 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6431 argument, see |readdir()|.
6432
6433 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6434 following items:
6435 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6436 name Name of the entry.
6437 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6438 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6439 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6440 type Type of the entry.
6441 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6442 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6443 Other symlink "link"
6444 On MS-Windows:
6445 Normal file "file"
6446 Directory "dir"
6447 Junction "junction"
6448 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6449 Other symlink "link"
6450 Other reparse point "reparse"
6451 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6452 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6453 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6454 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6455 itself because of performance reasons.
6456
6457 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6458 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6459 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6460 be handled.
6461 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6462 added to the list.
6463 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6464 to the list.
6465 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6466 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6467 of the entry.
6468 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6469 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6470 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6471<
6472 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6473 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6474 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6475
6476<
6477 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6478 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6479<
6480
6481 *readfile()*
6482readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6483 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6484 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6485 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6486 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6487 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6488 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6489 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6490 added.
6491 - No CR characters are removed.
6492 Otherwise:
6493 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6494 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6495 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6496 removed from the text.
6497 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6498 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6499 lines of a file: >
6500 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6501 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6502 :endfor
6503< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6504 are returned, or as many as there are.
6505 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6506 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6507 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6508 file into a buffer if you need to.
6509 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6510 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6511 unmodified.
6512 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6513 the result is an empty list.
6514 Also see |writefile()|.
6515
6516 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6517 GetFileName()->readfile()
6518
6519reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6520 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6521 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6522 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
6523 processing all items the result is returned.
6524
6525 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6526 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6527 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6528 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6529
6530 Examples: >
6531 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6532 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6533 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6534 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6535<
6536 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6537 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6538
6539
6540reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6541 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6542 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6543 See |@|.
6544
6545reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6546 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6547 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6548
6549reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6550 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6551 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6552 list<any> can be used.
6553 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6554 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6555
6556 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6557 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6558 specified in the argument.
6559 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6560 and {end}.
6561
6562 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6563 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6564 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6565
6566 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6567 GetStart()->reltime()
6568<
6569 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6570
6571reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6572 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6573 Example: >
6574 let start = reltime()
6575 call MyFunction()
6576 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6577< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6578 Also see |profiling|.
6579 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6580 script an error is given.
6581
6582 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6583 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6584
6585< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6586
6587reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6588 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6589 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6590 microseconds. Example: >
6591 let start = reltime()
6592 call MyFunction()
6593 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6594< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6595 The accuracy depends on the system.
6596 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6597 can use split() to remove it. >
6598 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6599< Also see |profiling|.
6600 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6601 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6602
6603 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6604 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6605
6606< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6607
6608 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6609remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
6610 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as an
6611 expression and the result is returned after evaluation.
6612 The result must be a String or a |List|. A |List| is turned
6613 into a String by joining the items with a line break in
6614 between (not at the end), like with join(expr, "\n").
6615 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6616 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6617 |remote_read()| is stored there.
6618 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6619 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
6620 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6621 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6622 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6623 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6624 and the result will be the empty string.
6625
6626 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6627 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6628 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6629 arguments can be evaluated.
6630
6631 Examples: >
6632 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6633 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6634<
6635 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6636 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6637
6638remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6639 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
6640 The {server} argument is a string.
6641 This works like: >
6642 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6643< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6644 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6645 to bring itself to the foreground.
6646 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6647 like foreground() does.
6648 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6649
6650 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6651 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6652
6653< {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
6654 Win32 console version}
6655
6656
6657remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6658 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6659 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6660 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6661 name of a variable.
6662 Returns zero if none are available.
6663 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6664 See also |clientserver|.
6665 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6666 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6667 Examples: >
6668 :let repl = ""
6669 :echo "PEEK: ".remote_peek(id, "repl").": ".repl
6670
6671< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6672 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6673
6674remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6675 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6676 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6677 reply is available.
6678 See also |clientserver|.
6679 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6680 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6681 Example: >
6682 :echo remote_read(id)
6683
6684< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6685 ServerId()->remote_read()
6686<
6687 *remote_send()* *E241*
6688remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
6689 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as input
6690 keys and the function returns immediately. At the Vim server
6691 the keys are not mapped |:map|.
6692 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6693 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6694 there.
6695 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6696 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6697 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6698
6699 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6700 up the display.
6701 Examples: >
6702 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply ".file, "serverid").
6703 \ remote_read(serverid)
6704
6705 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6706 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
6707 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo ".
6708 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6709<
6710 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6711 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6712<
6713 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6714remote_startserver({name})
6715 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6716 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6717
6718 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6719 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6720
6721< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6722
6723remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6724 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6725 return the item.
6726 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6727 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6728 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6729 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6730 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6731 Example: >
6732 :echo "last item: " . remove(mylist, -1)
6733 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6734<
6735 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6736
6737 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6738 mylist->remove(idx)
6739
6740remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6741 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6742 return the byte.
6743 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6744 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6745 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6746 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6747 Example: >
6748 :echo "last byte: " . remove(myblob, -1)
6749 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6750
6751remove({dict}, {key})
6752 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6753 Example: >
6754 :echo "removed " . remove(dict, "one")
6755< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6756
6757rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6758 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6759 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6760 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6761 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6762 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6763 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6764
6765 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6766 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6767
6768repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6769 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6770 result. Example: >
6771 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6772< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6773 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6774 {count} times. Example: >
6775 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6776< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6777
6778 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6779 mylist->repeat(count)
6780
6781resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6782 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6783 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6784 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6785 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6786 removed, return {filename}.
6787 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6788 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6789 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6790 stopped after 100 iterations.
6791 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6792 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6793 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6794 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6795 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6796
6797 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6798 GetName()->resolve()
6799
6800reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6801 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6802 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6803 Returns {object}.
6804 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6805 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6806< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6807 mylist->reverse()
6808
6809round({expr}) *round()*
6810 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6811 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6812 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6813 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6814 Examples: >
6815 echo round(0.456)
6816< 0.0 >
6817 echo round(4.5)
6818< 5.0 >
6819 echo round(-4.5)
6820< -5.0
6821
6822 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6823 Compute()->round()
6824<
6825 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6826
6827rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6828 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6829 converted to Vim data structures.
6830 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6831 are copied though).
6832 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6833 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6834 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6835 "Object#to_s" method.
6836 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6837 to {expr}.
6838
6839 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6840 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6841
6842< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6843
6844screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6845 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6846 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6847 attribute at other positions.
6848
6849 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6850 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6851
6852screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6853 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6854 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6855 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6856 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6857 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6858 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6859 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6860 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6861
6862 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6863 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6864
6865screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6866 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6867 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6868 composing characters on top of the base character.
6869 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6870 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6871
6872 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6873 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6874
6875screencol() *screencol()*
6876 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6877 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6878 This function is mainly used for testing.
6879
6880 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6881 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6882 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6883 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6884 the following mappings: >
6885 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom ".screencol()."\n"
6886 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6887 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6888<
6889screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6890 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6891 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6892 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6893 The Dict has these members:
6894 row screen row
6895 col first screen column
6896 endcol last screen column
6897 curscol cursor screen column
6898 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6899 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6900 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6901 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6902 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6903 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6904 width character it would be the same as "col".
6905 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6906 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6907 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6908 |conceal| taken into account.
6909
6910 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6911 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6912
6913screenrow() *screenrow()*
6914 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6915 cursor. The top line has number one.
6916 This function is mainly used for testing.
6917 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6918
6919 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
6920
6921screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
6922 The result is a String that contains the base character and
6923 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
6924 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
6925 characters.
6926 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6927 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
6928
6929 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6930 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
6931<
6932 *search()*
6933search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
6934 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
6935 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
6936
6937 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
6938 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
6939 move. No error message is given.
6940
6941 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
6942 'b' search Backward instead of forward
6943 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
6944 'e' move to the End of the match
6945 'n' do Not move the cursor
6946 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
6947 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
6948 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
6949 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
6950 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
6951 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
6952
6953 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
6954 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
6955 flag.
6956
6957 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
6958
6959 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
6960 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
6961 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
6962 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
6963 search starts one column further. This matters for
6964 overlapping matches.
6965 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
6966 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
6967 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
6968 file).
6969
6970 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
6971 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
6972 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
6973 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
6974 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
6975< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
6976 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
6977 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
6978
6979 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
6980 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
6981 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
6982 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
6983 giving the argument.
6984 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6985
6986 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
6987 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
6988 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
6989 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
6990 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
6991 function reference or a lambda.
6992 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
6993 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
6994 and -1 returned.
6995 *search()-sub-match*
6996 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
6997 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
6998 whole pattern did match.
6999 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7000
7001 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7002 flag is used.
7003
7004 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7005 :let n = 1
7006 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
7007 : exe "argument " . n
7008 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7009 : " first search to find match at start of file
7010 : normal G$
7011 : let flags = "w"
7012 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7013 : s/foo/bar/g
7014 : let flags = "W"
7015 : endwhile
7016 : update " write the file if modified
7017 : let n = n + 1
7018 :endwhile
7019<
7020 Example for using some flags: >
7021 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7022< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7023 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7024 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7025 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7026 line:
7027 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7028 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7029 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7030 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7031 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7032
7033 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7034 GetPattern()->search()
7035
7036searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7037 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7038 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7039 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7040
7041 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7042 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7043
7044 key type meaning ~
7045 current |Number| current position of match;
7046 0 if the cursor position is
7047 before the first match
7048 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7049 "pos", otherwise 0
7050 total |Number| total count of matches found
7051 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7052 1: recomputing was timed out
7053 2: max count exceeded
7054
7055 For {options} see further down.
7056
7057 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7058 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7059 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7060 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7061 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7062
7063 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7064 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7065
7066 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7067 " to 1)
7068 let result = searchcount()
7069<
7070 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7071 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7072 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7073 if empty(result)
7074 return ''
7075 endif
7076 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7077 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7078 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7079 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7080 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7081 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7082 \ result.current, result.total)
7083 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7084 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7085 \ result.current, result.total)
7086 endif
7087 endif
7088 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7089 \ result.current, result.total)
7090 endfunction
7091 let &statusline .= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
7092
7093 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7094 " 'hlsearch' was on
7095 " let &statusline .=
7096 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7097<
7098 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7099 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7100
7101 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7102 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7103 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7104 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7105 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7106 call searchcount(#{
7107 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7108 redrawstatus
7109 endif
7110 endfunction
7111<
7112 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7113 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7114
7115 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7116 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7117 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7118
7119 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7120 " search again
7121 call searchcount()
7122<
7123 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7124 key type meaning ~
7125 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7126 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7127 otherwise returns the last
7128 computed result (when |n| or
7129 |N| was used when "S" is not
7130 in 'shortmess', or this
7131 function was called).
7132 (default: |TRUE|)
7133 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7134 and different with |@/|.
7135 this works as same as the
7136 below command is executed
7137 before calling this function >
7138 let @/ = pattern
7139< (default: |@/|)
7140 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7141 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7142 for recomputing the result
7143 (default: 0)
7144 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7145 limit. max count of matched
7146 text while recomputing the
7147 result. if search exceeded
7148 total count, "total" value
7149 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7150 (default: 99)
7151 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7152 when recomputing the result.
7153 this changes "current" result
7154 value. see |cursor()|,
7155 |getpos()|
7156 (default: cursor's position)
7157
7158 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7159 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7160<
7161searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7162 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7163
7164 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7165 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7166 first match in the function.
7167
7168 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7169 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7170 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7171
7172 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7173 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7174 Example: >
7175 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7176 echo getline('.')
7177 endif
7178<
7179 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7180 GetName()->searchdecl()
7181<
7182 *searchpair()*
7183searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7184 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7185 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7186 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7187 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7188 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7189 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7190 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7191 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7192 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7193 given.
7194
7195 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7196 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7197 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7198 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7199 typical use is: >
7200 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7201< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7202
7203 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7204 |search()|. Additionally:
7205 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7206 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7207 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7208 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7209 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7210 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7211
7212 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7213 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7214 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7215 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7216 or a string.
7217 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7218 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7219 and -1 returned.
7220 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7221 Anything else makes the function fail.
7222 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7223 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7224
7225 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7226
7227 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7228 patterns are used like it's on.
7229
7230 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7231 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7232 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7233 if 1
7234 if 2
7235 endif 2
7236 endif 1
7237< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7238 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7239 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7240 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7241 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7242 "endif 2".
7243 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7244 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7245 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7246 the matching start.
7247
7248 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7249
7250 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7251 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7252
7253< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7254 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7255 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7256 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7257 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7258 match.
7259 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7260
7261 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7262
7263< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7264 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7265 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7266
7267 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7268 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7269<
7270 *searchpairpos()*
7271searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7272 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7273 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7274 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7275 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7276 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7277 returns [0, 0]. >
7278
7279 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7280<
7281 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7282
7283 *searchpos()*
7284searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7285 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7286 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7287 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7288 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7289 returns [0, 0].
7290 Example: >
7291 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7292
7293< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7294 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7295 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7296< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7297 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7298
7299 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7300 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7301
7302server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7303 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7304 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7305 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7306 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7307 Note:
7308 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7309 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7310 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7311 See also |clientserver|.
7312 Example: >
7313 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7314
7315< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7316 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7317<
7318serverlist() *serverlist()*
7319 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7320 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7321 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7322 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7323 Example: >
7324 :echo serverlist()
7325<
7326setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7327 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7328 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7329
7330 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7331 |bufload()| if needed.
7332
7333 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7334 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7335
7336 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7337 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7338 line then those lines are added.
7339
7340 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7341
7342 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7343 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7344 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7345 added below the last line.
7346
7347 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7348 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7349 error is given.
7350 On success 0 is returned.
7351
7352 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7353 third argument: >
7354 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7355
7356setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7357 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7358 {val}.
7359 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7360 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7361 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7362 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7363 The {varname} argument is a string.
7364 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7365 Examples: >
7366 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7367 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7368< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7369
7370 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7371 third argument: >
7372 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7373
7374
7375setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7376 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7377 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7378 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7379 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7380 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7381
7382< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113*
7383 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7384 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7385 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7386 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7387 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7388 the character width in screen cells.
7389 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7390 range overlaps with another.
7391 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7392
7393 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7394 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7395
7396 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7397 setcellwidths([]);
7398< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7399 the effect for known emoji characters.
7400
7401setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7402 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7403 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7404
7405 Example:
7406 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7407 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7408< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7409 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7410< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7411
7412 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7413 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7414
7415setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7416 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7417 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7418
7419 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7420 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7421 character search
7422 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7423 0 for backward
7424 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7425 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7426 character search
7427
7428 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7429 from a script: >
7430 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7431 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7432 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7433< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7434
7435 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7436 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7437
7438setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7439 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7440 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7441 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7442 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7443 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7444 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7445 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7446 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7447 before inserting the resulting text.
7448 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7449 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7450 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7451 command line.
7452
7453 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7454 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7455
7456setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7457setcursorcharpos({list})
7458 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7459 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7460
7461 Example:
7462 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7463 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7464< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7465 call cursor(4, 3)
7466< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7467
7468 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7469 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7470
7471
7472setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7473 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7474 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7475
7476< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7477 See also |expr-env|.
7478
7479 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7480 second argument: >
7481 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7482
7483setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7484 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7485 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7486 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7487 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7488 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7489 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7490 characters are not supported.
7491
7492 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7493 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7494 would do the same thing.
7495
7496 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7497
7498 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7499 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7500<
7501 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7502
7503
7504setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7505 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7506 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7507 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7508
7509 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7510 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7511 added below the last line.
7512 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7513 converted to a String.
7514
7515 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7516 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7517 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7518
7519 Example: >
7520 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7521
7522< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7523 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7524 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7525< This is equivalent to: >
7526 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7527 : call setline(n, l)
7528 :endfor
7529
7530< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7531
7532 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7533 second argument: >
7534 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7535
7536setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7537 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7538 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7539 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7540
7541 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7542 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7543 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7544 Also see |location-list|.
7545
7546 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7547
7548 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7549 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7550 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7551
7552 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7553 second argument: >
7554 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7555
7556setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7557 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7558 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7559 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7560 example for |getmatches()|.
7561 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7562 window ID instead of the current window.
7563
7564 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7565 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7566<
7567 *setpos()*
7568setpos({expr}, {list})
7569 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7570 . the cursor
7571 'x mark x
7572
7573 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7574 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7575 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7576
7577 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7578 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7579 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7580 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7581 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7582 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7583 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7584 Does not change the jumplist.
7585
7586 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7587 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7588 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7589 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7590
7591 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7592 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7593 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7594 character.
7595
7596 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7597 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7598 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7599 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7600 mark position it is not used.
7601
7602 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7603 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7604 before '>.
7605
7606 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7607 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7608
7609 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7610
7611 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7612 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7613 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7614 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7615 |winrestview()|.
7616
7617 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7618 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7619
7620setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7621 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7622
7623 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7624 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7625 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7626 {what}.
7627 *setqflist-what*
7628 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7629 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7630 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7631 entries:
7632
7633 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7634 buffer
7635 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7636 present or it is invalid.
7637 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7638 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7639 lnum line number in the file
7640 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7641 col column number
7642 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7643 when zero: "col" is byte index
7644 nr error number
7645 text description of the error
7646 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7647 valid recognized error message
7648
7649 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7650 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7651 locate a matching error line.
7652 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7653 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7654 item will not be handled as an error line.
7655 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7656 be used.
7657 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7658 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7659 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7660 cleared.
7661 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7662 |getqflist()| returns.
7663
7664 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7665 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7666 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7667 new list is created.
7668
7669 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7670 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7671 clear the list: >
7672 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7673<
7674 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7675 freed.
7676
7677 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7678 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7679 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7680 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7681 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7682
7683 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7684 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7685 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7686 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7687 'errorformat' option value is used.
7688 See |quickfix-parse|
7689 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7690 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7691 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7692 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7693 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7694 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7695 argument.
7696 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7697 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7698 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7699 See |quickfix-parse|
7700 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7701 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7702 the last quickfix list.
7703 quickfixtextfunc
7704 function to get the text to display in the
7705 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7706 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7707 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7708 of how to write the function and an example.
7709 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7710 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7711 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7712 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7713 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7714 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7715 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7716 specify the list.
7717
7718 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7719 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7720 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7721 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7722<
7723 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7724
7725 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7726 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7727 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7728
7729 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7730 second argument: >
7731 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7732<
7733 *setreg()*
7734setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7735 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7736 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7737 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7738 {regname} must be one character.
7739
7740 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7741 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7742 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7743 then the value is appended.
7744
7745 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7746 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7747 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7748 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7749 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7750 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7751 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7752 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7753
7754 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7755 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7756 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7757 mode is never selected automatically.
7758 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7759
7760 *E883*
7761 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7762 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7763 items act like empty strings.
7764
7765 Examples: >
7766 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7767 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7768 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7769 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7770
7771< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7772 register: >
7773 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7774 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7775< or: >
7776 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7777 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7778 ....
7779 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7780< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7781 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7782 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7783 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7784
7785 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7786 nothing: >
7787 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7788
7789< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7790 second argument: >
7791 GetText()->setreg('a')
7792
7793settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7794 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7795 |t:var|
7796 The {varname} argument is a string.
7797 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7798 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7799 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7800 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7801 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7802
7803 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7804 third argument: >
7805 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7806
7807settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7808 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7809 {val}.
7810 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7811 use |setwinvar()|.
7812 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7813 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7814 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7815 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7816 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7817 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7818 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7819 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7820 Examples: >
7821 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7822 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7823< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7824
7825 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7826 fourth argument: >
7827 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7828
7829settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7830 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7831 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7832
7833 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7834 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7835 stack.
7836 *E962*
7837 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7838 argument:
7839 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7840 stack is replaced.
7841 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7842 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7843 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7844 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7845 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7846
7847 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7848 stack after the modification.
7849
7850 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7851
7852 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7853 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7854 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7855
7856< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7857 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7858 " do something else
7859 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7860 unlet stack
7861<
7862 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7863 second argument: >
7864 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7865
7866setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7867 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7868 Examples: >
7869 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7870 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7871
7872< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7873 third argument: >
7874 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7875
7876sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7877 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7878 checksum of {string}.
7879
7880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7881 GetText()->sha256()
7882
7883< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7884
7885shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7886 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7887 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
7888 (MS-Windows, Linux, and MacOS) then it will enclose {string}
7889 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7890 quotes.
7891 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7892 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7893 {string}.
7894 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7895 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7896
7897 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7898 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7899 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7900 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7901 command.
7902
7903 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7904 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7905 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7906 even when inside single quotes.
7907
7908 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7909 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7910 escaped a second time.
7911
7912 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7913 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7914 character inside single quotes.
7915
7916 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
7917 :exe '!dir ' . shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
7918< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
7919 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
7920 :call system("chmod +w -- " . shellescape(expand("%")))
7921< See also |::S|.
7922
7923 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7924 GetCommand()->shellescape()
7925
7926shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
7927 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
7928 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
7929 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
7930 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
7931 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
7932
7933 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
7934 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
7935 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
7936 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
7937
7938 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7939 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
7940
7941sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
7942
7943
7944simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
7945 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
7946 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
7947 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
7948 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
7949 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
7950 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
7951 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
7952 standard).
7953 Example: >
7954 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
7955< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
7956 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
7957 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
7958 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
7959 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
7960
7961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7962 GetName()->simplify()
7963
7964sin({expr}) *sin()*
7965 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
7966 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7967 Examples: >
7968 :echo sin(100)
7969< -0.506366 >
7970 :echo sin(-4.01)
7971< 0.763301
7972
7973 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7974 Compute()->sin()
7975<
7976 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
7977
7978
7979sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
7980 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
7981 [-inf, inf].
7982 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7983 Examples: >
7984 :echo sinh(0.5)
7985< 0.521095 >
7986 :echo sinh(-0.9)
7987< -1.026517
7988
7989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7990 Compute()->sinh()
7991<
7992 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
7993
7994
7995slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
7996 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
7997 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
7998 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
7999 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8000 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8001 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8002
8003 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8004 GetList()->slice(offset)
8005
8006
8007sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
8008 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8009
8010 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8011 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8012
8013< When {func} is omitted, is empty or zero, then sort() uses the
8014 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8015 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8016 current buffer use |:sort|.
8017
8018 When {func} is given and it is '1' or 'i' then case is
8019 ignored.
8020
8021 When {func} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
8022 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8023 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8024 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8025 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8026 case. Example: >
8027 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8028 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8029 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8030< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8031>
8032 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8033 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8034 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8035< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8036 This does not work properly on Mac.
8037
8038 When {func} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
8039 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8040 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8041 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8042
8043 When {func} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
8044 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8045 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8046
8047 When {func} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
8048 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8049
8050 When {func} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
8051 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8052 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8053 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8054 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8055
8056 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8057 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8058
8059 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8060 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8061 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8062 same order as they were originally.
8063
8064 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8065 mylist->sort()
8066
8067< Also see |uniq()|.
8068
8069 Example: >
8070 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8071 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8072 endfunc
8073 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8074< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8075 ignores overflow: >
8076 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8077 return a:i1 - a:i2
8078 endfunc
8079< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8080 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8081<
8082sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8083 Stop playing all sounds.
8084
8085 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8086 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8087
8088 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8089
8090 *sound_playevent()*
8091sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8092 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8093 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8094 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8095 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8096 call sound_playevent('bell')
8097< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8098 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8099 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8100
8101 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8102 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8103 argument is the status:
8104 0 sound was played to the end
8105 1 sound was interrupted
8106 2 error occurred after sound started
8107 Example: >
8108 func Callback(id, status)
8109 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8110 endfunc
8111 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8112
8113< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8114
8115 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8116 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8117
8118 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8119 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8120
8121< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8122
8123 *sound_playfile()*
8124sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8125 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8126 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8127 with this command: >
8128 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8129
8130< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8131 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8132
8133< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8134
8135
8136sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8137 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8138 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8139
8140 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8141 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8142
8143 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8144 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8145
8146 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8147 soundid->sound_stop()
8148
8149< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8150
8151 *soundfold()*
8152soundfold({word})
8153 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8154 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8155 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8156 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8157 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8158 the method can be quite slow.
8159
8160 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8161 GetWord()->soundfold()
8162<
8163 *spellbadword()*
8164spellbadword([{sentence}])
8165 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8166 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8167 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8168 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8169
8170 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8171 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8172 result is an empty string.
8173
8174 The return value is a list with two items:
8175 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8176 - The type of the spelling error:
8177 "bad" spelling mistake
8178 "rare" rare word
8179 "local" word only valid in another region
8180 "caps" word should start with Capital
8181 Example: >
8182 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8183< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8184
8185 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8186 of 'spelllang' are used.
8187
8188 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8189 GetText()->spellbadword()
8190<
8191 *spellsuggest()*
8192spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8193 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8194 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8195 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8196
8197 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8198 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8199 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8200
8201 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8202 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8203 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8204 replace a line.
8205
8206 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8207 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8208 although it may appear capitalized.
8209
8210 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8211 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8212
8213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8214 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8215
8216split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8217 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8218 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8219 item.
8220 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8221 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8222 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8223 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8224 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8225 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8226 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8227 Example: >
8228 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8229< To split a string in individual characters: >
8230 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8231< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8232 the end of the pattern: >
8233 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8234< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8235 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8236 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8237< The opposite function is |join()|.
8238
8239 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8240 GetString()->split()
8241
8242sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8243 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8244 |Float|.
8245 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8246 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8247 Examples: >
8248 :echo sqrt(100)
8249< 10.0 >
8250 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8251< nan
8252 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8253
8254 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8255 Compute()->sqrt()
8256<
8257 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8258
8259
8260srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8261 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8262 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8263 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8264 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8265 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8266 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8267 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8268
8269 Examples: >
8270 :let seed = srand()
8271 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8272 :echo rand(seed)
8273
8274state([{what}]) *state()*
8275 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8276 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8277 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8278 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8279 Yes: then do it right away.
8280 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8281 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8282 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8283 messages and callbacks).
8284 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8285 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8286 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8287 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8288 Also see |mode()|.
8289
8290 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8291 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8292 if state('s') == ''
8293 " screen has not scrolled
8294<
8295 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8296 something is busy:
8297 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8298 stuffed command
8299 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8300 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8301 x executing an autocommand
8302 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8303 ch_readraw() when reading json
8304 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8305 |f| or a count
8306 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8307 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8308 s screen has scrolled for messages
8309
8310str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8311 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8312 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8313 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8314 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8315 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8316 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8317 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8318 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8319 thousand.
8320 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8321 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8322 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8323 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8324 |substitute()|: >
8325 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8326<
8327 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8328 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8329<
8330 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8331
8332str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8333 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8334 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8335 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8336 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8337< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8338
8339 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8340 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8341 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8342 properly: >
8343 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8344
8345< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8346 GetString()->str2list()
8347
8348
8349str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8350 Convert string {string} to a number.
8351 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8352 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8353 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8354
8355 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8356 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8357 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8358 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8359<
8360 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8361 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8362 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8363 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8364 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8365
8366 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8367 GetText()->str2nr()
8368
8369
8370strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8371 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8372 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8373 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8374 composing characters separately.
8375
8376 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8377
8378 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8379 GetText()->strcharlen()
8380
8381
8382strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8383 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8384 of byte index and length.
8385 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8386 counted separately.
8387 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8388 similar to |slice()|.
8389 When a character index is used where a character does not
8390 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8391 example: >
8392 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8393< results in 'a'.
8394
8395 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8396 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8397
8398
8399strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8400 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8401 in String {string}.
8402 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8403 counted separately.
8404 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8405 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8406
8407 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8408
8409 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8410 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8411 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8412 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8413 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8414 endfunction
8415 else
8416 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8417 if a:skipcc
8418 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8419 else
8420 return strchars(a:str)
8421 endif
8422 endfunction
8423 endif
8424<
8425 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8426 GetText()->strchars()
8427
8428strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8429 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8430 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8431 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8432 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8433 matters for Tab characters.
8434 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8435 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8436 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8437 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8438 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8439 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8440
8441 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8442 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8443
8444strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8445 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8446 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8447 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8448 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8449 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8450 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8451 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8452 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8453 Examples: >
8454 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8455 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8456 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8457 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8458 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8459 Show mod time of file.c.
8460< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8461 :if exists("*strftime")
8462
8463< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8464 GetFormat()->strftime()
8465
8466strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8467 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8468 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8469 separate characters here.
8470 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8471
8472 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8473 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8474
8475stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8476 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8477 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8478 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8479 This can be used to find a second match: >
8480 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8481 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8482< The search is done case-sensitive.
8483 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8484 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8485 See also |strridx()|.
8486 Examples: >
8487 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8488 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8489 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8490< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8491 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8492 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8493
8494 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8495 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8496<
8497 *string()*
8498string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8499 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8500 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8501 {expr} type result ~
8502 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8503 Number 123
8504 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8505 Funcref function('name')
8506 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8507 List [item, item]
8508 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8509
8510 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8511 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8512 will then fail.
8513
8514 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8515 mylist->string()
8516
8517< Also see |strtrans()|.
8518
8519
8520strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8521 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8522 {string} in bytes.
8523 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8524 For other types an error is given.
8525 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8526 |strchars()|.
8527 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8528
8529 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8530 GetString()->strlen()
8531
8532strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8533 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8534 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8535 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8536 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8537 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8538 following composing characters).
8539 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8540 |strcharpart()|.
8541
8542 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8543 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8544 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8545 end of the {src}. >
8546 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8547 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8548 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8549 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8550
8551< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8552 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8553 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8554<
8555 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8556 GetText()->strpart(5)
8557
8558strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8559 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8560 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8561 the format specified in {format}.
8562
8563 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8564 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8565 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8566 matters.
8567
8568 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8569 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8570 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8571 result.
8572
8573 See also |strftime()|.
8574 Examples: >
8575 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8576< 862156163 >
8577 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8578< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8579 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8580< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8581
8582 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8583 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8584<
8585 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8586 :if exists("*strptime")
8587
8588strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8589 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8590 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8591 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8592 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8593 match: >
8594 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8595 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8596< The search is done case-sensitive.
8597 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8598 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8599 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8600 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8601 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8602< *strrchr()*
8603 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8604 function strrchr().
8605
8606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8607 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8608
8609strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8610 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8611 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8612 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8613 echo strtrans(@a)
8614< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8615 starting a new line.
8616
8617 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8618 GetString()->strtrans()
8619
8620strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8621 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8622 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8623 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8624 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8625 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8626 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8627
8628 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8629 GetString()->strwidth()
8630
8631submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8632 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8633 substitute() function.
8634 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8635 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8636 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8637 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8638 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8639
8640 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8641 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8642 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8643 text.
8644 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8645 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8646 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8647
8648 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8649 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8650
8651 Examples: >
8652 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8653 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8654< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8655 A line break is included as a newline character.
8656
8657 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8658 GetNr()->submatch()
8659
8660substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8661 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8662 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8663 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8664 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8665
8666 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8667 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8668 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8669 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8670 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8671 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8672 used.
8673
8674 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8675 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8676 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8677 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8678
8679 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8680 unmodified.
8681
8682 Example: >
8683 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8684< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8685 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8686< results in "TESTING".
8687
8688 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8689 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8690 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
8691 \ '\=nr2char("0x" . submatch(1))', 'g')
8692
8693< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8694 optional argument. Example: >
8695 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8696< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8697 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8698 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
8699 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' . m[1]}, 'g')
8700
8701< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8702 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8703
8704swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8705 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8706 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8707 version Vim version
8708 user user name
8709 host host name
8710 fname original file name
8711 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8712 file
8713 mtime last modification time in seconds
8714 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8715 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8716 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8717 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8718 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8719 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8720 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8721 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8722
8723 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8724 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8725
8726swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8727 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8728 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8729 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8730 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8731 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8732
8733 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8734 GetBufname()->swapname()
8735
8736synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8737 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8738 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8739 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8740 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8741
8742 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8743 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8744 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8745 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8746 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8747
8748 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8749 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8750 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8751 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8752 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8753 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8754 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8755
8756 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8757 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8758<
8759
8760synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8761 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8762 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8763 about a syntax item.
8764 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8765 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8766 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8767 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8768 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8769 {what} result
8770 "name" the name of the syntax item
8771 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8772 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8773 term: empty string)
8774 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8775 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8776 |highlight-font|
8777 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8778 |highlight-guisp|
8779 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8780 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8781 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8782 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8783 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8784 "bold" "1" if bold
8785 "italic" "1" if italic
8786 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8787 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8788 "standout" "1" if standout
8789 "underline" "1" if underlined
8790 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8791 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8792
8793 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8794 cursor): >
8795 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8796<
8797 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8798 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8799
8800
8801synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8802 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8803 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8804 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8805 ":highlight link" are followed.
8806
8807 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8808 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8809
8810synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8811 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8812 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8813 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8814 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8815 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8816 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8817 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8818 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8819 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8820 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8821 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8822 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8823 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8824 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8825 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8826 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8827 call returns ~
8828 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8829 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8830 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8831 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8832 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8833 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8834
8835
8836synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8837 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8838 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8839 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8840 like what |synID()| returns.
8841 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8842 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8843 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8844 transparent item.
8845 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8846 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8847 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8848 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8849 endfor
8850< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8851 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8852 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8853 valid positions.
8854
8855system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8856 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8857 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8858
8859 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8860 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8861 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8862 separators yourself.
8863 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8864 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8865 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8866 list items converted to NULs).
8867 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8868 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8869 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8870 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8871
8872 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8873
8874 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8875 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8876 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8877 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8878 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8879<
8880 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8881 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8882 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8883 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8884 cause trouble.
8885 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8886
8887 The result is a String. Example: >
8888 :let files = system("ls " . shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8889 :let files = system('ls ' . expand('%:h:S'))
8890
8891< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8892 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8893 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8894 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8895 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8896
8897 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8898 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8899 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8900 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8901 concatenated commands.
8902
8903 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8904 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8905
8906 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8907 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8908
8909 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8910 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8911 when using a security agent application.
8912 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8913 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8914
8915 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8916 :echo GetCmd()->system()
8917
8918
8919systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
8920 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
8921 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
8922 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
8923 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
8924 result ends in a NL.
8925 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
8926
8927 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
8928 use |system()| and |split()|: >
8929 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
8930<
8931 Returns an empty string on error.
8932
8933 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8934 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
8935
8936
8937tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
8938 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
8939 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
8940 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
8941 omitted the current tab page is used.
8942 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
8943 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
8944 let buflist = []
8945 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
8946 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
8947 endfor
8948< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
8949
8950 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8951 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
8952
8953tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
8954 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
8955 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
8956
8957 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
8958 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
8959 count).
8960 # the number of the last accessed tab page
8961 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
8962 previous tab page 0 is returned.
8963 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
8964
8965
8966tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
8967 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
8968 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
8969 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
8970 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
8971 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
8972 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
8973 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
8974 Useful examples: >
8975 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
8976 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
8977< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
8978
8979 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8980 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
8981<
8982 *tagfiles()*
8983tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
8984 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
8985
8986
8987taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
8988 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
8989
8990 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
8991 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
8992 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
8993
8994 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
8995 entries:
8996 name Name of the tag.
8997 filename Name of the file where the tag is
8998 defined. It is either relative to the
8999 current directory or a full path.
9000 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9001 the file.
9002 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9003 entry depends on the language specific
9004 kind values. Only available when
9005 using a tags file generated by
9006 Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
9007 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9008 |static-tag| for more information.
9009 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9010 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9011 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9012 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9013 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9014 contained in.
9015
9016 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9017 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9018
9019 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9020
9021 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9022 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9023 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9024 search regular expression pattern.
9025
9026 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9027 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9028 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9029
9030 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9031 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9032
9033tan({expr}) *tan()*
9034 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9035 in the range [-inf, inf].
9036 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9037 Examples: >
9038 :echo tan(10)
9039< 0.648361 >
9040 :echo tan(-4.01)
9041< -1.181502
9042
9043 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9044 Compute()->tan()
9045<
9046 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9047
9048
9049tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9050 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9051 range [-1, 1].
9052 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9053 Examples: >
9054 :echo tanh(0.5)
9055< 0.462117 >
9056 :echo tanh(-1)
9057< -0.761594
9058
9059 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9060 Compute()->tanh()
9061<
9062 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9063
9064
9065tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9066 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9067 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9068 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9069 :let tmpfile = tempname()
9070 :exe "redir > " . tmpfile
9071< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9072 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9073 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9074 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9075
9076
9077term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9078
9079
9080terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9081 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9082 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9083 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9084 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9085 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9086 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9087 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9088 mouse mouse type supported
9089
9090 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9091
9092 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9093 an empty dictionary.
9094
9095 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9096 current cursor style.
9097 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9098 request the cursor blink status.
9099 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9100 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9101 and |t_RC| on startup.
9102
9103 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9104 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9105
9106 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9107
9108 Also see:
9109 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9110 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9111 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9112
9113
9114test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9115
9116
9117 *timer_info()*
9118timer_info([{id}])
9119 Return a list with information about timers.
9120 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9121 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9122 returned.
9123 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9124
9125 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9126 these items:
9127 "id" the timer ID
9128 "time" time the timer was started with
9129 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9130 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9131 -1 means forever
9132 "callback" the callback
9133 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9134
9135 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9136 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9137
9138< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9139
9140timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9141 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9142 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9143 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9144 has passed.
9145
9146 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9147 for a short time.
9148
9149 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9150 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9151 See |non-zero-arg|.
9152
9153 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9154 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9155
9156< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9157
9158 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9159timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9160 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9161
9162 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9163 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9164 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9165
9166 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9167 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9168 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9169 waiting for input.
9170 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9171 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9172
9173 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9174 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9175 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9176 the callback will be called once.
9177 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9178 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9179 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9180 messages.
9181
9182 Example: >
9183 func MyHandler(timer)
9184 echo 'Handler called'
9185 endfunc
9186 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9187 \ {'repeat': 3})
9188< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9189 intervals.
9190
9191 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9192 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9193
9194< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9195 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9196
9197timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9198 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9199 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9200 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9201
9202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9203 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9204
9205< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9206
9207timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9208 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9209 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9210 timers there is no error.
9211
9212 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9213
9214tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9215 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9216 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9217 the string).
9218
9219 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9220 GetText()->tolower()
9221
9222toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9223 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9224 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9225 the string).
9226
9227 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9228 GetText()->toupper()
9229
9230tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9231 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9232 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9233 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9234 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9235 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9236 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9237
9238 Examples: >
9239 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9240< returns "Hello THere" >
9241 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9242< returns "{blob}"
9243
9244 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9245 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9246
9247trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9248 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9249 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9250
9251 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9252 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9253 space character 0xa0.
9254
9255 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9256 characters:
9257 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9258 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9259 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9260 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9261
9262 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9263
9264 Examples: >
9265 echo trim(" some text ")
9266< returns "some text" >
9267 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") . "_TAIL"
9268< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9269 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9270< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9271 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9272< returns " vim"
9273
9274 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9275 GetText()->trim()
9276
9277trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9278 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9279 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9280 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9281 Examples: >
9282 echo trunc(1.456)
9283< 1.0 >
9284 echo trunc(-5.456)
9285< -5.0 >
9286 echo trunc(4.0)
9287< 4.0
9288
9289 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9290 Compute()->trunc()
9291<
9292 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9293
9294 *type()*
9295type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9296 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9297 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9298 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9299 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9300 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9301 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9302 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9303 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9304 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9305 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9306 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9307 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9308 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9309 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9310 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9311 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9312 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9313 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9314 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9315 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9316 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9317 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9318< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9319 :if exists('v:t_number')
9320
9321< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9322 mylist->type()
9323
9324
9325typename({expr}) *typename()*
9326 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9327 Example: >
9328 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9329 list<number>
9330
9331
9332undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9333 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9334 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9335 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9336 the undo file exists.
9337 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9338 is used internally.
9339 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9340 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9341 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9342 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9343 returns an empty string.
9344
9345 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9346 GetFilename()->undofile()
9347
9348undotree() *undotree()*
9349 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9350 the following items:
9351 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9352 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9353 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9354 when some changes were undone.
9355 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9356 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9357 something readable.
9358 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9359 write yet.
9360 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9361 tree.
9362 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9363 This happens when waiting from input from the
9364 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9365 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9366 undo blocks.
9367
9368 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9369 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9370 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9371 |:undolist|.
9372 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9373 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9374 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9375 that was added. This marks the last change
9376 and where further changes will be added.
9377 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9378 that was undone. This marks the current
9379 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9380 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9381 undone after the last change this item will
9382 not appear anywhere.
9383 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9384 write. The number is the write count. The
9385 first write has number 1, the last one the
9386 "save_last" mentioned above.
9387 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9388 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9389 item.
9390
9391uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9392 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9393 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9394 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9395 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9396< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9397 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9398
9399 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9400 mylist->uniq()
9401
9402values({dict}) *values()*
9403 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9404 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9405
9406 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9407 mydict->values()
9408
9409virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9410 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9411 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9412 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9413 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9414 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9415 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9416 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9417 For the byte position use |col()|.
9418 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9419 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9420 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9421 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9422 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9423 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9424 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9425 The accepted positions are:
9426 . the cursor position
9427 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9428 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9429 plus one)
9430 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9431 returned)
9432 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9433 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9434 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9435 that it's updated right away.
9436 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9437 Examples: >
9438 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9439 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9440 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9441< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9442 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9443 all lines: >
9444 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9445
9446< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9447 GetPos()->virtcol()
9448
9449
9450visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9451 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9452 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9453 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9454 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9455 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9456 respectively.
9457 Example: >
9458 :exe "normal " . visualmode()
9459< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9460 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9461 Visual mode that was used.
9462 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9463 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9464 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9465 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9466 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9467
9468wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9469 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9470 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9471 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9472 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9473
9474 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9475 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9476<
9477 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9478
9479win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9480 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9481 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9482 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9483 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9484 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9485 Example: >
9486 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9487< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9488 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
9489
9490 *E994*
9491 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9492 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9493 an empty string is returned.
9494
9495 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9496 second argument: >
9497 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9498
9499win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9500 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9501 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9502
9503 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9504 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9505
9506win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9507 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9508 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9509 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9510 number 1.
9511 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9512 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9513 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9514
9515 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9516 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9517
9518
9519win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9520 Return the type of the window:
9521 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9522 used to execute autocommands.
9523 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9524 (empty) normal window
9525 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9526 "popup" popup window |popup|
9527 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9528 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9529 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9530
9531 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9532 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9533 |window-ID|.
9534
9535 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9536 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9537 returns "popup".
9538
9539 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9540 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9541<
9542win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9543 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9544 tabpage.
9545 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9546
9547 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9548 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9549
9550win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9551 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9552 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9553 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9554
9555 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9556 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9557
9558win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9559 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9560 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9561
9562 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9563 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9564
9565win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9566 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9567 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9568 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9569 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9570 for the current window.
9571 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9572 tabpage.
9573
9574 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9575 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9576<
9577win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9578 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9579 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9580 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9581 then closing {nr}.
9582
9583 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9584 Both must be in the current tab page.
9585
9586 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9587
9588 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9589 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9590 like with |:vsplit|.
9591 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9592 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9593 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9594 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9595 'splitright' are used.
9596
9597 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9598 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9599<
9600
9601 *winbufnr()*
9602winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9603 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9604 the |window-ID|.
9605 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9606 window is returned.
9607 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9608 Example: >
9609 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9610<
9611 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9612 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9613<
9614 *wincol()*
9615wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9616 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9617 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9618
9619 *windowsversion()*
9620windowsversion()
9621 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9622 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9623 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9624 an empty string.
9625
9626winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9627 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9628 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9629 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9630 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9631 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9632 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9633 Examples: >
9634 :echo "The current window has " . winheight(0) . " lines."
9635
9636< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9637 GetWinid()->winheight()
9638<
9639winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9640 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9641 in a tabpage.
9642
9643 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9644 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9645 returns an empty list.
9646
9647 For a leaf window, it returns:
9648 ['leaf', {winid}]
9649 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9650 returns:
9651 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9652 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9653 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9654
9655 Example: >
9656 " Only one window in the tab page
9657 :echo winlayout()
9658 ['leaf', 1000]
9659 " Two horizontally split windows
9660 :echo winlayout()
9661 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9662 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9663 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9664 " middle window
9665 :echo winlayout(2)
9666 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9667 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9668<
9669 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9670 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9671<
9672 *winline()*
9673winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9674 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9675 the window. The first line is one.
9676 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9677 first, this may cause a scroll.
9678
9679 *winnr()*
9680winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9681 window. The top window has number 1.
9682 Returns zero for a popup window.
9683
9684 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9685 $ the number of the last window (the window
9686 count).
9687 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9688 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9689 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9690 returned.
9691 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9692 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9693 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9694 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9695 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9696 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9697 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9698 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9699 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9700 |:wincmd|.
9701 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9702 Examples: >
9703 let window_count = winnr('$')
9704 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9705 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9706
9707< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9708 GetWinval()->winnr()
9709<
9710 *winrestcmd()*
9711winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9712 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9713 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9714 unchanged.
9715 Example: >
9716 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9717 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9718 :exe cmd
9719<
9720 *winrestview()*
9721winrestview({dict})
9722 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9723 the view of the current window.
9724 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9725 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9726 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9727 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9728<
9729 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9730 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9731 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9732 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9733
9734 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9735 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9736
9737 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9738 GetView()->winrestview()
9739<
9740 *winsaveview()*
9741winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9742 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9743 restore the view.
9744 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9745 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9746 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9747 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9748 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9749 The return value includes:
9750 lnum cursor line number
9751 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009752 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009753 returns)
9754 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009755 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9756 the first column is zero, as opposed
9757 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9758 |$| command it will be a very large
9759 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009760 topline first line in the window
9761 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9762 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9763 'wrap' is off
9764 skipcol columns skipped
9765 Note that no option values are saved.
9766
9767
9768winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9769 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9770 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9771 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9772 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9773 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9774 Examples: >
9775 :echo "The current window has " . winwidth(0) . " columns."
9776 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9777 : 50 wincmd |
9778 :endif
9779< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9780 option.
9781
9782 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9783 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9784
9785
9786wordcount() *wordcount()*
9787 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9788 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9789 |g_CTRL-G|
9790 The return value includes:
9791 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9792 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9793 words Number of words in the buffer
9794 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9795 (not in Visual mode)
9796 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9797 (not in Visual mode)
9798 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9799 (not in Visual mode)
9800 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9801 (only in Visual mode)
9802 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9803 (only in Visual mode)
9804 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9805 (only in Visual mode)
9806
9807
9808 *writefile()*
9809writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9810 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9811 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9812 or Number.
9813 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9814 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9815 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9816
9817 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9818 unmodified.
9819
9820 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9821 appended to the file: >
9822 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9823 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9824<
9825 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9826 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9827 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9828 crashes.
9829 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9830 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9831 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9832 when 'fsync' is set.
9833
9834 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9835 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9836 to writefile().
9837 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9838 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9839 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9840 fails.
9841 Also see |readfile()|.
9842 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9843 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9844 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9845
9846< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9847 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9848
9849
9850xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9851 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9852 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9853 Example: >
9854 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9855<
9856 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9857 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9858<
9859
9860==============================================================================
98613. Feature list *feature-list*
9862
9863There are three types of features:
98641. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9865 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9866 :if has("cindent")
9867< *gui_running*
98682. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9869 Example: >
9870 :if has("gui_running")
9871< *has-patch*
98723. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9873 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9874 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9875 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9876< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9877 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9878 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9879 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9880 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9881 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9882
9883Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9884use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9885
9886
9887acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
9888all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
9889amiga Amiga version of Vim.
9890arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
9891arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
9892autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
9893autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
9894autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
9895balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
9896balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
9897beos BeOS version of Vim.
9898browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
9899 work.
9900browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
9901bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
9902builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
9903byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
9904channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
9905cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
9906clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
9907clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
9908clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
9909cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
9910cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
9911cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
9912comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
9913compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
9914conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
9915cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
9916cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
9917cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
9918debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
9919dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
9920dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
9921diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
9922digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
9923directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
9924dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
9925drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
9926ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
9927emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
9928eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
9929 true, of course!
9930ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
9931extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
9932 |'hlsearch'|
9933farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
9934file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
9935filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
9936 read/write/filter commands
9937find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
9938 |+find_in_path|.
9939float Compiled with support for |Float|.
9940fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
9941 this is not present).
9942folding Compiled with |folding| support.
9943footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
9944fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
9945gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
9946gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
9947gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI.
9948gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
9949gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
9950gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
9951gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
9952gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
9953gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
9954gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
9955gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
9956gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
9957gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
9958gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
9959haiku Haiku version of Vim.
9960hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
9961hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
9962iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
9963insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
9964 Insert mode. (always true)
9965job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
9966ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
9967jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
9968keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
9969lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
9970langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
9971libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
9972linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
9973 'breakindent' support.
9974linux Linux version of Vim.
9975lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
9976listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
9977 and the argument list |arglist|.
9978localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
9979lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
9980mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
9981macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
9982menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
9983mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
9984modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
9985 (always true)
9986mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
9987mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
9988mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
9989mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
9990mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
9991mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
9992mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
9993mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
9994mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
9995mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
9996mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
9997multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
9998multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
9999multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10000multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10001mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10002nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10003netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10004netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10005num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10006ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10007osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10008osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10009packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10010path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10011perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10012persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10013postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10014printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10015profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10016python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10017python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10018python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10019python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10020python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10021python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10022pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10023qnx QNX version of Vim.
10024quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10025reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10026rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10027ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10028scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10029showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10030signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10031smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10032sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10033sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10034spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10035startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10036statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10037 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10038sun SunOS version of Vim.
10039sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10040syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10041syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10042 current buffer.
10043system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10044tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10045 |tag-binary-search|.
10046tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10047 |tag-old-static|.
10048tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10049termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10050terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10051terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10052termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10053textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10054textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10055tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10056 or terminfo file.
10057timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10058title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10059toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10060ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10061ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10062unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10063unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10064user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10065vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10066vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10067 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10068vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10069 (always true)
10070vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10071 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010072vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010073viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10074vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10075vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10076vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10077virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10078visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10079visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10080 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10081vms VMS version of Vim.
10082vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10083vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10084 out if it works in the current console).
10085wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10086wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10087win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10088win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10089 64 bits)
10090win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10091win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10092win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10093winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10094windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10095 (always true)
10096writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10097xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10098xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10099xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10100xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10101 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10102xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10103xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10104xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10105xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10106 xterm screen.
10107x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10108
10109
10110==============================================================================
101114. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10112
10113This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10114|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10115pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10116same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10117When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10118pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10119>
10120 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10121 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10122 aa
10123 xx
10124 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10125 a
10126 x
10127
10128Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10129"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10130"\n".
10131
10132 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: