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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
24
25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
63balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
64balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
65balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
66blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
67browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
68 String put up a file requester
69browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
70bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
71bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
72buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
73bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
74bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
75bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
76bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
77bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
78bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
79byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
80byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
81byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
82call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
83 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
84ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
85ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
86ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
87ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
88ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
89 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
90ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
91 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
92ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
93ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
94ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
95ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
96ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
97ch_open({address} [, {options}])
98 Channel open a channel to {address}
99ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
100ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
101 Blob read Blob from {handle}
102ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
103 String read raw from {handle}
104ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
105 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
106ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
107 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
108ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
109 none set options for {handle}
110ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
111 String status of channel {handle}
112changenr() Number current change number
113char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
114charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
115charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
116charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
117 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
118chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
119cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
120clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
121col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
122complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
123complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
124complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
125complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
126confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
127 Number number of choice picked by user
128copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
129cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
130cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
131count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
132 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
133cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
134 Number checks existence of cscope connection
135cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
136 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
137cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
138debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
139deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
140delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
141deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
142 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
143did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
144diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
145diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
146digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
147digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
148digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
150echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
151empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
152environ() Dict return environment variables
153escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
154eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
155eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
156executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
157execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
158exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
159exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
160exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
161exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
162expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
163 any expand special keywords in {expr}
164expandcmd({expr}) String expand {expr} like with `:edit`
165extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
166 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
167extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
168 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
169 List or Dictionary
170feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
171filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
172filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
173filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
174 remove items from {expr1} where
175 {expr2} is 0
176finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
177 String find directory {name} in {path}
178findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
179 String find file {name} in {path}
180flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
181flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
182 List flatten a copy of {list}
183float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
184floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
185fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
186fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
187fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
188foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
189foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
191foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
192foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
193foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
194fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
195funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
196 Funcref reference to function {name}
197function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
198 Funcref named reference to function {name}
199garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
200get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
201get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
202get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
203getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
204getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
205 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
206getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
207 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
208getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
209getchar([expr]) Number or String
210 get one character from the user
211getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
212getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
213getcharsearch() Dict last character search
214getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
215getcmdline() String return the current command-line
216getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
217getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
218getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
219getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
220 List list of cmdline completion matches
221getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
222getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
223getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
224getenv({name}) String return environment variable
225getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
226getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
227getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
228getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
229getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
230getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
231getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
232 List list of jump list items
233getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
234getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
235getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
236getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
237getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
238getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
239getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
240getpid() Number process ID of Vim
241getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
242getqflist() List list of quickfix items
243getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
244getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
245 String or List contents of a register
246getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
247getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
248gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
249gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
250 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
251gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
252 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
253gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
254gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
255getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
256getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
257getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
260 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
261glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
262 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
263glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
264globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
265 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
266has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
267has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
268haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
269 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
270 or |:tcd|
271hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
272 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
273histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
274histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
275histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
276histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
277hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
278hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
279hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
280hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
281hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
282iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
283indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
284index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
285 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
286input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
287 String get input from the user
288inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
289 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
290inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
291inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
292inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
293inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
294insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
295interrupt() none interrupt script execution
296invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
297isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
298isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
299 (positive or negative)
300islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
301isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
302items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
303job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
304job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
305job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
306job_start({command} [, {options}])
307 Job start a job
308job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
309job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
310join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
311js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
312js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
313json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
314json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
315keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
316len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
317libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
318libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
319line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
320line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
321lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
322list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
323list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
324listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
325 Number add a callback to listen to changes
326listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
327listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
328localtime() Number current time
329log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
330log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
331luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
332map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
333 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
334maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
335 String or Dict
336 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
337mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
338 String check for mappings matching {name}
339mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
340 like |map()| but creates a new List or
341 Dictionary
342mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
343match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
344 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
345matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
346 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
347matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
348 Number highlight positions with {group}
349matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
350matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
351matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
352 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
353matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
354 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
355matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
356 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
357matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
358 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
359matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
360 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
361matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
362 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
363max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
364menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
365min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
366mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
367 Number create directory {name}
368mode([expr]) String current editing mode
369mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
370nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
371nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
372or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
373pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
374perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
375popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
376popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
377popup_clear() none close all popup windows
378popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
379popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
380popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
381popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
382popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
383popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
384popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
385popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
386popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
387popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
388popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
389popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
390popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
391popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
392popup_notification({what}, {options})
393 Number create a notification popup window
394popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
395 none set options for popup window {id}
396popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
397popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
398pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
399prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
400printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
401prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
402prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
403prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
404prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
405prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
406prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
407 none add multiple text properties
408prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
409 none remove all text properties
410prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
411 Dict search for a text property
412prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
413prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
414 Number remove a text property
415prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
416prop_type_change({name}, {props})
417 none change an existing property type
418prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
419 none delete a property type
420prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
421 Dict get property type values
422prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
423pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
424pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
425py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
426pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
427pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
428rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
429range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
430 List items from {expr} to {max}
431readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
432readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
433 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
434readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
435 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
436readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
437 List get list of lines from file {fname}
438reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
439 any reduce {object} using {func}
440reg_executing() String get the executing register name
441reg_recording() String get the recording register name
442reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
443reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
444reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
445remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
446 String send expression
447remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
448remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
449 Number check for reply string
450remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
451 String read reply string
452remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
453 String send key sequence
454remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
455remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
456 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
457remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
458 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
459remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
460rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
461repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
462resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
463reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
464round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
465rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
466screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
467screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
468screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
469screencol() Number current cursor column
470screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
471screenrow() Number current cursor row
472screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
473search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
474 Number search for {pattern}
475searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
476searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
477 Number search for variable declaration
478searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
479 Number search for other end of start/end pair
480searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
481 List search for other end of start/end pair
482searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
483 List search for {pattern}
484server2client({clientid}, {string})
485 Number send reply string
486serverlist() String get a list of available servers
487setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
488 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
489 {expr}
490setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
491 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
492setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
493setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
494setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
495setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
496setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
497setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
498setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
499setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
500setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
501 Number modify location list using {list}
502setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
503 Number modify specific location list props
504setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
505setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
506setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
507setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
508 Number modify specific quickfix list props
509setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
510settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
511settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
512 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
513 page {tabnr} to {val}
514settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
515 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
516setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
517sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
518shellescape({string} [, {special}])
519 String escape {string} for use as shell
520 command argument
521shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
522sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
523sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
524sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
525sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
526 List get a list of placed signs
527sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
528 Number jump to a sign
529sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
530 Number place a sign
531sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
532sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
533sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
534sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
535 Number unplace a sign
536sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
537simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
538sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
539sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
540slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
541 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000542sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
543 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000544sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
545sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
546 Number play an event sound
547sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
548 Number play sound file {path}
549sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
550soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
551spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
552spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
553 List spelling suggestions
554split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
555 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
556sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
557srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
558state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
559str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
560str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
561 ASCII/UTF-8 value
562str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
563 Number convert String to Number
564strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
565strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
566 String {len} characters of {str} at
567 character {start}
568strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
569strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
570strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
571strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
572stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
573 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
574string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
575strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
576strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
577 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
578 byte {start}
579strptime({format}, {timestring})
580 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
581strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
582 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
583strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
584strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
585submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
586 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
587substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
588 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
589swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
590swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
591synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
592synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
593 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
594synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
595synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
596synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
597system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
598systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
599tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
600tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
601tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
602tagfiles() List tags files used
603taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
604tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
605tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
606tempname() String name for a temporary file
607term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
608 Number display difference between two dumps
609term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
610 Number displaying a screen dump
611term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
612 none dump terminal window contents
613term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
614term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
615term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
616term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
617term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
618term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
619term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
620term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
621term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
622term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
623term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
624term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
625term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
626term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
627term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
628 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
629term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
630term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
631term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
632term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
633 none set the size of a terminal
634term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
635term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
636terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
637test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
638 none make memory allocation fail
639test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
640test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
641test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
642test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
643test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000644test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000645test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
646test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
647test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
648test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
649test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
650test_null_job() Job null value for testing
651test_null_list() List null value for testing
652test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
653test_null_string() String null value for testing
654test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
655test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
656test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000657test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
658test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
659test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
660test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
661test_void() any void value for testing
662timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
663timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
664timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
665 Number create a timer
666timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
667timer_stopall() none stop all timers
668tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
669toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
670tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
671 to chars in {tostr}
672trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
673 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
674trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
675type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
676typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
677undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
678undotree() List undo file tree
679uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
680 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
681values({dict}) List values in {dict}
682virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
683visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
684wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
685win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
686 String execute {command} in window {id}
687win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
688win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
689win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
690win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
691win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
692win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000693win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
694win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000695win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
696win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
697 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
698winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
699wincol() Number window column of the cursor
700windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
701winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
702winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
703winline() Number window line of the cursor
704winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
705winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
706winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
707winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
708winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
709wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
710writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
711 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
712xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
713
714==============================================================================
7152. Details *builtin-function-details*
716
717Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
718specific functionality.
719
720abs({expr}) *abs()*
721 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
722 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
723 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
724 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
725 Examples: >
726 echo abs(1.456)
727< 1.456 >
728 echo abs(-5.456)
729< 5.456 >
730 echo abs(-4)
731< 4
732
733 Can also be used as a |method|: >
734 Compute()->abs()
735
736< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
737
738
739acos({expr}) *acos()*
740 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
741 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
742 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
743 [-1, 1].
744 Examples: >
745 :echo acos(0)
746< 1.570796 >
747 :echo acos(-0.5)
748< 2.094395
749
750 Can also be used as a |method|: >
751 Compute()->acos()
752
753< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
754
755
756add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
757 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
758 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
759 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
760 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
761< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
762 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
763 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
764 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
765
766 Can also be used as a |method|: >
767 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
768
769
770and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
771 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
772 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
773 Example: >
774 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
775< Can also be used as a |method|: >
776 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
777
778
779append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
780 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
781 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
782 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
783 the current buffer.
784 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
785 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
786 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
787 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
788 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
789 negative number results in an error. Example: >
790 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
791 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
792
793< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
794 passed as the second argument: >
795 mylist->append(lnum)
796
797
798appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
799 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
800
801 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
802 |bufload()| if needed.
803
804 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
805
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000806 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
807 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
808 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
809 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000810
811 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
812 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
813
814 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
815 error message is given. Example: >
816 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
817<
818 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
819 passed as the second argument: >
820 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
821
822
823argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
824 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
825 |arglist|.
826 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
827 window is used.
828 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
829 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
830 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
831 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
832
833 *argidx()*
834argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
835 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
836
837 *arglistid()*
838arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
839 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
840 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
841 global argument list. See |arglist|.
842 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
843
844 Without arguments use the current window.
845 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
846 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
847 page.
848 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
849
850 *argv()*
851argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
852 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
853 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
854 :let i = 0
855 :while i < argc()
856 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000857 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000858 : let i = i + 1
859 :endwhile
860< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
861 the whole |arglist| is returned.
862
863 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
864 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
865
866asin({expr}) *asin()*
867 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
868 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
869 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
870 [-1, 1].
871 Examples: >
872 :echo asin(0.8)
873< 0.927295 >
874 :echo asin(-0.5)
875< -0.523599
876
877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
878 Compute()->asin()
879<
880 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
881
882
883assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
884
885
886
887atan({expr}) *atan()*
888 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
889 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
890 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
891 Examples: >
892 :echo atan(100)
893< 1.560797 >
894 :echo atan(-4.01)
895< -1.326405
896
897 Can also be used as a |method|: >
898 Compute()->atan()
899<
900 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
901
902
903atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
904 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
905 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
906 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
907 Examples: >
908 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
909< -0.785398 >
910 :echo atan2(1, -1)
911< 2.356194
912
913 Can also be used as a |method|: >
914 Compute()->atan2(1)
915<
916 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
917
918balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
919 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
920 not used for the List.
921
922balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
923 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
924 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
925 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
926 split with |balloon_split()|.
927 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
928
929 Example: >
930 func GetBalloonContent()
931 " ... initiate getting the content
932 return ''
933 endfunc
934 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
935
936 func BalloonCallback(result)
937 call balloon_show(a:result)
938 endfunc
939< Can also be used as a |method|: >
940 GetText()->balloon_show()
941<
942 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
943 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
944 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
945 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
946 empty string or a placeholder.
947
948 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
949 error message.
950 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
951 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
952
953balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
954 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
955 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
956 to show debugger output.
957 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
958 Can also be used as a |method|: >
959 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
960
961< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
962 feature}
963
964blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
965 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
966 {blob}. Examples: >
967 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
968 blob2list(0z) returns []
969< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
970 opposite.
971
972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
973 GetBlob()->blob2list()
974
975 *browse()*
976browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
977 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
978 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
979 The input fields are:
980 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
981 {title} title for the requester
982 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
983 {default} default file name
984 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
985 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
986
987 *browsedir()*
988browsedir({title}, {initdir})
989 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
990 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
991 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
992 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
993 to be used.
994 The input fields are:
995 {title} title for the requester
996 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
997 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
998 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
999
1000bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1001 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1002 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1003 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1004 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1005 buffer is always created.
1006 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1007 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1008 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1009 call bufload(bufnr)
1010 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1011< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1012 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1013
1014bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1015 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1016 {buf} exists.
1017 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1018 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1019
1020 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1021 exactly. The name can be:
1022 - Relative to the current directory.
1023 - A full path.
1024 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1025 - A URL name.
1026 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1027 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1028 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1029 long name to be able to find them.
1030 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1031 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1032 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1033 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1034 file name.
1035
1036 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1037 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1038<
1039 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1040
1041buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1042 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1043 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1044 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1045
1046 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1047 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1048
1049bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1050 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1051 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1052 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1053 then there is no change.
1054 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1055 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1056 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1057
1058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1059 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1060
1061bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1062 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1063 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1064 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1065
1066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1067 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1068
1069bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1070 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1071 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1072 "[No Name]".
1073 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1074 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1075 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1076 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1077 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1078 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1079 match an empty string is returned.
1080 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1081 alternate buffer.
1082 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1083 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1084 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1085 pattern.
1086 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1087 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1088 buffers are searched for.
1089 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1090 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1091 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1092< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1093 echo bufnr->bufname()
1094
1095< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1096 string is returned. >
1097 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1098 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1099 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1100 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1101< *buffer_name()*
1102 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1103
1104 *bufnr()*
1105bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1106 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1107 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1108 above.
1109
1110 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1111 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1112 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1113 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1114< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1115 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1116
1117 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1118 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1119< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1120 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1121 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1122 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1123
1124 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1125 echo bufref->bufnr()
1126<
1127 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1128 *last_buffer_nr()*
1129 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1130
1131bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1132 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1133 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1134 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1135 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1136
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001137 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001138<
1139 Only deals with the current tab page.
1140
1141 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1142 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1143
1144bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1145 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1146 |window-ID|.
1147 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1148 is returned. Example: >
1149
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001150 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001151
1152< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1153 |:wincmd|.
1154
1155 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1156 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1157
1158byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1159 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1160 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1161 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1162 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1163 one.
1164 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1165
1166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1167 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1168
1169< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1170 feature}
1171
1172byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1173 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1174 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1175 zero.
1176 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1177 equal to {nr}.
1178 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1179 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1180 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1181 separately.
1182 Example : >
1183 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1184< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1185 same: >
1186 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1187 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1188< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1189
1190 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1191 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1192 in bytes is returned.
1193
1194 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1195 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1196
1197byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1198 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1199 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001200 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001201 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1202 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1203 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1204< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1205 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1206 one byte).
1207 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1208 to a Unicode encoding.
1209
1210 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1211 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1212
1213call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1214 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1215 arguments.
1216 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1217 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1218 Returns the return value of the called function.
1219 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1220 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1221
1222 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1223 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1224
1225ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1226 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1227 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1228 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1229 Examples: >
1230 echo ceil(1.456)
1231< 2.0 >
1232 echo ceil(-5.456)
1233< -5.0 >
1234 echo ceil(4.0)
1235< 4.0
1236
1237 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1238 Compute()->ceil()
1239<
1240 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1241
1242
1243ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1244
1245
1246changenr() *changenr()*
1247 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1248 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1249 with the |:undo| command.
1250 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1251 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1252 one less than the number of the undone change.
1253
1254char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
1255 Return number value of the first char in {string}.
1256 Examples: >
1257 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1258 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1259< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1260 Example for "utf-8": >
1261 char2nr("á") returns 225
1262 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1263< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1264 A combining character is a separate character.
1265 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1266 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1267 let str = "ABC"
1268 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1269< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1270
1271 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1272 GetChar()->char2nr()
1273
1274
1275charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1276 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1277 The character class is one of:
1278 0 blank
1279 1 punctuation
1280 2 word character
1281 3 emoji
1282 other specific Unicode class
1283 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1284
1285
1286charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1287 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1288 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1289
1290 Example:
1291 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1292 charcol('.') returns 3
1293 col('.') returns 7
1294
1295< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1296 GetPos()->col()
1297<
1298 *charidx()*
1299charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1300 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1301 The index of the first character is zero.
1302 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1303 equal to {idx}.
1304 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1305 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1306 added to the preceding base character.
1307 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1308 counted as separate characters.
1309 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1310 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1311 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1312 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1313 and is not zero or one.
1314 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1315 from the character index.
1316 Examples: >
1317 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1318 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1319 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1320<
1321 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1322 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1323
1324chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1325 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1326 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1327 window:
1328 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1329 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1330 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1331 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1332 directory.
1333 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1334 {dir} must be a String.
1335 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1336 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1337 On failure, returns an empty string.
1338
1339 Example: >
1340 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1341 if save_dir != ""
1342 " ... do some work
1343 call chdir(save_dir)
1344 endif
1345
1346< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1347 GetDir()->chdir()
1348<
1349cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1350 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1351 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1352 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1353 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1354 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1355 feature, -1 is returned.
1356 See |C-indenting|.
1357
1358 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1359 GetLnum()->cindent()
1360
1361clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1362 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1363 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1364 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1365 window ID instead of the current window.
1366
1367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1368 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1369<
1370 *col()*
1371col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1372 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1373 . the cursor position
1374 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1375 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1376 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1377 returned)
1378 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1379 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1380 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1381 that it's updated right away.
1382 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1383 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1384 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1385 out of range then col() returns zero.
1386 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1387 |getpos()|.
1388 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1389 character position use |charcol()|.
1390 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1391 Examples: >
1392 col(".") column of cursor
1393 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1394 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001395 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001396< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1397 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1398 buffer.
1399 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1400 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1401 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1402 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1403 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001404 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001405 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1406
1407< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1408 GetPos()->col()
1409<
1410
1411complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1412 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1413 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1414 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1415 or with an expression mapping.
1416 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1417 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1418 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1419 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1420 match.
1421 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1422 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1423 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1424 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1425 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1426 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1427 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1428 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1429 Example: >
1430 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1431
1432 func! ListMonths()
1433 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1434 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1435 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1436 return ''
1437 endfunc
1438< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1439 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1440
1441 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1442 second argument: >
1443 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1444
1445complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1446 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1447 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1448 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1449 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1450 the list.
1451 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1452 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1453
1454 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1455 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1456
1457complete_check() *complete_check()*
1458 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1459 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1460 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1461 zero otherwise.
1462 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1463 'completefunc' option.
1464
1465
1466complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1467 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1468 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1469 The items are:
1470 mode Current completion mode name string.
1471 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1472 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1473 See |pumvisible()|.
1474 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1475 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1476 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1477 See |complete-items|.
1478 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1479 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1480 typed text only, or the last completion after
1481 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1482 <Down> keys)
1483 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1484
1485 *complete_info_mode*
1486 mode values are:
1487 "" Not in completion mode
1488 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1489 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1490 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1491 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1492 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1493 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1494 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1495 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1496 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1497 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1498 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1499 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1500 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1501 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1502 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1503 "eval" |complete()| completion
1504 "unknown" Other internal modes
1505
1506 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1507 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1508 {what} are silently ignored.
1509
1510 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1511 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1512 |CompleteChanged| event.
1513
1514 Examples: >
1515 " Get all items
1516 call complete_info()
1517 " Get only 'mode'
1518 call complete_info(['mode'])
1519 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1520 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1521
1522< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1523 GetItems()->complete_info()
1524<
1525 *confirm()*
1526confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1527 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1528 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1529 choice this is 1.
1530 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1531 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1532
1533 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1534 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1535 used (and translated).
1536 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1537 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1538
1539 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1540 by '\n', e.g. >
1541 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1542< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1543 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1544 not need to be the first letter: >
1545 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1546< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1547 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1548
1549 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1550 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1551 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1552 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1553
1554 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1555 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1556 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1557 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1558 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1559 used.
1560
1561 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1562 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1563
1564 An example: >
1565 :let choice = confirm("What do you want?", "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1566 :if choice == 0
1567 : echo "make up your mind!"
1568 :elseif choice == 3
1569 : echo "tasteful"
1570 :else
1571 : echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1572 :endif
1573< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1574 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1575 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1576 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1577 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1578 the horizontal layout is always used.
1579
1580 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1581 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1582<
1583 *copy()*
1584copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1585 different from using {expr} directly.
1586 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1587 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1588 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1589 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1590 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1591 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1592 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1593 mylist->copy()
1594
1595cos({expr}) *cos()*
1596 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1597 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1598 Examples: >
1599 :echo cos(100)
1600< 0.862319 >
1601 :echo cos(-4.01)
1602< -0.646043
1603
1604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1605 Compute()->cos()
1606<
1607 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1608
1609
1610cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1611 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1612 [1, inf].
1613 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1614 Examples: >
1615 :echo cosh(0.5)
1616< 1.127626 >
1617 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1618< -1.127626
1619
1620 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1621 Compute()->cosh()
1622<
1623 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1624
1625
1626count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1627 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1628 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1629
1630 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1631 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1632
1633 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1634
1635 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1636 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1637 {expr} is an empty string.
1638
1639 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1640 mylist->count(val)
1641<
1642 *cscope_connection()*
1643cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1644 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1645 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1646 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1647 if there are no cscope connections;
1648 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1649
1650 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1651 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1652
1653 {num} Description of existence check
1654 ----- ------------------------------
1655 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1656 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1657 {dbpath}.
1658 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1659 {dbpath}.
1660 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1661 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1662 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1663 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1664
1665 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1666
1667 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1668
1669 # pid database name prepend path
1670 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1671<
1672 Invocation Return Val ~
1673 ---------- ---------- >
1674 cscope_connection() 1
1675 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1676 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1677 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1678 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1679 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1680 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1681 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1682<
1683cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1684cursor({list})
1685 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1686 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1687
1688 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1689 with two, three or four item:
1690 [{lnum}, {col}]
1691 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1692 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1693 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1694 but without the first item.
1695
1696 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1697 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1698
1699 Does not change the jumplist.
1700 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1701 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1702 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1703 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1704 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1705 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1706 line.
1707 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1708 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1709 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1710
1711 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1712 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1713 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1714 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1715
1716 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1717 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1718
1719debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1720 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1721 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1722 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1723 {only available on MS-Windows}
1724
1725 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1726 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1727
1728deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1729 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1730 different from using {expr} directly.
1731 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1732 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1733 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1734 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1735 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1736 the original |List|.
1737 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1738
1739 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1740 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1741 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1742 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1743 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1744 *E724*
1745 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1746 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1747 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1748 Also see |copy()|.
1749
1750 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1751 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1752
1753delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1754 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
1755 name {fname}. This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link.
1756
1757 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1758 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1759
1760 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1761 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1762 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1763 that is being used.
1764
1765 A symbolic link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
1766
1767 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1768 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1769 or partly failed.
1770
1771 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1772 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1773 |deletebufline()|.
1774
1775 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1776 GetName()->delete()
1777
1778deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1779 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1780 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1781 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1782
1783 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1784 |bufload()| if needed.
1785
1786 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1787
1788 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1789 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1790 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1791
1792 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1793 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1794<
1795 *did_filetype()*
1796did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1797 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1798 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1799 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1800 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1801 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1802 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1803 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1804 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1805 file.
1806
1807diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1808 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1809 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1810 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1811 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1812 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1813 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1814 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1815
1816 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1817 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1818
1819diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1820 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1821 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1822 diff change zero is returned.
1823 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1824 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1825 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1826 line.
1827 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1828 syntax information about the highlighting.
1829
1830 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1831 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1832<
1833
1834digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1835 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
1836 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
1837 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
1838 is given and an empty string is returned.
1839
1840 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1841 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
1842 available, it might fail.
1843
1844 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
1845
1846 Examples: >
1847 " Get a built-in digraph
1848 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
1849
1850 " Get a user-defined digraph
1851 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
1852 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
1853<
1854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1855 GetChars()->digraph_get()
1856<
1857 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1858 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1859 display an error message.
1860
1861
1862digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
1863 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
1864 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
1865 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
1866
1867 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1868 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
1869 available, it might fail.
1870
1871 Also see |digraph_get()|.
1872
1873 Examples: >
1874 " Get user-defined digraphs
1875 :echo digraph_getlist()
1876
1877 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
1878 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
1879<
1880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1881 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
1882<
1883 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1884 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1885 display an error message.
1886
1887
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001888digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001889 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1890 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001891 encoded character. *E1215*
1892 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
1893 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
1894 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001895
1896 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1897 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1898
1899 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1900 |digraph_setlist()|.
1901
1902 Example: >
1903 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1904<
1905 Can be used as a |method|: >
1906 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1907<
1908 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1909 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1910 display an error message.
1911
1912
1913digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1914 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1915 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1916 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001917 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001918 Example: >
1919 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1920<
1921 It is similar to the following: >
1922 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1923 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1924 endfor
1925< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1926 following digraphs will not be added.
1927
1928 Can be used as a |method|: >
1929 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1930<
1931 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1932 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1933 display an error message.
1934
1935
1936echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1937 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1938 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1939 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1940 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1941< and to enable it again: >
1942 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1943< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1944
1945
1946empty({expr}) *empty()*
1947 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1948 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1949 items.
1950 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1951 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1952 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1953 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1954 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1955 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1956
1957 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1958 length with zero.
1959
1960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1961 mylist->empty()
1962
1963environ() *environ()*
1964 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1965 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1966 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1967< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1968 use this: >
1969 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1970
1971escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1972 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1973 backslash. Example: >
1974 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1975< results in: >
1976 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1977< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1978
1979 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1980 GetText()->escape(' \')
1981<
1982 *eval()*
1983eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1984 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1985 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1986 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1987 functions.
1988
1989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1990 argv->join()->eval()
1991
1992eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
1993 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
1994 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
1995 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
1996 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
1997
1998executable({expr}) *executable()*
1999 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2000 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2001 arguments.
2002 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2003 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2004 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2005 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2006 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2007 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2008 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2009 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2010 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2011 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2012 directory, not if it's really executable.
2013 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
2014 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2015 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2016 The result is a Number:
2017 1 exists
2018 0 does not exist
2019 -1 not implemented on this system
2020 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2021
2022 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2023 GetCommand()->executable()
2024
2025execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2026 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2027 string.
2028 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2029 lines are executed one by one.
2030 This is equivalent to: >
2031 redir => var
2032 {command}
2033 redir END
2034<
2035 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2036 "" no `:silent` used
2037 "silent" `:silent` used
2038 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2039 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2040 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2041 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2042 *E930*
2043 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2044
2045 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
2046 split(execute('args'), "\n")
2047
2048< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2049 use `win_execute()`.
2050
2051 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2052 included in the output of the higher level call.
2053
2054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2055 GetCommand()->execute()
2056
2057exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2058 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2059 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2060 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2061 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2062 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2063< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2064 an empty string is returned.
2065
2066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2067 GetCommand()->exepath()
2068<
2069 *exists()*
2070exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2071 zero otherwise.
2072
2073 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2074 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2075 at compile time.
2076
2077 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2078 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2079
2080 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002081 varname internal variable (see
2082 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2083 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2084 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002085 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002086 Does not work for local variables in a
2087 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002088 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2089 script, since it can be used as a
2090 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002091 Beware that evaluating an index may
2092 cause an error message for an invalid
2093 expression. E.g.: >
2094 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2095 :echo exists("l[5]")
2096< 0 >
2097 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2098< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2099 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002100 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2101 not if it really works)
2102 +option-name Vim option that works.
2103 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2104 done by comparing with an empty
2105 string)
2106 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2107 or user defined function (see
2108 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2109 Also works for a variable that is a
2110 Funcref.
2111 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2112 implemented; to be used to check if
2113 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002114 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2115 command or command modifier |:command|.
2116 Returns:
2117 1 for match with start of a command
2118 2 full match with a command
2119 3 matches several user commands
2120 To check for a supported command
2121 always check the return value to be 2.
2122 :2match The |:2match| command.
2123 :3match The |:3match| command.
2124 #event autocommand defined for this event
2125 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2126 pattern (the pattern is taken
2127 literally and compared to the
2128 autocommand patterns character by
2129 character)
2130 #group autocommand group exists
2131 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2132 event.
2133 #group#event#pattern
2134 autocommand defined for this group,
2135 event and pattern.
2136 ##event autocommand for this event is
2137 supported.
2138
2139 Examples: >
2140 exists("&shortname")
2141 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2142 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002143 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2144 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002145 exists("bufcount")
2146 exists(":Make")
2147 exists("#CursorHold")
2148 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2149 exists("#filetypeindent")
2150 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2151 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2152 exists("##ColorScheme")
2153< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2154 name.
2155 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2156 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2157 the future, thus don't count on it!
2158 Working example: >
2159 exists(":make")
2160< NOT working example: >
2161 exists(":make install")
2162
2163< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2164 variable itself. For example: >
2165 exists(bufcount)
2166< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2167 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2168
2169 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2170 Varname()->exists()
2171<
2172
2173exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2174 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2175 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2176 give an error: >
2177 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2178 ThatFunction('works')
2179 endif
2180< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2181 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2182
2183 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2184 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2185 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2186
2187
2188exp({expr}) *exp()*
2189 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2190 [0, inf].
2191 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2192 Examples: >
2193 :echo exp(2)
2194< 7.389056 >
2195 :echo exp(-1)
2196< 0.367879
2197
2198 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2199 Compute()->exp()
2200<
2201 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2202
2203
2204expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2205 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2206 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2207
2208 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2209 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2210 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2211 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2212 file name contains a space]
2213
2214 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2215 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2216 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2217
2218 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2219 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2220 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2221
2222 % current file name
2223 # alternate file name
2224 #n alternate file name n
2225 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2226 <afile> autocmd file name
2227 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2228 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2229 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2230 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2231 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2232 line number
2233 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2234 a function
2235 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2236 current script ID |<SID>|
2237 <stack> call stack
2238 <cword> word under the cursor
2239 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2240 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2241 message |server2client()|
2242 Modifiers:
2243 :p expand to full path
2244 :h head (last path component removed)
2245 :t tail (last path component only)
2246 :r root (one extension removed)
2247 :e extension only
2248
2249 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002250 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002251< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2252 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2253 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2254< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002255 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002256< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2257 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2258 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2259 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2260 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2261<
2262 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2263 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2264 to modify normal file names.
2265
2266 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2267 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2268 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2269 '/' added.
2270
2271 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2272 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2273 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2274 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2275 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2276 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2277 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2278 :echo expand("**/README")
2279<
2280 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2281 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2282 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2283 |expr-env-expand|.
2284 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2285 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2286 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2287 "$FOOBAR".
2288
2289 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2290 getting the raw output of an external command.
2291
2292 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2293 Getpattern()->expand()
2294
2295expandcmd({string}) *expandcmd()*
2296 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2297 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2298 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2299 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2300 start.
2301 Returns the expanded string. Example: >
2302 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
2303
2304< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2305 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2306<
2307extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2308 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2309 |Dictionaries|.
2310
2311 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2312 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2313 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2314 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2315 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2316 Examples: >
2317 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2318 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2319< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2320 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2321 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2322 (where N is the original length of the List).
2323 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2324 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2325 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2326<
2327 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2328 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2329 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2330 used to decide what to do:
2331 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2332 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2333 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2334 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2335
2336 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2337 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2338 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2339 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2340 fails.
2341 Returns {expr1}.
2342
2343 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2344 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2345
2346
2347extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2348 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2349 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2350 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2351 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2352
2353
2354feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2355 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2356 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2357
2358 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2359 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2360 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2361 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2362 characters from a mapping.
2363
2364 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2365 {string}.
2366
2367 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2368 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2369 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2370 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2371 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2372 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2373
2374 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2375 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2376 keys are remapped.
2377 'n' Do not remap keys.
2378 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2379 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2380 opening folds, etc.
2381 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2382 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2383 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2384 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2385 the internal "got_int" flag.
2386 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2387 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2388 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2389 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2390 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2391 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2392 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2393 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2394 script continues.
2395 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2396 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2397 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002398 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2399 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
2400 etc.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002401 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2402 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2403 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2404
2405 Return value is always 0.
2406
2407 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2408 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2409
2410filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2411 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2412 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2413 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2414 expression, which is used as a String.
2415 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2416 |glob()|.
2417 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2418 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2419 0
2420 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2421 1
2422
2423< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2424 GetName()->filereadable()
2425< *file_readable()*
2426 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2427
2428
2429filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2430 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2431 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2432 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2433 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2434
2435 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2436 GetName()->filewritable()
2437
2438
2439filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2440 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2441 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2442 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2443 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002444 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002445
2446 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2447
2448 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2449 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2450 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2451 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2452 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2453 current character.
2454 Examples: >
2455 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2456< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2457 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2458< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2459 call filter(var, 0)
2460< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2461
2462 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2463 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2464 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2465
2466 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2467 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2468 2. the value of the current item.
2469 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2470 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2471 func Odd(idx, val)
2472 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2473 endfunc
2474 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002475< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2476 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2477< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002478 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2479< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2480 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2481<
2482 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2483 Other values will result in a type error.
2484
2485 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2486 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2487 first: >
2488 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2489
2490< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002491 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002492 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2493 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2494 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2495 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2496
2497 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2498 mylist->filter(expr2)
2499
2500finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2501 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2502 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2503 for the syntax of {path}.
2504
2505 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2506 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2507 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2508 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2509
2510 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2511 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2512 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2513
2514 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2515 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2516 feature}
2517
2518 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2519 GetName()->finddir()
2520
2521findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2522 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2523 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2524 Example: >
2525 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2526< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2527 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2528
2529 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2530 GetName()->findfile()
2531
2532flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2533 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2534 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2535 a very large number.
2536 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2537 not want that.
2538 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002539 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002540 *E900*
2541 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2542 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2543 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2544
2545 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2546
2547 Example: >
2548 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2549< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2550 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2551< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2552
2553 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2554 mylist->flatten()
2555<
2556flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2557 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2558
2559
2560float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2561 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2562 decimal point.
2563 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2564 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2565 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2566 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2567 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2568 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2569 Examples: >
2570 echo float2nr(3.95)
2571< 3 >
2572 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2573< -23 >
2574 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2575< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2576 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2577< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2578 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2579< 0
2580
2581 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2582 Compute()->float2nr()
2583<
2584 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2585
2586
2587floor({expr}) *floor()*
2588 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2589 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2590 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2591 Examples: >
2592 echo floor(1.856)
2593< 1.0 >
2594 echo floor(-5.456)
2595< -6.0 >
2596 echo floor(4.0)
2597< 4.0
2598
2599 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2600 Compute()->floor()
2601<
2602 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2603
2604
2605fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2606 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2607 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2608 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2609 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2610 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2611 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2612 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2613 Examples: >
2614 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2615< 0.13 >
2616 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2617< -0.13
2618
2619 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2620 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2621<
2622 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2623
2624
2625fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2626 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2627 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2628 are escaped with a backslash.
2629 For most systems the characters escaped are
2630 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2631 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2632 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2633 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2634 Example: >
2635 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002636 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002637< results in executing: >
2638 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2639<
2640 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2641 GetName()->fnameescape()
2642
2643fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2644 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2645 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2646 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2647 Example: >
2648 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2649< results in: >
2650 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2651< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2652 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2653 |expand()| first then.
2654
2655 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2656 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2657
2658foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2659 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2660 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2661 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2662 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2663 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2664
2665 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2666 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2667
2668foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2669 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2670 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2671 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2672 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2673 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2674
2675 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2676 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2677
2678foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2679 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2680 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2681 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2682 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2683 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2684 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2685 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2686 previous line is usually available.
2687 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2688 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2689
2690 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2691 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2692<
2693 *foldtext()*
2694foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2695 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2696 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2697 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2698 The returned string looks like this: >
2699 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2700< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2701 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2702 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2703 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2704 'commentstring' options is removed.
2705 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2706 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2707 setting.
2708 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2709
2710foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2711 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2712 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2713 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2714 returned.
2715 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2716 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2717 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2718 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2719
2720
2721 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2722 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2723<
2724 *foreground()*
2725foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2726 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2727 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2728 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2729 |remote_foreground()| instead.
2730 {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
2731 Win32 console version}
2732
2733fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2734 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2735 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2736
2737 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2738 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2739 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2740 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2741
2742 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2743 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2744
2745 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2746 GetName()->fullcommand()
2747<
2748 *funcref()*
2749funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2750 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2751 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2752 function {name} is redefined later.
2753
2754 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002755 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2756 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2757 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2758 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002759
2760 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2761 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2762<
2763 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2764function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2765 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2766 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2767 internal function.
2768
2769 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2770 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2771 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2772 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2773 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2774<
2775 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2776 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2777 same function.
2778
2779 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2780 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2781 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2782
2783 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2784 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2785 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2786 ...
2787 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2788 ...
2789 call Partial('name')
2790< Invokes the function as with: >
2791 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2792
2793< With a |method|: >
2794 func Callback(one, two, three)
2795 ...
2796 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2797 ...
2798 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2799< Invokes the function as with: >
2800 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2801
2802< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2803 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2804 arguments. Example: >
2805 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2806 ...
2807 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2808 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2809 ...
2810 call Func2('name')
2811< Invokes the function as with: >
2812 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2813
2814< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2815 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2816 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002817 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002818 endfunction
2819 ...
2820 let context = {"name": "example"}
2821 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2822 ...
2823 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2824< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2825 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2826 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2827 let Func = context.Callback
2828
2829< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2830 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2831 ...
2832 let context = {"name": "example"}
2833 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2834 ...
2835 call Func(500)
2836< Invokes the function as with: >
2837 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2838<
2839 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2840 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2841
2842
2843garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2844 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2845 that have circular references.
2846
2847 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2848 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2849 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2850 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2851 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2852 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2853 for a long time.
2854
2855 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2856 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2857 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2858
2859 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2860 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2861 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2862 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2863
2864get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2865 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2866 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2867 omitted.
2868 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2869 mylist->get(idx)
2870get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2871 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2872 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2873 omitted.
2874 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2875 myblob->get(idx)
2876get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2877 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2878 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2879 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2880 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2881< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2882 'default' when it does not exist.
2883 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2884 mydict->get(key)
2885get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00002886 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002887 {what} are:
2888 "name" The function name
2889 "func" The function
2890 "dict" The dictionary
2891 "args" The list with arguments
2892 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2893 myfunc->get(what)
2894<
2895 *getbufinfo()*
2896getbufinfo([{buf}])
2897getbufinfo([{dict}])
2898 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2899
2900 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2901 returned.
2902
2903 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2904 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2905 be specified in {dict}:
2906 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2907 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2908 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2909
2910 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2911 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2912 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2913 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2914
2915 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2916 entries:
2917 bufnr Buffer number.
2918 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2919 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2920 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2921 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2922 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2923 last used.
2924 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2925 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2926 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2927 opened in the current window.
2928 Only valid if the buffer has been
2929 displayed in the window in the past.
2930 If you want the line number of the
2931 last known cursor position in a given
2932 window, use |line()|: >
2933 :echo line('.', {winid})
2934<
2935 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2936 valid when loaded)
2937 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2938 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2939 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2940 Each list item is a dictionary with
2941 the following fields:
2942 id sign identifier
2943 lnum line number
2944 name sign name
2945 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2946 buffer-local variables.
2947 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2948 buffer
2949 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2950 display this buffer
2951
2952 Examples: >
2953 for buf in getbufinfo()
2954 echo buf.name
2955 endfor
2956 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2957 if buf.changed
2958 ....
2959 endif
2960 endfor
2961<
2962 To get buffer-local options use: >
2963 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2964<
2965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2966 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2967<
2968
2969 *getbufline()*
2970getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2971 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2972 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2973 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2974
2975 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2976
2977 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
2978 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
2979
2980 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
2981 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
2982
2983 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
2984 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
2985 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
2986 returned.
2987
2988 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
2989 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
2990
2991 Example: >
2992 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
2993
2994< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2995 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
2996
2997getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
2998 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
2999 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3000 must be used.
3001 The {varname} argument is a string.
3002 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3003 buffer-local variables.
3004 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3005 the buffer-local options.
3006 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3007 a buffer-local option.
3008 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3009 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3010 window-local option.
3011 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3012 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3013 string is returned, there is no error message.
3014 Examples: >
3015 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003016 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003017
3018< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3019 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3020<
3021getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3022 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3023 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3024 exist, an empty list is returned.
3025
3026 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3027 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3028 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3029 entries:
3030 col column number
3031 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3032 lnum line number
3033 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3034 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3035 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3036
3037 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3038 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3039
3040getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3041 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3042 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3043 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3044 Return zero otherwise.
3045 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3046 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3047 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3048
3049 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3050 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3051 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3052 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3053 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3054 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3055 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3056 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3057 that is not included in the character.
3058
3059 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3060 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3061 sequence.
3062
3063 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3064 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3065 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3066
3067 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3068
3069 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3070 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3071 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3072 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3073 ignored.
3074 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3075 let c = getchar()
3076 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003077 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003078 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003079 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003080 endif
3081<
3082 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3083 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3084 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3085
3086 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3087 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3088 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3089 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3090
3091 There is no mapping for the character.
3092 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3093 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3094 sequence. Examples: >
3095 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3096 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3097< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3098 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3099 :function FindChar()
3100 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3101 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3102 : normal l
3103 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3104 : break
3105 : endif
3106 : endwhile
3107 :endfunction
3108<
3109 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3110 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3111 another character: >
3112 :function GetKey()
3113 : let c = getchar()
3114 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3115 : let c = getchar()
3116 : endwhile
3117 : return c
3118 :endfunction
3119
3120getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3121 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3122 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3123 These values are added together:
3124 2 shift
3125 4 control
3126 8 alt (meta)
3127 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3128 32 mouse double click
3129 64 mouse triple click
3130 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3131 128 command (Macintosh only)
3132 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3133 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3134 without a modifier.
3135
3136 *getcharpos()*
3137getcharpos({expr})
3138 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3139 column number in the returned List is a character index
3140 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003141 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3142 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003143 of the last character.
3144
3145 Example:
3146 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3147 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3148 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3149<
3150 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3151 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3152
3153getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3154 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3155 with the following entries:
3156
3157 char character previously used for a character
3158 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3159 if no character search has been performed
3160 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3161 0 for backward
3162 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3163 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3164 character search
3165
3166 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3167 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3168 character search: >
3169 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3170 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3171< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3172
3173
3174getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3175 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3176 string.
3177 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3178 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3179 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3180 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3181 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3182 if no character is available.
3183 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3184 result is converted to a string.
3185
3186
3187getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3188 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3189 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3190 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3191 Example: >
3192 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3193< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3194 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3195 |inputsecret()|.
3196
3197getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3198 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3199 byte count. The first column is 1.
3200 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3201 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3202 Returns 0 otherwise.
3203 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3204
3205getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3206 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3207 are:
3208 : normal Ex command
3209 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3210 / forward search command
3211 ? backward search command
3212 @ |input()| command
3213 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3214 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3215 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3216 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3217 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3218 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3219
3220getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3221 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3222 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3223 when not in the command-line window.
3224
3225getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3226 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3227 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3228 types are supported:
3229
3230 arglist file names in argument list
3231 augroup autocmd groups
3232 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003233 behave |:behave| suboptions
3234 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003235 color color schemes
3236 command Ex command
3237 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3238 compiler compilers
3239 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3240 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3241 dir directory names
3242 environment environment variable names
3243 event autocommand events
3244 expression Vim expression
3245 file file and directory names
3246 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3247 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3248 function function name
3249 help help subjects
3250 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003251 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003252 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3253 mapclear buffer argument
3254 mapping mapping name
3255 menu menus
3256 messages |:messages| suboptions
3257 option options
3258 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
3259 shellcmd Shell command
3260 sign |:sign| suboptions
3261 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3262 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3263 tag tags
3264 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3265 user user names
3266 var user variables
3267
3268 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3269 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3270 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3271
3272 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3273 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3274 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3275
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003276 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3277 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
3278 regular expression matching is used.
3279
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003280 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3281 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3282 a ":call" command: >
3283 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3284<
3285 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3286 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3287
3288 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3289 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3290<
3291 *getcurpos()*
3292getcurpos([{winid}])
3293 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3294 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3295 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3296 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003297 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3298 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003299 |getpos()|.
3300 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3301 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3302 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3303
3304 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3305 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3306 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3307 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3308 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3309
3310 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3311 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3312 MoveTheCursorAround
3313 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3314< Note that this only works within the window. See
3315 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3316
3317 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3318 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3319<
3320 *getcursorcharpos()*
3321getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3322 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3323 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3324
3325 Example:
3326 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3327 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3328 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3329<
3330 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3331 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3332
3333< *getcwd()*
3334getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3335 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3336 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3337
3338 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3339 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3340 the |window-ID|.
3341 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3342 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3343
3344 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3345 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3346 the working directory of the tabpage.
3347 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3348 use the current tabpage.
3349 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3350 the current window.
3351 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3352
3353 Examples: >
3354 " Get the working directory of the current window
3355 :echo getcwd()
3356 :echo getcwd(0)
3357 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3358 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3359 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3360 " Get the global working directory
3361 :echo getcwd(-1)
3362 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3363 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3364 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3365 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3366
3367< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3368 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3369
3370getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3371 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3372 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3373 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3374
3375< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3376 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3377 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3378 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3379
3380 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3381 GetVarname()->getenv()
3382
3383getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3384 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3385 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3386 |hl-Normal|.
3387 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3388 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3389 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3390 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3391 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3392 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3393 function just after the GUI has started.
3394 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3395 a valid name does not work.
3396
3397getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3398 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3399 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3400 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3401 empty string is returned.
3402 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3403 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3404 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3405 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3406 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3407 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3408 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3409< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3410 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3411
3412 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3413 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3414<
3415 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3416
3417getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3418 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3419 given file {fname}.
3420 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3421 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3422 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3423 is returned.
3424
3425 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3426 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3427
3428getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3429 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3430 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3431 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3432 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3433 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3434
3435 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3436 GetFilename()->getftime()
3437
3438getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3439 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3440 file of the given file {fname}.
3441 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3442 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3443 results:
3444 Normal file "file"
3445 Directory "dir"
3446 Symbolic link "link"
3447 Block device "bdev"
3448 Character device "cdev"
3449 Socket "socket"
3450 FIFO "fifo"
3451 All other "other"
3452 Example: >
3453 getftype("/home")
3454< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3455 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3456 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3457 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3458
3459 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3460 GetFilename()->getftype()
3461
3462getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3463 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3464 active.
3465 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3466
3467getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3468 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3469
3470 Without arguments use the current window.
3471 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3472 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3473 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3474 page.
3475
3476 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3477 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3478 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3479 the following entries:
3480 bufnr buffer number
3481 col column number
3482 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3483 filename filename if available
3484 lnum line number
3485
3486 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3487 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3488
3489< *getline()*
3490getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3491 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3492 from the current buffer. Example: >
3493 getline(1)
3494< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3495 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3496 To get the line under the cursor: >
3497 getline(".")
3498< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3499 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3500
3501 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3502 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3503 including line {end}.
3504 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3505 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3506 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3507 Example: >
3508 :let start = line('.')
3509 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3510 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3511
3512< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3513 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3514
3515< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3516
3517getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3518 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3519 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3520 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3521
3522 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3523 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3524 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3525
3526 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3527 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3528 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3529
3530 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3531 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3532
3533 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3534 from the location list. This field is
3535 applicable only when called from a
3536 location list window. See
3537 |location-list-file-window| for more
3538 details.
3539
3540 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3541 location list for the window {nr}.
3542 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3543
3544 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3545 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3546 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3547
3548
3549getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3550 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3551 about all the global marks. |mark|
3552
3553 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3554 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3555 see |bufname()|.
3556
3557 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3558 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3559 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3560 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3561 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3562 file file name
3563
3564 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3565 mark.
3566
3567 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3568 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3569
3570getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3571 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3572 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3573 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3574 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3575 |getmatches()|.
3576 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3577 window ID instead of the current window.
3578 Example: >
3579 :echo getmatches()
3580< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3581 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3582 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3583 :let m = getmatches()
3584 :call clearmatches()
3585 :echo getmatches()
3586< [] >
3587 :call setmatches(m)
3588 :echo getmatches()
3589< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3590 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3591 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3592 :unlet m
3593<
3594getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3595 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3596 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3597 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3598 screenrow screen row
3599 screencol screen column
3600 winid Window ID of the click
3601 winrow row inside "winid"
3602 wincol column inside "winid"
3603 line text line inside "winid"
3604 column text column inside "winid"
3605 All numbers are 1-based.
3606
3607 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3608 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3609
3610 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3611 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3612 are zero.
3613
3614 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3615 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3616
3617 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3618
3619 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3620 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3621
3622 *getpid()*
3623getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3624 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3625 exits.
3626
3627 *getpos()*
3628getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3629 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3630 |getcurpos()|.
3631 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3632 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3633 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3634 is the buffer number of the mark.
3635 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3636 column is 1.
3637 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3638 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3639 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3640 character.
3641 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3642 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003643 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003644 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3645 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3646 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003647 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3648 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003649 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3650 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3651 ...
3652 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3653< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3654
3655 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3656 GetMark()->getpos()
3657
3658getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3659 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3660 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3661 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3662 bufname() to get the name
3663 module module name
3664 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3665 end_lnum
3666 end of line number if the item is multiline
3667 col column number (first column is 1)
3668 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3669 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3670 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3671 nr error number
3672 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3673 text description of the error
3674 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3675 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3676
3677 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3678 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3679 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3680 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3681 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3682
3683 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3684 do something with them: >
3685 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3686 :for d in getqflist()
3687 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3688 :endfor
3689<
3690 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3691 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3692 following string items are supported in {what}:
3693 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3694 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3695 context get the |quickfix-context|
3696 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3697 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3698 value is used.
3699 id get information for the quickfix list with
3700 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3701 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3702 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3703 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3704 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3705 See |quickfix-index|
3706 items quickfix list entries
3707 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3708 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3709 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3710 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3711 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3712 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3713 the last quickfix list
3714 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3715 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3716 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3717 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3718 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3719 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3720 all all of the above quickfix properties
3721 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3722 particular item, set it to zero.
3723 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3724 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3725 specified by "id" is used.
3726 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3727 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3728 contains the quickfix stack size.
3729 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3730 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3731 "items" with the list of entries.
3732
3733 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3734 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3735 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3736 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3737 If not present, set to "".
3738 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3739 present, set to 0.
3740 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3741 present, set to 0.
3742 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3743 an empty list.
3744 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3745 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3746 window. If not present, set to 0.
3747 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3748 present, set to 0.
3749 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3750 to "".
3751 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3752
3753 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3754 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3755 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3756 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3757<
3758getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3759 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3760 {regname}. Example: >
3761 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3762< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3763 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00003764 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003765
3766 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3767 register. (For use in maps.)
3768 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3769 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3770 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3771
3772 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3773 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3774 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3775 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3776 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3777 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3778
3779 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3780 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3781 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3782
3783 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3784 GetRegname()->getreg()
3785
3786getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3787 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3788 Dictionary with the following entries:
3789 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3790 {regname}, like
3791 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3792 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3793 |getregtype()|.
3794 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3795 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3796 register.
3797 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3798 single letter name of the register
3799 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3800 For example, after deleting a line
3801 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3802 which is the register that got the
3803 deleted text.
3804
3805 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3806 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3807 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3808 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3809 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3810 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3811
3812 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3813 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3814
3815getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3816 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3817 The value will be one of:
3818 "v" for |characterwise| text
3819 "V" for |linewise| text
3820 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3821 "" for an empty or unknown register
3822 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3823 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3824 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3825 |v:register| is used.
3826 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3827
3828 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3829 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3830
3831gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3832 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3833 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3834 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3835 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3836 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3837
3838 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3839 tabnr tab page number.
3840 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3841 tabpage-local variables
3842 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3843
3844 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3845 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3846
3847gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3848 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3849 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3850 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3851 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3852 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3853 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3854 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3855 string is returned, there is no error message.
3856
3857 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3858 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3859
3860gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3861 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3862 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3863 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3864 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3865 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3866 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3867 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3868 window-local option.
3869 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3870 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3871 use |getwinvar()|.
3872 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3873 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3874 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3875 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3876 or buffer-local variable.
3877 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3878 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3879 Examples: >
3880 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003881 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003882<
3883 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3884 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3885
3886< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3887 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3888
3889gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3890 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3891 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3892 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3893 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3894
3895 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3896 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3897 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3898 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3899 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3900 is a dictionary containing the
3901 entries described below.
3902 length Number of entries in the stack.
3903
3904 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3905 entries:
3906 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3907 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3908 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3909 returned list.
3910 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3911 multiple matching tags are found for a
3912 name.
3913 tagname name of the tag
3914
3915 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3916
3917 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3918 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3919
3920
3921gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3922 Translate String {text} if possible.
3923 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3924 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3925 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3926 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3927 called.
3928 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3929 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3930 strings.
3931
3932
3933getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3934 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3935
3936 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3937 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3938 exist the result is an empty list.
3939
3940 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3941 tab pages is returned.
3942
3943 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3944 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3945 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3946 height window height (excluding winbar)
3947 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3948 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3949 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3950 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3951 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3952 {only with the +terminal feature}
3953 tabnr tab page number
3954 topline first displayed buffer line
3955 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3956 window-local variables
3957 width window width
3958 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3959 otherwise
3960 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3961 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3962 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3963 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3964 number in front of the text
3965 winid |window-ID|
3966 winnr window number
3967 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3968 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3969
3970 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3971 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3972
3973getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
3974 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
3975 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
3976 [x-pos, y-pos]
3977 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
3978 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
3979 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
3980 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
3981 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
3982 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
3983 do some work in the meantime: >
3984 while 1
3985 let res = getwinpos(1)
3986 if res[0] >= 0
3987 break
3988 endif
3989 " Do some work here
3990 endwhile
3991<
3992
3993 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3994 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
3995<
3996 *getwinposx()*
3997getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
3998 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
3999 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4000 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4001 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4002
4003 *getwinposy()*
4004getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4005 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4006 a timeout of 100 msec).
4007 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4008 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4009
4010getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4011 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4012 Examples: >
4013 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004014 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004015
4016< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4017 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4018<
4019glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4020 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4021 use of special characters.
4022
4023 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4024 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4025 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4026 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4027 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4028
4029 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4030 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4031 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4032 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4033 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4034
4035 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4036
4037 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4038 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4039
4040 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4041 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4042 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4043 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4044
4045 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4046 any external command. Example: >
4047 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4048 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4049< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4050 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4051
4052 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4053 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4054
4055 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4056 GetExpr()->glob()
4057
4058glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4059 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4060 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4061 is a file name. E.g. >
4062 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4063< This is equivalent to: >
4064 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4065< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4066 empty string.
4067 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4068 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4069
4070 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4071 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4072< *globpath()*
4073globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4074 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4075 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4076 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4077<
4078 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4079 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4080 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4081 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4082 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4083 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4084 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4085 error message.
4086
4087 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4088 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4089 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4090 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4091
4092 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4093 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4094 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4095 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4096 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4097 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4098<
4099 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4100
4101 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4102 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4103 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4104 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4105< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4106 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4107
4108 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4109 second argument: >
4110 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4111<
4112 *has()*
4113has({feature} [, {check}])
4114 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4115 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4116 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4117 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4118
4119 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4120 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4121 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4122 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4123 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4124 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4125 current Vim version.
4126
4127 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4128
4129 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4130 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4131 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4132 separate line: >
4133 if has('feature')
4134 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4135 endif
4136< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4137 would not be found.
4138
4139
4140has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4141 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4142 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4143 argument is a string.
4144
4145 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4146 mydict->has_key(key)
4147
4148haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4149 The result is a Number:
4150 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4151 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4152 0 otherwise.
4153
4154 Without arguments use the current window.
4155 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4156 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4157 page.
4158 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4159 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4160 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4161 Examples: >
4162 if haslocaldir() == 1
4163 " window local directory case
4164 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4165 " tab-local directory case
4166 else
4167 " global directory case
4168 endif
4169
4170 " current window
4171 :echo haslocaldir()
4172 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4173 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4174 " window n in current tab page
4175 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4176 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4177 " window n in tab page m
4178 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4179 " tab page m
4180 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4181<
4182 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4183 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4184
4185hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4186 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4187 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4188 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4189 indicated by {mode}.
4190 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4191 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4192 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4193 Command-line mode.
4194 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4195 buffer are checked for a match.
4196 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4197 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4198 n Normal mode
4199 v Visual and Select mode
4200 x Visual mode
4201 s Select mode
4202 o Operator-pending mode
4203 i Insert mode
4204 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4205 c Command-line mode
4206 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4207
4208 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4209 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4210 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4211 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4212 :endif
4213< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4214 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4215
4216 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4217 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4218
4219histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4220 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4221 one of: *hist-names*
4222 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4223 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4224 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4225 "input" or "@" input line history
4226 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4227 empty the current or last used history
4228 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4229 character is sufficient.
4230 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4231 shifted to become the newest entry.
4232 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4233 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4234
4235 Example: >
4236 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4237 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4238< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4239
4240 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4241 second argument: >
4242 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4243
4244histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4245 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4246 for the possible values of {history}.
4247
4248 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4249 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4250 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4251 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4252 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4253 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4254 be removed if it exists.
4255
4256 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4257 is returned.
4258
4259 Examples:
4260 Clear expression register history: >
4261 :call histdel("expr")
4262<
4263 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4264 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4265<
4266 The following three are equivalent: >
4267 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4268 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004269 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004270<
4271 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4272 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4273 :call histdel("search", -1)
4274 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4275<
4276 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4277 GetHistory()->histdel()
4278
4279histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4280 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4281 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4282 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4283 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4284 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4285
4286 Examples:
4287 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004288 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004289
4290< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4291 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4292 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4293<
4294 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4295 GetHistory()->histget()
4296
4297histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4298 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4299 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4300 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4301
4302 Example: >
4303 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4304
4305< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4306 GetHistory()->histnr()
4307<
4308hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4309 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4310 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4311 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4312 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4313 item.
4314 *highlight_exists()*
4315 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4316
4317 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4318 GetName()->hlexists()
4319<
4320hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4321 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4322 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4323 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4324 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4325
4326 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4327 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4328 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4329 resolved highlight group are returned.
4330
4331 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4332 following items:
4333 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4334 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4335 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4336 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4337 ctermbg cterm background color.
4338 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4339 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4340 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4341 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4342 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4343 group link is a default link. See
4344 |highlight-default|.
4345 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4346 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4347 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4348 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4349 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4350 id highlight group ID.
4351 linksto linked highlight group name.
4352 See |:highlight-link|.
4353 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4354 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4355 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4356 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4357
4358 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4359 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4360 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4361 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4362
4363 Example(s): >
4364 :echo hlget()
4365 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4366 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4367<
4368 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4369 GetName()->hlget()
4370<
4371hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4372 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4373 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4374 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4375 supported items in this dictionary.
4376
4377 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4378 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4379
4380 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4381 a link for an existing highlight group
4382 with attributes.
4383
4384 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4385 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4386 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4387 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4388 modified.
4389
4390 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4391 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4392 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4393 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4394
4395 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4396 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4397
4398 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4399
4400 Example(s): >
4401 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4402 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4403 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4404 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4405 :let l = hlget()
4406 :call hlset(l)
4407 " clear the Search highlight group
4408 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4409 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4410 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4411 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4412 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4413 " remove the MyHlg group link
4414 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4415 " clear the attributes and a link
4416 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4417 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4418<
4419 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4420 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4421<
4422 *hlID()*
4423hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4424 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4425 zero is returned.
4426 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4427 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4428 "Comment" group: >
4429 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4430< *highlightID()*
4431 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4432
4433 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4434 GetName()->hlID()
4435
4436hostname() *hostname()*
4437 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4438 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4439 256 characters long are truncated.
4440
4441iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4442 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4443 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4444 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4445 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4446 are replaced with "?".
4447 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4448 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4449 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4450 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4451 can be done.
4452 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4453 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4454 UTF-8 and use: >
4455 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4456< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4457 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4458 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4459
4460 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4461 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4462<
4463 *indent()*
4464indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4465 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4466 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4467 |getline()|.
4468 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4469 error is given.
4470
4471 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4472 GetLnum()->indent()
4473
4474index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4475 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4476 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4477 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4478 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4479 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4480
4481 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4482 value is equal to {expr}.
4483
4484 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4485 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4486 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4487 case must match.
4488 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4489 Example: >
4490 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4491 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4492
4493< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4494 GetObject()->index(what)
4495
4496input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4497 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4498 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4499 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4500 in the prompt to start a new line.
4501 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4502 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4503 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4504 for lines typed for input().
4505 Example: >
4506 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4507 : echo "Cheers!"
4508 :endif
4509<
4510 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4511 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4512 Example: >
4513 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4514
4515< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4516 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4517 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4518 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4519 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4520 more information. Example: >
4521 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4522<
4523 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4524 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4525 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4526 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4527 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4528 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4529 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4530 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4531 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4532
4533 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004534 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004535 :function GetFoo()
4536 : call inputsave()
4537 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4538 : call inputrestore()
4539 :endfunction
4540
4541< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4542 GetPrompt()->input()
4543
4544inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4545 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4546 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4547 Example: >
4548 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4549 :if n != ""
4550 : let &sw = n
4551 :endif
4552< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4553 omitted an empty string is returned.
4554 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4555 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4556 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4557
4558 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4559 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4560
4561inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4562 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4563 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4564 enter a number, which is returned.
4565 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4566 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4567 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4568 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4569 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4570 length of {textlist} is returned.
4571 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4572 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4573 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4574 Example: >
4575 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4576 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4577
4578< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4579 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4580
4581inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4582 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4583 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4584 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4585 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4586
4587inputsave() *inputsave()*
4588 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4589 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4590 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4591 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4592 many inputrestore() calls.
4593 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4594
4595inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4596 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4597 two exceptions:
4598 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4599 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4600 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4601 |history| stack.
4602 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4603 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4604 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4605
4606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4607 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4608
4609insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4610 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4611 of it.
4612
4613 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4614 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4615 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4616 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4617
4618 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4619 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4620 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4621 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4622< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4623 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4624 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4625
4626 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4627 mylist->insert(item)
4628
4629interrupt() *interrupt()*
4630 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4631 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4632 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4633 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4634 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4635 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4636 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4637 : call interrupt()
4638 : endif
4639 :endfunction
4640 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4641
4642invert({expr}) *invert()*
4643 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4644 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4645 :let bits = invert(bits)
4646< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4647 :let bits = bits->invert()
4648
4649isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4650 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4651 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4652 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4653 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4654
4655 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4656 GetName()->isdirectory()
4657
4658isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4659 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4660 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4661 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4662< 1 >
4663 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4664< -1
4665
4666 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4667 Compute()->isinf()
4668<
4669 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4670
4671islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4672 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4673 name of a locked variable.
4674 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4675 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4676 Example: >
4677 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4678 :lockvar 1 alist
4679 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4680 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4681
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00004682< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
4683 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
4684 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
4685 |exists()| to check for existence.
4686 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004687
4688 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4689 GetName()->islocked()
4690
4691isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4692 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4693 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4694< 1
4695
4696 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4697 Compute()->isnan()
4698<
4699 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4700
4701items({dict}) *items()*
4702 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4703 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4704 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4705 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4706 Example: >
4707 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004708 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004709 endfor
4710
4711< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4712 mydict->items()
4713
4714job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4715
4716
4717join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4718 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4719 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4720 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4721 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4722 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004723 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004724< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4725 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4726 The opposite function is |split()|.
4727
4728 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4729 mylist->join()
4730
4731js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4732 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4733 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4734 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4735 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4736 result in v:none items.
4737
4738 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4739 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4740
4741js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4742 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4743 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4744 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4745 commas.
4746 For example, the Vim object:
4747 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4748 Will be encoded as:
4749 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4750 While json_encode() would produce:
4751 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4752 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4753 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4754
4755 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4756 GetObject()->js_encode()
4757
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004758json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004759 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4760 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4761 JSON and Vim values.
4762 The decoding is permissive:
4763 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4764 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4765 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4766 same as {"1":2}.
4767 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4768 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4769 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4770 are accepted.
4771 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4772 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4773 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4774 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4775 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4776 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4777 character in string) for "\t".
4778 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4779 and results in v:none.
4780 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4781 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4782 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4783 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4784 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4785 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4786 *E938*
4787 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4788 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4789 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4790
4791 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4792 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4793
4794json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4795 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4796 The encoding is specified in:
4797 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004798 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004799 |Number| decimal number
4800 |Float| floating point number
4801 Float nan "NaN"
4802 Float inf "Infinity"
4803 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4804 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4805 |Funcref| not possible, error
4806 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4807 used recursively: []
4808 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4809 used recursively: {}
4810 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4811 v:false "false"
4812 v:true "true"
4813 v:none "null"
4814 v:null "null"
4815 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4816 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4817 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
4818
4819 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4820 GetObject()->json_encode()
4821
4822keys({dict}) *keys()*
4823 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4824 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4825
4826 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4827 mydict->keys()
4828
4829< *len()* *E701*
4830len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4831 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4832 used, as with |strlen()|.
4833 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4834 returned.
4835 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4836 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4837 |Dictionary| is returned.
4838 Otherwise an error is given.
4839
4840 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4841 mylist->len()
4842
4843< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4844libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4845 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4846 with single argument {argument}.
4847 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4848 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4849 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4850 limited.
4851 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4852 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4853 to Vim.
4854 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4855 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4856 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4857 null-terminated string.
4858 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4859
4860 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4861 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4862 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4863 very probably crash.
4864
4865 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4866 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4867 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4868 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4869 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4870 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4871 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4872 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4873 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4874 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4875
4876 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4877 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4878 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4879 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4880 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4881 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4882 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4883 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4884 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4885 feature is present}
4886 Examples: >
4887 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4888
4889< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4890 third argument: >
4891 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4892<
4893 *libcallnr()*
4894libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4895 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4896 int instead of a string.
4897 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4898 feature is present}
4899 Examples: >
4900 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4901 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4902 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4903<
4904 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4905 third argument: >
4906 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4907<
4908
4909line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4910 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4911 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004912 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004913 . the cursor position
4914 $ the last line in the current buffer
4915 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4916 returned)
4917 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4918 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4919 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4920 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4921 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4922 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4923 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4924 that it's updated right away.
4925 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4926 then applies to another buffer.
4927 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4928 |getpos()|.
4929 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4930 that window instead of the current window.
4931 Examples: >
4932 line(".") line number of the cursor
4933 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4934 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004935 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004936<
4937 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4938 |last-position-jump|.
4939
4940 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4941 GetValue()->line()
4942
4943line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4944 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4945 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4946 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4947 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4948 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4949 below the last line: >
4950 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4951< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4952 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4953 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4954 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4955 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4956
4957 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4958 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4959
4960lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4961 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4962 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4963 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4964 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4965 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4966 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4967 error is given.
4968
4969 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4970 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4971
4972list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
4973 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
4974 Examples: >
4975 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
4976 list2blob([]) returns 0z
4977< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
4978 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
4979
4980 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
4981
4982 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4983 GetList()->list2blob()
4984
4985list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
4986 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
4987 concatenate them all. Examples: >
4988 list2str([32]) returns " "
4989 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
4990< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
4991 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
4992< |str2list()| does the opposite.
4993
4994 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
4995 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
4996 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
4997 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
4998<
4999 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5000 GetList()->list2str()
5001
5002listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5003 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5004 been made to buffer {buf}.
5005 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5006 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5007 buffer is used.
5008 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5009
5010 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005011 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5012 start first changed line number
5013 end first line number below the change
5014 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005015 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005016 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005017
5018 Example: >
5019 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5020 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5021 endfunc
5022 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5023
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005024< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005025 dictionary with these entries:
5026 lnum the first line number of the change
5027 end the first line below the change
5028 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5029 deleted
5030 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5031 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5032 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5033 character has a value of one.
5034 When lines are inserted the values are:
5035 lnum line above which the new line is added
5036 end equal to "lnum"
5037 added number of lines inserted
5038 col 1
5039 When lines are deleted the values are:
5040 lnum the first deleted line
5041 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5042 the deletion was done
5043 added negative, number of lines deleted
5044 col 1
5045 When lines are changed:
5046 lnum the first changed line
5047 end the line below the last changed line
5048 added 0
5049 col first column with a change or 1
5050
5051 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5052 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5053 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5054 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5055
5056 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5057 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5058 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5059 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5060
5061 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5062 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5063 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5064
5065 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5066 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5067 of a buffer.
5068 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5069 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5070
5071 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5072 second argument: >
5073 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5074
5075listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5076 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5077 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5078
5079 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5080 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5081 buffer is used.
5082
5083 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5084 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5085
5086listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5087 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5088 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5089 removed.
5090
5091 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5092 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5093
5094localtime() *localtime()*
5095 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5096 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5097
5098
5099log({expr}) *log()*
5100 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5101 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5102 (0, inf].
5103 Examples: >
5104 :echo log(10)
5105< 2.302585 >
5106 :echo log(exp(5))
5107< 5.0
5108
5109 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5110 Compute()->log()
5111<
5112 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5113
5114
5115log10({expr}) *log10()*
5116 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5117 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5118 Examples: >
5119 :echo log10(1000)
5120< 3.0 >
5121 :echo log10(0.01)
5122< -2.0
5123
5124 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5125 Compute()->log10()
5126<
5127 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5128
5129luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5130 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5131 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5132 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5133 Strings are returned as they are.
5134 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5135 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5136 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5137 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5138 as-is.
5139 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5140 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5141 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5142 to {expr}.
5143
5144 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5145 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5146
5147< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5148
5149map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5150 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005151 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005152 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5153 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5154 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5155 characters, is replaced.
5156 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5157 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5158 Vim9 script.
5159
5160 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5161
5162 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5163 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5164 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5165 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5166 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5167 current character.
5168 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005169 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005170< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5171
5172 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5173 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5174 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5175 still have to double ' quotes
5176
5177 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5178 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5179 2. the value of the current item.
5180 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5181 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5182 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005183 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005184 endfunc
5185 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5186< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005187 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005188< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005189 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005190< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005191 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005192<
5193 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5194 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005195 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005196
5197< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5198 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5199 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5200 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5201 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5202 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5203
5204 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5205 mylist->map(expr2)
5206
5207
5208maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5209 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5210 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5211 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
5212 listing.
5213
5214 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5215 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5216 is returned.
5217
5218 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5219 command.
5220
5221 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5222 "n" Normal
5223 "v" Visual (including Select)
5224 "o" Operator-pending
5225 "i" Insert
5226 "c" Cmd-line
5227 "s" Select
5228 "x" Visual
5229 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5230 "t" Terminal-Job
5231 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5232 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5233
5234 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5235 instead of mappings.
5236
5237 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5238 containing all the information of the mapping with the
5239 following items:
5240 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5241 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5242 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5243 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5244 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5245 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5246 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5247 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5248 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5249 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5250 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5251 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5252 characters will be used:
5253 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5254 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5255 (|mapmode-ic|)
5256 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5257 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005258 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5259 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005260 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5261 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5262 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5263
5264 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5265 |mapset()|.
5266
5267 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5268 then the global mappings.
5269 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5270 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005271 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005272
5273< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5274 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5275
5276mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5277 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5278 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5279 {name}.
5280 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5281 instead of mappings.
5282 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5283 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5284
5285 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5286 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5287 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5288 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5289 mapcheck("b") no no no
5290
5291 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5292 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5293 mapping for {name} exactly.
5294 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5295 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5296 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5297 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5298 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5299 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5300 then the global mappings.
5301 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5302 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5303 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5304 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5305 :endif
5306< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5307 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5308
5309 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5310 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5311
5312
5313mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5314 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5315 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5316 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5317 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5318
5319
5320mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5321 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5322 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5323 |maparg()|. *E460*
5324 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5325 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5326 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5327 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5328 nnoremap K somethingelse
5329 ...
5330 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5331< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5332 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5333 them, since they can differ.
5334
5335
5336match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5337 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5338 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5339 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5340
5341 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5342 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5343 {pat} matches.
5344
5345 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5346 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5347
5348 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5349 Example: >
5350 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5351 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5352< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5353 *strpbrk()*
5354 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5355 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5356< *strcasestr()*
5357 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5358 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5359 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5360<
5361 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5362 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5363 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5364 first character/item. Example: >
5365 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5366< result is again "4". >
5367 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5368< result is again "4". >
5369 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5370< result is "3".
5371 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5372 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5373 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5374 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5375 backwards compatible).
5376 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5377 the index is counted from the end.
5378 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5379 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5380
5381 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5382 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5383 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5384 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5385< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5386 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5387 see above.
5388
5389 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5390 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5391 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5392 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5393 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5394 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5395 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5396 further down in the text.
5397
5398 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5399 GetText()->match('word')
5400 GetList()->match('word')
5401<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005402 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005403matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5404 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5405 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5406 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5407 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5408 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5409 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5410 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5411 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5412 concealed.
5413
5414 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5415 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5416 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5417 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5418 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5419 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5420 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5421 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5422 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5423 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5424
5425 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5426 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5427 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5428 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5429 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5430 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5431 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5432
5433 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5434 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5435 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5436 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5437
5438 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5439 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5440 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5441 window Instead of the current window use the
5442 window with this number or window ID.
5443
5444 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5445 the |:match| commands.
5446
5447 Example: >
5448 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5449 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5450< Deletion of the pattern: >
5451 :call matchdelete(m)
5452
5453< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5454 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5455 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5456
5457 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5458 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5459<
5460 *matchaddpos()*
5461matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5462 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5463 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5464 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5465 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5466 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5467 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5468
5469 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5470 these:
5471 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5472 line has number 1.
5473 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5474 number will be highlighted.
5475 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5476 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5477 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5478 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5479 be highlighted.
5480 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5481 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5482
5483 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5484
5485 Example: >
5486 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5487 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5488< Deletion of the pattern: >
5489 :call matchdelete(m)
5490
5491< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5492 |getmatches()|.
5493
5494 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5495 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5496
5497matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5498 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5499 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5500 Return a |List| with two elements:
5501 The name of the highlight group used
5502 The pattern used.
5503 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5504 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5505 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5506 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5507 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5508
5509 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5510 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5511
5512matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5513 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5514 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5515 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5516 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5517 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5518 window ID instead of the current window.
5519
5520 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5521 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5522
5523matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5524 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5525 after the match. Example: >
5526 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5527< results in "7".
5528 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5529 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5530 do it with matchend(): >
5531 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5532 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5533< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5534
5535 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5536 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5537< results in "7". >
5538 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5539< result is "-1".
5540 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5541
5542 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5543 GetText()->matchend('word')
5544
5545
5546matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5547 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5548 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5549 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5550
5551 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5552 items:
5553 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5554 multiple words separated by white space, then
5555 returns only matches that contain the words in
5556 the given sequence.
5557
5558 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5559 argument supports the following additional items:
5560 key key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
5561 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5562 string.
5563 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5564 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5565 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5566 argument and return the text for that item to
5567 use for fuzzy matching.
5568
5569 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5570 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5571 is 256.
5572
5573 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5574 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5575
5576 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5577 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5578 256, then returns an empty list.
5579
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00005580 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005581 matching strings.
5582
5583 Example: >
5584 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5585< results in ["clay"]. >
5586 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5587< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5588 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5589< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5590 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5591 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5592 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5593< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5594 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5595 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5596< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5597 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5598< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5599 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5600< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5601 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5602 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5603< results in ['two one'].
5604
5605matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5606 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5607 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5608 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5609 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5610 position.
5611
5612 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5613 positions for the best match is returned.
5614
5615 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5616 list with three empty list items is returned.
5617
5618 Example: >
5619 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5620< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5621 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5622< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5623 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5624< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5625
5626matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5627 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5628 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5629 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5630 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5631 empty string is used. Example: >
5632 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5633< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5634 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5635
5636 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5637
5638 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5639 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5640
5641matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5642 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5643 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5644< results in "ing".
5645 When there is no match "" is returned.
5646 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5647 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5648< results in "ing". >
5649 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5650< result is "".
5651 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5652 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5653
5654 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5655 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5656
5657matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5658 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5659 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5660 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5661< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5662 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5663 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5664 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5665< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5666 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5667< result is ["", -1, -1].
5668 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5669 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5670 end position of the match are returned. >
5671 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5672< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5673 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5674
5675 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5676 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5677<
5678
5679 *max()*
5680max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5681 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5682
5683< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5684 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5685 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5686 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5687 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5688
5689 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5690 mylist->max()
5691
5692
5693menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5694 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5695 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5696 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5697 menu names are returned.
5698
5699 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5700 "n" Normal
5701 "v" Visual (including Select)
5702 "o" Operator-pending
5703 "i" Insert
5704 "c" Cmd-line
5705 "s" Select
5706 "x" Visual
5707 "t" Terminal-Job
5708 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5709 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5710 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5711
5712 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5713 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5714 display display name (name without '&')
5715 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5716 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5717 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5718 |toolbar-icon|
5719 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5720 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5721 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5722 characters will be used:
5723 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5724 name menu item name.
5725 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5726 remappable else v:false.
5727 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5728 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5729 string has special characters translated like
5730 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5731 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5732 "<Nop>" is returned.
5733 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5734 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5735 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5736 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5737 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5738 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5739 submenus |List| containing the names of
5740 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5741 item has submenus.
5742
5743 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5744
5745 Examples: >
5746 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5747 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5748
5749 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5750 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5751 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5752 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5753 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5754 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5755 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5756 endfor
5757 endfunc
5758 new
5759 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5760 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5761 endfor
5762<
5763 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5764 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5765
5766
5767< *min()*
5768min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5769 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5770
5771< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5772 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5773 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5774 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5775 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5776
5777 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5778 mylist->min()
5779
5780< *mkdir()* *E739*
5781mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5782 Create directory {name}.
5783
5784 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5785 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5786
5787 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5788 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5789 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5790 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5791 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5792 created with 0o755.
5793 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005794 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005795
5796< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5797
5798 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5799 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5800 "p" option the call will fail.
5801
5802 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5803 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5804 failed.
5805
5806 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5807 :if exists("*mkdir")
5808
5809< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5810 GetName()->mkdir()
5811<
5812 *mode()*
5813mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5814 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5815 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5816 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5817 Also see |state()|.
5818
5819 n Normal
5820 no Operator-pending
5821 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5822 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5823 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5824 CTRL-V is one character
5825 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5826 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5827 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5828 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5829 v Visual by character
5830 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5831 V Visual by line
5832 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5833 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5834 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5835 s Select by character
5836 S Select by line
5837 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5838 i Insert
5839 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5840 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5841 R Replace |R|
5842 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5843 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5844 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5845 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5846 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5847 c Command-line editing
5848 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5849 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5850 r Hit-enter prompt
5851 rm The -- more -- prompt
5852 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5853 ! Shell or external command is executing
5854 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5855
5856 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5857 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5858 "c" or "n".
5859 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5860 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5861 the leading character(s).
5862 Also see |visualmode()|.
5863
5864 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5865 DoFull()->mode()
5866
5867mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5868 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5869 converted to Vim data structures.
5870 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5871 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5872 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5873 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5874 converted to strings.
5875 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5876 Examples: >
5877 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5878 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5879 :echo mzeval("l")
5880 :echo mzeval("h")
5881<
5882 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5883 to {expr}.
5884
5885 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5886 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5887<
5888 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5889
5890nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5891 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5892 that is not blank. Example: >
5893 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5894< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5895 below it, zero is returned.
5896 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5897 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5898
5899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5900 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5901
5902nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5903 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5904 value {expr}. Examples: >
5905 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5906 nr2char(32) returns " "
5907< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5908 Example for "utf-8": >
5909 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5910< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5911 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5912 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5913 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5914 string, thus results in an empty string.
5915 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5916 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5917 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5918< Result: "ABC"
5919
5920 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5921 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5922
5923or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5924 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5925 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5926 Example: >
5927 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5928< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5929 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5930
5931
5932pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5933 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5934 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5935 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5936 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5937 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5938 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5939< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5940>
5941 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5942< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5943 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5944
5945 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5946 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5947
5948perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5949 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5950 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5951 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5952 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5953 reference to it.
5954 Example: >
5955 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
5956< [1, 2, 3, 4]
5957
5958 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5959 to {expr}.
5960
5961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5962 GetExpr()->perleval()
5963
5964< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
5965
5966
5967popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
5968
5969
5970pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
5971 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
5972 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5973 Examples: >
5974 :echo pow(3, 3)
5975< 27.0 >
5976 :echo pow(2, 16)
5977< 65536.0 >
5978 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
5979< 2.0
5980
5981 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5982 Compute()->pow(3)
5983<
5984 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5985
5986prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
5987 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
5988 that is not blank. Example: >
5989 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
5990< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5991 above it, zero is returned.
5992 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5993 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
5994
5995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5996 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
5997
5998printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
5999 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6000 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6001 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6002< May result in:
6003 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6004
6005 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6006 argument: >
6007 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
6008
6009< Often used items are:
6010 %s string
6011 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6012 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6013 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6014 %c single byte
6015 %d decimal number
6016 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6017 %x hex number
6018 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6019 %X hex number using upper case letters
6020 %o octal number
6021 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6022 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6023 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6024 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6025 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6026 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6027 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6028 %% the % character itself
6029
6030 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6031 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6032 the result.
6033
6034 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6035 arguments appear in sequence:
6036
6037 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6038
6039 flags
6040 Zero or more of the following flags:
6041
6042 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6043 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6044 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6045 of the number is increased to force the first
6046 character of the output string to a zero (except
6047 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6048 precision of zero).
6049 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6050 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6051 prepended to it.
6052 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6053 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6054 prepended to it.
6055
6056 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6057 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6058 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6059 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6060 flag is ignored.
6061
6062 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6063 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6064 The converted value is padded on the right with
6065 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6066 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6067
6068 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6069 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6070
6071 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6072 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6073 a space if both are used.
6074
6075 field-width
6076 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6077 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6078 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6079 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6080 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6081 conversion the count is in cells.
6082
6083 .precision
6084 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6085 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6086 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6087 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6088 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6089 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6090 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6091 string for S conversions.
6092 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6093 the decimal point.
6094
6095 type
6096 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6097 be applied, see below.
6098
6099 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6100 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6101 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6102 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6103 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6104 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6105 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6106< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6107 "width" bytes.
6108
6109 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6110
6111 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6112 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6113 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6114 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6115 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6116 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6117 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6118 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6119 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6120 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6121 zeros.
6122 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6123 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6124 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6125 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6126 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6127 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6128 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6129 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6130 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6131
6132 i alias for d
6133 D alias for ld
6134 U alias for lu
6135 O alias for lo
6136
6137 *printf-c*
6138 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6139 resulting character is written.
6140
6141 *printf-s*
6142 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6143 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6144 specified are used.
6145 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6146 automatically converted to text with the same format
6147 as ":echo".
6148 *printf-S*
6149 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6150 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6151 number specified are used.
6152
6153 *printf-f* *E807*
6154 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6155 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6156 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6157 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6158 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6159 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6160 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6161 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6162 Example: >
6163 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6164< 12.12
6165 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6166 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6167
6168 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6169 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6170 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6171 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6172 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6173
6174 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6175 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6176 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6177 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6178 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6179 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6180 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6181 results in 1.0e7.
6182
6183 *printf-%*
6184 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6185 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6186
6187 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6188 accepted and automatically converted.
6189 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6190 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6191 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6192
6193 *E766* *E767*
6194 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6195 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6196 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6197
6198
6199prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6200 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6201 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6202
6203 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6204 string is returned.
6205
6206 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6207 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6208
6209< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6210
6211
6212prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6213 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6214 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6215 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6216
6217 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6218 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6219 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6220 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6221 line.
6222 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6223 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6224 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6225 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6226 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6227 if the user only typed Enter.
6228 Example: >
6229 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6230 func s:TextEntered(text)
6231 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6232 stopinsert
6233 close
6234 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006235 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006236 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6237 set nomodified
6238 endif
6239 endfunc
6240
6241< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6242 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6243
6244< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6245
6246prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6247 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6248 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6249 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6250
6251 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6252 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6253 as in any buffer.
6254
6255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6256 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6257
6258< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6259
6260prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6261 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6262 {text} to end in a space.
6263 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6264 "prompt". Example: >
6265 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6266<
6267 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6268 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6269
6270< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6271
6272prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6273
6274pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6275 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6276 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6277 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6278 height nr of items visible
6279 width screen cells
6280 row top screen row (0 first row)
6281 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6282 size total nr of items
6283 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6284
6285 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6286 |CompleteChanged|.
6287
6288pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6289 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6290 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6291 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6292 popup menu.
6293
6294py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6295 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6296 converted to Vim data structures.
6297 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6298 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6299 'encoding').
6300 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6301 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6302 keys converted to strings.
6303 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6304 to {expr}.
6305
6306 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6307 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6308
6309< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6310
6311 *E858* *E859*
6312pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6313 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6314 converted to Vim data structures.
6315 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6316 copied though).
6317 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6318 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6319 non-string keys result in error.
6320 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6321 to {expr}.
6322
6323 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6324 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6325
6326< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6327
6328pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6329 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6330 converted to Vim data structures.
6331 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6332 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6333
6334 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6335 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6336
6337< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6338 |+python3| feature}
6339
6340rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6341 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6342 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6343 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6344 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6345 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6346 and updated.
6347
6348 Examples: >
6349 :echo rand()
6350 :let seed = srand()
6351 :echo rand(seed)
6352 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6353<
6354
6355 *E726* *E727*
6356range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6357 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6358 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6359 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6360 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6361 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6362 producing a value past {max}).
6363 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6364 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6365 start this is an error.
6366 Examples: >
6367 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6368 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6369 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6370 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6371 range(0) " []
6372 range(2, 0) " error!
6373<
6374 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6375 GetExpr()->range()
6376<
6377
6378readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6379 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6380 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6381 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6382 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6383
6384
6385readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6386 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6387 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6388 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6389 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6390 argument below for changing the sort order.
6391
6392 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6393 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6394 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6395 be handled.
6396 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6397 added to the list.
6398 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6399 to the list.
6400 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6401 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6402 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6403 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6404 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6405< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6406 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006407< *E857*
6408 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006409 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6410 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6411
6412 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6413 Valid values are:
6414 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6415 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6416 each character, technically, using
6417 strcmp()) (default)
6418 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6419 using strcasecmp())
6420 "collate" sort using the collation order
6421 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6422 (technically using strcoll())
6423 Other values are silently ignored.
6424
6425 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6426 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6427 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6428< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6429 function! s:tree(dir)
6430 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6431 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006432 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006433 endfunction
6434 echo s:tree(".")
6435<
6436 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6437 GetDirName()->readdir()
6438<
6439readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6440 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6441 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6442 information in {directory}.
6443 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6444 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6445 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6446 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6447 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6448 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6449 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6450 argument, see |readdir()|.
6451
6452 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6453 following items:
6454 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6455 name Name of the entry.
6456 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6457 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6458 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6459 type Type of the entry.
6460 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6461 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6462 Other symlink "link"
6463 On MS-Windows:
6464 Normal file "file"
6465 Directory "dir"
6466 Junction "junction"
6467 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6468 Other symlink "link"
6469 Other reparse point "reparse"
6470 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6471 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6472 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6473 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6474 itself because of performance reasons.
6475
6476 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6477 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6478 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6479 be handled.
6480 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6481 added to the list.
6482 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6483 to the list.
6484 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6485 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6486 of the entry.
6487 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6488 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6489 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6490<
6491 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6492 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6493 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6494
6495<
6496 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6497 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6498<
6499
6500 *readfile()*
6501readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6502 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6503 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6504 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6505 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6506 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6507 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6508 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6509 added.
6510 - No CR characters are removed.
6511 Otherwise:
6512 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6513 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6514 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6515 removed from the text.
6516 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6517 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6518 lines of a file: >
6519 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6520 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6521 :endfor
6522< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6523 are returned, or as many as there are.
6524 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6525 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6526 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6527 file into a buffer if you need to.
6528 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6529 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6530 unmodified.
6531 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6532 the result is an empty list.
6533 Also see |writefile()|.
6534
6535 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6536 GetFileName()->readfile()
6537
6538reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6539 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6540 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6541 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006542 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006543
6544 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6545 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6546 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6547 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6548
6549 Examples: >
6550 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6551 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6552 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6553 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6554<
6555 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6556 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6557
6558
6559reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6560 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6561 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6562 See |@|.
6563
6564reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6565 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6566 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6567
6568reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6569 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6570 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6571 list<any> can be used.
6572 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6573 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6574
6575 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6576 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6577 specified in the argument.
6578 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6579 and {end}.
6580
6581 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6582 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6583 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6584
6585 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6586 GetStart()->reltime()
6587<
6588 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6589
6590reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6591 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6592 Example: >
6593 let start = reltime()
6594 call MyFunction()
6595 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6596< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6597 Also see |profiling|.
6598 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6599 script an error is given.
6600
6601 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6602 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6603
6604< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6605
6606reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6607 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6608 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6609 microseconds. Example: >
6610 let start = reltime()
6611 call MyFunction()
6612 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6613< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6614 The accuracy depends on the system.
6615 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6616 can use split() to remove it. >
6617 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6618< Also see |profiling|.
6619 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6620 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6621
6622 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6623 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6624
6625< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6626
6627 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6628remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006629 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6630 string, also see |{server}|.
6631
6632 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
6633 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
6634 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
6635 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
6636 "\n").
6637
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006638 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6639 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6640 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006641
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006642 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6643 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006644
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006645 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6646 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6647 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6648 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6649 and the result will be the empty string.
6650
6651 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6652 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6653 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6654 arguments can be evaluated.
6655
6656 Examples: >
6657 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6658 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6659<
6660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6661 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6662
6663remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6664 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006665 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006666 This works like: >
6667 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6668< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6669 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6670 to bring itself to the foreground.
6671 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6672 like foreground() does.
6673 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6674
6675 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6676 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6677
6678< {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
6679 Win32 console version}
6680
6681
6682remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6683 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6684 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6685 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6686 name of a variable.
6687 Returns zero if none are available.
6688 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6689 See also |clientserver|.
6690 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6691 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6692 Examples: >
6693 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006694 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006695
6696< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6697 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6698
6699remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6700 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6701 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6702 reply is available.
6703 See also |clientserver|.
6704 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6705 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6706 Example: >
6707 :echo remote_read(id)
6708
6709< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6710 ServerId()->remote_read()
6711<
6712 *remote_send()* *E241*
6713remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006714 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6715 string, also see |{server}|.
6716
6717 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
6718 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
6719 |:map|.
6720
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006721 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6722 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6723 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006724
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006725 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6726 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6727 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6728
6729 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6730 up the display.
6731 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006732 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006733 \ remote_read(serverid)
6734
6735 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6736 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006737 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006738 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6739<
6740 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6741 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6742<
6743 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6744remote_startserver({name})
6745 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6746 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6747
6748 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6749 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6750
6751< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6752
6753remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6754 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6755 return the item.
6756 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6757 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6758 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6759 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6760 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6761 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006762 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006763 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6764<
6765 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6766
6767 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6768 mylist->remove(idx)
6769
6770remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6771 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6772 return the byte.
6773 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6774 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6775 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6776 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6777 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006778 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006779 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6780
6781remove({dict}, {key})
6782 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6783 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006784 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006785< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6786
6787rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6788 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6789 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6790 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6791 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6792 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6793 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6794
6795 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6796 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6797
6798repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6799 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6800 result. Example: >
6801 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6802< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6803 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6804 {count} times. Example: >
6805 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6806< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6807
6808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6809 mylist->repeat(count)
6810
6811resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6812 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6813 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6814 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6815 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6816 removed, return {filename}.
6817 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6818 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6819 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6820 stopped after 100 iterations.
6821 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6822 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6823 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6824 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6825 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6826
6827 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6828 GetName()->resolve()
6829
6830reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6831 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6832 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6833 Returns {object}.
6834 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6835 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6836< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6837 mylist->reverse()
6838
6839round({expr}) *round()*
6840 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6841 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6842 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6843 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6844 Examples: >
6845 echo round(0.456)
6846< 0.0 >
6847 echo round(4.5)
6848< 5.0 >
6849 echo round(-4.5)
6850< -5.0
6851
6852 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6853 Compute()->round()
6854<
6855 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6856
6857rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6858 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6859 converted to Vim data structures.
6860 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6861 are copied though).
6862 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6863 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6864 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6865 "Object#to_s" method.
6866 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6867 to {expr}.
6868
6869 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6870 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6871
6872< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6873
6874screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6875 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6876 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6877 attribute at other positions.
6878
6879 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6880 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6881
6882screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6883 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6884 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6885 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6886 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6887 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6888 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6889 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6890 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6891
6892 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6893 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6894
6895screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6896 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6897 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6898 composing characters on top of the base character.
6899 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6900 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6901
6902 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6903 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6904
6905screencol() *screencol()*
6906 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6907 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6908 This function is mainly used for testing.
6909
6910 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6911 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6912 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6913 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6914 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006915 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006916 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6917 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6918<
6919screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6920 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6921 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6922 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6923 The Dict has these members:
6924 row screen row
6925 col first screen column
6926 endcol last screen column
6927 curscol cursor screen column
6928 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6929 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6930 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6931 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6932 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6933 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6934 width character it would be the same as "col".
6935 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6936 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6937 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6938 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006939 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
6940 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006941
6942 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6943 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6944
6945screenrow() *screenrow()*
6946 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6947 cursor. The top line has number one.
6948 This function is mainly used for testing.
6949 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6950
6951 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
6952
6953screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
6954 The result is a String that contains the base character and
6955 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
6956 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
6957 characters.
6958 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6959 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
6960
6961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6962 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
6963<
6964 *search()*
6965search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
6966 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
6967 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
6968
6969 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
6970 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
6971 move. No error message is given.
6972
6973 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
6974 'b' search Backward instead of forward
6975 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
6976 'e' move to the End of the match
6977 'n' do Not move the cursor
6978 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
6979 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
6980 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
6981 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
6982 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
6983 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
6984
6985 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
6986 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
6987 flag.
6988
6989 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
6990
6991 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
6992 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
6993 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
6994 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
6995 search starts one column further. This matters for
6996 overlapping matches.
6997 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
6998 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
6999 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7000 file).
7001
7002 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7003 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7004 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7005 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7006 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7007< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7008 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7009 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
7010
7011 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7012 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7013 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7014 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7015 giving the argument.
7016 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7017
7018 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7019 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7020 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7021 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7022 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7023 function reference or a lambda.
7024 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7025 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7026 and -1 returned.
7027 *search()-sub-match*
7028 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7029 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7030 whole pattern did match.
7031 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7032
7033 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7034 flag is used.
7035
7036 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7037 :let n = 1
7038 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007039 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007040 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7041 : " first search to find match at start of file
7042 : normal G$
7043 : let flags = "w"
7044 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7045 : s/foo/bar/g
7046 : let flags = "W"
7047 : endwhile
7048 : update " write the file if modified
7049 : let n = n + 1
7050 :endwhile
7051<
7052 Example for using some flags: >
7053 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7054< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7055 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7056 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7057 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7058 line:
7059 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7060 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7061 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7062 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7063 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7064
7065 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7066 GetPattern()->search()
7067
7068searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7069 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7070 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7071 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7072
7073 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7074 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7075
7076 key type meaning ~
7077 current |Number| current position of match;
7078 0 if the cursor position is
7079 before the first match
7080 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7081 "pos", otherwise 0
7082 total |Number| total count of matches found
7083 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7084 1: recomputing was timed out
7085 2: max count exceeded
7086
7087 For {options} see further down.
7088
7089 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7090 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7091 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7092 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7093 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7094
7095 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7096 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7097
7098 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7099 " to 1)
7100 let result = searchcount()
7101<
7102 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7103 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7104 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7105 if empty(result)
7106 return ''
7107 endif
7108 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7109 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7110 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7111 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7112 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7113 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7114 \ result.current, result.total)
7115 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7116 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7117 \ result.current, result.total)
7118 endif
7119 endif
7120 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7121 \ result.current, result.total)
7122 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007123 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007124
7125 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7126 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007127 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007128 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7129<
7130 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7131 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7132
7133 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7134 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7135 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7136 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7137 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7138 call searchcount(#{
7139 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7140 redrawstatus
7141 endif
7142 endfunction
7143<
7144 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7145 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7146
7147 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7148 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7149 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7150
7151 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7152 " search again
7153 call searchcount()
7154<
7155 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7156 key type meaning ~
7157 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7158 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7159 otherwise returns the last
7160 computed result (when |n| or
7161 |N| was used when "S" is not
7162 in 'shortmess', or this
7163 function was called).
7164 (default: |TRUE|)
7165 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7166 and different with |@/|.
7167 this works as same as the
7168 below command is executed
7169 before calling this function >
7170 let @/ = pattern
7171< (default: |@/|)
7172 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7173 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7174 for recomputing the result
7175 (default: 0)
7176 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7177 limit. max count of matched
7178 text while recomputing the
7179 result. if search exceeded
7180 total count, "total" value
7181 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7182 (default: 99)
7183 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7184 when recomputing the result.
7185 this changes "current" result
7186 value. see |cursor()|,
7187 |getpos()|
7188 (default: cursor's position)
7189
7190 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7191 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7192<
7193searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7194 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7195
7196 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7197 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7198 first match in the function.
7199
7200 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7201 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7202 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7203
7204 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7205 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7206 Example: >
7207 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7208 echo getline('.')
7209 endif
7210<
7211 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7212 GetName()->searchdecl()
7213<
7214 *searchpair()*
7215searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7216 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7217 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7218 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7219 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7220 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7221 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7222 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7223 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7224 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7225 given.
7226
7227 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7228 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7229 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7230 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7231 typical use is: >
7232 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7233< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7234
7235 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7236 |search()|. Additionally:
7237 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7238 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7239 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7240 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7241 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7242 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7243
7244 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7245 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7246 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7247 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7248 or a string.
7249 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7250 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7251 and -1 returned.
7252 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7253 Anything else makes the function fail.
7254 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7255 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7256
7257 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7258
7259 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7260 patterns are used like it's on.
7261
7262 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7263 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7264 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7265 if 1
7266 if 2
7267 endif 2
7268 endif 1
7269< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7270 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7271 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7272 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7273 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7274 "endif 2".
7275 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7276 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7277 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7278 the matching start.
7279
7280 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7281
7282 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7283 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7284
7285< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7286 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7287 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7288 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7289 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7290 match.
7291 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7292
7293 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7294
7295< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7296 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7297 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7298
7299 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7300 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7301<
7302 *searchpairpos()*
7303searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7304 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7305 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7306 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7307 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7308 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7309 returns [0, 0]. >
7310
7311 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7312<
7313 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7314
7315 *searchpos()*
7316searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7317 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7318 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7319 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7320 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7321 returns [0, 0].
7322 Example: >
7323 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7324
7325< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7326 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7327 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7328< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7329 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7330
7331 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7332 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7333
7334server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7335 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7336 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7337 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7338 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7339 Note:
7340 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7341 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7342 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7343 See also |clientserver|.
7344 Example: >
7345 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7346
7347< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7348 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7349<
7350serverlist() *serverlist()*
7351 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7352 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7353 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7354 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7355 Example: >
7356 :echo serverlist()
7357<
7358setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7359 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7360 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7361
7362 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7363 |bufload()| if needed.
7364
7365 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7366 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7367
7368 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7369 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7370 line then those lines are added.
7371
7372 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7373
7374 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7375 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7376 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7377 added below the last line.
7378
7379 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7380 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7381 error is given.
7382 On success 0 is returned.
7383
7384 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7385 third argument: >
7386 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7387
7388setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7389 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7390 {val}.
7391 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7392 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7393 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7394 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7395 The {varname} argument is a string.
7396 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7397 Examples: >
7398 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7399 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7400< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7401
7402 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7403 third argument: >
7404 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7405
7406
7407setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7408 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7409 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7410 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7411 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7412 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7413
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007414< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007415 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7416 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7417 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7418 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7419 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7420 the character width in screen cells.
7421 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7422 range overlaps with another.
7423 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7424
7425 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7426 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7427
7428 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7429 setcellwidths([]);
7430< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7431 the effect for known emoji characters.
7432
7433setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7434 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7435 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7436
7437 Example:
7438 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7439 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7440< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7441 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7442< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7443
7444 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7445 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7446
7447setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7448 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7449 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7450
7451 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7452 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7453 character search
7454 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7455 0 for backward
7456 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7457 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7458 character search
7459
7460 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7461 from a script: >
7462 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7463 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7464 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7465< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7466
7467 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7468 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7469
7470setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7471 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7472 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7473 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7474 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7475 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7476 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7477 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7478 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7479 before inserting the resulting text.
7480 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7481 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7482 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7483 command line.
7484
7485 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7486 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7487
7488setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7489setcursorcharpos({list})
7490 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7491 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7492
7493 Example:
7494 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7495 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7496< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7497 call cursor(4, 3)
7498< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7499
7500 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7501 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7502
7503
7504setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7505 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7506 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7507
7508< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7509 See also |expr-env|.
7510
7511 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7512 second argument: >
7513 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7514
7515setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7516 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7517 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7518 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7519 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7520 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7521 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7522 characters are not supported.
7523
7524 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7525 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7526 would do the same thing.
7527
7528 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7529
7530 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7531 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7532<
7533 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7534
7535
7536setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7537 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7538 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7539 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7540
7541 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7542 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7543 added below the last line.
7544 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7545 converted to a String.
7546
7547 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7548 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7549 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7550
7551 Example: >
7552 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7553
7554< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7555 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7556 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7557< This is equivalent to: >
7558 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7559 : call setline(n, l)
7560 :endfor
7561
7562< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7563
7564 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7565 second argument: >
7566 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7567
7568setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7569 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7570 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7571 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7572
7573 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7574 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7575 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7576 Also see |location-list|.
7577
7578 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7579
7580 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7581 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7582 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7583
7584 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7585 second argument: >
7586 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7587
7588setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7589 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7590 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7591 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7592 example for |getmatches()|.
7593 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7594 window ID instead of the current window.
7595
7596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7597 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7598<
7599 *setpos()*
7600setpos({expr}, {list})
7601 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7602 . the cursor
7603 'x mark x
7604
7605 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7606 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7607 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7608
7609 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7610 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7611 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7612 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7613 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7614 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7615 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7616 Does not change the jumplist.
7617
7618 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7619 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7620 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7621 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7622
7623 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7624 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7625 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7626 character.
7627
7628 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7629 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7630 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7631 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7632 mark position it is not used.
7633
7634 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7635 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7636 before '>.
7637
7638 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7639 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7640
7641 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7642
7643 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7644 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7645 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7646 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7647 |winrestview()|.
7648
7649 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7650 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7651
7652setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7653 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7654
7655 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7656 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7657 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7658 {what}.
7659 *setqflist-what*
7660 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7661 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7662 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7663 entries:
7664
7665 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7666 buffer
7667 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7668 present or it is invalid.
7669 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7670 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7671 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007672 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007673 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7674 col column number
7675 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7676 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007677 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007678 nr error number
7679 text description of the error
7680 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7681 valid recognized error message
7682
7683 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7684 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7685 locate a matching error line.
7686 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7687 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7688 item will not be handled as an error line.
7689 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7690 be used.
7691 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7692 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7693 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7694 cleared.
7695 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7696 |getqflist()| returns.
7697
7698 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7699 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7700 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7701 new list is created.
7702
7703 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7704 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7705 clear the list: >
7706 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7707<
7708 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7709 freed.
7710
7711 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7712 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7713 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7714 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7715 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7716
7717 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7718 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7719 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7720 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7721 'errorformat' option value is used.
7722 See |quickfix-parse|
7723 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7724 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7725 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7726 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7727 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7728 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7729 argument.
7730 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7731 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7732 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7733 See |quickfix-parse|
7734 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7735 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7736 the last quickfix list.
7737 quickfixtextfunc
7738 function to get the text to display in the
7739 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7740 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7741 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7742 of how to write the function and an example.
7743 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7744 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7745 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7746 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7747 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7748 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7749 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7750 specify the list.
7751
7752 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7753 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7754 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7755 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7756<
7757 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7758
7759 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7760 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7761 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7762
7763 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7764 second argument: >
7765 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7766<
7767 *setreg()*
7768setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7769 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7770 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7771 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7772 {regname} must be one character.
7773
7774 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7775 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7776 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7777 then the value is appended.
7778
7779 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7780 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7781 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7782 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7783 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7784 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7785 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7786 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7787
7788 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7789 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7790 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7791 mode is never selected automatically.
7792 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7793
7794 *E883*
7795 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7796 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7797 items act like empty strings.
7798
7799 Examples: >
7800 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7801 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7802 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7803 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7804
7805< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7806 register: >
7807 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7808 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7809< or: >
7810 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7811 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7812 ....
7813 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7814< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7815 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7816 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7817 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7818
7819 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7820 nothing: >
7821 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7822
7823< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7824 second argument: >
7825 GetText()->setreg('a')
7826
7827settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7828 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7829 |t:var|
7830 The {varname} argument is a string.
7831 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7832 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7833 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7834 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7835 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7836
7837 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7838 third argument: >
7839 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7840
7841settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7842 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7843 {val}.
7844 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7845 use |setwinvar()|.
7846 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7847 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7848 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7849 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7850 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7851 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7852 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7853 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7854 Examples: >
7855 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7856 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7857< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7858
7859 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7860 fourth argument: >
7861 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7862
7863settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7864 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7865 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7866
7867 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7868 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7869 stack.
7870 *E962*
7871 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7872 argument:
7873 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7874 stack is replaced.
7875 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7876 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7877 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7878 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7879 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7880
7881 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7882 stack after the modification.
7883
7884 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7885
7886 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7887 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7888 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7889
7890< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7891 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7892 " do something else
7893 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7894 unlet stack
7895<
7896 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7897 second argument: >
7898 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7899
7900setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7901 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7902 Examples: >
7903 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7904 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7905
7906< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7907 third argument: >
7908 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7909
7910sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7911 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7912 checksum of {string}.
7913
7914 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7915 GetText()->sha256()
7916
7917< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7918
7919shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7920 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7921 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007922 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007923 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7924 quotes.
7925 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7926 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7927 {string}.
7928 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7929 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7930
7931 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7932 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7933 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7934 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7935 command.
7936
7937 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7938 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7939 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7940 even when inside single quotes.
7941
7942 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7943 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7944 escaped a second time.
7945
7946 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7947 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7948 character inside single quotes.
7949
7950 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007951 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007952< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
7953 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007954 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007955< See also |::S|.
7956
7957 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7958 GetCommand()->shellescape()
7959
7960shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
7961 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
7962 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
7963 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
7964 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
7965 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
7966
7967 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
7968 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
7969 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
7970 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
7971
7972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7973 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
7974
7975sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
7976
7977
7978simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
7979 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
7980 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
7981 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
7982 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
7983 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
7984 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
7985 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
7986 standard).
7987 Example: >
7988 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
7989< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
7990 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
7991 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
7992 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
7993 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
7994
7995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7996 GetName()->simplify()
7997
7998sin({expr}) *sin()*
7999 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8000 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8001 Examples: >
8002 :echo sin(100)
8003< -0.506366 >
8004 :echo sin(-4.01)
8005< 0.763301
8006
8007 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8008 Compute()->sin()
8009<
8010 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8011
8012
8013sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8014 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8015 [-inf, inf].
8016 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8017 Examples: >
8018 :echo sinh(0.5)
8019< 0.521095 >
8020 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8021< -1.026517
8022
8023 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8024 Compute()->sinh()
8025<
8026 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8027
8028
8029slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8030 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8031 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8032 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8033 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8034 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8035 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8036
8037 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8038 GetList()->slice(offset)
8039
8040
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008041sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008042 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8043
8044 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8045 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8046
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008047< When {how} is omitted or is an string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008048 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8049 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8050 current buffer use |:sort|.
8051
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008052 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8053 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8054 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008055
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008056 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008057 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8058 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8059 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8060 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8061 case. Example: >
8062 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8063 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8064 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8065< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8066>
8067 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8068 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8069 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8070< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8071 This does not work properly on Mac.
8072
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008073 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008074 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8075 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8076 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8077
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008078 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008079 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8080 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8081
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008082 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008083 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8084
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008085 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008086 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8087 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8088 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8089 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8090
8091 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8092 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8093
8094 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8095 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8096 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8097 same order as they were originally.
8098
8099 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8100 mylist->sort()
8101
8102< Also see |uniq()|.
8103
8104 Example: >
8105 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8106 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8107 endfunc
8108 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8109< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8110 ignores overflow: >
8111 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8112 return a:i1 - a:i2
8113 endfunc
8114< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8115 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8116<
8117sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8118 Stop playing all sounds.
8119
8120 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8121 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8122
8123 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8124
8125 *sound_playevent()*
8126sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8127 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8128 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8129 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8130 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8131 call sound_playevent('bell')
8132< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8133 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8134 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8135
8136 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8137 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8138 argument is the status:
8139 0 sound was played to the end
8140 1 sound was interrupted
8141 2 error occurred after sound started
8142 Example: >
8143 func Callback(id, status)
8144 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8145 endfunc
8146 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8147
8148< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8149
8150 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8151 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8152
8153 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8154 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8155
8156< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8157
8158 *sound_playfile()*
8159sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8160 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8161 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8162 with this command: >
8163 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8164
8165< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8166 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8167
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008168< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008169
8170
8171sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8172 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8173 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8174
8175 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8176 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8177
8178 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8179 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8180
8181 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8182 soundid->sound_stop()
8183
8184< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8185
8186 *soundfold()*
8187soundfold({word})
8188 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8189 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8190 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8191 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8192 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8193 the method can be quite slow.
8194
8195 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8196 GetWord()->soundfold()
8197<
8198 *spellbadword()*
8199spellbadword([{sentence}])
8200 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8201 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8202 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8203 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8204
8205 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8206 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8207 result is an empty string.
8208
8209 The return value is a list with two items:
8210 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8211 - The type of the spelling error:
8212 "bad" spelling mistake
8213 "rare" rare word
8214 "local" word only valid in another region
8215 "caps" word should start with Capital
8216 Example: >
8217 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8218< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8219
8220 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8221 of 'spelllang' are used.
8222
8223 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8224 GetText()->spellbadword()
8225<
8226 *spellsuggest()*
8227spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8228 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8229 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8230 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8231
8232 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8233 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8234 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8235
8236 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8237 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8238 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8239 replace a line.
8240
8241 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8242 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8243 although it may appear capitalized.
8244
8245 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8246 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8247
8248 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8249 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8250
8251split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8252 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8253 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8254 item.
8255 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8256 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8257 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8258 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8259 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8260 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8261 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8262 Example: >
8263 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8264< To split a string in individual characters: >
8265 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8266< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8267 the end of the pattern: >
8268 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8269< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8270 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8271 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8272< The opposite function is |join()|.
8273
8274 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8275 GetString()->split()
8276
8277sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8278 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8279 |Float|.
8280 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8281 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8282 Examples: >
8283 :echo sqrt(100)
8284< 10.0 >
8285 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8286< nan
8287 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8288
8289 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8290 Compute()->sqrt()
8291<
8292 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8293
8294
8295srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8296 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8297 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8298 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8299 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8300 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8301 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8302 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8303
8304 Examples: >
8305 :let seed = srand()
8306 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8307 :echo rand(seed)
8308
8309state([{what}]) *state()*
8310 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8311 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8312 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8313 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8314 Yes: then do it right away.
8315 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8316 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8317 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8318 messages and callbacks).
8319 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8320 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8321 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8322 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8323 Also see |mode()|.
8324
8325 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8326 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8327 if state('s') == ''
8328 " screen has not scrolled
8329<
8330 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8331 something is busy:
8332 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8333 stuffed command
8334 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8335 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8336 x executing an autocommand
8337 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8338 ch_readraw() when reading json
8339 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8340 |f| or a count
8341 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8342 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8343 s screen has scrolled for messages
8344
8345str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8346 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8347 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8348 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8349 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8350 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8351 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8352 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8353 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8354 thousand.
8355 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8356 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8357 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8358 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8359 |substitute()|: >
8360 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8361<
8362 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8363 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8364<
8365 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8366
8367str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8368 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8369 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8370 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8371 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8372< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8373
8374 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8375 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8376 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8377 properly: >
8378 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8379
8380< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8381 GetString()->str2list()
8382
8383
8384str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8385 Convert string {string} to a number.
8386 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8387 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8388 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8389
8390 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8391 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8392 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8393 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8394<
8395 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8396 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8397 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8398 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8399 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8400
8401 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8402 GetText()->str2nr()
8403
8404
8405strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8406 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8407 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8408 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8409 composing characters separately.
8410
8411 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8412
8413 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8414 GetText()->strcharlen()
8415
8416
8417strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8418 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8419 of byte index and length.
8420 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8421 counted separately.
8422 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8423 similar to |slice()|.
8424 When a character index is used where a character does not
8425 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8426 example: >
8427 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8428< results in 'a'.
8429
8430 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8431 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8432
8433
8434strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8435 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8436 in String {string}.
8437 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8438 counted separately.
8439 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8440 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8441
8442 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8443
8444 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8445 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8446 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8447 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8448 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8449 endfunction
8450 else
8451 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8452 if a:skipcc
8453 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8454 else
8455 return strchars(a:str)
8456 endif
8457 endfunction
8458 endif
8459<
8460 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8461 GetText()->strchars()
8462
8463strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8464 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8465 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8466 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8467 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8468 matters for Tab characters.
8469 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8470 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8471 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8472 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8473 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8474 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8475
8476 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8477 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8478
8479strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8480 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8481 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8482 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8483 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8484 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8485 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8486 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8487 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8488 Examples: >
8489 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8490 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8491 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8492 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8493 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8494 Show mod time of file.c.
8495< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8496 :if exists("*strftime")
8497
8498< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8499 GetFormat()->strftime()
8500
8501strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8502 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8503 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8504 separate characters here.
8505 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8506
8507 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8508 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8509
8510stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8511 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8512 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8513 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8514 This can be used to find a second match: >
8515 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8516 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8517< The search is done case-sensitive.
8518 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8519 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8520 See also |strridx()|.
8521 Examples: >
8522 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8523 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8524 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8525< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8526 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8527 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8528
8529 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8530 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8531<
8532 *string()*
8533string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8534 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8535 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8536 {expr} type result ~
8537 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8538 Number 123
8539 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8540 Funcref function('name')
8541 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8542 List [item, item]
8543 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8544
8545 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8546 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8547 will then fail.
8548
8549 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8550 mylist->string()
8551
8552< Also see |strtrans()|.
8553
8554
8555strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8556 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8557 {string} in bytes.
8558 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8559 For other types an error is given.
8560 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8561 |strchars()|.
8562 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8563
8564 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8565 GetString()->strlen()
8566
8567strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8568 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8569 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8570 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8571 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8572 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8573 following composing characters).
8574 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8575 |strcharpart()|.
8576
8577 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8578 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8579 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8580 end of the {src}. >
8581 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8582 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8583 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8584 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8585
8586< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8587 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8588 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8589<
8590 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8591 GetText()->strpart(5)
8592
8593strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8594 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8595 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8596 the format specified in {format}.
8597
8598 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8599 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8600 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8601 matters.
8602
8603 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8604 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8605 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8606 result.
8607
8608 See also |strftime()|.
8609 Examples: >
8610 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8611< 862156163 >
8612 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8613< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8614 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8615< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8616
8617 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8618 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8619<
8620 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8621 :if exists("*strptime")
8622
8623strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8624 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8625 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8626 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8627 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8628 match: >
8629 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8630 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8631< The search is done case-sensitive.
8632 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8633 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8634 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8635 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8636 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8637< *strrchr()*
8638 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8639 function strrchr().
8640
8641 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8642 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8643
8644strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8645 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8646 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8647 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8648 echo strtrans(@a)
8649< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8650 starting a new line.
8651
8652 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8653 GetString()->strtrans()
8654
8655strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8656 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8657 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8658 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8659 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8660 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8661 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8662
8663 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8664 GetString()->strwidth()
8665
8666submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8667 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8668 substitute() function.
8669 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8670 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8671 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8672 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8673 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8674
8675 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8676 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8677 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8678 text.
8679 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8680 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8681 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8682
8683 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8684 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8685
8686 Examples: >
8687 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8688 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8689< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8690 A line break is included as a newline character.
8691
8692 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8693 GetNr()->submatch()
8694
8695substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8696 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8697 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8698 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8699 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8700
8701 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8702 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8703 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8704 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8705 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8706 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8707 used.
8708
8709 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8710 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8711 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8712 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8713
8714 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8715 unmodified.
8716
8717 Example: >
8718 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8719< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8720 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8721< results in "TESTING".
8722
8723 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8724 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8725 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008726 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008727
8728< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8729 optional argument. Example: >
8730 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8731< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8732 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8733 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008734 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008735
8736< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8737 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8738
8739swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8740 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8741 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8742 version Vim version
8743 user user name
8744 host host name
8745 fname original file name
8746 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8747 file
8748 mtime last modification time in seconds
8749 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8750 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8751 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8752 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8753 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8754 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8755 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8756 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8757
8758 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8759 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8760
8761swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8762 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8763 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8764 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8765 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8766 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8767
8768 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8769 GetBufname()->swapname()
8770
8771synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8772 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8773 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8774 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8775 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8776
8777 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8778 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8779 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8780 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8781 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8782
8783 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8784 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8785 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8786 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8787 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8788 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8789 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8790
8791 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8792 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8793<
8794
8795synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8796 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8797 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8798 about a syntax item.
8799 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8800 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8801 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8802 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8803 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8804 {what} result
8805 "name" the name of the syntax item
8806 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8807 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8808 term: empty string)
8809 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8810 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8811 |highlight-font|
8812 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8813 |highlight-guisp|
8814 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8815 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8816 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8817 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8818 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8819 "bold" "1" if bold
8820 "italic" "1" if italic
8821 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8822 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8823 "standout" "1" if standout
8824 "underline" "1" if underlined
8825 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8826 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8827
8828 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8829 cursor): >
8830 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8831<
8832 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8833 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8834
8835
8836synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8837 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8838 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8839 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8840 ":highlight link" are followed.
8841
8842 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8843 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8844
8845synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8846 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8847 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8848 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8849 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8850 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8851 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8852 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8853 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8854 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8855 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8856 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8857 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8858 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8859 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8860 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8861 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8862 call returns ~
8863 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8864 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8865 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8866 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8867 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8868 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8869
8870
8871synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8872 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8873 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8874 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8875 like what |synID()| returns.
8876 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8877 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8878 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8879 transparent item.
8880 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8881 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8882 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8883 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8884 endfor
8885< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8886 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8887 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8888 valid positions.
8889
8890system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8891 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8892 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8893
8894 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8895 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8896 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8897 separators yourself.
8898 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8899 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8900 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8901 list items converted to NULs).
8902 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8903 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8904 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8905 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8906
8907 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8908
8909 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8910 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8911 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8912 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8913 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8914<
8915 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8916 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8917 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8918 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8919 cause trouble.
8920 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8921
8922 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008923 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8924 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008925
8926< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8927 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8928 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8929 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8930 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8931
8932 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8933 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8934 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8935 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8936 concatenated commands.
8937
8938 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8939 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8940
8941 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8942 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8943
8944 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8945 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8946 when using a security agent application.
8947 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8948 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8949
8950 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8951 :echo GetCmd()->system()
8952
8953
8954systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
8955 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
8956 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
8957 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
8958 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
8959 result ends in a NL.
8960 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
8961
8962 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
8963 use |system()| and |split()|: >
8964 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
8965<
8966 Returns an empty string on error.
8967
8968 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8969 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
8970
8971
8972tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
8973 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
8974 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
8975 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
8976 omitted the current tab page is used.
8977 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
8978 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
8979 let buflist = []
8980 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
8981 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
8982 endfor
8983< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
8984
8985 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8986 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
8987
8988tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
8989 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
8990 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
8991
8992 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
8993 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
8994 count).
8995 # the number of the last accessed tab page
8996 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
8997 previous tab page 0 is returned.
8998 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
8999
9000
9001tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9002 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9003 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9004 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9005 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9006 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9007 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9008 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9009 Useful examples: >
9010 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9011 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9012< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9013
9014 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9015 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9016<
9017 *tagfiles()*
9018tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9019 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9020
9021
9022taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9023 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9024
9025 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9026 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9027 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9028
9029 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9030 entries:
9031 name Name of the tag.
9032 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9033 defined. It is either relative to the
9034 current directory or a full path.
9035 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9036 the file.
9037 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9038 entry depends on the language specific
9039 kind values. Only available when
9040 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009041 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009042 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9043 |static-tag| for more information.
9044 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9045 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9046 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9047 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9048 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9049 contained in.
9050
9051 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9052 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9053
9054 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9055
9056 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9057 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9058 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9059 search regular expression pattern.
9060
9061 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9062 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9063 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9064
9065 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9066 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9067
9068tan({expr}) *tan()*
9069 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9070 in the range [-inf, inf].
9071 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9072 Examples: >
9073 :echo tan(10)
9074< 0.648361 >
9075 :echo tan(-4.01)
9076< -1.181502
9077
9078 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9079 Compute()->tan()
9080<
9081 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9082
9083
9084tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9085 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9086 range [-1, 1].
9087 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9088 Examples: >
9089 :echo tanh(0.5)
9090< 0.462117 >
9091 :echo tanh(-1)
9092< -0.761594
9093
9094 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9095 Compute()->tanh()
9096<
9097 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9098
9099
9100tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9101 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9102 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9103 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9104 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009105 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009106< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9107 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9108 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9109 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9110
9111
9112term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9113
9114
9115terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9116 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9117 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9118 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9119 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9120 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9121 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9122 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9123 mouse mouse type supported
9124
9125 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9126
9127 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9128 an empty dictionary.
9129
9130 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9131 current cursor style.
9132 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9133 request the cursor blink status.
9134 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9135 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9136 and |t_RC| on startup.
9137
9138 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9139 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9140
9141 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9142
9143 Also see:
9144 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9145 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9146 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9147
9148
9149test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9150
9151
9152 *timer_info()*
9153timer_info([{id}])
9154 Return a list with information about timers.
9155 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9156 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9157 returned.
9158 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9159
9160 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9161 these items:
9162 "id" the timer ID
9163 "time" time the timer was started with
9164 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9165 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9166 -1 means forever
9167 "callback" the callback
9168 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9169
9170 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9171 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9172
9173< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9174
9175timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9176 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9177 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9178 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9179 has passed.
9180
9181 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9182 for a short time.
9183
9184 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9185 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9186 See |non-zero-arg|.
9187
9188 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9189 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9190
9191< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9192
9193 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9194timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9195 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9196
9197 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9198 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9199 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9200
9201 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9202 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9203 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9204 waiting for input.
9205 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9206 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9207
9208 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9209 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9210 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9211 the callback will be called once.
9212 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9213 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9214 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9215 messages.
9216
9217 Example: >
9218 func MyHandler(timer)
9219 echo 'Handler called'
9220 endfunc
9221 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9222 \ {'repeat': 3})
9223< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9224 intervals.
9225
9226 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9227 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9228
9229< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9230 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9231
9232timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9233 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9234 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9235 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9236
9237 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9238 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9239
9240< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9241
9242timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9243 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9244 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9245 timers there is no error.
9246
9247 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9248
9249tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9250 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9251 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9252 the string).
9253
9254 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9255 GetText()->tolower()
9256
9257toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9258 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9259 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9260 the string).
9261
9262 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9263 GetText()->toupper()
9264
9265tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9266 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9267 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9268 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9269 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9270 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9271 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9272
9273 Examples: >
9274 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9275< returns "Hello THere" >
9276 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9277< returns "{blob}"
9278
9279 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9280 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9281
9282trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9283 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9284 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9285
9286 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9287 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9288 space character 0xa0.
9289
9290 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9291 characters:
9292 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9293 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9294 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9295 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9296
9297 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9298
9299 Examples: >
9300 echo trim(" some text ")
9301< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009302 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009303< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9304 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9305< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9306 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9307< returns " vim"
9308
9309 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9310 GetText()->trim()
9311
9312trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9313 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9314 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9315 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9316 Examples: >
9317 echo trunc(1.456)
9318< 1.0 >
9319 echo trunc(-5.456)
9320< -5.0 >
9321 echo trunc(4.0)
9322< 4.0
9323
9324 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9325 Compute()->trunc()
9326<
9327 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9328
9329 *type()*
9330type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9331 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9332 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9333 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9334 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9335 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9336 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9337 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9338 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9339 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9340 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9341 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9342 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9343 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9344 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9345 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9346 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9347 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9348 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9349 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9350 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9351 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9352 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9353< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9354 :if exists('v:t_number')
9355
9356< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9357 mylist->type()
9358
9359
9360typename({expr}) *typename()*
9361 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9362 Example: >
9363 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9364 list<number>
9365
9366
9367undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9368 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9369 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9370 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9371 the undo file exists.
9372 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9373 is used internally.
9374 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9375 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9376 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9377 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9378 returns an empty string.
9379
9380 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9381 GetFilename()->undofile()
9382
9383undotree() *undotree()*
9384 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9385 the following items:
9386 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9387 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9388 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9389 when some changes were undone.
9390 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9391 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9392 something readable.
9393 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9394 write yet.
9395 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9396 tree.
9397 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9398 This happens when waiting from input from the
9399 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9400 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9401 undo blocks.
9402
9403 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9404 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9405 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9406 |:undolist|.
9407 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9408 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9409 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9410 that was added. This marks the last change
9411 and where further changes will be added.
9412 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9413 that was undone. This marks the current
9414 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9415 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9416 undone after the last change this item will
9417 not appear anywhere.
9418 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9419 write. The number is the write count. The
9420 first write has number 1, the last one the
9421 "save_last" mentioned above.
9422 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9423 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9424 item.
9425
9426uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9427 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9428 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9429 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9430 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9431< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9432 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9433
9434 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9435 mylist->uniq()
9436
9437values({dict}) *values()*
9438 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9439 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9440
9441 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9442 mydict->values()
9443
9444virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9445 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9446 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9447 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9448 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9449 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9450 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9451 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9452 For the byte position use |col()|.
9453 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9454 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9455 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9456 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9457 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9458 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9459 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9460 The accepted positions are:
9461 . the cursor position
9462 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9463 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9464 plus one)
9465 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9466 returned)
9467 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9468 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9469 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9470 that it's updated right away.
9471 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9472 Examples: >
9473 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9474 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9475 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9476< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9477 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9478 all lines: >
9479 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9480
9481< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9482 GetPos()->virtcol()
9483
9484
9485visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9486 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9487 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9488 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9489 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9490 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9491 respectively.
9492 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009493 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009494< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9495 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9496 Visual mode that was used.
9497 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9498 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9499 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9500 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9501 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9502
9503wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9504 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9505 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9506 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9507 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9508
9509 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9510 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9511<
9512 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9513
9514win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9515 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9516 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9517 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9518 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9519 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9520 Example: >
9521 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9522< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9523 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009524 *E994*
9525 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9526 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9527 an empty string is returned.
9528
9529 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9530 second argument: >
9531 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9532
9533win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9534 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9535 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9536
9537 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9538 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9539
9540win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9541 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9542 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9543 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9544 number 1.
9545 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9546 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9547 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9548
9549 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9550 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9551
9552
9553win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9554 Return the type of the window:
9555 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9556 used to execute autocommands.
9557 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9558 (empty) normal window
9559 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9560 "popup" popup window |popup|
9561 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9562 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9563 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9564
9565 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9566 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9567 |window-ID|.
9568
9569 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9570 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9571 returns "popup".
9572
9573 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9574 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9575<
9576win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9577 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9578 tabpage.
9579 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9580
9581 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9582 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9583
9584win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9585 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9586 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9587 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9588
9589 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9590 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9591
9592win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9593 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9594 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9595
9596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9597 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9598
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009599win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9600 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9601 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9602 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9603 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9604 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9605 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9606 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9607 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9608 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9609 FALSE otherwise.
9610
9611 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9612 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9613
9614win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9615 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9616 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9617 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9618 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9619 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9620 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9621 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9622 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9623 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9624
9625 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9626 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9627
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009628win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9629 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9630 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9631 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9632 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9633 for the current window.
9634 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9635 tabpage.
9636
9637 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9638 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9639<
9640win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9641 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9642 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9643 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9644 then closing {nr}.
9645
9646 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9647 Both must be in the current tab page.
9648
9649 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9650
9651 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9652 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9653 like with |:vsplit|.
9654 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9655 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9656 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9657 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9658 'splitright' are used.
9659
9660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9661 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9662<
9663
9664 *winbufnr()*
9665winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9666 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9667 the |window-ID|.
9668 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9669 window is returned.
9670 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9671 Example: >
9672 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9673<
9674 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9675 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9676<
9677 *wincol()*
9678wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9679 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9680 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9681
9682 *windowsversion()*
9683windowsversion()
9684 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9685 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9686 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9687 an empty string.
9688
9689winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9690 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9691 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9692 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9693 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9694 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9695 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9696 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009697 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009698
9699< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9700 GetWinid()->winheight()
9701<
9702winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9703 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9704 in a tabpage.
9705
9706 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9707 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9708 returns an empty list.
9709
9710 For a leaf window, it returns:
9711 ['leaf', {winid}]
9712 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9713 returns:
9714 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9715 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9716 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9717
9718 Example: >
9719 " Only one window in the tab page
9720 :echo winlayout()
9721 ['leaf', 1000]
9722 " Two horizontally split windows
9723 :echo winlayout()
9724 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9725 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9726 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9727 " middle window
9728 :echo winlayout(2)
9729 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9730 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9731<
9732 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9733 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9734<
9735 *winline()*
9736winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9737 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9738 the window. The first line is one.
9739 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9740 first, this may cause a scroll.
9741
9742 *winnr()*
9743winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9744 window. The top window has number 1.
9745 Returns zero for a popup window.
9746
9747 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9748 $ the number of the last window (the window
9749 count).
9750 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9751 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9752 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9753 returned.
9754 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9755 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9756 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9757 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9758 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9759 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9760 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9761 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9762 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9763 |:wincmd|.
9764 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9765 Examples: >
9766 let window_count = winnr('$')
9767 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9768 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9769
9770< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9771 GetWinval()->winnr()
9772<
9773 *winrestcmd()*
9774winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9775 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9776 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9777 unchanged.
9778 Example: >
9779 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9780 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9781 :exe cmd
9782<
9783 *winrestview()*
9784winrestview({dict})
9785 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9786 the view of the current window.
9787 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9788 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9789 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9790 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9791<
9792 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9793 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9794 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9795 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9796
9797 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9798 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9799
9800 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9801 GetView()->winrestview()
9802<
9803 *winsaveview()*
9804winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9805 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9806 restore the view.
9807 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9808 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9809 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9810 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9811 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9812 The return value includes:
9813 lnum cursor line number
9814 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009815 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009816 returns)
9817 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009818 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9819 the first column is zero, as opposed
9820 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9821 |$| command it will be a very large
9822 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009823 topline first line in the window
9824 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9825 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9826 'wrap' is off
9827 skipcol columns skipped
9828 Note that no option values are saved.
9829
9830
9831winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9832 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9833 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9834 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9835 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9836 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9837 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009838 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009839 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9840 : 50 wincmd |
9841 :endif
9842< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9843 option.
9844
9845 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9846 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9847
9848
9849wordcount() *wordcount()*
9850 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9851 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9852 |g_CTRL-G|
9853 The return value includes:
9854 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9855 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9856 words Number of words in the buffer
9857 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9858 (not in Visual mode)
9859 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9860 (not in Visual mode)
9861 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9862 (not in Visual mode)
9863 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9864 (only in Visual mode)
9865 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9866 (only in Visual mode)
9867 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9868 (only in Visual mode)
9869
9870
9871 *writefile()*
9872writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9873 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9874 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9875 or Number.
9876 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9877 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9878 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9879
9880 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9881 unmodified.
9882
9883 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9884 appended to the file: >
9885 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9886 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9887<
9888 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9889 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9890 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9891 crashes.
9892 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9893 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9894 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9895 when 'fsync' is set.
9896
9897 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9898 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9899 to writefile().
9900 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9901 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9902 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9903 fails.
9904 Also see |readfile()|.
9905 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9906 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9907 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9908
9909< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9910 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9911
9912
9913xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9914 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9915 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9916 Example: >
9917 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9918<
9919 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9920 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9921<
9922
9923==============================================================================
99243. Feature list *feature-list*
9925
9926There are three types of features:
99271. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9928 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9929 :if has("cindent")
9930< *gui_running*
99312. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9932 Example: >
9933 :if has("gui_running")
9934< *has-patch*
99353. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9936 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9937 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9938 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9939< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9940 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9941 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9942 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9943 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9944 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9945
9946Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9947use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9948
9949
9950acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
9951all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
9952amiga Amiga version of Vim.
9953arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
9954arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
9955autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
9956autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
9957autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
9958balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
9959balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
9960beos BeOS version of Vim.
9961browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
9962 work.
9963browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
9964bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
9965builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
9966byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
9967channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
9968cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
9969clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
9970clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
9971clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
9972cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
9973cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
9974cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
9975comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
9976compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
9977conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
9978cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
9979cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
9980cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
9981debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
9982dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
9983dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
9984diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
9985digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
9986directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
9987dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
9988drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
9989ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
9990emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
9991eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
9992 true, of course!
9993ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
9994extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
9995 |'hlsearch'|
9996farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
9997file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
9998filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
9999 read/write/filter commands
10000find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10001 |+find_in_path|.
10002float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10003fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10004 this is not present).
10005folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10006footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10007fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10008gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10009gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
10010gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI.
10011gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10012gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10013gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10014gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10015gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10016gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10017gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10018gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10019gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10020gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10021gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10022haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10023hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10024hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10025iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10026insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10027 Insert mode. (always true)
10028job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10029ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
10030jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
10031keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10032lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10033langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10034libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10035linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10036 'breakindent' support.
10037linux Linux version of Vim.
10038lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
10039listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10040 and the argument list |arglist|.
10041localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10042lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10043mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10044macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10045menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10046mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10047modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10048 (always true)
10049mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10050mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10051mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10052mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10053mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10054mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10055mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10056mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10057mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10058mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10059mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10060multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10061multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10062multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10063multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10064mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10065nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10066netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10067netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10068num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10069ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10070osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10071osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10072packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10073path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10074perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10075persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10076postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10077printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10078profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10079python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10080python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10081python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10082python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10083python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10084python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10085pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10086qnx QNX version of Vim.
10087quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10088reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10089rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10090ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10091scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10092showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10093signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10094smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10095sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10096sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10097spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10098startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10099statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10100 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10101sun SunOS version of Vim.
10102sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10103syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10104syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10105 current buffer.
10106system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10107tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10108 |tag-binary-search|.
10109tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10110 |tag-old-static|.
10111tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10112termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10113terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10114terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10115termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10116textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10117textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10118tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10119 or terminfo file.
10120timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10121title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10122toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10123ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10124ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10125unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10126unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10127user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10128vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10129vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10130 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10131vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10132 (always true)
10133vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10134 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010135vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010136viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10137vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10138vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10139vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10140virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10141visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10142visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10143 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10144vms VMS version of Vim.
10145vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10146vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10147 out if it works in the current console).
10148wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10149wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10150win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10151win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10152 64 bits)
10153win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10154win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10155win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10156winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10157windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10158 (always true)
10159writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10160xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10161xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10162xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10163xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10164 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10165xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10166xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10167xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10168xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10169 xterm screen.
10170x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10171
10172
10173==============================================================================
101744. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10175
10176This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10177|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10178pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10179same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10180When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10181pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10182>
10183 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10184 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10185 aa
10186 xx
10187 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10188 a
10189 x
10190
10191Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10192"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10193"\n".
10194
10195 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: