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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
63balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
64balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
65balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
66blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
67browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
68 String put up a file requester
69browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
70bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
71bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
72buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
73bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
74bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
75bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
76bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
77bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
78bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
79byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
80byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
81byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
82call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
83 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
84ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
85ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
86ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
87ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
88ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
89 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
90ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
91 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
92ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
93ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
94ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
95ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
96ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
97ch_open({address} [, {options}])
98 Channel open a channel to {address}
99ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
100ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
101 Blob read Blob from {handle}
102ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
103 String read raw from {handle}
104ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
105 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
106ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
107 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
108ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
109 none set options for {handle}
110ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
111 String status of channel {handle}
112changenr() Number current change number
113char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
114charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
115charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
116charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
117 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
118chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
119cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
120clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
121col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
122complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
123complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
124complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
125complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
126confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
127 Number number of choice picked by user
128copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
129cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
130cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
131count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
132 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
133cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
134 Number checks existence of cscope connection
135cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
136 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
137cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
138debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
139deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
140delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
141deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
142 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
143did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
144diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
145diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
146digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
147digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
148digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
150echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
151empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
152environ() Dict return environment variables
153escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
154eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
155eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
156executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
157execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
158exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
159exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
160exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
161exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
162expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
163 any expand special keywords in {expr}
164expandcmd({expr}) String expand {expr} like with `:edit`
165extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
166 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
167extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
168 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
169 List or Dictionary
170feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
171filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
172filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
173filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
174 remove items from {expr1} where
175 {expr2} is 0
176finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
177 String find directory {name} in {path}
178findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
179 String find file {name} in {path}
180flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
181flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
182 List flatten a copy of {list}
183float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
184floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
185fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
186fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
187fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
188foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
189foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
191foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
192foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
193foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
194fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
195funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
196 Funcref reference to function {name}
197function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
198 Funcref named reference to function {name}
199garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
200get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
201get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
202get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
203getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
204getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
205 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
206getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
207 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
208getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
209getchar([expr]) Number or String
210 get one character from the user
211getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
212getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
213getcharsearch() Dict last character search
214getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
215getcmdline() String return the current command-line
216getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
217getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
218getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
219getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
220 List list of cmdline completion matches
221getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
222getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
223getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
224getenv({name}) String return environment variable
225getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
226getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
227getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
228getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
229getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
230getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
231getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
232 List list of jump list items
233getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
234getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
235getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
236getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
237getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
238getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
239getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
240getpid() Number process ID of Vim
241getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
242getqflist() List list of quickfix items
243getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
244getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
245 String or List contents of a register
246getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
247getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
248gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
249gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
250 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
251gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
252 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
253gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
254gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
255getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
256getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
257getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
260 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
261glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
262 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
263glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
264globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
265 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
266has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
267has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
268haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
269 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
270 or |:tcd|
271hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
272 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
273histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
274histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
275histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
276histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
277hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
278hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
279hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
280hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
281hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
282iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
283indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
284index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
285 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
286input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
287 String get input from the user
288inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
289 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
290inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
291inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
292inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
293inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
294insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
295interrupt() none interrupt script execution
296invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
297isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
298isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
299 (positive or negative)
300islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
301isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
302items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
303job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
304job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
305job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
306job_start({command} [, {options}])
307 Job start a job
308job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
309job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
310join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
311js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
312js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
313json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
314json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
315keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
316len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
317libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
318libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
319line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
320line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
321lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
322list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
323list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
324listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
325 Number add a callback to listen to changes
326listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
327listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
328localtime() Number current time
329log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
330log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
331luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
332map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
333 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
334maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
335 String or Dict
336 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
337mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
338 String check for mappings matching {name}
339mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
340 like |map()| but creates a new List or
341 Dictionary
342mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
343match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
344 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
345matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
346 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
347matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
348 Number highlight positions with {group}
349matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
350matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
351matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
352 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
353matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
354 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
355matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
356 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
357matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
358 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
359matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
360 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
361matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
362 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
363max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
364menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
365min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
366mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
367 Number create directory {name}
368mode([expr]) String current editing mode
369mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
370nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
371nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
372or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
373pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
374perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
375popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
376popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
377popup_clear() none close all popup windows
378popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
379popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
380popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
381popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
382popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
383popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
384popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
385popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
386popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
387popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
388popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
389popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
390popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
391popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
392popup_notification({what}, {options})
393 Number create a notification popup window
394popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
395 none set options for popup window {id}
396popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
397popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
398pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
399prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
400printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
401prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
402prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
403prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
404prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
405prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
406prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
407 none add multiple text properties
408prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
409 none remove all text properties
410prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
411 Dict search for a text property
412prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
413prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
414 Number remove a text property
415prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
416prop_type_change({name}, {props})
417 none change an existing property type
418prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
419 none delete a property type
420prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
421 Dict get property type values
422prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
423pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
424pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
425py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
426pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
427pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
428rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
429range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
430 List items from {expr} to {max}
431readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
432readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
433 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
434readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
435 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
436readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
437 List get list of lines from file {fname}
438reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
439 any reduce {object} using {func}
440reg_executing() String get the executing register name
441reg_recording() String get the recording register name
442reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
443reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
444reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
445remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
446 String send expression
447remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
448remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
449 Number check for reply string
450remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
451 String read reply string
452remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
453 String send key sequence
454remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
455remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
456 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
457remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
458 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
459remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
460rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
461repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
462resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
463reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
464round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
465rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
466screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
467screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
468screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
469screencol() Number current cursor column
470screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
471screenrow() Number current cursor row
472screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
473search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
474 Number search for {pattern}
475searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
476searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
477 Number search for variable declaration
478searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
479 Number search for other end of start/end pair
480searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
481 List search for other end of start/end pair
482searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
483 List search for {pattern}
484server2client({clientid}, {string})
485 Number send reply string
486serverlist() String get a list of available servers
487setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
488 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
489 {expr}
490setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
491 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
492setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
493setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
494setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
495setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
496setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
497setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
498setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
499setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
500setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
501 Number modify location list using {list}
502setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
503 Number modify specific location list props
504setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
505setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
506setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
507setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
508 Number modify specific quickfix list props
509setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
510settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
511settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
512 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
513 page {tabnr} to {val}
514settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
515 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
516setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
517sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
518shellescape({string} [, {special}])
519 String escape {string} for use as shell
520 command argument
521shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
522sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
523sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
524sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
525sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
526 List get a list of placed signs
527sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
528 Number jump to a sign
529sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
530 Number place a sign
531sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
532sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
533sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
534sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
535 Number unplace a sign
536sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
537simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
538sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
539sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
540slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
541 slice of a String, List or Blob
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
3276 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3277 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3278 a ":call" command: >
3279 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3280<
3281 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3282 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3283
3284 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3285 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3286<
3287 *getcurpos()*
3288getcurpos([{winid}])
3289 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3290 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3291 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3292 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003293 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3294 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003295 |getpos()|.
3296 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3297 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3298 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3299
3300 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3301 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3302 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3303 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3304 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3305
3306 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3307 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3308 MoveTheCursorAround
3309 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3310< Note that this only works within the window. See
3311 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3312
3313 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3314 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3315<
3316 *getcursorcharpos()*
3317getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3318 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3319 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3320
3321 Example:
3322 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3323 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3324 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3325<
3326 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3327 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3328
3329< *getcwd()*
3330getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3331 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3332 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3333
3334 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3335 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3336 the |window-ID|.
3337 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3338 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3339
3340 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3341 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3342 the working directory of the tabpage.
3343 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3344 use the current tabpage.
3345 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3346 the current window.
3347 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3348
3349 Examples: >
3350 " Get the working directory of the current window
3351 :echo getcwd()
3352 :echo getcwd(0)
3353 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3354 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3355 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3356 " Get the global working directory
3357 :echo getcwd(-1)
3358 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3359 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3360 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3361 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3362
3363< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3364 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3365
3366getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3367 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3368 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3369 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3370
3371< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3372 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3373 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3374 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3375
3376 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3377 GetVarname()->getenv()
3378
3379getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3380 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3381 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3382 |hl-Normal|.
3383 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3384 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3385 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3386 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3387 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3388 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3389 function just after the GUI has started.
3390 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3391 a valid name does not work.
3392
3393getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3394 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3395 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3396 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3397 empty string is returned.
3398 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3399 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3400 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3401 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3402 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3403 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3404 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3405< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3406 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3407
3408 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3409 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3410<
3411 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3412
3413getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3414 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3415 given file {fname}.
3416 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3417 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3418 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3419 is returned.
3420
3421 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3422 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3423
3424getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3425 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3426 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3427 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3428 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3429 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3430
3431 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3432 GetFilename()->getftime()
3433
3434getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3435 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3436 file of the given file {fname}.
3437 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3438 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3439 results:
3440 Normal file "file"
3441 Directory "dir"
3442 Symbolic link "link"
3443 Block device "bdev"
3444 Character device "cdev"
3445 Socket "socket"
3446 FIFO "fifo"
3447 All other "other"
3448 Example: >
3449 getftype("/home")
3450< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3451 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3452 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3453 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3454
3455 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3456 GetFilename()->getftype()
3457
3458getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3459 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3460 active.
3461 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3462
3463getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3464 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3465
3466 Without arguments use the current window.
3467 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3468 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3469 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3470 page.
3471
3472 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3473 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3474 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3475 the following entries:
3476 bufnr buffer number
3477 col column number
3478 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3479 filename filename if available
3480 lnum line number
3481
3482 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3483 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3484
3485< *getline()*
3486getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3487 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3488 from the current buffer. Example: >
3489 getline(1)
3490< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3491 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3492 To get the line under the cursor: >
3493 getline(".")
3494< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3495 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3496
3497 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3498 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3499 including line {end}.
3500 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3501 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3502 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3503 Example: >
3504 :let start = line('.')
3505 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3506 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3507
3508< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3509 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3510
3511< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3512
3513getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3514 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3515 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3516 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3517
3518 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3519 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3520 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3521
3522 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3523 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3524 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3525
3526 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3527 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3528
3529 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3530 from the location list. This field is
3531 applicable only when called from a
3532 location list window. See
3533 |location-list-file-window| for more
3534 details.
3535
3536 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3537 location list for the window {nr}.
3538 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3539
3540 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3541 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3542 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3543
3544
3545getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3546 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3547 about all the global marks. |mark|
3548
3549 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3550 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3551 see |bufname()|.
3552
3553 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3554 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3555 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3556 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3557 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3558 file file name
3559
3560 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3561 mark.
3562
3563 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3564 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3565
3566getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3567 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3568 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3569 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3570 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3571 |getmatches()|.
3572 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3573 window ID instead of the current window.
3574 Example: >
3575 :echo getmatches()
3576< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3577 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3578 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3579 :let m = getmatches()
3580 :call clearmatches()
3581 :echo getmatches()
3582< [] >
3583 :call setmatches(m)
3584 :echo getmatches()
3585< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3586 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3587 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3588 :unlet m
3589<
3590getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3591 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3592 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3593 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3594 screenrow screen row
3595 screencol screen column
3596 winid Window ID of the click
3597 winrow row inside "winid"
3598 wincol column inside "winid"
3599 line text line inside "winid"
3600 column text column inside "winid"
3601 All numbers are 1-based.
3602
3603 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3604 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3605
3606 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3607 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3608 are zero.
3609
3610 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3611 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3612
3613 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3614
3615 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3616 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3617
3618 *getpid()*
3619getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3620 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3621 exits.
3622
3623 *getpos()*
3624getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3625 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3626 |getcurpos()|.
3627 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3628 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3629 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3630 is the buffer number of the mark.
3631 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3632 column is 1.
3633 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3634 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3635 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3636 character.
3637 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3638 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003639 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003640 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3641 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3642 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003643 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3644 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003645 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3646 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3647 ...
3648 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3649< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3650
3651 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3652 GetMark()->getpos()
3653
3654getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3655 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3656 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3657 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3658 bufname() to get the name
3659 module module name
3660 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3661 end_lnum
3662 end of line number if the item is multiline
3663 col column number (first column is 1)
3664 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3665 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3666 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3667 nr error number
3668 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3669 text description of the error
3670 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3671 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3672
3673 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3674 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3675 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3676 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3677 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3678
3679 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3680 do something with them: >
3681 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3682 :for d in getqflist()
3683 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3684 :endfor
3685<
3686 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3687 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3688 following string items are supported in {what}:
3689 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3690 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3691 context get the |quickfix-context|
3692 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3693 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3694 value is used.
3695 id get information for the quickfix list with
3696 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3697 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3698 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3699 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3700 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3701 See |quickfix-index|
3702 items quickfix list entries
3703 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3704 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3705 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3706 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3707 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3708 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3709 the last quickfix list
3710 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3711 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3712 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3713 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3714 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3715 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3716 all all of the above quickfix properties
3717 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3718 particular item, set it to zero.
3719 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3720 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3721 specified by "id" is used.
3722 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3723 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3724 contains the quickfix stack size.
3725 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3726 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3727 "items" with the list of entries.
3728
3729 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3730 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3731 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3732 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3733 If not present, set to "".
3734 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3735 present, set to 0.
3736 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3737 present, set to 0.
3738 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3739 an empty list.
3740 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3741 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3742 window. If not present, set to 0.
3743 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3744 present, set to 0.
3745 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3746 to "".
3747 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3748
3749 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3750 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3751 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3752 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3753<
3754getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3755 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3756 {regname}. Example: >
3757 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3758< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3759 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00003760 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003761
3762 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3763 register. (For use in maps.)
3764 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3765 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3766 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3767
3768 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3769 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3770 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3771 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3772 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3773 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3774
3775 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3776 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3777 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3778
3779 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3780 GetRegname()->getreg()
3781
3782getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3783 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3784 Dictionary with the following entries:
3785 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3786 {regname}, like
3787 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3788 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3789 |getregtype()|.
3790 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3791 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3792 register.
3793 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3794 single letter name of the register
3795 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3796 For example, after deleting a line
3797 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3798 which is the register that got the
3799 deleted text.
3800
3801 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3802 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3803 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3804 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3805 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3806 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3807
3808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3809 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3810
3811getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3812 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3813 The value will be one of:
3814 "v" for |characterwise| text
3815 "V" for |linewise| text
3816 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3817 "" for an empty or unknown register
3818 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3819 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3820 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3821 |v:register| is used.
3822 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3823
3824 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3825 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3826
3827gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3828 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3829 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3830 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3831 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3832 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3833
3834 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3835 tabnr tab page number.
3836 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3837 tabpage-local variables
3838 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3839
3840 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3841 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3842
3843gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3844 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3845 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3846 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3847 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3848 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3849 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3850 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3851 string is returned, there is no error message.
3852
3853 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3854 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3855
3856gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3857 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3858 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3859 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3860 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3861 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3862 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3863 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3864 window-local option.
3865 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3866 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3867 use |getwinvar()|.
3868 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3869 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3870 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3871 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3872 or buffer-local variable.
3873 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3874 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3875 Examples: >
3876 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003877 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003878<
3879 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3880 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3881
3882< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3883 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3884
3885gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3886 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3887 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3888 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3889 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3890
3891 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3892 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3893 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3894 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3895 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3896 is a dictionary containing the
3897 entries described below.
3898 length Number of entries in the stack.
3899
3900 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3901 entries:
3902 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3903 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3904 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3905 returned list.
3906 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3907 multiple matching tags are found for a
3908 name.
3909 tagname name of the tag
3910
3911 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3912
3913 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3914 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3915
3916
3917gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3918 Translate String {text} if possible.
3919 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3920 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3921 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3922 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3923 called.
3924 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3925 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3926 strings.
3927
3928
3929getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3930 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3931
3932 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3933 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3934 exist the result is an empty list.
3935
3936 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3937 tab pages is returned.
3938
3939 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3940 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3941 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3942 height window height (excluding winbar)
3943 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3944 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3945 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3946 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3947 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3948 {only with the +terminal feature}
3949 tabnr tab page number
3950 topline first displayed buffer line
3951 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3952 window-local variables
3953 width window width
3954 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3955 otherwise
3956 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3957 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3958 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3959 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3960 number in front of the text
3961 winid |window-ID|
3962 winnr window number
3963 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3964 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3965
3966 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3967 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3968
3969getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
3970 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
3971 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
3972 [x-pos, y-pos]
3973 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
3974 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
3975 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
3976 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
3977 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
3978 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
3979 do some work in the meantime: >
3980 while 1
3981 let res = getwinpos(1)
3982 if res[0] >= 0
3983 break
3984 endif
3985 " Do some work here
3986 endwhile
3987<
3988
3989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3990 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
3991<
3992 *getwinposx()*
3993getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
3994 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
3995 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
3996 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
3997 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
3998
3999 *getwinposy()*
4000getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4001 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4002 a timeout of 100 msec).
4003 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4004 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4005
4006getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4007 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4008 Examples: >
4009 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004010 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004011
4012< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4013 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4014<
4015glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4016 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4017 use of special characters.
4018
4019 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4020 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4021 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4022 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4023 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4024
4025 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4026 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4027 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4028 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4029 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4030
4031 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4032
4033 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4034 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4035
4036 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4037 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4038 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4039 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4040
4041 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4042 any external command. Example: >
4043 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4044 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4045< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4046 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4047
4048 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4049 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4050
4051 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4052 GetExpr()->glob()
4053
4054glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4055 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4056 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4057 is a file name. E.g. >
4058 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4059< This is equivalent to: >
4060 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4061< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4062 empty string.
4063 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4064 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4065
4066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4067 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4068< *globpath()*
4069globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4070 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4071 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4072 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4073<
4074 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4075 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4076 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4077 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4078 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4079 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4080 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4081 error message.
4082
4083 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4084 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4085 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4086 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4087
4088 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4089 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4090 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4091 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4092 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4093 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4094<
4095 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4096
4097 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4098 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4099 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4100 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4101< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4102 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4103
4104 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4105 second argument: >
4106 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4107<
4108 *has()*
4109has({feature} [, {check}])
4110 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4111 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4112 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4113 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4114
4115 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4116 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4117 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4118 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4119 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4120 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4121 current Vim version.
4122
4123 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4124
4125 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4126 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4127 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4128 separate line: >
4129 if has('feature')
4130 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4131 endif
4132< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4133 would not be found.
4134
4135
4136has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4137 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4138 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4139 argument is a string.
4140
4141 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4142 mydict->has_key(key)
4143
4144haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4145 The result is a Number:
4146 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4147 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4148 0 otherwise.
4149
4150 Without arguments use the current window.
4151 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4152 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4153 page.
4154 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4155 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4156 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4157 Examples: >
4158 if haslocaldir() == 1
4159 " window local directory case
4160 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4161 " tab-local directory case
4162 else
4163 " global directory case
4164 endif
4165
4166 " current window
4167 :echo haslocaldir()
4168 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4169 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4170 " window n in current tab page
4171 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4172 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4173 " window n in tab page m
4174 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4175 " tab page m
4176 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4177<
4178 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4179 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4180
4181hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4182 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4183 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4184 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4185 indicated by {mode}.
4186 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4187 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4188 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4189 Command-line mode.
4190 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4191 buffer are checked for a match.
4192 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4193 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4194 n Normal mode
4195 v Visual and Select mode
4196 x Visual mode
4197 s Select mode
4198 o Operator-pending mode
4199 i Insert mode
4200 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4201 c Command-line mode
4202 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4203
4204 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4205 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4206 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4207 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4208 :endif
4209< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4210 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4211
4212 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4213 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4214
4215histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4216 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4217 one of: *hist-names*
4218 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4219 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4220 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4221 "input" or "@" input line history
4222 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4223 empty the current or last used history
4224 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4225 character is sufficient.
4226 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4227 shifted to become the newest entry.
4228 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4229 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4230
4231 Example: >
4232 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4233 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4234< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4235
4236 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4237 second argument: >
4238 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4239
4240histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4241 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4242 for the possible values of {history}.
4243
4244 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4245 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4246 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4247 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4248 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4249 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4250 be removed if it exists.
4251
4252 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4253 is returned.
4254
4255 Examples:
4256 Clear expression register history: >
4257 :call histdel("expr")
4258<
4259 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4260 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4261<
4262 The following three are equivalent: >
4263 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4264 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004265 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004266<
4267 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4268 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4269 :call histdel("search", -1)
4270 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4271<
4272 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4273 GetHistory()->histdel()
4274
4275histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4276 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4277 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4278 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4279 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4280 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4281
4282 Examples:
4283 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004284 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004285
4286< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4287 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4288 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4289<
4290 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4291 GetHistory()->histget()
4292
4293histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4294 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4295 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4296 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4297
4298 Example: >
4299 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4300
4301< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4302 GetHistory()->histnr()
4303<
4304hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4305 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4306 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4307 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4308 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4309 item.
4310 *highlight_exists()*
4311 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4312
4313 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4314 GetName()->hlexists()
4315<
4316hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4317 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4318 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4319 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4320 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4321
4322 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4323 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4324 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4325 resolved highlight group are returned.
4326
4327 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4328 following items:
4329 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4330 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4331 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4332 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4333 ctermbg cterm background color.
4334 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4335 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4336 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4337 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4338 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4339 group link is a default link. See
4340 |highlight-default|.
4341 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4342 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4343 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4344 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4345 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4346 id highlight group ID.
4347 linksto linked highlight group name.
4348 See |:highlight-link|.
4349 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4350 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4351 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4352 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4353
4354 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4355 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4356 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4357 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4358
4359 Example(s): >
4360 :echo hlget()
4361 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4362 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4363<
4364 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4365 GetName()->hlget()
4366<
4367hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4368 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4369 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4370 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4371 supported items in this dictionary.
4372
4373 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4374 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4375
4376 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4377 a link for an existing highlight group
4378 with attributes.
4379
4380 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4381 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4382 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4383 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4384 modified.
4385
4386 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4387 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4388 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4389 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4390
4391 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4392 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4393
4394 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4395
4396 Example(s): >
4397 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4398 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4399 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4400 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4401 :let l = hlget()
4402 :call hlset(l)
4403 " clear the Search highlight group
4404 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4405 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4406 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4407 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4408 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4409 " remove the MyHlg group link
4410 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4411 " clear the attributes and a link
4412 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4413 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4414<
4415 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4416 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4417<
4418 *hlID()*
4419hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4420 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4421 zero is returned.
4422 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4423 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4424 "Comment" group: >
4425 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4426< *highlightID()*
4427 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4428
4429 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4430 GetName()->hlID()
4431
4432hostname() *hostname()*
4433 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4434 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4435 256 characters long are truncated.
4436
4437iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4438 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4439 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4440 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4441 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4442 are replaced with "?".
4443 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4444 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4445 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4446 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4447 can be done.
4448 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4449 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4450 UTF-8 and use: >
4451 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4452< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4453 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4454 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4455
4456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4457 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4458<
4459 *indent()*
4460indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4461 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4462 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4463 |getline()|.
4464 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4465 error is given.
4466
4467 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4468 GetLnum()->indent()
4469
4470index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4471 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4472 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4473 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4474 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4475 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4476
4477 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4478 value is equal to {expr}.
4479
4480 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4481 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4482 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4483 case must match.
4484 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4485 Example: >
4486 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4487 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4488
4489< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4490 GetObject()->index(what)
4491
4492input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4493 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4494 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4495 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4496 in the prompt to start a new line.
4497 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4498 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4499 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4500 for lines typed for input().
4501 Example: >
4502 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4503 : echo "Cheers!"
4504 :endif
4505<
4506 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4507 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4508 Example: >
4509 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4510
4511< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4512 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4513 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4514 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4515 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4516 more information. Example: >
4517 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4518<
4519 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4520 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4521 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4522 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4523 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4524 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4525 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4526 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4527 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4528
4529 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004530 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004531 :function GetFoo()
4532 : call inputsave()
4533 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4534 : call inputrestore()
4535 :endfunction
4536
4537< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4538 GetPrompt()->input()
4539
4540inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4541 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4542 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4543 Example: >
4544 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4545 :if n != ""
4546 : let &sw = n
4547 :endif
4548< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4549 omitted an empty string is returned.
4550 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4551 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4552 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4553
4554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4555 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4556
4557inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4558 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4559 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4560 enter a number, which is returned.
4561 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4562 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4563 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4564 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4565 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4566 length of {textlist} is returned.
4567 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4568 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4569 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4570 Example: >
4571 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4572 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4573
4574< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4575 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4576
4577inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4578 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4579 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4580 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4581 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4582
4583inputsave() *inputsave()*
4584 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4585 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4586 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4587 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4588 many inputrestore() calls.
4589 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4590
4591inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4592 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4593 two exceptions:
4594 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4595 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4596 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4597 |history| stack.
4598 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4599 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4600 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4601
4602 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4603 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4604
4605insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4606 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4607 of it.
4608
4609 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4610 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4611 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4612 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4613
4614 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4615 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4616 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4617 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4618< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4619 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4620 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4621
4622 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4623 mylist->insert(item)
4624
4625interrupt() *interrupt()*
4626 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4627 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4628 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4629 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4630 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4631 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4632 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4633 : call interrupt()
4634 : endif
4635 :endfunction
4636 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4637
4638invert({expr}) *invert()*
4639 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4640 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4641 :let bits = invert(bits)
4642< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4643 :let bits = bits->invert()
4644
4645isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4646 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4647 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4648 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4649 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4650
4651 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4652 GetName()->isdirectory()
4653
4654isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4655 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4656 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4657 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4658< 1 >
4659 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4660< -1
4661
4662 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4663 Compute()->isinf()
4664<
4665 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4666
4667islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4668 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4669 name of a locked variable.
4670 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4671 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4672 Example: >
4673 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4674 :lockvar 1 alist
4675 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4676 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4677
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00004678< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
4679 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
4680 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
4681 |exists()| to check for existence.
4682 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004683
4684 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4685 GetName()->islocked()
4686
4687isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4688 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4689 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4690< 1
4691
4692 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4693 Compute()->isnan()
4694<
4695 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4696
4697items({dict}) *items()*
4698 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4699 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4700 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4701 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4702 Example: >
4703 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004704 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004705 endfor
4706
4707< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4708 mydict->items()
4709
4710job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4711
4712
4713join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4714 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4715 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4716 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4717 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4718 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004719 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004720< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4721 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4722 The opposite function is |split()|.
4723
4724 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4725 mylist->join()
4726
4727js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4728 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4729 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4730 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4731 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4732 result in v:none items.
4733
4734 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4735 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4736
4737js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4738 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4739 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4740 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4741 commas.
4742 For example, the Vim object:
4743 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4744 Will be encoded as:
4745 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4746 While json_encode() would produce:
4747 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4748 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4749 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4750
4751 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4752 GetObject()->js_encode()
4753
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004754json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004755 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4756 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4757 JSON and Vim values.
4758 The decoding is permissive:
4759 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4760 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4761 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4762 same as {"1":2}.
4763 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4764 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4765 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4766 are accepted.
4767 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4768 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4769 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4770 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4771 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4772 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4773 character in string) for "\t".
4774 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4775 and results in v:none.
4776 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4777 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4778 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4779 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4780 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4781 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4782 *E938*
4783 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4784 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4785 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4786
4787 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4788 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4789
4790json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4791 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4792 The encoding is specified in:
4793 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004794 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004795 |Number| decimal number
4796 |Float| floating point number
4797 Float nan "NaN"
4798 Float inf "Infinity"
4799 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4800 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4801 |Funcref| not possible, error
4802 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4803 used recursively: []
4804 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4805 used recursively: {}
4806 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4807 v:false "false"
4808 v:true "true"
4809 v:none "null"
4810 v:null "null"
4811 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4812 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4813 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
4814
4815 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4816 GetObject()->json_encode()
4817
4818keys({dict}) *keys()*
4819 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4820 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4821
4822 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4823 mydict->keys()
4824
4825< *len()* *E701*
4826len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4827 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4828 used, as with |strlen()|.
4829 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4830 returned.
4831 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4832 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4833 |Dictionary| is returned.
4834 Otherwise an error is given.
4835
4836 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4837 mylist->len()
4838
4839< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4840libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4841 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4842 with single argument {argument}.
4843 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4844 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4845 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4846 limited.
4847 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4848 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4849 to Vim.
4850 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4851 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4852 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4853 null-terminated string.
4854 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4855
4856 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4857 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4858 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4859 very probably crash.
4860
4861 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4862 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4863 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4864 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4865 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4866 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4867 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4868 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4869 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4870 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4871
4872 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4873 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4874 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4875 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4876 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4877 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4878 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4879 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4880 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4881 feature is present}
4882 Examples: >
4883 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4884
4885< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4886 third argument: >
4887 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4888<
4889 *libcallnr()*
4890libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4891 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4892 int instead of a string.
4893 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4894 feature is present}
4895 Examples: >
4896 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4897 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4898 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4899<
4900 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4901 third argument: >
4902 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4903<
4904
4905line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4906 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4907 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004908 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004909 . the cursor position
4910 $ the last line in the current buffer
4911 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4912 returned)
4913 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4914 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4915 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4916 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4917 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4918 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4919 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4920 that it's updated right away.
4921 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4922 then applies to another buffer.
4923 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4924 |getpos()|.
4925 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4926 that window instead of the current window.
4927 Examples: >
4928 line(".") line number of the cursor
4929 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4930 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004931 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004932<
4933 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4934 |last-position-jump|.
4935
4936 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4937 GetValue()->line()
4938
4939line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4940 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4941 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4942 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4943 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4944 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4945 below the last line: >
4946 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4947< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4948 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4949 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4950 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4951 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4952
4953 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4954 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4955
4956lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4957 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4958 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4959 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4960 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4961 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4962 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4963 error is given.
4964
4965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4966 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4967
4968list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
4969 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
4970 Examples: >
4971 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
4972 list2blob([]) returns 0z
4973< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
4974 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
4975
4976 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
4977
4978 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4979 GetList()->list2blob()
4980
4981list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
4982 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
4983 concatenate them all. Examples: >
4984 list2str([32]) returns " "
4985 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
4986< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
4987 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
4988< |str2list()| does the opposite.
4989
4990 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
4991 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
4992 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
4993 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
4994<
4995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4996 GetList()->list2str()
4997
4998listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
4999 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5000 been made to buffer {buf}.
5001 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5002 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5003 buffer is used.
5004 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5005
5006 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005007 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5008 start first changed line number
5009 end first line number below the change
5010 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005011 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005012 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005013
5014 Example: >
5015 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5016 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5017 endfunc
5018 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5019
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005020< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005021 dictionary with these entries:
5022 lnum the first line number of the change
5023 end the first line below the change
5024 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5025 deleted
5026 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5027 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5028 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5029 character has a value of one.
5030 When lines are inserted the values are:
5031 lnum line above which the new line is added
5032 end equal to "lnum"
5033 added number of lines inserted
5034 col 1
5035 When lines are deleted the values are:
5036 lnum the first deleted line
5037 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5038 the deletion was done
5039 added negative, number of lines deleted
5040 col 1
5041 When lines are changed:
5042 lnum the first changed line
5043 end the line below the last changed line
5044 added 0
5045 col first column with a change or 1
5046
5047 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5048 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5049 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5050 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5051
5052 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5053 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5054 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5055 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5056
5057 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5058 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5059 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5060
5061 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5062 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5063 of a buffer.
5064 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5065 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5066
5067 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5068 second argument: >
5069 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5070
5071listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5072 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5073 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5074
5075 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5076 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5077 buffer is used.
5078
5079 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5080 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5081
5082listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5083 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5084 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5085 removed.
5086
5087 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5088 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5089
5090localtime() *localtime()*
5091 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5092 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5093
5094
5095log({expr}) *log()*
5096 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5097 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5098 (0, inf].
5099 Examples: >
5100 :echo log(10)
5101< 2.302585 >
5102 :echo log(exp(5))
5103< 5.0
5104
5105 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5106 Compute()->log()
5107<
5108 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5109
5110
5111log10({expr}) *log10()*
5112 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5113 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5114 Examples: >
5115 :echo log10(1000)
5116< 3.0 >
5117 :echo log10(0.01)
5118< -2.0
5119
5120 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5121 Compute()->log10()
5122<
5123 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5124
5125luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5126 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5127 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5128 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5129 Strings are returned as they are.
5130 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5131 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5132 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5133 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5134 as-is.
5135 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5136 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5137 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5138 to {expr}.
5139
5140 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5141 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5142
5143< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5144
5145map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5146 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005147 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005148 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5149 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5150 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5151 characters, is replaced.
5152 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5153 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5154 Vim9 script.
5155
5156 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5157
5158 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5159 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5160 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5161 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5162 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5163 current character.
5164 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005165 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005166< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5167
5168 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5169 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5170 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5171 still have to double ' quotes
5172
5173 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5174 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5175 2. the value of the current item.
5176 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5177 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5178 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005179 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005180 endfunc
5181 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5182< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005183 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005184< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005185 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005186< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005187 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005188<
5189 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5190 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005191 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005192
5193< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5194 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5195 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5196 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5197 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5198 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5199
5200 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5201 mylist->map(expr2)
5202
5203
5204maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5205 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5206 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5207 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
5208 listing.
5209
5210 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5211 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5212 is returned.
5213
5214 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5215 command.
5216
5217 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5218 "n" Normal
5219 "v" Visual (including Select)
5220 "o" Operator-pending
5221 "i" Insert
5222 "c" Cmd-line
5223 "s" Select
5224 "x" Visual
5225 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5226 "t" Terminal-Job
5227 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5228 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5229
5230 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5231 instead of mappings.
5232
5233 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5234 containing all the information of the mapping with the
5235 following items:
5236 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5237 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5238 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5239 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5240 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5241 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5242 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5243 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5244 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5245 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5246 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5247 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5248 characters will be used:
5249 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5250 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5251 (|mapmode-ic|)
5252 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5253 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005254 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5255 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005256 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5257 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5258 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5259
5260 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5261 |mapset()|.
5262
5263 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5264 then the global mappings.
5265 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5266 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005267 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005268
5269< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5270 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5271
5272mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5273 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5274 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5275 {name}.
5276 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5277 instead of mappings.
5278 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5279 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5280
5281 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5282 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5283 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5284 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5285 mapcheck("b") no no no
5286
5287 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5288 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5289 mapping for {name} exactly.
5290 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5291 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5292 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5293 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5294 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5295 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5296 then the global mappings.
5297 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5298 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5299 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5300 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5301 :endif
5302< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5303 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5304
5305 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5306 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5307
5308
5309mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5310 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5311 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5312 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5313 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5314
5315
5316mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5317 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5318 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5319 |maparg()|. *E460*
5320 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5321 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5322 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5323 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5324 nnoremap K somethingelse
5325 ...
5326 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5327< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5328 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5329 them, since they can differ.
5330
5331
5332match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5333 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5334 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5335 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5336
5337 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5338 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5339 {pat} matches.
5340
5341 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5342 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5343
5344 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5345 Example: >
5346 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5347 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5348< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5349 *strpbrk()*
5350 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5351 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5352< *strcasestr()*
5353 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5354 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5355 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5356<
5357 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5358 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5359 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5360 first character/item. Example: >
5361 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5362< result is again "4". >
5363 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5364< result is again "4". >
5365 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5366< result is "3".
5367 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5368 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5369 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5370 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5371 backwards compatible).
5372 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5373 the index is counted from the end.
5374 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5375 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5376
5377 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5378 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5379 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5380 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5381< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5382 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5383 see above.
5384
5385 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5386 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5387 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5388 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5389 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5390 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5391 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5392 further down in the text.
5393
5394 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5395 GetText()->match('word')
5396 GetList()->match('word')
5397<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005398 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005399matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5400 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5401 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5402 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5403 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5404 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5405 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5406 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5407 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5408 concealed.
5409
5410 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5411 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5412 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5413 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5414 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5415 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5416 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5417 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5418 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5419 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5420
5421 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5422 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5423 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5424 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5425 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5426 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5427 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5428
5429 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5430 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5431 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5432 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5433
5434 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5435 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5436 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5437 window Instead of the current window use the
5438 window with this number or window ID.
5439
5440 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5441 the |:match| commands.
5442
5443 Example: >
5444 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5445 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5446< Deletion of the pattern: >
5447 :call matchdelete(m)
5448
5449< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5450 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5451 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5452
5453 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5454 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5455<
5456 *matchaddpos()*
5457matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5458 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5459 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5460 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5461 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5462 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5463 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5464
5465 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5466 these:
5467 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5468 line has number 1.
5469 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5470 number will be highlighted.
5471 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5472 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5473 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5474 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5475 be highlighted.
5476 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5477 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5478
5479 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5480
5481 Example: >
5482 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5483 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5484< Deletion of the pattern: >
5485 :call matchdelete(m)
5486
5487< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5488 |getmatches()|.
5489
5490 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5491 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5492
5493matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5494 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5495 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5496 Return a |List| with two elements:
5497 The name of the highlight group used
5498 The pattern used.
5499 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5500 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5501 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5502 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5503 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5504
5505 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5506 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5507
5508matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5509 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5510 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5511 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5512 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5513 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5514 window ID instead of the current window.
5515
5516 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5517 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5518
5519matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5520 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5521 after the match. Example: >
5522 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5523< results in "7".
5524 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5525 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5526 do it with matchend(): >
5527 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5528 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5529< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5530
5531 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5532 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5533< results in "7". >
5534 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5535< result is "-1".
5536 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5537
5538 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5539 GetText()->matchend('word')
5540
5541
5542matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5543 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5544 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5545 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5546
5547 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5548 items:
5549 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5550 multiple words separated by white space, then
5551 returns only matches that contain the words in
5552 the given sequence.
5553
5554 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5555 argument supports the following additional items:
5556 key key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
5557 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5558 string.
5559 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5560 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5561 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5562 argument and return the text for that item to
5563 use for fuzzy matching.
5564
5565 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5566 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5567 is 256.
5568
5569 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5570 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5571
5572 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5573 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5574 256, then returns an empty list.
5575
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00005576 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005577 matching strings.
5578
5579 Example: >
5580 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5581< results in ["clay"]. >
5582 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5583< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5584 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5585< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5586 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5587 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5588 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5589< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5590 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5591 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5592< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5593 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5594< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5595 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5596< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5597 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5598 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5599< results in ['two one'].
5600
5601matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5602 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5603 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5604 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5605 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5606 position.
5607
5608 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5609 positions for the best match is returned.
5610
5611 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5612 list with three empty list items is returned.
5613
5614 Example: >
5615 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5616< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5617 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5618< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5619 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5620< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5621
5622matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5623 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5624 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5625 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5626 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5627 empty string is used. Example: >
5628 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5629< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5630 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5631
5632 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5633
5634 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5635 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5636
5637matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5638 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5639 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5640< results in "ing".
5641 When there is no match "" is returned.
5642 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5643 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5644< results in "ing". >
5645 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5646< result is "".
5647 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5648 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5649
5650 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5651 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5652
5653matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5654 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5655 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5656 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5657< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5658 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5659 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5660 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5661< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5662 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5663< result is ["", -1, -1].
5664 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5665 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5666 end position of the match are returned. >
5667 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5668< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5669 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5670
5671 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5672 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5673<
5674
5675 *max()*
5676max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5677 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5678
5679< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5680 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5681 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5682 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5683 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5684
5685 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5686 mylist->max()
5687
5688
5689menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5690 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5691 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5692 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5693 menu names are returned.
5694
5695 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5696 "n" Normal
5697 "v" Visual (including Select)
5698 "o" Operator-pending
5699 "i" Insert
5700 "c" Cmd-line
5701 "s" Select
5702 "x" Visual
5703 "t" Terminal-Job
5704 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5705 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5706 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5707
5708 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5709 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5710 display display name (name without '&')
5711 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5712 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5713 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5714 |toolbar-icon|
5715 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5716 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5717 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5718 characters will be used:
5719 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5720 name menu item name.
5721 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5722 remappable else v:false.
5723 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5724 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5725 string has special characters translated like
5726 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5727 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5728 "<Nop>" is returned.
5729 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5730 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5731 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5732 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5733 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5734 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5735 submenus |List| containing the names of
5736 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5737 item has submenus.
5738
5739 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5740
5741 Examples: >
5742 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5743 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5744
5745 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5746 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5747 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5748 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5749 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5750 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5751 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5752 endfor
5753 endfunc
5754 new
5755 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5756 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5757 endfor
5758<
5759 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5760 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5761
5762
5763< *min()*
5764min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5765 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5766
5767< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5768 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5769 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5770 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5771 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5772
5773 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5774 mylist->min()
5775
5776< *mkdir()* *E739*
5777mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5778 Create directory {name}.
5779
5780 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5781 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5782
5783 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5784 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5785 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5786 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5787 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5788 created with 0o755.
5789 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005790 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005791
5792< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5793
5794 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5795 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5796 "p" option the call will fail.
5797
5798 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5799 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5800 failed.
5801
5802 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5803 :if exists("*mkdir")
5804
5805< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5806 GetName()->mkdir()
5807<
5808 *mode()*
5809mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5810 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5811 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5812 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5813 Also see |state()|.
5814
5815 n Normal
5816 no Operator-pending
5817 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5818 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5819 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5820 CTRL-V is one character
5821 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5822 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5823 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5824 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5825 v Visual by character
5826 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5827 V Visual by line
5828 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5829 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5830 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5831 s Select by character
5832 S Select by line
5833 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5834 i Insert
5835 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5836 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5837 R Replace |R|
5838 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5839 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5840 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5841 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5842 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5843 c Command-line editing
5844 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5845 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5846 r Hit-enter prompt
5847 rm The -- more -- prompt
5848 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5849 ! Shell or external command is executing
5850 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5851
5852 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5853 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5854 "c" or "n".
5855 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5856 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5857 the leading character(s).
5858 Also see |visualmode()|.
5859
5860 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5861 DoFull()->mode()
5862
5863mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5864 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5865 converted to Vim data structures.
5866 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5867 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5868 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5869 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5870 converted to strings.
5871 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5872 Examples: >
5873 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5874 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5875 :echo mzeval("l")
5876 :echo mzeval("h")
5877<
5878 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5879 to {expr}.
5880
5881 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5882 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5883<
5884 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5885
5886nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5887 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5888 that is not blank. Example: >
5889 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5890< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5891 below it, zero is returned.
5892 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5893 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5894
5895 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5896 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5897
5898nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5899 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5900 value {expr}. Examples: >
5901 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5902 nr2char(32) returns " "
5903< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5904 Example for "utf-8": >
5905 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5906< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5907 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5908 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5909 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5910 string, thus results in an empty string.
5911 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5912 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5913 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5914< Result: "ABC"
5915
5916 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5917 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5918
5919or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5920 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5921 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5922 Example: >
5923 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5924< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5925 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5926
5927
5928pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5929 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5930 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5931 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5932 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5933 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5934 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5935< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5936>
5937 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5938< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5939 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5940
5941 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5942 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5943
5944perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5945 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5946 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5947 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5948 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5949 reference to it.
5950 Example: >
5951 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
5952< [1, 2, 3, 4]
5953
5954 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5955 to {expr}.
5956
5957 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5958 GetExpr()->perleval()
5959
5960< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
5961
5962
5963popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
5964
5965
5966pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
5967 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
5968 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5969 Examples: >
5970 :echo pow(3, 3)
5971< 27.0 >
5972 :echo pow(2, 16)
5973< 65536.0 >
5974 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
5975< 2.0
5976
5977 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5978 Compute()->pow(3)
5979<
5980 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5981
5982prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
5983 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
5984 that is not blank. Example: >
5985 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
5986< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5987 above it, zero is returned.
5988 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5989 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
5990
5991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5992 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
5993
5994printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
5995 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
5996 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
5997 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
5998< May result in:
5999 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6000
6001 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6002 argument: >
6003 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
6004
6005< Often used items are:
6006 %s string
6007 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6008 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6009 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6010 %c single byte
6011 %d decimal number
6012 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6013 %x hex number
6014 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6015 %X hex number using upper case letters
6016 %o octal number
6017 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6018 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6019 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6020 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6021 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6022 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6023 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6024 %% the % character itself
6025
6026 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6027 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6028 the result.
6029
6030 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6031 arguments appear in sequence:
6032
6033 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6034
6035 flags
6036 Zero or more of the following flags:
6037
6038 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6039 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6040 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6041 of the number is increased to force the first
6042 character of the output string to a zero (except
6043 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6044 precision of zero).
6045 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6046 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6047 prepended to it.
6048 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6049 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6050 prepended to it.
6051
6052 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6053 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6054 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6055 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6056 flag is ignored.
6057
6058 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6059 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6060 The converted value is padded on the right with
6061 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6062 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6063
6064 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6065 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6066
6067 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6068 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6069 a space if both are used.
6070
6071 field-width
6072 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6073 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6074 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6075 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6076 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6077 conversion the count is in cells.
6078
6079 .precision
6080 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6081 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6082 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6083 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6084 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6085 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6086 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6087 string for S conversions.
6088 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6089 the decimal point.
6090
6091 type
6092 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6093 be applied, see below.
6094
6095 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6096 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6097 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6098 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6099 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6100 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6101 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6102< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6103 "width" bytes.
6104
6105 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6106
6107 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6108 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6109 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6110 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6111 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6112 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6113 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6114 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6115 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6116 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6117 zeros.
6118 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6119 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6120 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6121 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6122 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6123 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6124 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6125 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6126 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6127
6128 i alias for d
6129 D alias for ld
6130 U alias for lu
6131 O alias for lo
6132
6133 *printf-c*
6134 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6135 resulting character is written.
6136
6137 *printf-s*
6138 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6139 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6140 specified are used.
6141 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6142 automatically converted to text with the same format
6143 as ":echo".
6144 *printf-S*
6145 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6146 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6147 number specified are used.
6148
6149 *printf-f* *E807*
6150 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6151 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6152 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6153 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6154 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6155 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6156 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6157 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6158 Example: >
6159 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6160< 12.12
6161 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6162 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6163
6164 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6165 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6166 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6167 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6168 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6169
6170 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6171 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6172 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6173 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6174 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6175 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6176 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6177 results in 1.0e7.
6178
6179 *printf-%*
6180 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6181 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6182
6183 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6184 accepted and automatically converted.
6185 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6186 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6187 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6188
6189 *E766* *E767*
6190 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6191 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6192 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6193
6194
6195prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6196 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6197 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6198
6199 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6200 string is returned.
6201
6202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6203 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6204
6205< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6206
6207
6208prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6209 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6210 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6211 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6212
6213 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6214 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6215 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6216 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6217 line.
6218 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6219 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6220 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6221 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6222 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6223 if the user only typed Enter.
6224 Example: >
6225 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6226 func s:TextEntered(text)
6227 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6228 stopinsert
6229 close
6230 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006231 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006232 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6233 set nomodified
6234 endif
6235 endfunc
6236
6237< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6238 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6239
6240< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6241
6242prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6243 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6244 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6245 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6246
6247 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6248 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6249 as in any buffer.
6250
6251 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6252 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6253
6254< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6255
6256prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6257 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6258 {text} to end in a space.
6259 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6260 "prompt". Example: >
6261 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6262<
6263 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6264 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6265
6266< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6267
6268prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6269
6270pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6271 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6272 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6273 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6274 height nr of items visible
6275 width screen cells
6276 row top screen row (0 first row)
6277 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6278 size total nr of items
6279 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6280
6281 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6282 |CompleteChanged|.
6283
6284pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6285 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6286 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6287 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6288 popup menu.
6289
6290py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6291 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6292 converted to Vim data structures.
6293 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6294 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6295 'encoding').
6296 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6297 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6298 keys converted to strings.
6299 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6300 to {expr}.
6301
6302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6303 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6304
6305< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6306
6307 *E858* *E859*
6308pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6309 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6310 converted to Vim data structures.
6311 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6312 copied though).
6313 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6314 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6315 non-string keys result in error.
6316 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6317 to {expr}.
6318
6319 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6320 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6321
6322< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6323
6324pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6325 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6326 converted to Vim data structures.
6327 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6328 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6329
6330 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6331 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6332
6333< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6334 |+python3| feature}
6335
6336rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6337 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6338 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6339 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6340 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6341 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6342 and updated.
6343
6344 Examples: >
6345 :echo rand()
6346 :let seed = srand()
6347 :echo rand(seed)
6348 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6349<
6350
6351 *E726* *E727*
6352range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6353 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6354 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6355 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6356 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6357 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6358 producing a value past {max}).
6359 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6360 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6361 start this is an error.
6362 Examples: >
6363 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6364 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6365 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6366 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6367 range(0) " []
6368 range(2, 0) " error!
6369<
6370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6371 GetExpr()->range()
6372<
6373
6374readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6375 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6376 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6377 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6378 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6379
6380
6381readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6382 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6383 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6384 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6385 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6386 argument below for changing the sort order.
6387
6388 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6389 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6390 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6391 be handled.
6392 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6393 added to the list.
6394 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6395 to the list.
6396 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6397 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6398 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6399 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6400 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6401< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6402 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006403< *E857*
6404 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006405 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6406 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6407
6408 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6409 Valid values are:
6410 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6411 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6412 each character, technically, using
6413 strcmp()) (default)
6414 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6415 using strcasecmp())
6416 "collate" sort using the collation order
6417 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6418 (technically using strcoll())
6419 Other values are silently ignored.
6420
6421 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6422 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6423 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6424< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6425 function! s:tree(dir)
6426 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6427 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006428 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006429 endfunction
6430 echo s:tree(".")
6431<
6432 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6433 GetDirName()->readdir()
6434<
6435readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6436 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6437 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6438 information in {directory}.
6439 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6440 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6441 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6442 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6443 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6444 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6445 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6446 argument, see |readdir()|.
6447
6448 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6449 following items:
6450 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6451 name Name of the entry.
6452 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6453 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6454 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6455 type Type of the entry.
6456 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6457 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6458 Other symlink "link"
6459 On MS-Windows:
6460 Normal file "file"
6461 Directory "dir"
6462 Junction "junction"
6463 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6464 Other symlink "link"
6465 Other reparse point "reparse"
6466 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6467 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6468 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6469 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6470 itself because of performance reasons.
6471
6472 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6473 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6474 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6475 be handled.
6476 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6477 added to the list.
6478 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6479 to the list.
6480 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6481 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6482 of the entry.
6483 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6484 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6485 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6486<
6487 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6488 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6489 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6490
6491<
6492 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6493 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6494<
6495
6496 *readfile()*
6497readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6498 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6499 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6500 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6501 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6502 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6503 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6504 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6505 added.
6506 - No CR characters are removed.
6507 Otherwise:
6508 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6509 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6510 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6511 removed from the text.
6512 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6513 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6514 lines of a file: >
6515 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6516 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6517 :endfor
6518< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6519 are returned, or as many as there are.
6520 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6521 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6522 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6523 file into a buffer if you need to.
6524 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6525 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6526 unmodified.
6527 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6528 the result is an empty list.
6529 Also see |writefile()|.
6530
6531 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6532 GetFileName()->readfile()
6533
6534reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6535 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6536 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6537 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006538 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006539
6540 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6541 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6542 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6543 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6544
6545 Examples: >
6546 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6547 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6548 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6549 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6550<
6551 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6552 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6553
6554
6555reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6556 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6557 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6558 See |@|.
6559
6560reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6561 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6562 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6563
6564reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6565 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6566 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6567 list<any> can be used.
6568 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6569 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6570
6571 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6572 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6573 specified in the argument.
6574 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6575 and {end}.
6576
6577 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6578 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6579 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6580
6581 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6582 GetStart()->reltime()
6583<
6584 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6585
6586reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6587 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6588 Example: >
6589 let start = reltime()
6590 call MyFunction()
6591 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6592< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6593 Also see |profiling|.
6594 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6595 script an error is given.
6596
6597 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6598 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6599
6600< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6601
6602reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6603 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6604 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6605 microseconds. Example: >
6606 let start = reltime()
6607 call MyFunction()
6608 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6609< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6610 The accuracy depends on the system.
6611 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6612 can use split() to remove it. >
6613 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6614< Also see |profiling|.
6615 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6616 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6617
6618 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6619 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6620
6621< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6622
6623 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6624remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006625 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6626 string, also see |{server}|.
6627
6628 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
6629 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
6630 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
6631 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
6632 "\n").
6633
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006634 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6635 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6636 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006637
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006638 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6639 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006640
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006641 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6642 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6643 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6644 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6645 and the result will be the empty string.
6646
6647 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6648 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6649 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6650 arguments can be evaluated.
6651
6652 Examples: >
6653 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6654 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6655<
6656 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6657 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6658
6659remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6660 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006661 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006662 This works like: >
6663 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6664< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6665 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6666 to bring itself to the foreground.
6667 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6668 like foreground() does.
6669 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6670
6671 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6672 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6673
6674< {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
6675 Win32 console version}
6676
6677
6678remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6679 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6680 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6681 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6682 name of a variable.
6683 Returns zero if none are available.
6684 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6685 See also |clientserver|.
6686 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6687 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6688 Examples: >
6689 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006690 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006691
6692< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6693 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6694
6695remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6696 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6697 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6698 reply is available.
6699 See also |clientserver|.
6700 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6701 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6702 Example: >
6703 :echo remote_read(id)
6704
6705< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6706 ServerId()->remote_read()
6707<
6708 *remote_send()* *E241*
6709remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006710 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6711 string, also see |{server}|.
6712
6713 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
6714 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
6715 |:map|.
6716
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006717 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6718 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6719 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006720
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006721 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6722 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6723 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6724
6725 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6726 up the display.
6727 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006728 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006729 \ remote_read(serverid)
6730
6731 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6732 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006733 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006734 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6735<
6736 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6737 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6738<
6739 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6740remote_startserver({name})
6741 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6742 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6743
6744 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6745 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6746
6747< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6748
6749remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6750 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6751 return the item.
6752 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6753 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6754 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6755 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6756 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6757 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006758 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006759 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6760<
6761 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6762
6763 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6764 mylist->remove(idx)
6765
6766remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6767 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6768 return the byte.
6769 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6770 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6771 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6772 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6773 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006774 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006775 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6776
6777remove({dict}, {key})
6778 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6779 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006780 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006781< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6782
6783rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6784 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6785 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6786 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6787 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6788 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6789 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6790
6791 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6792 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6793
6794repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6795 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6796 result. Example: >
6797 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6798< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6799 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6800 {count} times. Example: >
6801 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6802< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6803
6804 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6805 mylist->repeat(count)
6806
6807resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6808 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6809 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6810 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6811 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6812 removed, return {filename}.
6813 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6814 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6815 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6816 stopped after 100 iterations.
6817 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6818 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6819 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6820 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6821 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6822
6823 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6824 GetName()->resolve()
6825
6826reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6827 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6828 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6829 Returns {object}.
6830 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6831 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6832< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6833 mylist->reverse()
6834
6835round({expr}) *round()*
6836 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6837 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6838 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6839 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6840 Examples: >
6841 echo round(0.456)
6842< 0.0 >
6843 echo round(4.5)
6844< 5.0 >
6845 echo round(-4.5)
6846< -5.0
6847
6848 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6849 Compute()->round()
6850<
6851 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6852
6853rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6854 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6855 converted to Vim data structures.
6856 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6857 are copied though).
6858 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6859 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6860 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6861 "Object#to_s" method.
6862 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6863 to {expr}.
6864
6865 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6866 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6867
6868< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6869
6870screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6871 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6872 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6873 attribute at other positions.
6874
6875 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6876 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6877
6878screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6879 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6880 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6881 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6882 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6883 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6884 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6885 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6886 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6887
6888 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6889 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6890
6891screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6892 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6893 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6894 composing characters on top of the base character.
6895 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6896 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6897
6898 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6899 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6900
6901screencol() *screencol()*
6902 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6903 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6904 This function is mainly used for testing.
6905
6906 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6907 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6908 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6909 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6910 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006911 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006912 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6913 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6914<
6915screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6916 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6917 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6918 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6919 The Dict has these members:
6920 row screen row
6921 col first screen column
6922 endcol last screen column
6923 curscol cursor screen column
6924 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6925 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6926 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6927 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6928 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6929 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6930 width character it would be the same as "col".
6931 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6932 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6933 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6934 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006935 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
6936 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006937
6938 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6939 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6940
6941screenrow() *screenrow()*
6942 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6943 cursor. The top line has number one.
6944 This function is mainly used for testing.
6945 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6946
6947 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
6948
6949screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
6950 The result is a String that contains the base character and
6951 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
6952 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
6953 characters.
6954 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6955 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
6956
6957 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6958 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
6959<
6960 *search()*
6961search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
6962 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
6963 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
6964
6965 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
6966 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
6967 move. No error message is given.
6968
6969 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
6970 'b' search Backward instead of forward
6971 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
6972 'e' move to the End of the match
6973 'n' do Not move the cursor
6974 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
6975 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
6976 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
6977 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
6978 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
6979 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
6980
6981 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
6982 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
6983 flag.
6984
6985 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
6986
6987 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
6988 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
6989 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
6990 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
6991 search starts one column further. This matters for
6992 overlapping matches.
6993 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
6994 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
6995 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
6996 file).
6997
6998 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
6999 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7000 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7001 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7002 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7003< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7004 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7005 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
7006
7007 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7008 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7009 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7010 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7011 giving the argument.
7012 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7013
7014 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7015 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7016 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7017 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7018 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7019 function reference or a lambda.
7020 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7021 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7022 and -1 returned.
7023 *search()-sub-match*
7024 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7025 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7026 whole pattern did match.
7027 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7028
7029 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7030 flag is used.
7031
7032 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7033 :let n = 1
7034 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007035 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007036 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7037 : " first search to find match at start of file
7038 : normal G$
7039 : let flags = "w"
7040 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7041 : s/foo/bar/g
7042 : let flags = "W"
7043 : endwhile
7044 : update " write the file if modified
7045 : let n = n + 1
7046 :endwhile
7047<
7048 Example for using some flags: >
7049 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7050< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7051 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7052 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7053 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7054 line:
7055 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7056 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7057 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7058 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7059 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7060
7061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7062 GetPattern()->search()
7063
7064searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7065 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7066 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7067 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7068
7069 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7070 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7071
7072 key type meaning ~
7073 current |Number| current position of match;
7074 0 if the cursor position is
7075 before the first match
7076 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7077 "pos", otherwise 0
7078 total |Number| total count of matches found
7079 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7080 1: recomputing was timed out
7081 2: max count exceeded
7082
7083 For {options} see further down.
7084
7085 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7086 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7087 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7088 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7089 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7090
7091 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7092 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7093
7094 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7095 " to 1)
7096 let result = searchcount()
7097<
7098 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7099 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7100 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7101 if empty(result)
7102 return ''
7103 endif
7104 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7105 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7106 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7107 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7108 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7109 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7110 \ result.current, result.total)
7111 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7112 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7113 \ result.current, result.total)
7114 endif
7115 endif
7116 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7117 \ result.current, result.total)
7118 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007119 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007120
7121 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7122 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007123 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007124 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7125<
7126 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7127 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7128
7129 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7130 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7131 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7132 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7133 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7134 call searchcount(#{
7135 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7136 redrawstatus
7137 endif
7138 endfunction
7139<
7140 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7141 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7142
7143 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7144 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7145 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7146
7147 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7148 " search again
7149 call searchcount()
7150<
7151 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7152 key type meaning ~
7153 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7154 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7155 otherwise returns the last
7156 computed result (when |n| or
7157 |N| was used when "S" is not
7158 in 'shortmess', or this
7159 function was called).
7160 (default: |TRUE|)
7161 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7162 and different with |@/|.
7163 this works as same as the
7164 below command is executed
7165 before calling this function >
7166 let @/ = pattern
7167< (default: |@/|)
7168 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7169 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7170 for recomputing the result
7171 (default: 0)
7172 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7173 limit. max count of matched
7174 text while recomputing the
7175 result. if search exceeded
7176 total count, "total" value
7177 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7178 (default: 99)
7179 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7180 when recomputing the result.
7181 this changes "current" result
7182 value. see |cursor()|,
7183 |getpos()|
7184 (default: cursor's position)
7185
7186 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7187 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7188<
7189searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7190 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7191
7192 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7193 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7194 first match in the function.
7195
7196 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7197 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7198 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7199
7200 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7201 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7202 Example: >
7203 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7204 echo getline('.')
7205 endif
7206<
7207 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7208 GetName()->searchdecl()
7209<
7210 *searchpair()*
7211searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7212 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7213 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7214 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7215 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7216 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7217 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7218 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7219 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7220 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7221 given.
7222
7223 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7224 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7225 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7226 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7227 typical use is: >
7228 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7229< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7230
7231 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7232 |search()|. Additionally:
7233 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7234 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7235 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7236 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7237 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7238 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7239
7240 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7241 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7242 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7243 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7244 or a string.
7245 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7246 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7247 and -1 returned.
7248 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7249 Anything else makes the function fail.
7250 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7251 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7252
7253 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7254
7255 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7256 patterns are used like it's on.
7257
7258 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7259 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7260 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7261 if 1
7262 if 2
7263 endif 2
7264 endif 1
7265< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7266 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7267 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7268 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7269 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7270 "endif 2".
7271 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7272 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7273 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7274 the matching start.
7275
7276 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7277
7278 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7279 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7280
7281< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7282 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7283 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7284 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7285 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7286 match.
7287 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7288
7289 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7290
7291< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7292 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7293 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7294
7295 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7296 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7297<
7298 *searchpairpos()*
7299searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7300 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7301 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7302 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7303 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7304 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7305 returns [0, 0]. >
7306
7307 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7308<
7309 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7310
7311 *searchpos()*
7312searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7313 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7314 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7315 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7316 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7317 returns [0, 0].
7318 Example: >
7319 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7320
7321< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7322 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7323 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7324< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7325 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7326
7327 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7328 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7329
7330server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7331 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7332 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7333 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7334 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7335 Note:
7336 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7337 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7338 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7339 See also |clientserver|.
7340 Example: >
7341 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7342
7343< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7344 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7345<
7346serverlist() *serverlist()*
7347 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7348 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7349 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7350 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7351 Example: >
7352 :echo serverlist()
7353<
7354setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7355 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7356 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7357
7358 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7359 |bufload()| if needed.
7360
7361 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7362 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7363
7364 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7365 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7366 line then those lines are added.
7367
7368 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7369
7370 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7371 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7372 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7373 added below the last line.
7374
7375 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7376 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7377 error is given.
7378 On success 0 is returned.
7379
7380 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7381 third argument: >
7382 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7383
7384setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7385 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7386 {val}.
7387 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7388 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7389 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7390 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7391 The {varname} argument is a string.
7392 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7393 Examples: >
7394 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7395 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7396< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7397
7398 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7399 third argument: >
7400 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7401
7402
7403setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7404 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7405 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7406 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7407 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7408 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7409
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007410< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007411 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7412 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7413 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7414 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7415 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7416 the character width in screen cells.
7417 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7418 range overlaps with another.
7419 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7420
7421 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7422 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7423
7424 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7425 setcellwidths([]);
7426< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7427 the effect for known emoji characters.
7428
7429setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7430 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7431 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7432
7433 Example:
7434 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7435 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7436< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7437 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7438< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7439
7440 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7441 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7442
7443setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7444 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7445 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7446
7447 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7448 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7449 character search
7450 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7451 0 for backward
7452 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7453 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7454 character search
7455
7456 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7457 from a script: >
7458 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7459 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7460 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7461< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7462
7463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7464 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7465
7466setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7467 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7468 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7469 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7470 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7471 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7472 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7473 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7474 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7475 before inserting the resulting text.
7476 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7477 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7478 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7479 command line.
7480
7481 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7482 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7483
7484setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7485setcursorcharpos({list})
7486 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7487 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7488
7489 Example:
7490 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7491 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7492< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7493 call cursor(4, 3)
7494< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7495
7496 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7497 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7498
7499
7500setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7501 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7502 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7503
7504< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7505 See also |expr-env|.
7506
7507 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7508 second argument: >
7509 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7510
7511setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7512 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7513 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7514 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7515 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7516 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7517 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7518 characters are not supported.
7519
7520 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7521 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7522 would do the same thing.
7523
7524 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7525
7526 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7527 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7528<
7529 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7530
7531
7532setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7533 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7534 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7535 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7536
7537 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7538 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7539 added below the last line.
7540 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7541 converted to a String.
7542
7543 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7544 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7545 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7546
7547 Example: >
7548 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7549
7550< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7551 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7552 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7553< This is equivalent to: >
7554 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7555 : call setline(n, l)
7556 :endfor
7557
7558< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7559
7560 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7561 second argument: >
7562 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7563
7564setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7565 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7566 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7567 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7568
7569 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7570 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7571 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7572 Also see |location-list|.
7573
7574 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7575
7576 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7577 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7578 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7579
7580 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7581 second argument: >
7582 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7583
7584setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7585 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7586 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7587 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7588 example for |getmatches()|.
7589 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7590 window ID instead of the current window.
7591
7592 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7593 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7594<
7595 *setpos()*
7596setpos({expr}, {list})
7597 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7598 . the cursor
7599 'x mark x
7600
7601 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7602 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7603 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7604
7605 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7606 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7607 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7608 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7609 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7610 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7611 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7612 Does not change the jumplist.
7613
7614 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7615 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7616 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7617 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7618
7619 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7620 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7621 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7622 character.
7623
7624 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7625 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7626 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7627 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7628 mark position it is not used.
7629
7630 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7631 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7632 before '>.
7633
7634 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7635 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7636
7637 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7638
7639 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7640 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7641 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7642 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7643 |winrestview()|.
7644
7645 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7646 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7647
7648setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7649 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7650
7651 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7652 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7653 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7654 {what}.
7655 *setqflist-what*
7656 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7657 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7658 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7659 entries:
7660
7661 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7662 buffer
7663 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7664 present or it is invalid.
7665 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7666 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7667 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007668 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007669 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7670 col column number
7671 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7672 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007673 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007674 nr error number
7675 text description of the error
7676 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7677 valid recognized error message
7678
7679 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7680 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7681 locate a matching error line.
7682 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7683 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7684 item will not be handled as an error line.
7685 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7686 be used.
7687 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7688 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7689 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7690 cleared.
7691 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7692 |getqflist()| returns.
7693
7694 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7695 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7696 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7697 new list is created.
7698
7699 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7700 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7701 clear the list: >
7702 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7703<
7704 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7705 freed.
7706
7707 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7708 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7709 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7710 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7711 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7712
7713 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7714 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7715 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7716 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7717 'errorformat' option value is used.
7718 See |quickfix-parse|
7719 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7720 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7721 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7722 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7723 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7724 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7725 argument.
7726 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7727 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7728 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7729 See |quickfix-parse|
7730 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7731 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7732 the last quickfix list.
7733 quickfixtextfunc
7734 function to get the text to display in the
7735 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7736 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7737 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7738 of how to write the function and an example.
7739 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7740 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7741 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7742 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7743 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7744 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7745 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7746 specify the list.
7747
7748 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7749 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7750 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7751 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7752<
7753 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7754
7755 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7756 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7757 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7758
7759 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7760 second argument: >
7761 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7762<
7763 *setreg()*
7764setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7765 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7766 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7767 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7768 {regname} must be one character.
7769
7770 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7771 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7772 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7773 then the value is appended.
7774
7775 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7776 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7777 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7778 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7779 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7780 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7781 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7782 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7783
7784 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7785 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7786 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7787 mode is never selected automatically.
7788 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7789
7790 *E883*
7791 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7792 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7793 items act like empty strings.
7794
7795 Examples: >
7796 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7797 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7798 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7799 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7800
7801< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7802 register: >
7803 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7804 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7805< or: >
7806 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7807 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7808 ....
7809 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7810< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7811 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7812 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7813 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7814
7815 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7816 nothing: >
7817 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7818
7819< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7820 second argument: >
7821 GetText()->setreg('a')
7822
7823settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7824 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7825 |t:var|
7826 The {varname} argument is a string.
7827 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7828 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7829 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7830 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7831 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7832
7833 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7834 third argument: >
7835 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7836
7837settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7838 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7839 {val}.
7840 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7841 use |setwinvar()|.
7842 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7843 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7844 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7845 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7846 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7847 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7848 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7849 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7850 Examples: >
7851 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7852 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7853< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7854
7855 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7856 fourth argument: >
7857 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7858
7859settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7860 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7861 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7862
7863 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7864 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7865 stack.
7866 *E962*
7867 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7868 argument:
7869 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7870 stack is replaced.
7871 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7872 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7873 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7874 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7875 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7876
7877 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7878 stack after the modification.
7879
7880 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7881
7882 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7883 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7884 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7885
7886< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7887 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7888 " do something else
7889 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7890 unlet stack
7891<
7892 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7893 second argument: >
7894 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7895
7896setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7897 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7898 Examples: >
7899 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7900 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7901
7902< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7903 third argument: >
7904 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7905
7906sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7907 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7908 checksum of {string}.
7909
7910 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7911 GetText()->sha256()
7912
7913< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7914
7915shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7916 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7917 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007918 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007919 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7920 quotes.
7921 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7922 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7923 {string}.
7924 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7925 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7926
7927 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7928 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7929 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7930 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7931 command.
7932
7933 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7934 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7935 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7936 even when inside single quotes.
7937
7938 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7939 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7940 escaped a second time.
7941
7942 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7943 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7944 character inside single quotes.
7945
7946 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007947 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007948< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
7949 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007950 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007951< See also |::S|.
7952
7953 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7954 GetCommand()->shellescape()
7955
7956shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
7957 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
7958 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
7959 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
7960 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
7961 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
7962
7963 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
7964 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
7965 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
7966 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
7967
7968 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7969 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
7970
7971sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
7972
7973
7974simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
7975 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
7976 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
7977 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
7978 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
7979 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
7980 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
7981 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
7982 standard).
7983 Example: >
7984 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
7985< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
7986 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
7987 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
7988 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
7989 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
7990
7991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7992 GetName()->simplify()
7993
7994sin({expr}) *sin()*
7995 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
7996 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7997 Examples: >
7998 :echo sin(100)
7999< -0.506366 >
8000 :echo sin(-4.01)
8001< 0.763301
8002
8003 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8004 Compute()->sin()
8005<
8006 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8007
8008
8009sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8010 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8011 [-inf, inf].
8012 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8013 Examples: >
8014 :echo sinh(0.5)
8015< 0.521095 >
8016 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8017< -1.026517
8018
8019 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8020 Compute()->sinh()
8021<
8022 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8023
8024
8025slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8026 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8027 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8028 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8029 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8030 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8031 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8032
8033 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8034 GetList()->slice(offset)
8035
8036
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008037sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008038 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8039
8040 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8041 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8042
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008043< When {how} is omitted or is an string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008044 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8045 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8046 current buffer use |:sort|.
8047
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008048 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8049 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8050 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008051
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008052 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008053 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8054 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8055 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8056 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8057 case. Example: >
8058 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8059 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8060 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8061< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8062>
8063 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8064 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8065 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8066< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8067 This does not work properly on Mac.
8068
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008069 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008070 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8071 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8072 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8073
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008074 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008075 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8076 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8077
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008078 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008079 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8080
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008081 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008082 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8083 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8084 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8085 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8086
8087 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8088 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8089
8090 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8091 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8092 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8093 same order as they were originally.
8094
8095 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8096 mylist->sort()
8097
8098< Also see |uniq()|.
8099
8100 Example: >
8101 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8102 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8103 endfunc
8104 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8105< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8106 ignores overflow: >
8107 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8108 return a:i1 - a:i2
8109 endfunc
8110< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8111 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8112<
8113sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8114 Stop playing all sounds.
8115
8116 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8117 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8118
8119 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8120
8121 *sound_playevent()*
8122sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8123 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8124 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8125 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8126 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8127 call sound_playevent('bell')
8128< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8129 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8130 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8131
8132 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8133 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8134 argument is the status:
8135 0 sound was played to the end
8136 1 sound was interrupted
8137 2 error occurred after sound started
8138 Example: >
8139 func Callback(id, status)
8140 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8141 endfunc
8142 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8143
8144< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8145
8146 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8147 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8148
8149 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8150 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8151
8152< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8153
8154 *sound_playfile()*
8155sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8156 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8157 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8158 with this command: >
8159 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8160
8161< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8162 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8163
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008164< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008165
8166
8167sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8168 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8169 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8170
8171 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8172 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8173
8174 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8175 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8176
8177 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8178 soundid->sound_stop()
8179
8180< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8181
8182 *soundfold()*
8183soundfold({word})
8184 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8185 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8186 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8187 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8188 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8189 the method can be quite slow.
8190
8191 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8192 GetWord()->soundfold()
8193<
8194 *spellbadword()*
8195spellbadword([{sentence}])
8196 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8197 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8198 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8199 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8200
8201 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8202 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8203 result is an empty string.
8204
8205 The return value is a list with two items:
8206 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8207 - The type of the spelling error:
8208 "bad" spelling mistake
8209 "rare" rare word
8210 "local" word only valid in another region
8211 "caps" word should start with Capital
8212 Example: >
8213 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8214< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8215
8216 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8217 of 'spelllang' are used.
8218
8219 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8220 GetText()->spellbadword()
8221<
8222 *spellsuggest()*
8223spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8224 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8225 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8226 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8227
8228 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8229 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8230 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8231
8232 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8233 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8234 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8235 replace a line.
8236
8237 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8238 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8239 although it may appear capitalized.
8240
8241 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8242 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8243
8244 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8245 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8246
8247split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8248 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8249 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8250 item.
8251 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8252 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8253 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8254 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8255 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8256 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8257 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8258 Example: >
8259 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8260< To split a string in individual characters: >
8261 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8262< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8263 the end of the pattern: >
8264 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8265< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8266 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8267 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8268< The opposite function is |join()|.
8269
8270 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8271 GetString()->split()
8272
8273sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8274 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8275 |Float|.
8276 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8277 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8278 Examples: >
8279 :echo sqrt(100)
8280< 10.0 >
8281 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8282< nan
8283 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8284
8285 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8286 Compute()->sqrt()
8287<
8288 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8289
8290
8291srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8292 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8293 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8294 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8295 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8296 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8297 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8298 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8299
8300 Examples: >
8301 :let seed = srand()
8302 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8303 :echo rand(seed)
8304
8305state([{what}]) *state()*
8306 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8307 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8308 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8309 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8310 Yes: then do it right away.
8311 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8312 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8313 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8314 messages and callbacks).
8315 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8316 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8317 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8318 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8319 Also see |mode()|.
8320
8321 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8322 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8323 if state('s') == ''
8324 " screen has not scrolled
8325<
8326 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8327 something is busy:
8328 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8329 stuffed command
8330 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8331 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8332 x executing an autocommand
8333 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8334 ch_readraw() when reading json
8335 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8336 |f| or a count
8337 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8338 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8339 s screen has scrolled for messages
8340
8341str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8342 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8343 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8344 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8345 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8346 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8347 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8348 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8349 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8350 thousand.
8351 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8352 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8353 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8354 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8355 |substitute()|: >
8356 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8357<
8358 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8359 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8360<
8361 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8362
8363str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8364 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8365 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8366 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8367 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8368< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8369
8370 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8371 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8372 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8373 properly: >
8374 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8375
8376< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8377 GetString()->str2list()
8378
8379
8380str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8381 Convert string {string} to a number.
8382 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8383 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8384 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8385
8386 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8387 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8388 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8389 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8390<
8391 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8392 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8393 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8394 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8395 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8396
8397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8398 GetText()->str2nr()
8399
8400
8401strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8402 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8403 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8404 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8405 composing characters separately.
8406
8407 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8408
8409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8410 GetText()->strcharlen()
8411
8412
8413strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8414 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8415 of byte index and length.
8416 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8417 counted separately.
8418 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8419 similar to |slice()|.
8420 When a character index is used where a character does not
8421 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8422 example: >
8423 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8424< results in 'a'.
8425
8426 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8427 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8428
8429
8430strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8431 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8432 in String {string}.
8433 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8434 counted separately.
8435 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8436 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8437
8438 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8439
8440 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8441 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8442 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8443 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8444 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8445 endfunction
8446 else
8447 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8448 if a:skipcc
8449 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8450 else
8451 return strchars(a:str)
8452 endif
8453 endfunction
8454 endif
8455<
8456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8457 GetText()->strchars()
8458
8459strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8460 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8461 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8462 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8463 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8464 matters for Tab characters.
8465 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8466 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8467 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8468 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8469 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8470 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8471
8472 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8473 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8474
8475strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8476 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8477 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8478 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8479 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8480 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8481 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8482 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8483 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8484 Examples: >
8485 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8486 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8487 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8488 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8489 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8490 Show mod time of file.c.
8491< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8492 :if exists("*strftime")
8493
8494< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8495 GetFormat()->strftime()
8496
8497strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8498 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8499 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8500 separate characters here.
8501 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8502
8503 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8504 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8505
8506stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8507 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8508 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8509 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8510 This can be used to find a second match: >
8511 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8512 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8513< The search is done case-sensitive.
8514 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8515 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8516 See also |strridx()|.
8517 Examples: >
8518 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8519 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8520 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8521< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8522 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8523 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8524
8525 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8526 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8527<
8528 *string()*
8529string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8530 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8531 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8532 {expr} type result ~
8533 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8534 Number 123
8535 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8536 Funcref function('name')
8537 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8538 List [item, item]
8539 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8540
8541 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8542 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8543 will then fail.
8544
8545 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8546 mylist->string()
8547
8548< Also see |strtrans()|.
8549
8550
8551strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8552 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8553 {string} in bytes.
8554 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8555 For other types an error is given.
8556 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8557 |strchars()|.
8558 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8559
8560 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8561 GetString()->strlen()
8562
8563strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8564 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8565 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8566 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8567 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8568 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8569 following composing characters).
8570 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8571 |strcharpart()|.
8572
8573 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8574 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8575 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8576 end of the {src}. >
8577 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8578 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8579 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8580 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8581
8582< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8583 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8584 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8585<
8586 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8587 GetText()->strpart(5)
8588
8589strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8590 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8591 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8592 the format specified in {format}.
8593
8594 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8595 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8596 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8597 matters.
8598
8599 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8600 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8601 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8602 result.
8603
8604 See also |strftime()|.
8605 Examples: >
8606 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8607< 862156163 >
8608 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8609< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8610 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8611< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8612
8613 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8614 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8615<
8616 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8617 :if exists("*strptime")
8618
8619strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8620 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8621 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8622 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8623 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8624 match: >
8625 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8626 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8627< The search is done case-sensitive.
8628 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8629 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8630 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8631 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8632 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8633< *strrchr()*
8634 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8635 function strrchr().
8636
8637 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8638 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8639
8640strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8641 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8642 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8643 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8644 echo strtrans(@a)
8645< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8646 starting a new line.
8647
8648 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8649 GetString()->strtrans()
8650
8651strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8652 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8653 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8654 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8655 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8656 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8657 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8658
8659 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8660 GetString()->strwidth()
8661
8662submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8663 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8664 substitute() function.
8665 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8666 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8667 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8668 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8669 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8670
8671 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8672 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8673 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8674 text.
8675 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8676 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8677 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8678
8679 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8680 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8681
8682 Examples: >
8683 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8684 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8685< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8686 A line break is included as a newline character.
8687
8688 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8689 GetNr()->submatch()
8690
8691substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8692 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8693 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8694 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8695 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8696
8697 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8698 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8699 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8700 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8701 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8702 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8703 used.
8704
8705 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8706 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8707 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8708 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8709
8710 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8711 unmodified.
8712
8713 Example: >
8714 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8715< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8716 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8717< results in "TESTING".
8718
8719 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8720 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8721 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008722 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008723
8724< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8725 optional argument. Example: >
8726 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8727< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8728 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8729 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008730 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008731
8732< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8733 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8734
8735swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8736 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8737 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8738 version Vim version
8739 user user name
8740 host host name
8741 fname original file name
8742 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8743 file
8744 mtime last modification time in seconds
8745 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8746 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8747 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8748 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8749 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8750 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8751 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8752 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8753
8754 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8755 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8756
8757swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8758 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8759 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8760 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8761 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8762 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8763
8764 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8765 GetBufname()->swapname()
8766
8767synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8768 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8769 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8770 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8771 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8772
8773 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8774 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8775 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8776 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8777 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8778
8779 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8780 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8781 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8782 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8783 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8784 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8785 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8786
8787 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8788 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8789<
8790
8791synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8792 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8793 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8794 about a syntax item.
8795 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8796 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8797 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8798 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8799 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8800 {what} result
8801 "name" the name of the syntax item
8802 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8803 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8804 term: empty string)
8805 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8806 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8807 |highlight-font|
8808 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8809 |highlight-guisp|
8810 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8811 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8812 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8813 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8814 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8815 "bold" "1" if bold
8816 "italic" "1" if italic
8817 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8818 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8819 "standout" "1" if standout
8820 "underline" "1" if underlined
8821 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8822 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8823
8824 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8825 cursor): >
8826 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8827<
8828 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8829 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8830
8831
8832synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8833 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8834 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8835 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8836 ":highlight link" are followed.
8837
8838 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8839 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8840
8841synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8842 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8843 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8844 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8845 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8846 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8847 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8848 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8849 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8850 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8851 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8852 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8853 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8854 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8855 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8856 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8857 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8858 call returns ~
8859 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8860 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8861 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8862 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8863 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8864 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8865
8866
8867synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8868 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8869 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8870 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8871 like what |synID()| returns.
8872 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8873 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8874 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8875 transparent item.
8876 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8877 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8878 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8879 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8880 endfor
8881< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8882 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8883 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8884 valid positions.
8885
8886system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8887 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8888 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8889
8890 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8891 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8892 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8893 separators yourself.
8894 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8895 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8896 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8897 list items converted to NULs).
8898 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8899 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8900 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8901 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8902
8903 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8904
8905 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8906 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8907 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8908 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8909 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8910<
8911 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8912 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8913 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8914 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8915 cause trouble.
8916 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8917
8918 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008919 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8920 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008921
8922< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8923 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8924 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8925 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8926 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8927
8928 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8929 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8930 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8931 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8932 concatenated commands.
8933
8934 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8935 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8936
8937 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8938 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8939
8940 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8941 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8942 when using a security agent application.
8943 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8944 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8945
8946 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8947 :echo GetCmd()->system()
8948
8949
8950systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
8951 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
8952 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
8953 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
8954 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
8955 result ends in a NL.
8956 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
8957
8958 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
8959 use |system()| and |split()|: >
8960 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
8961<
8962 Returns an empty string on error.
8963
8964 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8965 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
8966
8967
8968tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
8969 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
8970 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
8971 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
8972 omitted the current tab page is used.
8973 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
8974 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
8975 let buflist = []
8976 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
8977 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
8978 endfor
8979< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
8980
8981 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8982 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
8983
8984tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
8985 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
8986 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
8987
8988 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
8989 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
8990 count).
8991 # the number of the last accessed tab page
8992 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
8993 previous tab page 0 is returned.
8994 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
8995
8996
8997tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
8998 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
8999 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9000 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9001 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9002 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9003 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9004 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9005 Useful examples: >
9006 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9007 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9008< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9009
9010 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9011 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9012<
9013 *tagfiles()*
9014tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9015 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9016
9017
9018taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9019 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9020
9021 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9022 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9023 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9024
9025 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9026 entries:
9027 name Name of the tag.
9028 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9029 defined. It is either relative to the
9030 current directory or a full path.
9031 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9032 the file.
9033 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9034 entry depends on the language specific
9035 kind values. Only available when
9036 using a tags file generated by
9037 Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
9038 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9039 |static-tag| for more information.
9040 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9041 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9042 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9043 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9044 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9045 contained in.
9046
9047 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9048 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9049
9050 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9051
9052 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9053 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9054 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9055 search regular expression pattern.
9056
9057 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9058 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9059 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9060
9061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9062 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9063
9064tan({expr}) *tan()*
9065 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9066 in the range [-inf, inf].
9067 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9068 Examples: >
9069 :echo tan(10)
9070< 0.648361 >
9071 :echo tan(-4.01)
9072< -1.181502
9073
9074 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9075 Compute()->tan()
9076<
9077 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9078
9079
9080tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9081 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9082 range [-1, 1].
9083 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9084 Examples: >
9085 :echo tanh(0.5)
9086< 0.462117 >
9087 :echo tanh(-1)
9088< -0.761594
9089
9090 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9091 Compute()->tanh()
9092<
9093 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9094
9095
9096tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9097 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9098 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9099 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9100 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009101 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009102< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9103 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9104 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9105 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9106
9107
9108term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9109
9110
9111terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9112 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9113 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9114 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9115 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9116 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9117 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9118 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9119 mouse mouse type supported
9120
9121 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9122
9123 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9124 an empty dictionary.
9125
9126 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9127 current cursor style.
9128 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9129 request the cursor blink status.
9130 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9131 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9132 and |t_RC| on startup.
9133
9134 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9135 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9136
9137 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9138
9139 Also see:
9140 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9141 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9142 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9143
9144
9145test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9146
9147
9148 *timer_info()*
9149timer_info([{id}])
9150 Return a list with information about timers.
9151 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9152 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9153 returned.
9154 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9155
9156 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9157 these items:
9158 "id" the timer ID
9159 "time" time the timer was started with
9160 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9161 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9162 -1 means forever
9163 "callback" the callback
9164 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9165
9166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9167 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9168
9169< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9170
9171timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9172 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9173 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9174 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9175 has passed.
9176
9177 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9178 for a short time.
9179
9180 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9181 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9182 See |non-zero-arg|.
9183
9184 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9185 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9186
9187< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9188
9189 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9190timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9191 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9192
9193 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9194 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9195 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9196
9197 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9198 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9199 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9200 waiting for input.
9201 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9202 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9203
9204 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9205 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9206 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9207 the callback will be called once.
9208 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9209 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9210 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9211 messages.
9212
9213 Example: >
9214 func MyHandler(timer)
9215 echo 'Handler called'
9216 endfunc
9217 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9218 \ {'repeat': 3})
9219< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9220 intervals.
9221
9222 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9223 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9224
9225< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9226 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9227
9228timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9229 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9230 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9231 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9232
9233 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9234 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9235
9236< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9237
9238timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9239 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9240 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9241 timers there is no error.
9242
9243 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9244
9245tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9246 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9247 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9248 the string).
9249
9250 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9251 GetText()->tolower()
9252
9253toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9254 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9255 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9256 the string).
9257
9258 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9259 GetText()->toupper()
9260
9261tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9262 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9263 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9264 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9265 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9266 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9267 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9268
9269 Examples: >
9270 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9271< returns "Hello THere" >
9272 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9273< returns "{blob}"
9274
9275 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9276 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9277
9278trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9279 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9280 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9281
9282 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9283 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9284 space character 0xa0.
9285
9286 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9287 characters:
9288 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9289 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9290 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9291 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9292
9293 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9294
9295 Examples: >
9296 echo trim(" some text ")
9297< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009298 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009299< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9300 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9301< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9302 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9303< returns " vim"
9304
9305 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9306 GetText()->trim()
9307
9308trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9309 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9310 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9311 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9312 Examples: >
9313 echo trunc(1.456)
9314< 1.0 >
9315 echo trunc(-5.456)
9316< -5.0 >
9317 echo trunc(4.0)
9318< 4.0
9319
9320 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9321 Compute()->trunc()
9322<
9323 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9324
9325 *type()*
9326type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9327 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9328 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9329 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9330 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9331 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9332 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9333 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9334 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9335 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9336 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9337 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9338 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9339 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9340 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9341 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9342 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9343 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9344 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9345 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9346 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9347 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9348 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9349< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9350 :if exists('v:t_number')
9351
9352< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9353 mylist->type()
9354
9355
9356typename({expr}) *typename()*
9357 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9358 Example: >
9359 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9360 list<number>
9361
9362
9363undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9364 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9365 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9366 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9367 the undo file exists.
9368 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9369 is used internally.
9370 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9371 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9372 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9373 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9374 returns an empty string.
9375
9376 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9377 GetFilename()->undofile()
9378
9379undotree() *undotree()*
9380 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9381 the following items:
9382 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9383 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9384 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9385 when some changes were undone.
9386 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9387 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9388 something readable.
9389 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9390 write yet.
9391 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9392 tree.
9393 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9394 This happens when waiting from input from the
9395 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9396 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9397 undo blocks.
9398
9399 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9400 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9401 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9402 |:undolist|.
9403 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9404 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9405 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9406 that was added. This marks the last change
9407 and where further changes will be added.
9408 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9409 that was undone. This marks the current
9410 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9411 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9412 undone after the last change this item will
9413 not appear anywhere.
9414 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9415 write. The number is the write count. The
9416 first write has number 1, the last one the
9417 "save_last" mentioned above.
9418 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9419 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9420 item.
9421
9422uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9423 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9424 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9425 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9426 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9427< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9428 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9429
9430 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9431 mylist->uniq()
9432
9433values({dict}) *values()*
9434 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9435 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9436
9437 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9438 mydict->values()
9439
9440virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9441 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9442 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9443 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9444 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9445 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9446 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9447 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9448 For the byte position use |col()|.
9449 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9450 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9451 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9452 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9453 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9454 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9455 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9456 The accepted positions are:
9457 . the cursor position
9458 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9459 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9460 plus one)
9461 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9462 returned)
9463 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9464 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9465 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9466 that it's updated right away.
9467 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9468 Examples: >
9469 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9470 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9471 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9472< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9473 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9474 all lines: >
9475 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9476
9477< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9478 GetPos()->virtcol()
9479
9480
9481visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9482 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9483 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9484 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9485 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9486 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9487 respectively.
9488 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009489 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009490< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9491 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9492 Visual mode that was used.
9493 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9494 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9495 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9496 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9497 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9498
9499wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9500 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9501 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9502 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9503 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9504
9505 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9506 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9507<
9508 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9509
9510win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9511 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9512 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9513 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9514 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9515 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9516 Example: >
9517 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9518< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9519 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009520 *E994*
9521 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9522 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9523 an empty string is returned.
9524
9525 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9526 second argument: >
9527 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9528
9529win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9530 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9531 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9532
9533 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9534 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9535
9536win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9537 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9538 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9539 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9540 number 1.
9541 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9542 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9543 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9544
9545 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9546 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9547
9548
9549win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9550 Return the type of the window:
9551 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9552 used to execute autocommands.
9553 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9554 (empty) normal window
9555 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9556 "popup" popup window |popup|
9557 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9558 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9559 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9560
9561 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9562 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9563 |window-ID|.
9564
9565 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9566 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9567 returns "popup".
9568
9569 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9570 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9571<
9572win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9573 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9574 tabpage.
9575 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9576
9577 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9578 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9579
9580win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9581 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9582 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9583 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9584
9585 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9586 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9587
9588win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9589 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9590 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9591
9592 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9593 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9594
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009595win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9596 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9597 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9598 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9599 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9600 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9601 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9602 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9603 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9604 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9605 FALSE otherwise.
9606
9607 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9608 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9609
9610win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9611 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9612 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9613 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9614 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9615 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9616 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9617 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9618 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9619 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9620
9621 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9622 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9623
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009624win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9625 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9626 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9627 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9628 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9629 for the current window.
9630 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9631 tabpage.
9632
9633 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9634 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9635<
9636win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9637 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9638 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9639 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9640 then closing {nr}.
9641
9642 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9643 Both must be in the current tab page.
9644
9645 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9646
9647 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9648 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9649 like with |:vsplit|.
9650 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9651 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9652 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9653 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9654 'splitright' are used.
9655
9656 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9657 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9658<
9659
9660 *winbufnr()*
9661winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9662 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9663 the |window-ID|.
9664 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9665 window is returned.
9666 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9667 Example: >
9668 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9669<
9670 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9671 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9672<
9673 *wincol()*
9674wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9675 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9676 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9677
9678 *windowsversion()*
9679windowsversion()
9680 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9681 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9682 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9683 an empty string.
9684
9685winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9686 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9687 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9688 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9689 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9690 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9691 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9692 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009693 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009694
9695< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9696 GetWinid()->winheight()
9697<
9698winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9699 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9700 in a tabpage.
9701
9702 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9703 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9704 returns an empty list.
9705
9706 For a leaf window, it returns:
9707 ['leaf', {winid}]
9708 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9709 returns:
9710 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9711 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9712 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9713
9714 Example: >
9715 " Only one window in the tab page
9716 :echo winlayout()
9717 ['leaf', 1000]
9718 " Two horizontally split windows
9719 :echo winlayout()
9720 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9721 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9722 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9723 " middle window
9724 :echo winlayout(2)
9725 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9726 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9727<
9728 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9729 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9730<
9731 *winline()*
9732winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9733 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9734 the window. The first line is one.
9735 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9736 first, this may cause a scroll.
9737
9738 *winnr()*
9739winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9740 window. The top window has number 1.
9741 Returns zero for a popup window.
9742
9743 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9744 $ the number of the last window (the window
9745 count).
9746 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9747 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9748 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9749 returned.
9750 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9751 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9752 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9753 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9754 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9755 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9756 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9757 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9758 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9759 |:wincmd|.
9760 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9761 Examples: >
9762 let window_count = winnr('$')
9763 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9764 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9765
9766< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9767 GetWinval()->winnr()
9768<
9769 *winrestcmd()*
9770winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9771 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9772 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9773 unchanged.
9774 Example: >
9775 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9776 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9777 :exe cmd
9778<
9779 *winrestview()*
9780winrestview({dict})
9781 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9782 the view of the current window.
9783 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9784 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9785 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9786 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9787<
9788 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9789 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9790 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9791 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9792
9793 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9794 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9795
9796 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9797 GetView()->winrestview()
9798<
9799 *winsaveview()*
9800winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9801 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9802 restore the view.
9803 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9804 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9805 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9806 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9807 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9808 The return value includes:
9809 lnum cursor line number
9810 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009811 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009812 returns)
9813 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009814 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9815 the first column is zero, as opposed
9816 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9817 |$| command it will be a very large
9818 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009819 topline first line in the window
9820 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9821 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9822 'wrap' is off
9823 skipcol columns skipped
9824 Note that no option values are saved.
9825
9826
9827winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9828 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9829 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9830 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9831 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9832 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9833 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009834 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009835 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9836 : 50 wincmd |
9837 :endif
9838< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9839 option.
9840
9841 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9842 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9843
9844
9845wordcount() *wordcount()*
9846 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9847 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9848 |g_CTRL-G|
9849 The return value includes:
9850 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9851 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9852 words Number of words in the buffer
9853 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9854 (not in Visual mode)
9855 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9856 (not in Visual mode)
9857 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9858 (not in Visual mode)
9859 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9860 (only in Visual mode)
9861 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9862 (only in Visual mode)
9863 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9864 (only in Visual mode)
9865
9866
9867 *writefile()*
9868writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9869 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9870 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9871 or Number.
9872 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9873 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9874 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9875
9876 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9877 unmodified.
9878
9879 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9880 appended to the file: >
9881 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9882 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9883<
9884 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9885 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9886 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9887 crashes.
9888 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9889 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9890 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9891 when 'fsync' is set.
9892
9893 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9894 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9895 to writefile().
9896 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9897 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9898 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9899 fails.
9900 Also see |readfile()|.
9901 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9902 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9903 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9904
9905< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9906 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9907
9908
9909xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9910 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9911 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9912 Example: >
9913 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9914<
9915 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9916 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9917<
9918
9919==============================================================================
99203. Feature list *feature-list*
9921
9922There are three types of features:
99231. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9924 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9925 :if has("cindent")
9926< *gui_running*
99272. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9928 Example: >
9929 :if has("gui_running")
9930< *has-patch*
99313. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9932 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9933 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9934 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9935< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9936 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9937 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9938 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9939 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9940 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9941
9942Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9943use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9944
9945
9946acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
9947all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
9948amiga Amiga version of Vim.
9949arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
9950arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
9951autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
9952autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
9953autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
9954balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
9955balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
9956beos BeOS version of Vim.
9957browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
9958 work.
9959browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
9960bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
9961builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
9962byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
9963channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
9964cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
9965clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
9966clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
9967clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
9968cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
9969cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
9970cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
9971comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
9972compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
9973conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
9974cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
9975cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
9976cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
9977debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
9978dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
9979dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
9980diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
9981digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
9982directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
9983dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
9984drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
9985ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
9986emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
9987eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
9988 true, of course!
9989ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
9990extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
9991 |'hlsearch'|
9992farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
9993file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
9994filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
9995 read/write/filter commands
9996find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
9997 |+find_in_path|.
9998float Compiled with support for |Float|.
9999fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10000 this is not present).
10001folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10002footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10003fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10004gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10005gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
10006gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI.
10007gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10008gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10009gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10010gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10011gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10012gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10013gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10014gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10015gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10016gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10017gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10018haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10019hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10020hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10021iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10022insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10023 Insert mode. (always true)
10024job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10025ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
10026jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
10027keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10028lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10029langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10030libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10031linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10032 'breakindent' support.
10033linux Linux version of Vim.
10034lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
10035listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10036 and the argument list |arglist|.
10037localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10038lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10039mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10040macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10041menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10042mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10043modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10044 (always true)
10045mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10046mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10047mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10048mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10049mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10050mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10051mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10052mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10053mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10054mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10055mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10056multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10057multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10058multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10059multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10060mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10061nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10062netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10063netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10064num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10065ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10066osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10067osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10068packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10069path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10070perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10071persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10072postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10073printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10074profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10075python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10076python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10077python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10078python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10079python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10080python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10081pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10082qnx QNX version of Vim.
10083quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10084reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10085rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10086ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10087scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10088showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10089signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10090smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10091sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10092sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10093spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10094startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10095statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10096 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10097sun SunOS version of Vim.
10098sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10099syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10100syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10101 current buffer.
10102system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10103tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10104 |tag-binary-search|.
10105tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10106 |tag-old-static|.
10107tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10108termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10109terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10110terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10111termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10112textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10113textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10114tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10115 or terminfo file.
10116timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10117title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10118toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10119ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10120ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10121unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10122unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10123user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10124vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10125vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10126 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10127vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10128 (always true)
10129vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10130 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010131vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010132viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10133vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10134vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10135vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10136virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10137visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10138visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10139 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10140vms VMS version of Vim.
10141vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10142vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10143 out if it works in the current console).
10144wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10145wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10146win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10147win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10148 64 bits)
10149win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10150win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10151win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10152winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10153windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10154 (always true)
10155writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10156xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10157xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10158xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10159xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10160 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10161xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10162xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10163xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10164xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10165 xterm screen.
10166x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10167
10168
10169==============================================================================
101704. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10171
10172This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10173|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10174pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10175same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10176When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10177pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10178>
10179 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10180 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10181 aa
10182 xx
10183 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10184 a
10185 x
10186
10187Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10188"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10189"\n".
10190
10191 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: