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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
63balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
64balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
65balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
66blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
67browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
68 String put up a file requester
69browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
70bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
71bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
72buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
73bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
74bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
75bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
76bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
77bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
78bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
79byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
80byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
81byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
82call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
83 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
84ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
85ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
86ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
87ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
88ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
89 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
90ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
91 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
92ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
93ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
94ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
95ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
96ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
97ch_open({address} [, {options}])
98 Channel open a channel to {address}
99ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
100ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
101 Blob read Blob from {handle}
102ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
103 String read raw from {handle}
104ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
105 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
106ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
107 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
108ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
109 none set options for {handle}
110ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
111 String status of channel {handle}
112changenr() Number current change number
113char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
114charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
115charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
116charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
117 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
118chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
119cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
120clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
121col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
122complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
123complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
124complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
125complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
126confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
127 Number number of choice picked by user
128copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
129cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
130cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
131count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
132 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
133cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
134 Number checks existence of cscope connection
135cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
136 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
137cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
138debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
139deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
140delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
141deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
142 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
143did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
144diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
145diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
146digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
147digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
148digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
150echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
151empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
152environ() Dict return environment variables
153escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
154eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
155eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
156executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
157execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
158exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
159exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
160exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
161exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
162expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
163 any expand special keywords in {expr}
164expandcmd({expr}) String expand {expr} like with `:edit`
165extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
166 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
167extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
168 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
169 List or Dictionary
170feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
171filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
172filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
173filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
174 remove items from {expr1} where
175 {expr2} is 0
176finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
177 String find directory {name} in {path}
178findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
179 String find file {name} in {path}
180flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
181flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
182 List flatten a copy of {list}
183float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
184floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
185fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
186fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
187fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
188foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
189foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
191foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
192foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
193foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
194fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
195funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
196 Funcref reference to function {name}
197function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
198 Funcref named reference to function {name}
199garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
200get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
201get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
202get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
203getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
204getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
205 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
206getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
207 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
208getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
209getchar([expr]) Number or String
210 get one character from the user
211getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
212getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
213getcharsearch() Dict last character search
214getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
215getcmdline() String return the current command-line
216getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
217getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
218getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
219getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
220 List list of cmdline completion matches
221getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
222getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
223getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
224getenv({name}) String return environment variable
225getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
226getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
227getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
228getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
229getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
230getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
231getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
232 List list of jump list items
233getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
234getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
235getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
236getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
237getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
238getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
239getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
240getpid() Number process ID of Vim
241getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
242getqflist() List list of quickfix items
243getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
244getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
245 String or List contents of a register
246getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
247getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
248gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
249gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
250 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
251gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
252 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
253gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
254gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
255getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
256getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
257getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
260 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
261glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
262 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
263glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
264globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
265 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
266has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
267has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
268haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
269 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
270 or |:tcd|
271hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
272 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
273histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
274histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
275histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
276histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
277hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
278hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
279hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
280hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
281hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
282iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
283indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
284index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
285 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
286input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
287 String get input from the user
288inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
289 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
290inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
291inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
292inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
293inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
294insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
295interrupt() none interrupt script execution
296invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
297isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
298isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
299 (positive or negative)
300islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
301isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
302items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
303job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
304job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
305job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
306job_start({command} [, {options}])
307 Job start a job
308job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
309job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
310join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
311js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
312js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
313json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
314json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
315keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
316len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
317libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
318libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
319line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
320line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
321lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
322list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
323list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
324listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
325 Number add a callback to listen to changes
326listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
327listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
328localtime() Number current time
329log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
330log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
331luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
332map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
333 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
334maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
335 String or Dict
336 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
337mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
338 String check for mappings matching {name}
339mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
340 like |map()| but creates a new List or
341 Dictionary
342mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
343match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
344 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
345matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
346 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
347matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
348 Number highlight positions with {group}
349matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
350matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
351matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
352 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
353matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
354 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
355matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
356 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
357matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
358 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
359matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
360 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
361matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
362 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
363max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
364menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
365min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
366mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
367 Number create directory {name}
368mode([expr]) String current editing mode
369mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
370nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
371nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
372or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
373pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
374perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
375popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
376popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
377popup_clear() none close all popup windows
378popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
379popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
380popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
381popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
382popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
383popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
384popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
385popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
386popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
387popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
388popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
389popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
390popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
391popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
392popup_notification({what}, {options})
393 Number create a notification popup window
394popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
395 none set options for popup window {id}
396popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
397popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
398pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
399prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
400printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
401prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
402prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
403prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
404prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
405prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
406prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
407 none add multiple text properties
408prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
409 none remove all text properties
410prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
411 Dict search for a text property
412prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
413prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
414 Number remove a text property
415prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
416prop_type_change({name}, {props})
417 none change an existing property type
418prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
419 none delete a property type
420prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
421 Dict get property type values
422prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
423pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
424pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
425py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
426pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
427pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
428rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
429range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
430 List items from {expr} to {max}
431readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
432readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
433 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
434readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
435 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
436readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
437 List get list of lines from file {fname}
438reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
439 any reduce {object} using {func}
440reg_executing() String get the executing register name
441reg_recording() String get the recording register name
442reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
443reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
444reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
445remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
446 String send expression
447remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
448remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
449 Number check for reply string
450remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
451 String read reply string
452remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
453 String send key sequence
454remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
455remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
456 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
457remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
458 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
459remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
460rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
461repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
462resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
463reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
464round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
465rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
466screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
467screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
468screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
469screencol() Number current cursor column
470screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
471screenrow() Number current cursor row
472screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
473search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
474 Number search for {pattern}
475searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
476searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
477 Number search for variable declaration
478searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
479 Number search for other end of start/end pair
480searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
481 List search for other end of start/end pair
482searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
483 List search for {pattern}
484server2client({clientid}, {string})
485 Number send reply string
486serverlist() String get a list of available servers
487setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
488 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
489 {expr}
490setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
491 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
492setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
493setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
494setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
495setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
496setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
497setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
498setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
499setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
500setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
501 Number modify location list using {list}
502setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
503 Number modify specific location list props
504setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
505setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
506setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
507setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
508 Number modify specific quickfix list props
509setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
510settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
511settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
512 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
513 page {tabnr} to {val}
514settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
515 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
516setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
517sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
518shellescape({string} [, {special}])
519 String escape {string} for use as shell
520 command argument
521shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
522sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
523sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
524sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
525sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
526 List get a list of placed signs
527sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
528 Number jump to a sign
529sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
530 Number place a sign
531sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
532sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
533sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
534sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
535 Number unplace a sign
536sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
537simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
538sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
539sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
540slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
541 slice of a String, List or Blob
542sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
543 List sort {list}, using {func} to compare
544sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
545sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
546 Number play an event sound
547sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
548 Number play sound file {path}
549sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
550soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
551spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
552spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
553 List spelling suggestions
554split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
555 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
556sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
557srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
558state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
559str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
560str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
561 ASCII/UTF-8 value
562str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
563 Number convert String to Number
564strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
565strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
566 String {len} characters of {str} at
567 character {start}
568strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
569strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
570strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
571strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
572stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
573 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
574string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
575strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
576strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
577 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
578 byte {start}
579strptime({format}, {timestring})
580 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
581strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
582 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
583strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
584strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
585submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
586 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
587substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
588 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
589swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
590swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
591synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
592synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
593 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
594synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
595synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
596synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
597system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
598systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
599tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
600tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
601tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
602tagfiles() List tags files used
603taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
604tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
605tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
606tempname() String name for a temporary file
607term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
608 Number display difference between two dumps
609term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
610 Number displaying a screen dump
611term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
612 none dump terminal window contents
613term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
614term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
615term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
616term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
617term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
618term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
619term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
620term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
621term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
622term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
623term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
624term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
625term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
626term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
627term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
628 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
629term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
630term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
631term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
632term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
633 none set the size of a terminal
634term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
635term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
636terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
637test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
638 none make memory allocation fail
639test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
640test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
641test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
642test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
643test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
644test_gui_drop_files({list}, {row}, {col}, {mods})
645 none drop a list of files in a window
646test_gui_mouse_event({button}, {row}, {col}, {repeated}, {mods})
647 none add a mouse event to the input buffer
Yegappan Lakshmananb0ad2d92022-01-27 13:16:59 +0000648test_gui_tabline_event({tabnr}) Bool add a tabline event to the input buffer
649test_gui_tabmenu_event({tabnr}, {event})
650 none add a tabmenu event to the input buffer
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000651test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
652test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
653test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
654test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
655test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
656test_null_job() Job null value for testing
657test_null_list() List null value for testing
658test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
659test_null_string() String null value for testing
660test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
661test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
662test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
663test_scrollbar({which}, {value}, {dragging})
664 none scroll in the GUI for testing
665test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
666test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
667test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
668test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
669test_void() any void value for testing
670timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
671timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
672timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
673 Number create a timer
674timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
675timer_stopall() none stop all timers
676tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
677toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
678tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
679 to chars in {tostr}
680trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
681 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
682trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
683type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
684typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
685undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
686undotree() List undo file tree
687uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
688 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
689values({dict}) List values in {dict}
690virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
691visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
692wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
693win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
694 String execute {command} in window {id}
695win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
696win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
697win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
698win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
699win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
700win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000701win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
702win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000703win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
704win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
705 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
706winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
707wincol() Number window column of the cursor
708windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
709winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
710winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
711winline() Number window line of the cursor
712winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
713winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
714winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
715winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
716winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
717wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
718writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
719 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
720xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
721
722==============================================================================
7232. Details *builtin-function-details*
724
725Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
726specific functionality.
727
728abs({expr}) *abs()*
729 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
730 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
731 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
732 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
733 Examples: >
734 echo abs(1.456)
735< 1.456 >
736 echo abs(-5.456)
737< 5.456 >
738 echo abs(-4)
739< 4
740
741 Can also be used as a |method|: >
742 Compute()->abs()
743
744< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
745
746
747acos({expr}) *acos()*
748 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
749 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
750 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
751 [-1, 1].
752 Examples: >
753 :echo acos(0)
754< 1.570796 >
755 :echo acos(-0.5)
756< 2.094395
757
758 Can also be used as a |method|: >
759 Compute()->acos()
760
761< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
762
763
764add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
765 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
766 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
767 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
768 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
769< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
770 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
771 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
772 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
773
774 Can also be used as a |method|: >
775 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
776
777
778and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
779 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
780 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
781 Example: >
782 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
783< Can also be used as a |method|: >
784 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
785
786
787append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
788 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
789 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
790 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
791 the current buffer.
792 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
793 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
794 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
795 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
796 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
797 negative number results in an error. Example: >
798 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
799 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
800
801< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
802 passed as the second argument: >
803 mylist->append(lnum)
804
805
806appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
807 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
808
809 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
810 |bufload()| if needed.
811
812 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
813
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000814 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
815 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
816 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
817 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000818
819 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
820 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
821
822 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
823 error message is given. Example: >
824 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
825<
826 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
827 passed as the second argument: >
828 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
829
830
831argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
832 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
833 |arglist|.
834 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
835 window is used.
836 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
837 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
838 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
839 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
840
841 *argidx()*
842argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
843 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
844
845 *arglistid()*
846arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
847 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
848 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
849 global argument list. See |arglist|.
850 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
851
852 Without arguments use the current window.
853 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
854 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
855 page.
856 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
857
858 *argv()*
859argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
860 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
861 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
862 :let i = 0
863 :while i < argc()
864 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
865 : exe 'amenu Arg.' . f . ' :e ' . f . '<CR>'
866 : let i = i + 1
867 :endwhile
868< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
869 the whole |arglist| is returned.
870
871 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
872 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
873
874asin({expr}) *asin()*
875 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
876 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
877 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
878 [-1, 1].
879 Examples: >
880 :echo asin(0.8)
881< 0.927295 >
882 :echo asin(-0.5)
883< -0.523599
884
885 Can also be used as a |method|: >
886 Compute()->asin()
887<
888 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
889
890
891assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
892
893
894
895atan({expr}) *atan()*
896 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
897 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
898 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
899 Examples: >
900 :echo atan(100)
901< 1.560797 >
902 :echo atan(-4.01)
903< -1.326405
904
905 Can also be used as a |method|: >
906 Compute()->atan()
907<
908 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
909
910
911atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
912 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
913 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
914 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
915 Examples: >
916 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
917< -0.785398 >
918 :echo atan2(1, -1)
919< 2.356194
920
921 Can also be used as a |method|: >
922 Compute()->atan2(1)
923<
924 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
925
926balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
927 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
928 not used for the List.
929
930balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
931 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
932 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
933 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
934 split with |balloon_split()|.
935 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
936
937 Example: >
938 func GetBalloonContent()
939 " ... initiate getting the content
940 return ''
941 endfunc
942 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
943
944 func BalloonCallback(result)
945 call balloon_show(a:result)
946 endfunc
947< Can also be used as a |method|: >
948 GetText()->balloon_show()
949<
950 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
951 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
952 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
953 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
954 empty string or a placeholder.
955
956 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
957 error message.
958 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
959 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
960
961balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
962 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
963 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
964 to show debugger output.
965 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
966 Can also be used as a |method|: >
967 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
968
969< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
970 feature}
971
972blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
973 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
974 {blob}. Examples: >
975 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
976 blob2list(0z) returns []
977< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
978 opposite.
979
980 Can also be used as a |method|: >
981 GetBlob()->blob2list()
982
983 *browse()*
984browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
985 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
986 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
987 The input fields are:
988 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
989 {title} title for the requester
990 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
991 {default} default file name
992 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
993 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
994
995 *browsedir()*
996browsedir({title}, {initdir})
997 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
998 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
999 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1000 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1001 to be used.
1002 The input fields are:
1003 {title} title for the requester
1004 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1005 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1006 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1007
1008bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1009 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1010 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1011 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1012 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1013 buffer is always created.
1014 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1015 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1016 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1017 call bufload(bufnr)
1018 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1019< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1020 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1021
1022bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1023 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1024 {buf} exists.
1025 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1026 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1027
1028 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1029 exactly. The name can be:
1030 - Relative to the current directory.
1031 - A full path.
1032 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1033 - A URL name.
1034 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1035 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1036 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1037 long name to be able to find them.
1038 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1039 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1040 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1041 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1042 file name.
1043
1044 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1045 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1046<
1047 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1048
1049buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1050 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1051 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1052 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1053
1054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1055 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1056
1057bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1058 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1059 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1060 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1061 then there is no change.
1062 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1063 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1064 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1065
1066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1067 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1068
1069bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1070 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1071 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1072 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1073
1074 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1075 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1076
1077bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1078 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1079 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1080 "[No Name]".
1081 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1082 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1083 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1084 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1085 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1086 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1087 match an empty string is returned.
1088 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1089 alternate buffer.
1090 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1091 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1092 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1093 pattern.
1094 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1095 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1096 buffers are searched for.
1097 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1098 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1099 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1100< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1101 echo bufnr->bufname()
1102
1103< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1104 string is returned. >
1105 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1106 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1107 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1108 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1109< *buffer_name()*
1110 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1111
1112 *bufnr()*
1113bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1114 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1115 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1116 above.
1117
1118 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1119 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1120 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1121 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1122< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1123 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1124
1125 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1126 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1127< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1128 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1129 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1130 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1131
1132 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1133 echo bufref->bufnr()
1134<
1135 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1136 *last_buffer_nr()*
1137 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1138
1139bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1140 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1141 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1142 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1143 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1144
1145 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinid(1))
1146<
1147 Only deals with the current tab page.
1148
1149 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1150 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1151
1152bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1153 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1154 |window-ID|.
1155 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1156 is returned. Example: >
1157
1158 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinnr(1))
1159
1160< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1161 |:wincmd|.
1162
1163 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1164 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1165
1166byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1167 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1168 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1169 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1170 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1171 one.
1172 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1173
1174 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1175 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1176
1177< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1178 feature}
1179
1180byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1181 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1182 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1183 zero.
1184 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1185 equal to {nr}.
1186 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1187 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1188 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1189 separately.
1190 Example : >
1191 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1192< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1193 same: >
1194 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1195 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1196< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1197
1198 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1199 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1200 in bytes is returned.
1201
1202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1203 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1204
1205byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1206 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1207 as a separate character. Example: >
1208 let s = 'e' . nr2char(0x301)
1209 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1210 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1211 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1212< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1213 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1214 one byte).
1215 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1216 to a Unicode encoding.
1217
1218 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1219 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1220
1221call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1222 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1223 arguments.
1224 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1225 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1226 Returns the return value of the called function.
1227 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1228 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1229
1230 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1231 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1232
1233ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1234 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1235 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1236 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1237 Examples: >
1238 echo ceil(1.456)
1239< 2.0 >
1240 echo ceil(-5.456)
1241< -5.0 >
1242 echo ceil(4.0)
1243< 4.0
1244
1245 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1246 Compute()->ceil()
1247<
1248 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1249
1250
1251ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1252
1253
1254changenr() *changenr()*
1255 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1256 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1257 with the |:undo| command.
1258 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1259 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1260 one less than the number of the undone change.
1261
1262char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
1263 Return number value of the first char in {string}.
1264 Examples: >
1265 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1266 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1267< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1268 Example for "utf-8": >
1269 char2nr("á") returns 225
1270 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1271< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1272 A combining character is a separate character.
1273 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1274 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1275 let str = "ABC"
1276 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1277< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1278
1279 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1280 GetChar()->char2nr()
1281
1282
1283charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1284 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1285 The character class is one of:
1286 0 blank
1287 1 punctuation
1288 2 word character
1289 3 emoji
1290 other specific Unicode class
1291 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1292
1293
1294charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1295 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1296 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1297
1298 Example:
1299 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1300 charcol('.') returns 3
1301 col('.') returns 7
1302
1303< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1304 GetPos()->col()
1305<
1306 *charidx()*
1307charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1308 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1309 The index of the first character is zero.
1310 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1311 equal to {idx}.
1312 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1313 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1314 added to the preceding base character.
1315 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1316 counted as separate characters.
1317 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1318 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1319 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1320 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1321 and is not zero or one.
1322 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1323 from the character index.
1324 Examples: >
1325 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1326 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1327 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1328<
1329 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1330 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1331
1332chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1333 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1334 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1335 window:
1336 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1337 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1338 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1339 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1340 directory.
1341 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1342 {dir} must be a String.
1343 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1344 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1345 On failure, returns an empty string.
1346
1347 Example: >
1348 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1349 if save_dir != ""
1350 " ... do some work
1351 call chdir(save_dir)
1352 endif
1353
1354< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1355 GetDir()->chdir()
1356<
1357cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1358 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1359 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1360 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1361 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1362 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1363 feature, -1 is returned.
1364 See |C-indenting|.
1365
1366 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1367 GetLnum()->cindent()
1368
1369clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1370 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1371 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1372 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1373 window ID instead of the current window.
1374
1375 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1376 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1377<
1378 *col()*
1379col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1380 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1381 . the cursor position
1382 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1383 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1384 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1385 returned)
1386 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1387 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1388 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1389 that it's updated right away.
1390 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1391 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1392 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1393 out of range then col() returns zero.
1394 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1395 |getpos()|.
1396 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1397 character position use |charcol()|.
1398 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1399 Examples: >
1400 col(".") column of cursor
1401 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1402 col("'t") column of mark t
1403 col("'" . markname) column of mark markname
1404< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1405 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1406 buffer.
1407 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1408 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1409 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1410 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1411 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
1412 \<C-O>:echo col(".") . "\n" <Bar>
1413 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1414
1415< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1416 GetPos()->col()
1417<
1418
1419complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1420 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1421 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1422 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1423 or with an expression mapping.
1424 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1425 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1426 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1427 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1428 match.
1429 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1430 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1431 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1432 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1433 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1434 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1435 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1436 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1437 Example: >
1438 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1439
1440 func! ListMonths()
1441 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1442 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1443 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1444 return ''
1445 endfunc
1446< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1447 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1448
1449 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1450 second argument: >
1451 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1452
1453complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1454 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1455 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1456 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1457 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1458 the list.
1459 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1460 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1461
1462 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1463 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1464
1465complete_check() *complete_check()*
1466 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1467 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1468 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1469 zero otherwise.
1470 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1471 'completefunc' option.
1472
1473
1474complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1475 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1476 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1477 The items are:
1478 mode Current completion mode name string.
1479 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1480 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1481 See |pumvisible()|.
1482 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1483 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1484 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1485 See |complete-items|.
1486 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1487 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1488 typed text only, or the last completion after
1489 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1490 <Down> keys)
1491 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1492
1493 *complete_info_mode*
1494 mode values are:
1495 "" Not in completion mode
1496 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1497 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1498 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1499 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1500 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1501 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1502 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1503 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1504 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1505 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1506 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1507 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1508 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1509 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1510 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1511 "eval" |complete()| completion
1512 "unknown" Other internal modes
1513
1514 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1515 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1516 {what} are silently ignored.
1517
1518 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1519 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1520 |CompleteChanged| event.
1521
1522 Examples: >
1523 " Get all items
1524 call complete_info()
1525 " Get only 'mode'
1526 call complete_info(['mode'])
1527 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1528 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1529
1530< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1531 GetItems()->complete_info()
1532<
1533 *confirm()*
1534confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1535 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1536 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1537 choice this is 1.
1538 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1539 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1540
1541 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1542 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1543 used (and translated).
1544 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1545 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1546
1547 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1548 by '\n', e.g. >
1549 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1550< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1551 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1552 not need to be the first letter: >
1553 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1554< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1555 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1556
1557 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1558 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1559 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1560 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1561
1562 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1563 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1564 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1565 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1566 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1567 used.
1568
1569 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1570 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1571
1572 An example: >
1573 :let choice = confirm("What do you want?", "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1574 :if choice == 0
1575 : echo "make up your mind!"
1576 :elseif choice == 3
1577 : echo "tasteful"
1578 :else
1579 : echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1580 :endif
1581< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1582 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1583 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1584 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1585 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1586 the horizontal layout is always used.
1587
1588 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1589 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1590<
1591 *copy()*
1592copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1593 different from using {expr} directly.
1594 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1595 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1596 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1597 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1598 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1599 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1600 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1601 mylist->copy()
1602
1603cos({expr}) *cos()*
1604 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1605 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1606 Examples: >
1607 :echo cos(100)
1608< 0.862319 >
1609 :echo cos(-4.01)
1610< -0.646043
1611
1612 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1613 Compute()->cos()
1614<
1615 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1616
1617
1618cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1619 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1620 [1, inf].
1621 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1622 Examples: >
1623 :echo cosh(0.5)
1624< 1.127626 >
1625 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1626< -1.127626
1627
1628 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1629 Compute()->cosh()
1630<
1631 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1632
1633
1634count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1635 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1636 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1637
1638 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1639 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1640
1641 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1642
1643 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1644 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1645 {expr} is an empty string.
1646
1647 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1648 mylist->count(val)
1649<
1650 *cscope_connection()*
1651cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1652 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1653 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1654 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1655 if there are no cscope connections;
1656 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1657
1658 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1659 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1660
1661 {num} Description of existence check
1662 ----- ------------------------------
1663 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1664 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1665 {dbpath}.
1666 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1667 {dbpath}.
1668 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1669 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1670 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1671 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1672
1673 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1674
1675 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1676
1677 # pid database name prepend path
1678 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1679<
1680 Invocation Return Val ~
1681 ---------- ---------- >
1682 cscope_connection() 1
1683 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1684 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1685 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1686 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1687 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1688 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1689 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1690<
1691cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1692cursor({list})
1693 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1694 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1695
1696 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1697 with two, three or four item:
1698 [{lnum}, {col}]
1699 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1700 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1701 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1702 but without the first item.
1703
1704 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1705 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1706
1707 Does not change the jumplist.
1708 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1709 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1710 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1711 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1712 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1713 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1714 line.
1715 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1716 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1717 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1718
1719 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1720 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1721 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1722 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1723
1724 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1725 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1726
1727debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1728 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1729 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1730 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1731 {only available on MS-Windows}
1732
1733 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1734 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1735
1736deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1737 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1738 different from using {expr} directly.
1739 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1740 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1741 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1742 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1743 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1744 the original |List|.
1745 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1746
1747 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1748 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1749 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1750 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1751 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1752 *E724*
1753 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1754 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1755 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1756 Also see |copy()|.
1757
1758 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1759 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1760
1761delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1762 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
1763 name {fname}. This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link.
1764
1765 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1766 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1767
1768 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1769 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1770 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1771 that is being used.
1772
1773 A symbolic link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
1774
1775 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1776 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1777 or partly failed.
1778
1779 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1780 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1781 |deletebufline()|.
1782
1783 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1784 GetName()->delete()
1785
1786deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1787 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1788 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1789 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1790
1791 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1792 |bufload()| if needed.
1793
1794 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1795
1796 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1797 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1798 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1799
1800 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1801 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1802<
1803 *did_filetype()*
1804did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1805 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1806 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1807 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1808 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1809 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1810 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1811 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1812 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1813 file.
1814
1815diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1816 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1817 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1818 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1819 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1820 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1821 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1822 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1823
1824 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1825 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1826
1827diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1828 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1829 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1830 diff change zero is returned.
1831 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1832 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1833 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1834 line.
1835 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1836 syntax information about the highlighting.
1837
1838 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1839 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1840<
1841
1842digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1843 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
1844 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
1845 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
1846 is given and an empty string is returned.
1847
1848 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1849 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
1850 available, it might fail.
1851
1852 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
1853
1854 Examples: >
1855 " Get a built-in digraph
1856 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
1857
1858 " Get a user-defined digraph
1859 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
1860 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
1861<
1862 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1863 GetChars()->digraph_get()
1864<
1865 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1866 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1867 display an error message.
1868
1869
1870digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
1871 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
1872 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
1873 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
1874
1875 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1876 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
1877 available, it might fail.
1878
1879 Also see |digraph_get()|.
1880
1881 Examples: >
1882 " Get user-defined digraphs
1883 :echo digraph_getlist()
1884
1885 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
1886 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
1887<
1888 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1889 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
1890<
1891 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1892 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1893 display an error message.
1894
1895
1896digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()* *E1205*
1897 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1898 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
1899 encoded character. Be careful, composing characters are NOT
1900 ignored. This function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but
1901 useful to add digraphs start with a white space.
1902
1903 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1904 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1905
1906 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1907 |digraph_setlist()|.
1908
1909 Example: >
1910 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1911<
1912 Can be used as a |method|: >
1913 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1914<
1915 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1916 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1917 display an error message.
1918
1919
1920digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1921 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1922 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1923 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
1924 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|.
1925 Example: >
1926 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1927<
1928 It is similar to the following: >
1929 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1930 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1931 endfor
1932< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1933 following digraphs will not be added.
1934
1935 Can be used as a |method|: >
1936 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1937<
1938 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1939 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1940 display an error message.
1941
1942
1943echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1944 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1945 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1946 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1947 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1948< and to enable it again: >
1949 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1950< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1951
1952
1953empty({expr}) *empty()*
1954 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1955 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1956 items.
1957 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1958 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1959 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1960 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1961 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1962 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1963
1964 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1965 length with zero.
1966
1967 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1968 mylist->empty()
1969
1970environ() *environ()*
1971 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1972 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1973 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1974< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1975 use this: >
1976 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1977
1978escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1979 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1980 backslash. Example: >
1981 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1982< results in: >
1983 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1984< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1985
1986 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1987 GetText()->escape(' \')
1988<
1989 *eval()*
1990eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1991 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1992 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1993 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1994 functions.
1995
1996 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1997 argv->join()->eval()
1998
1999eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2000 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2001 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2002 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2003 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2004
2005executable({expr}) *executable()*
2006 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2007 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2008 arguments.
2009 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2010 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2011 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2012 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2013 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2014 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2015 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2016 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2017 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2018 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2019 directory, not if it's really executable.
2020 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
2021 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2022 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2023 The result is a Number:
2024 1 exists
2025 0 does not exist
2026 -1 not implemented on this system
2027 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2028
2029 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2030 GetCommand()->executable()
2031
2032execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2033 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2034 string.
2035 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2036 lines are executed one by one.
2037 This is equivalent to: >
2038 redir => var
2039 {command}
2040 redir END
2041<
2042 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2043 "" no `:silent` used
2044 "silent" `:silent` used
2045 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2046 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2047 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2048 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2049 *E930*
2050 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2051
2052 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
2053 split(execute('args'), "\n")
2054
2055< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2056 use `win_execute()`.
2057
2058 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2059 included in the output of the higher level call.
2060
2061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2062 GetCommand()->execute()
2063
2064exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2065 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2066 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2067 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2068 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2069 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2070< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2071 an empty string is returned.
2072
2073 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2074 GetCommand()->exepath()
2075<
2076 *exists()*
2077exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2078 zero otherwise.
2079
2080 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2081 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2082 at compile time.
2083
2084 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2085 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2086
2087 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
2088 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2089 not if it really works)
2090 +option-name Vim option that works.
2091 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2092 done by comparing with an empty
2093 string)
2094 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2095 or user defined function (see
2096 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2097 Also works for a variable that is a
2098 Funcref.
2099 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2100 implemented; to be used to check if
2101 "funcname" is valid
2102 varname internal variable (see
2103 |internal-variables|). Also works
2104 for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2105 entries, |List| items, etc.
2106 Does not work for local variables in a
2107 compiled `:def` function.
2108 Beware that evaluating an index may
2109 cause an error message for an invalid
2110 expression. E.g.: >
2111 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2112 :echo exists("l[5]")
2113< 0 >
2114 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2115< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2116 0
2117 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2118 command or command modifier |:command|.
2119 Returns:
2120 1 for match with start of a command
2121 2 full match with a command
2122 3 matches several user commands
2123 To check for a supported command
2124 always check the return value to be 2.
2125 :2match The |:2match| command.
2126 :3match The |:3match| command.
2127 #event autocommand defined for this event
2128 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2129 pattern (the pattern is taken
2130 literally and compared to the
2131 autocommand patterns character by
2132 character)
2133 #group autocommand group exists
2134 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2135 event.
2136 #group#event#pattern
2137 autocommand defined for this group,
2138 event and pattern.
2139 ##event autocommand for this event is
2140 supported.
2141
2142 Examples: >
2143 exists("&shortname")
2144 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2145 exists("*strftime")
2146 exists("*s:MyFunc")
2147 exists("bufcount")
2148 exists(":Make")
2149 exists("#CursorHold")
2150 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2151 exists("#filetypeindent")
2152 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2153 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2154 exists("##ColorScheme")
2155< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2156 name.
2157 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2158 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2159 the future, thus don't count on it!
2160 Working example: >
2161 exists(":make")
2162< NOT working example: >
2163 exists(":make install")
2164
2165< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2166 variable itself. For example: >
2167 exists(bufcount)
2168< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2169 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2170
2171 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2172 Varname()->exists()
2173<
2174
2175exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2176 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2177 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2178 give an error: >
2179 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2180 ThatFunction('works')
2181 endif
2182< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2183 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2184
2185 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2186 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2187 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2188
2189
2190exp({expr}) *exp()*
2191 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2192 [0, inf].
2193 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2194 Examples: >
2195 :echo exp(2)
2196< 7.389056 >
2197 :echo exp(-1)
2198< 0.367879
2199
2200 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2201 Compute()->exp()
2202<
2203 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2204
2205
2206expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2207 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2208 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2209
2210 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2211 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2212 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2213 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2214 file name contains a space]
2215
2216 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2217 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2218 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2219
2220 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2221 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2222 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2223
2224 % current file name
2225 # alternate file name
2226 #n alternate file name n
2227 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2228 <afile> autocmd file name
2229 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2230 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2231 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2232 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2233 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2234 line number
2235 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2236 a function
2237 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2238 current script ID |<SID>|
2239 <stack> call stack
2240 <cword> word under the cursor
2241 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2242 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2243 message |server2client()|
2244 Modifiers:
2245 :p expand to full path
2246 :h head (last path component removed)
2247 :t tail (last path component only)
2248 :r root (one extension removed)
2249 :e extension only
2250
2251 Example: >
2252 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") . "/tags"
2253< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2254 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2255 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2256< Use this: >
2257 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") . ".bak"
2258< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2259 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2260 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2261 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2262 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2263<
2264 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2265 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2266 to modify normal file names.
2267
2268 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2269 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2270 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2271 '/' added.
2272
2273 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2274 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2275 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2276 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2277 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2278 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2279 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2280 :echo expand("**/README")
2281<
2282 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2283 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2284 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2285 |expr-env-expand|.
2286 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2287 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2288 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2289 "$FOOBAR".
2290
2291 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2292 getting the raw output of an external command.
2293
2294 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2295 Getpattern()->expand()
2296
2297expandcmd({string}) *expandcmd()*
2298 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2299 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2300 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2301 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2302 start.
2303 Returns the expanded string. Example: >
2304 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
2305
2306< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2307 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2308<
2309extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2310 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2311 |Dictionaries|.
2312
2313 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2314 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2315 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2316 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2317 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2318 Examples: >
2319 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2320 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2321< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2322 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2323 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2324 (where N is the original length of the List).
2325 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2326 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2327 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2328<
2329 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2330 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2331 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2332 used to decide what to do:
2333 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2334 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2335 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2336 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2337
2338 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2339 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2340 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2341 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2342 fails.
2343 Returns {expr1}.
2344
2345 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2346 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2347
2348
2349extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2350 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2351 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2352 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2353 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2354
2355
2356feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2357 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2358 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2359
2360 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2361 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2362 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2363 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2364 characters from a mapping.
2365
2366 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2367 {string}.
2368
2369 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2370 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2371 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2372 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2373 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2374 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2375
2376 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2377 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2378 keys are remapped.
2379 'n' Do not remap keys.
2380 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2381 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2382 opening folds, etc.
2383 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2384 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2385 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2386 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2387 the internal "got_int" flag.
2388 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2389 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2390 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2391 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2392 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2393 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2394 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2395 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2396 script continues.
2397 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2398 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2399 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002400 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2401 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
2402 etc.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002403 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2404 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2405 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2406
2407 Return value is always 0.
2408
2409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2410 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2411
2412filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2413 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2414 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2415 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2416 expression, which is used as a String.
2417 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2418 |glob()|.
2419 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2420 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2421 0
2422 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2423 1
2424
2425< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2426 GetName()->filereadable()
2427< *file_readable()*
2428 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2429
2430
2431filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2432 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2433 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2434 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2435 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2436
2437 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2438 GetName()->filewritable()
2439
2440
2441filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2442 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2443 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2444 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2445 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002446 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002447
2448 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2449
2450 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2451 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2452 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2453 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2454 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2455 current character.
2456 Examples: >
2457 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2458< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2459 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2460< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2461 call filter(var, 0)
2462< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2463
2464 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2465 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2466 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2467
2468 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2469 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2470 2. the value of the current item.
2471 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2472 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2473 func Odd(idx, val)
2474 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2475 endfunc
2476 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002477< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2478 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2479< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002480 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2481< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2482 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2483<
2484 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2485 Other values will result in a type error.
2486
2487 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2488 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2489 first: >
2490 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2491
2492< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002493 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002494 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2495 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2496 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2497 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2498
2499 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2500 mylist->filter(expr2)
2501
2502finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2503 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2504 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2505 for the syntax of {path}.
2506
2507 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2508 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2509 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2510 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2511
2512 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2513 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2514 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2515
2516 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2517 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2518 feature}
2519
2520 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2521 GetName()->finddir()
2522
2523findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2524 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2525 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2526 Example: >
2527 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2528< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2529 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2530
2531 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2532 GetName()->findfile()
2533
2534flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2535 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2536 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2537 a very large number.
2538 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2539 not want that.
2540 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
2541 |flattennew()|.
2542 *E900*
2543 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2544 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2545 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2546
2547 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2548
2549 Example: >
2550 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2551< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2552 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2553< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2554
2555 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2556 mylist->flatten()
2557<
2558flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2559 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2560
2561
2562float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2563 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2564 decimal point.
2565 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2566 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2567 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2568 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2569 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2570 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2571 Examples: >
2572 echo float2nr(3.95)
2573< 3 >
2574 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2575< -23 >
2576 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2577< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2578 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2579< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2580 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2581< 0
2582
2583 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2584 Compute()->float2nr()
2585<
2586 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2587
2588
2589floor({expr}) *floor()*
2590 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2591 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2592 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2593 Examples: >
2594 echo floor(1.856)
2595< 1.0 >
2596 echo floor(-5.456)
2597< -6.0 >
2598 echo floor(4.0)
2599< 4.0
2600
2601 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2602 Compute()->floor()
2603<
2604 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2605
2606
2607fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2608 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2609 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2610 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2611 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2612 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2613 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2614 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2615 Examples: >
2616 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2617< 0.13 >
2618 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2619< -0.13
2620
2621 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2622 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2623<
2624 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2625
2626
2627fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2628 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2629 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2630 are escaped with a backslash.
2631 For most systems the characters escaped are
2632 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2633 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2634 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2635 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2636 Example: >
2637 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
2638 :exe "edit " . fnameescape(fname)
2639< results in executing: >
2640 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2641<
2642 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2643 GetName()->fnameescape()
2644
2645fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2646 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2647 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2648 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2649 Example: >
2650 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2651< results in: >
2652 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2653< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2654 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2655 |expand()| first then.
2656
2657 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2658 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2659
2660foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2661 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2662 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2663 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2664 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2665 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2666
2667 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2668 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2669
2670foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2671 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2672 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2673 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2674 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2675 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2676
2677 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2678 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2679
2680foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2681 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2682 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2683 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2684 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2685 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2686 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2687 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2688 previous line is usually available.
2689 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2690 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2691
2692 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2693 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2694<
2695 *foldtext()*
2696foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2697 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2698 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2699 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2700 The returned string looks like this: >
2701 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2702< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2703 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2704 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2705 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2706 'commentstring' options is removed.
2707 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2708 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2709 setting.
2710 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2711
2712foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2713 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2714 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2715 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2716 returned.
2717 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2718 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2719 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2720 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2721
2722
2723 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2724 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2725<
2726 *foreground()*
2727foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2728 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2729 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2730 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2731 |remote_foreground()| instead.
2732 {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
2733 Win32 console version}
2734
2735fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2736 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2737 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2738
2739 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2740 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2741 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2742 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2743
2744 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2745 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2746
2747 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2748 GetName()->fullcommand()
2749<
2750 *funcref()*
2751funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2752 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2753 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2754 function {name} is redefined later.
2755
2756 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002757 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2758 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2759 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2760 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002761
2762 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2763 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2764<
2765 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2766function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2767 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2768 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2769 internal function.
2770
2771 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2772 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2773 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2774 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2775 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2776<
2777 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2778 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2779 same function.
2780
2781 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2782 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2783 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2784
2785 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2786 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2787 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2788 ...
2789 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2790 ...
2791 call Partial('name')
2792< Invokes the function as with: >
2793 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2794
2795< With a |method|: >
2796 func Callback(one, two, three)
2797 ...
2798 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2799 ...
2800 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2801< Invokes the function as with: >
2802 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2803
2804< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2805 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2806 arguments. Example: >
2807 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2808 ...
2809 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2810 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2811 ...
2812 call Func2('name')
2813< Invokes the function as with: >
2814 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2815
2816< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2817 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2818 function Callback() dict
2819 echo "called for " . self.name
2820 endfunction
2821 ...
2822 let context = {"name": "example"}
2823 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2824 ...
2825 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2826< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2827 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2828 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2829 let Func = context.Callback
2830
2831< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2832 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2833 ...
2834 let context = {"name": "example"}
2835 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2836 ...
2837 call Func(500)
2838< Invokes the function as with: >
2839 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2840<
2841 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2842 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2843
2844
2845garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2846 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2847 that have circular references.
2848
2849 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2850 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2851 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2852 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2853 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2854 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2855 for a long time.
2856
2857 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2858 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2859 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2860
2861 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2862 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2863 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2864 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2865
2866get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2867 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2868 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2869 omitted.
2870 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2871 mylist->get(idx)
2872get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2873 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2874 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2875 omitted.
2876 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2877 myblob->get(idx)
2878get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2879 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2880 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2881 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2882 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2883< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2884 'default' when it does not exist.
2885 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2886 mydict->get(key)
2887get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00002888 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002889 {what} are:
2890 "name" The function name
2891 "func" The function
2892 "dict" The dictionary
2893 "args" The list with arguments
2894 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2895 myfunc->get(what)
2896<
2897 *getbufinfo()*
2898getbufinfo([{buf}])
2899getbufinfo([{dict}])
2900 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2901
2902 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2903 returned.
2904
2905 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2906 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2907 be specified in {dict}:
2908 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2909 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2910 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2911
2912 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2913 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2914 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2915 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2916
2917 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2918 entries:
2919 bufnr Buffer number.
2920 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2921 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2922 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2923 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2924 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2925 last used.
2926 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2927 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2928 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2929 opened in the current window.
2930 Only valid if the buffer has been
2931 displayed in the window in the past.
2932 If you want the line number of the
2933 last known cursor position in a given
2934 window, use |line()|: >
2935 :echo line('.', {winid})
2936<
2937 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2938 valid when loaded)
2939 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2940 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2941 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2942 Each list item is a dictionary with
2943 the following fields:
2944 id sign identifier
2945 lnum line number
2946 name sign name
2947 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2948 buffer-local variables.
2949 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2950 buffer
2951 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2952 display this buffer
2953
2954 Examples: >
2955 for buf in getbufinfo()
2956 echo buf.name
2957 endfor
2958 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2959 if buf.changed
2960 ....
2961 endif
2962 endfor
2963<
2964 To get buffer-local options use: >
2965 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2966<
2967 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2968 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2969<
2970
2971 *getbufline()*
2972getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2973 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2974 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2975 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2976
2977 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2978
2979 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
2980 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
2981
2982 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
2983 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
2984
2985 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
2986 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
2987 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
2988 returned.
2989
2990 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
2991 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
2992
2993 Example: >
2994 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
2995
2996< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2997 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
2998
2999getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3000 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3001 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3002 must be used.
3003 The {varname} argument is a string.
3004 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3005 buffer-local variables.
3006 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3007 the buffer-local options.
3008 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3009 a buffer-local option.
3010 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3011 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3012 window-local option.
3013 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3014 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3015 string is returned, there is no error message.
3016 Examples: >
3017 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
3018 :echo "todo myvar = " . getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
3019
3020< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3021 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3022<
3023getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3024 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3025 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3026 exist, an empty list is returned.
3027
3028 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3029 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3030 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3031 entries:
3032 col column number
3033 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3034 lnum line number
3035 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3036 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3037 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3038
3039 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3040 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3041
3042getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3043 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3044 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3045 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3046 Return zero otherwise.
3047 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3048 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3049 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3050
3051 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3052 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3053 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3054 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3055 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3056 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3057 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3058 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3059 that is not included in the character.
3060
3061 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3062 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3063 sequence.
3064
3065 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3066 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3067 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3068
3069 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3070
3071 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3072 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3073 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3074 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3075 ignored.
3076 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3077 let c = getchar()
3078 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
3079 exe v:mouse_win . "wincmd w"
3080 exe v:mouse_lnum
3081 exe "normal " . v:mouse_col . "|"
3082 endif
3083<
3084 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3085 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3086 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3087
3088 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3089 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3090 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3091 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3092
3093 There is no mapping for the character.
3094 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3095 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3096 sequence. Examples: >
3097 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3098 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3099< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3100 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3101 :function FindChar()
3102 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3103 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3104 : normal l
3105 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3106 : break
3107 : endif
3108 : endwhile
3109 :endfunction
3110<
3111 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3112 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3113 another character: >
3114 :function GetKey()
3115 : let c = getchar()
3116 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3117 : let c = getchar()
3118 : endwhile
3119 : return c
3120 :endfunction
3121
3122getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3123 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3124 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3125 These values are added together:
3126 2 shift
3127 4 control
3128 8 alt (meta)
3129 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3130 32 mouse double click
3131 64 mouse triple click
3132 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3133 128 command (Macintosh only)
3134 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3135 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3136 without a modifier.
3137
3138 *getcharpos()*
3139getcharpos({expr})
3140 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3141 column number in the returned List is a character index
3142 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003143 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3144 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003145 of the last character.
3146
3147 Example:
3148 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3149 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3150 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3151<
3152 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3153 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3154
3155getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3156 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3157 with the following entries:
3158
3159 char character previously used for a character
3160 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3161 if no character search has been performed
3162 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3163 0 for backward
3164 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3165 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3166 character search
3167
3168 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3169 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3170 character search: >
3171 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3172 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3173< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3174
3175
3176getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3177 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3178 string.
3179 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3180 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3181 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3182 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3183 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3184 if no character is available.
3185 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3186 result is converted to a string.
3187
3188
3189getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3190 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3191 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3192 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3193 Example: >
3194 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3195< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3196 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3197 |inputsecret()|.
3198
3199getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3200 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3201 byte count. The first column is 1.
3202 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3203 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3204 Returns 0 otherwise.
3205 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3206
3207getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3208 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3209 are:
3210 : normal Ex command
3211 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3212 / forward search command
3213 ? backward search command
3214 @ |input()| command
3215 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3216 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3217 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3218 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3219 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3220 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3221
3222getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3223 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3224 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3225 when not in the command-line window.
3226
3227getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3228 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3229 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3230 types are supported:
3231
3232 arglist file names in argument list
3233 augroup autocmd groups
3234 buffer buffer names
3235 behave :behave suboptions
3236 color color schemes
3237 command Ex command
3238 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3239 compiler compilers
3240 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3241 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3242 dir directory names
3243 environment environment variable names
3244 event autocommand events
3245 expression Vim expression
3246 file file and directory names
3247 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3248 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3249 function function name
3250 help help subjects
3251 highlight highlight groups
3252 history :history suboptions
3253 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3254 mapclear buffer argument
3255 mapping mapping name
3256 menu menus
3257 messages |:messages| suboptions
3258 option options
3259 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
3260 shellcmd Shell command
3261 sign |:sign| suboptions
3262 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3263 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3264 tag tags
3265 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3266 user user names
3267 var user variables
3268
3269 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3270 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3271 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3272
3273 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3274 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3275 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3276
3277 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3278 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3279 a ":call" command: >
3280 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3281<
3282 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3283 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3284
3285 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3286 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3287<
3288 *getcurpos()*
3289getcurpos([{winid}])
3290 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3291 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3292 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3293 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003294 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3295 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003296 |getpos()|.
3297 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3298 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3299 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3300
3301 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3302 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3303 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3304 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3305 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3306
3307 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3308 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3309 MoveTheCursorAround
3310 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3311< Note that this only works within the window. See
3312 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3313
3314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3315 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3316<
3317 *getcursorcharpos()*
3318getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3319 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3320 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3321
3322 Example:
3323 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3324 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3325 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3326<
3327 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3328 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3329
3330< *getcwd()*
3331getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3332 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3333 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3334
3335 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3336 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3337 the |window-ID|.
3338 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3339 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3340
3341 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3342 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3343 the working directory of the tabpage.
3344 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3345 use the current tabpage.
3346 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3347 the current window.
3348 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3349
3350 Examples: >
3351 " Get the working directory of the current window
3352 :echo getcwd()
3353 :echo getcwd(0)
3354 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3355 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3356 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3357 " Get the global working directory
3358 :echo getcwd(-1)
3359 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3360 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3361 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3362 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3363
3364< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3365 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3366
3367getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3368 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3369 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3370 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3371
3372< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3373 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3374 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3375 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3376
3377 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3378 GetVarname()->getenv()
3379
3380getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3381 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3382 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3383 |hl-Normal|.
3384 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3385 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3386 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3387 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3388 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3389 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3390 function just after the GUI has started.
3391 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3392 a valid name does not work.
3393
3394getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3395 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3396 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3397 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3398 empty string is returned.
3399 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3400 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3401 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3402 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3403 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3404 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3405 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3406< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3407 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3408
3409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3410 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3411<
3412 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3413
3414getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3415 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3416 given file {fname}.
3417 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3418 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3419 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3420 is returned.
3421
3422 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3423 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3424
3425getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3426 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3427 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3428 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3429 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3430 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3431
3432 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3433 GetFilename()->getftime()
3434
3435getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3436 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3437 file of the given file {fname}.
3438 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3439 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3440 results:
3441 Normal file "file"
3442 Directory "dir"
3443 Symbolic link "link"
3444 Block device "bdev"
3445 Character device "cdev"
3446 Socket "socket"
3447 FIFO "fifo"
3448 All other "other"
3449 Example: >
3450 getftype("/home")
3451< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3452 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3453 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3454 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3455
3456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3457 GetFilename()->getftype()
3458
3459getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3460 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3461 active.
3462 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3463
3464getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3465 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3466
3467 Without arguments use the current window.
3468 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3469 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3470 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3471 page.
3472
3473 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3474 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3475 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3476 the following entries:
3477 bufnr buffer number
3478 col column number
3479 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3480 filename filename if available
3481 lnum line number
3482
3483 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3484 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3485
3486< *getline()*
3487getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3488 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3489 from the current buffer. Example: >
3490 getline(1)
3491< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3492 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3493 To get the line under the cursor: >
3494 getline(".")
3495< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3496 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3497
3498 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3499 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3500 including line {end}.
3501 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3502 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3503 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3504 Example: >
3505 :let start = line('.')
3506 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3507 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3508
3509< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3510 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3511
3512< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3513
3514getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3515 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3516 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3517 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3518
3519 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3520 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3521 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3522
3523 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3524 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3525 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3526
3527 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3528 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3529
3530 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3531 from the location list. This field is
3532 applicable only when called from a
3533 location list window. See
3534 |location-list-file-window| for more
3535 details.
3536
3537 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3538 location list for the window {nr}.
3539 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3540
3541 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3542 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3543 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3544
3545
3546getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3547 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3548 about all the global marks. |mark|
3549
3550 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3551 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3552 see |bufname()|.
3553
3554 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3555 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3556 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3557 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3558 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3559 file file name
3560
3561 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3562 mark.
3563
3564 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3565 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3566
3567getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3568 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3569 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3570 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3571 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3572 |getmatches()|.
3573 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3574 window ID instead of the current window.
3575 Example: >
3576 :echo getmatches()
3577< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3578 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3579 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3580 :let m = getmatches()
3581 :call clearmatches()
3582 :echo getmatches()
3583< [] >
3584 :call setmatches(m)
3585 :echo getmatches()
3586< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3587 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3588 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3589 :unlet m
3590<
3591getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3592 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3593 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3594 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3595 screenrow screen row
3596 screencol screen column
3597 winid Window ID of the click
3598 winrow row inside "winid"
3599 wincol column inside "winid"
3600 line text line inside "winid"
3601 column text column inside "winid"
3602 All numbers are 1-based.
3603
3604 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3605 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3606
3607 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3608 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3609 are zero.
3610
3611 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3612 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3613
3614 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3615
3616 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3617 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3618
3619 *getpid()*
3620getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3621 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3622 exits.
3623
3624 *getpos()*
3625getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3626 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3627 |getcurpos()|.
3628 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3629 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3630 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3631 is the buffer number of the mark.
3632 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3633 column is 1.
3634 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3635 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3636 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3637 character.
3638 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3639 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003640 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003641 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3642 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3643 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003644 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3645 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003646 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3647 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3648 ...
3649 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3650< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3651
3652 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3653 GetMark()->getpos()
3654
3655getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3656 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3657 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3658 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3659 bufname() to get the name
3660 module module name
3661 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3662 end_lnum
3663 end of line number if the item is multiline
3664 col column number (first column is 1)
3665 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3666 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3667 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3668 nr error number
3669 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3670 text description of the error
3671 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3672 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3673
3674 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3675 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3676 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3677 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3678 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3679
3680 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3681 do something with them: >
3682 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3683 :for d in getqflist()
3684 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3685 :endfor
3686<
3687 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3688 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3689 following string items are supported in {what}:
3690 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3691 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3692 context get the |quickfix-context|
3693 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3694 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3695 value is used.
3696 id get information for the quickfix list with
3697 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3698 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3699 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3700 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3701 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3702 See |quickfix-index|
3703 items quickfix list entries
3704 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3705 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3706 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3707 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3708 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3709 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3710 the last quickfix list
3711 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3712 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3713 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3714 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3715 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3716 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3717 all all of the above quickfix properties
3718 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3719 particular item, set it to zero.
3720 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3721 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3722 specified by "id" is used.
3723 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3724 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3725 contains the quickfix stack size.
3726 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3727 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3728 "items" with the list of entries.
3729
3730 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3731 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3732 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3733 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3734 If not present, set to "".
3735 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3736 present, set to 0.
3737 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3738 present, set to 0.
3739 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3740 an empty list.
3741 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3742 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3743 window. If not present, set to 0.
3744 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3745 present, set to 0.
3746 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3747 to "".
3748 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3749
3750 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3751 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3752 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3753 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3754<
3755getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3756 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3757 {regname}. Example: >
3758 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3759< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3760 string.
3761 The {regname} argument must be a string.
3762
3763 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3764 register. (For use in maps.)
3765 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3766 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3767 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3768
3769 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3770 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3771 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3772 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3773 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3774 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3775
3776 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3777 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3778 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3779
3780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3781 GetRegname()->getreg()
3782
3783getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3784 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3785 Dictionary with the following entries:
3786 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3787 {regname}, like
3788 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3789 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3790 |getregtype()|.
3791 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3792 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3793 register.
3794 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3795 single letter name of the register
3796 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3797 For example, after deleting a line
3798 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3799 which is the register that got the
3800 deleted text.
3801
3802 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3803 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3804 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3805 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3806 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3807 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3808
3809 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3810 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3811
3812getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3813 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3814 The value will be one of:
3815 "v" for |characterwise| text
3816 "V" for |linewise| text
3817 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3818 "" for an empty or unknown register
3819 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3820 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3821 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3822 |v:register| is used.
3823 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3824
3825 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3826 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3827
3828gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3829 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3830 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3831 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3832 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3833 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3834
3835 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3836 tabnr tab page number.
3837 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3838 tabpage-local variables
3839 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3840
3841 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3842 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3843
3844gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3845 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3846 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3847 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3848 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3849 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3850 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3851 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3852 string is returned, there is no error message.
3853
3854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3855 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3856
3857gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3858 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3859 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3860 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3861 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3862 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3863 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3864 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3865 window-local option.
3866 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3867 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3868 use |getwinvar()|.
3869 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3870 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3871 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3872 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3873 or buffer-local variable.
3874 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3875 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3876 Examples: >
3877 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
3878 :echo "myvar = " . gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
3879<
3880 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3881 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3882
3883< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3884 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3885
3886gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3887 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3888 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3889 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3890 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3891
3892 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3893 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3894 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3895 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3896 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3897 is a dictionary containing the
3898 entries described below.
3899 length Number of entries in the stack.
3900
3901 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3902 entries:
3903 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3904 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3905 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3906 returned list.
3907 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3908 multiple matching tags are found for a
3909 name.
3910 tagname name of the tag
3911
3912 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3913
3914 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3915 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3916
3917
3918gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3919 Translate String {text} if possible.
3920 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3921 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3922 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3923 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3924 called.
3925 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3926 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3927 strings.
3928
3929
3930getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3931 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3932
3933 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3934 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3935 exist the result is an empty list.
3936
3937 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3938 tab pages is returned.
3939
3940 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3941 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3942 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3943 height window height (excluding winbar)
3944 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3945 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3946 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3947 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3948 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3949 {only with the +terminal feature}
3950 tabnr tab page number
3951 topline first displayed buffer line
3952 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3953 window-local variables
3954 width window width
3955 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3956 otherwise
3957 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3958 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3959 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3960 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3961 number in front of the text
3962 winid |window-ID|
3963 winnr window number
3964 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3965 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3966
3967 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3968 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3969
3970getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
3971 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
3972 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
3973 [x-pos, y-pos]
3974 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
3975 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
3976 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
3977 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
3978 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
3979 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
3980 do some work in the meantime: >
3981 while 1
3982 let res = getwinpos(1)
3983 if res[0] >= 0
3984 break
3985 endif
3986 " Do some work here
3987 endwhile
3988<
3989
3990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3991 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
3992<
3993 *getwinposx()*
3994getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
3995 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
3996 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
3997 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
3998 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
3999
4000 *getwinposy()*
4001getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4002 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4003 a timeout of 100 msec).
4004 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4005 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4006
4007getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4008 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4009 Examples: >
4010 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
4011 :echo "myvar = " . getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
4012
4013< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4014 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4015<
4016glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4017 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4018 use of special characters.
4019
4020 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4021 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4022 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4023 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4024 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4025
4026 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4027 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4028 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4029 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4030 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4031
4032 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4033
4034 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4035 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4036
4037 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4038 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4039 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4040 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4041
4042 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4043 any external command. Example: >
4044 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4045 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4046< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4047 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4048
4049 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4050 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4051
4052 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4053 GetExpr()->glob()
4054
4055glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4056 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4057 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4058 is a file name. E.g. >
4059 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4060< This is equivalent to: >
4061 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4062< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4063 empty string.
4064 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4065 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4066
4067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4068 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4069< *globpath()*
4070globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4071 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4072 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4073 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4074<
4075 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4076 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4077 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4078 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4079 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4080 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4081 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4082 error message.
4083
4084 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4085 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4086 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4087 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4088
4089 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4090 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4091 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4092 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4093 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4094 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4095<
4096 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4097
4098 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4099 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4100 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4101 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4102< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4103 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4104
4105 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4106 second argument: >
4107 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4108<
4109 *has()*
4110has({feature} [, {check}])
4111 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4112 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4113 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4114 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4115
4116 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4117 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4118 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4119 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4120 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4121 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4122 current Vim version.
4123
4124 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4125
4126 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4127 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4128 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4129 separate line: >
4130 if has('feature')
4131 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4132 endif
4133< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4134 would not be found.
4135
4136
4137has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4138 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4139 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4140 argument is a string.
4141
4142 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4143 mydict->has_key(key)
4144
4145haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4146 The result is a Number:
4147 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4148 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4149 0 otherwise.
4150
4151 Without arguments use the current window.
4152 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4153 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4154 page.
4155 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4156 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4157 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4158 Examples: >
4159 if haslocaldir() == 1
4160 " window local directory case
4161 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4162 " tab-local directory case
4163 else
4164 " global directory case
4165 endif
4166
4167 " current window
4168 :echo haslocaldir()
4169 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4170 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4171 " window n in current tab page
4172 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4173 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4174 " window n in tab page m
4175 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4176 " tab page m
4177 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4178<
4179 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4180 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4181
4182hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4183 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4184 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4185 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4186 indicated by {mode}.
4187 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4188 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4189 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4190 Command-line mode.
4191 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4192 buffer are checked for a match.
4193 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4194 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4195 n Normal mode
4196 v Visual and Select mode
4197 x Visual mode
4198 s Select mode
4199 o Operator-pending mode
4200 i Insert mode
4201 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4202 c Command-line mode
4203 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4204
4205 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4206 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4207 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4208 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4209 :endif
4210< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4211 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4212
4213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4214 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4215
4216histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4217 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4218 one of: *hist-names*
4219 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4220 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4221 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4222 "input" or "@" input line history
4223 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4224 empty the current or last used history
4225 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4226 character is sufficient.
4227 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4228 shifted to become the newest entry.
4229 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4230 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4231
4232 Example: >
4233 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4234 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4235< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4236
4237 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4238 second argument: >
4239 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4240
4241histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4242 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4243 for the possible values of {history}.
4244
4245 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4246 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4247 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4248 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4249 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4250 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4251 be removed if it exists.
4252
4253 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4254 is returned.
4255
4256 Examples:
4257 Clear expression register history: >
4258 :call histdel("expr")
4259<
4260 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4261 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4262<
4263 The following three are equivalent: >
4264 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4265 :call histdel("search", -1)
4266 :call histdel("search", '^'.histget("search", -1).'$')
4267<
4268 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4269 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4270 :call histdel("search", -1)
4271 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4272<
4273 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4274 GetHistory()->histdel()
4275
4276histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4277 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4278 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4279 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4280 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4281 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4282
4283 Examples:
4284 Redo the second last search from history. >
4285 :execute '/' . histget("search", -2)
4286
4287< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4288 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4289 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4290<
4291 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4292 GetHistory()->histget()
4293
4294histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4295 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4296 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4297 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4298
4299 Example: >
4300 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4301
4302< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4303 GetHistory()->histnr()
4304<
4305hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4306 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4307 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4308 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4309 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4310 item.
4311 *highlight_exists()*
4312 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4313
4314 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4315 GetName()->hlexists()
4316<
4317hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4318 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4319 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4320 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4321 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4322
4323 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4324 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4325 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4326 resolved highlight group are returned.
4327
4328 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4329 following items:
4330 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4331 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4332 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4333 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4334 ctermbg cterm background color.
4335 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4336 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4337 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4338 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4339 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4340 group link is a default link. See
4341 |highlight-default|.
4342 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4343 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4344 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4345 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4346 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4347 id highlight group ID.
4348 linksto linked highlight group name.
4349 See |:highlight-link|.
4350 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4351 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4352 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4353 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4354
4355 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4356 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4357 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4358 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4359
4360 Example(s): >
4361 :echo hlget()
4362 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4363 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4364<
4365 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4366 GetName()->hlget()
4367<
4368hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4369 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4370 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4371 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4372 supported items in this dictionary.
4373
4374 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4375 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4376
4377 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4378 a link for an existing highlight group
4379 with attributes.
4380
4381 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4382 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4383 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4384 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4385 modified.
4386
4387 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4388 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4389 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4390 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4391
4392 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4393 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4394
4395 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4396
4397 Example(s): >
4398 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4399 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4400 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4401 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4402 :let l = hlget()
4403 :call hlset(l)
4404 " clear the Search highlight group
4405 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4406 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4407 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4408 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4409 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4410 " remove the MyHlg group link
4411 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4412 " clear the attributes and a link
4413 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4414 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4415<
4416 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4417 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4418<
4419 *hlID()*
4420hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4421 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4422 zero is returned.
4423 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4424 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4425 "Comment" group: >
4426 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4427< *highlightID()*
4428 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4429
4430 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4431 GetName()->hlID()
4432
4433hostname() *hostname()*
4434 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4435 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4436 256 characters long are truncated.
4437
4438iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4439 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4440 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4441 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4442 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4443 are replaced with "?".
4444 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4445 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4446 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4447 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4448 can be done.
4449 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4450 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4451 UTF-8 and use: >
4452 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4453< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4454 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4455 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4456
4457 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4458 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4459<
4460 *indent()*
4461indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4462 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4463 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4464 |getline()|.
4465 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4466 error is given.
4467
4468 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4469 GetLnum()->indent()
4470
4471index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4472 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4473 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4474 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4475 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4476 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4477
4478 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4479 value is equal to {expr}.
4480
4481 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4482 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4483 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4484 case must match.
4485 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4486 Example: >
4487 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4488 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4489
4490< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4491 GetObject()->index(what)
4492
4493input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4494 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4495 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4496 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4497 in the prompt to start a new line.
4498 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4499 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4500 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4501 for lines typed for input().
4502 Example: >
4503 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4504 : echo "Cheers!"
4505 :endif
4506<
4507 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4508 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4509 Example: >
4510 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4511
4512< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4513 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4514 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4515 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4516 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4517 more information. Example: >
4518 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4519<
4520 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4521 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4522 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4523 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4524 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4525 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4526 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4527 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4528 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4529
4530 Example with a mapping: >
4531 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" . Foo<CR>
4532 :function GetFoo()
4533 : call inputsave()
4534 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4535 : call inputrestore()
4536 :endfunction
4537
4538< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4539 GetPrompt()->input()
4540
4541inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4542 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4543 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4544 Example: >
4545 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4546 :if n != ""
4547 : let &sw = n
4548 :endif
4549< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4550 omitted an empty string is returned.
4551 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4552 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4553 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4554
4555 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4556 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4557
4558inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4559 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4560 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4561 enter a number, which is returned.
4562 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4563 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4564 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4565 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4566 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4567 length of {textlist} is returned.
4568 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4569 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4570 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4571 Example: >
4572 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4573 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4574
4575< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4576 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4577
4578inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4579 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4580 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4581 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4582 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4583
4584inputsave() *inputsave()*
4585 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4586 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4587 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4588 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4589 many inputrestore() calls.
4590 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4591
4592inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4593 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4594 two exceptions:
4595 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4596 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4597 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4598 |history| stack.
4599 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4600 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4601 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4602
4603 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4604 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4605
4606insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4607 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4608 of it.
4609
4610 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4611 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4612 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4613 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4614
4615 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4616 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4617 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4618 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4619< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4620 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4621 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4622
4623 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4624 mylist->insert(item)
4625
4626interrupt() *interrupt()*
4627 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4628 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4629 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4630 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4631 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4632 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4633 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4634 : call interrupt()
4635 : endif
4636 :endfunction
4637 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4638
4639invert({expr}) *invert()*
4640 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4641 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4642 :let bits = invert(bits)
4643< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4644 :let bits = bits->invert()
4645
4646isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4647 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4648 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4649 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4650 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4651
4652 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4653 GetName()->isdirectory()
4654
4655isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4656 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4657 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4658 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4659< 1 >
4660 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4661< -1
4662
4663 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4664 Compute()->isinf()
4665<
4666 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4667
4668islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4669 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4670 name of a locked variable.
4671 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4672 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4673 Example: >
4674 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4675 :lockvar 1 alist
4676 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4677 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4678
4679< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist you get an error
4680 message. Use |exists()| to check for existence.
4681 In Vim9 script it does not work for local variables.
4682
4683 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4684 GetName()->islocked()
4685
4686isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4687 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4688 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4689< 1
4690
4691 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4692 Compute()->isnan()
4693<
4694 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4695
4696items({dict}) *items()*
4697 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4698 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4699 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4700 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4701 Example: >
4702 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
4703 echo key . ': ' . value
4704 endfor
4705
4706< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4707 mydict->items()
4708
4709job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4710
4711
4712join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4713 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4714 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4715 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4716 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4717 add it there too: >
4718 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") . "\n"
4719< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4720 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4721 The opposite function is |split()|.
4722
4723 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4724 mylist->join()
4725
4726js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4727 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4728 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4729 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4730 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4731 result in v:none items.
4732
4733 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4734 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4735
4736js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4737 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4738 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4739 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4740 commas.
4741 For example, the Vim object:
4742 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4743 Will be encoded as:
4744 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4745 While json_encode() would produce:
4746 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4747 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4748 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4749
4750 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4751 GetObject()->js_encode()
4752
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004753json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004754 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4755 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4756 JSON and Vim values.
4757 The decoding is permissive:
4758 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4759 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4760 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4761 same as {"1":2}.
4762 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4763 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4764 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4765 are accepted.
4766 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4767 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4768 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4769 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4770 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4771 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4772 character in string) for "\t".
4773 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4774 and results in v:none.
4775 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4776 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4777 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4778 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4779 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4780 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4781 *E938*
4782 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4783 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4784 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4785
4786 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4787 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4788
4789json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4790 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4791 The encoding is specified in:
4792 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
4793 Vim values are converted as follows:
4794 |Number| decimal number
4795 |Float| floating point number
4796 Float nan "NaN"
4797 Float inf "Infinity"
4798 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4799 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4800 |Funcref| not possible, error
4801 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4802 used recursively: []
4803 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4804 used recursively: {}
4805 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4806 v:false "false"
4807 v:true "true"
4808 v:none "null"
4809 v:null "null"
4810 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4811 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4812 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
4813
4814 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4815 GetObject()->json_encode()
4816
4817keys({dict}) *keys()*
4818 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4819 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4820
4821 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4822 mydict->keys()
4823
4824< *len()* *E701*
4825len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4826 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4827 used, as with |strlen()|.
4828 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4829 returned.
4830 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4831 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4832 |Dictionary| is returned.
4833 Otherwise an error is given.
4834
4835 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4836 mylist->len()
4837
4838< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4839libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4840 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4841 with single argument {argument}.
4842 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4843 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4844 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4845 limited.
4846 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4847 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4848 to Vim.
4849 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4850 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4851 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4852 null-terminated string.
4853 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4854
4855 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4856 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4857 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4858 very probably crash.
4859
4860 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4861 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4862 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4863 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4864 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4865 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4866 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4867 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4868 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4869 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4870
4871 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4872 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4873 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4874 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4875 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4876 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4877 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4878 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4879 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4880 feature is present}
4881 Examples: >
4882 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4883
4884< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4885 third argument: >
4886 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4887<
4888 *libcallnr()*
4889libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4890 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4891 int instead of a string.
4892 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4893 feature is present}
4894 Examples: >
4895 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4896 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4897 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4898<
4899 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4900 third argument: >
4901 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4902<
4903
4904line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4905 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4906 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
4907 The accepted positions are:
4908 . the cursor position
4909 $ the last line in the current buffer
4910 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4911 returned)
4912 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4913 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4914 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4915 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4916 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4917 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4918 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4919 that it's updated right away.
4920 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4921 then applies to another buffer.
4922 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4923 |getpos()|.
4924 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4925 that window instead of the current window.
4926 Examples: >
4927 line(".") line number of the cursor
4928 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4929 line("'t") line number of mark t
4930 line("'" . marker) line number of mark marker
4931<
4932 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4933 |last-position-jump|.
4934
4935 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4936 GetValue()->line()
4937
4938line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4939 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4940 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4941 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4942 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4943 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4944 below the last line: >
4945 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4946< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4947 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4948 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4949 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4950 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4951
4952 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4953 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4954
4955lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4956 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4957 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4958 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4959 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4960 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4961 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4962 error is given.
4963
4964 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4965 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4966
4967list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
4968 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
4969 Examples: >
4970 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
4971 list2blob([]) returns 0z
4972< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
4973 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
4974
4975 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
4976
4977 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4978 GetList()->list2blob()
4979
4980list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
4981 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
4982 concatenate them all. Examples: >
4983 list2str([32]) returns " "
4984 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
4985< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
4986 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
4987< |str2list()| does the opposite.
4988
4989 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
4990 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
4991 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
4992 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
4993<
4994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4995 GetList()->list2str()
4996
4997listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
4998 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
4999 been made to buffer {buf}.
5000 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5001 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5002 buffer is used.
5003 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5004
5005 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
5006 a:bufnr the buffer that was changed
5007 a:start first changed line number
5008 a:end first line number below the change
5009 a:added number of lines added, negative if lines were
5010 deleted
5011 a:changes a List of items with details about the changes
5012
5013 Example: >
5014 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5015 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5016 endfunc
5017 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5018
5019< The List cannot be changed. Each item in a:changes is a
5020 dictionary with these entries:
5021 lnum the first line number of the change
5022 end the first line below the change
5023 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5024 deleted
5025 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5026 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5027 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5028 character has a value of one.
5029 When lines are inserted the values are:
5030 lnum line above which the new line is added
5031 end equal to "lnum"
5032 added number of lines inserted
5033 col 1
5034 When lines are deleted the values are:
5035 lnum the first deleted line
5036 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5037 the deletion was done
5038 added negative, number of lines deleted
5039 col 1
5040 When lines are changed:
5041 lnum the first changed line
5042 end the line below the last changed line
5043 added 0
5044 col first column with a change or 1
5045
5046 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5047 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5048 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5049 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5050
5051 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5052 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5053 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5054 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5055
5056 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5057 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5058 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5059
5060 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5061 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5062 of a buffer.
5063 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5064 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5065
5066 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5067 second argument: >
5068 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5069
5070listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5071 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5072 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5073
5074 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5075 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5076 buffer is used.
5077
5078 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5079 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5080
5081listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5082 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5083 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5084 removed.
5085
5086 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5087 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5088
5089localtime() *localtime()*
5090 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5091 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5092
5093
5094log({expr}) *log()*
5095 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5096 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5097 (0, inf].
5098 Examples: >
5099 :echo log(10)
5100< 2.302585 >
5101 :echo log(exp(5))
5102< 5.0
5103
5104 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5105 Compute()->log()
5106<
5107 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5108
5109
5110log10({expr}) *log10()*
5111 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5112 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5113 Examples: >
5114 :echo log10(1000)
5115< 3.0 >
5116 :echo log10(0.01)
5117< -2.0
5118
5119 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5120 Compute()->log10()
5121<
5122 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5123
5124luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5125 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5126 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5127 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5128 Strings are returned as they are.
5129 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5130 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5131 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5132 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5133 as-is.
5134 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5135 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5136 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5137 to {expr}.
5138
5139 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5140 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5141
5142< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5143
5144map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5145 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
5146 When {expr1} is a |List|| or |Dictionary|, replace each
5147 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5148 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5149 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5150 characters, is replaced.
5151 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5152 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5153 Vim9 script.
5154
5155 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5156
5157 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5158 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5159 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5160 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5161 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5162 current character.
5163 Example: >
5164 :call map(mylist, '"> " . v:val . " <"')
5165< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5166
5167 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5168 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5169 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5170 still have to double ' quotes
5171
5172 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5173 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5174 2. the value of the current item.
5175 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5176 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5177 func KeyValue(key, val)
5178 return a:key . '-' . a:val
5179 endfunc
5180 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5181< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
5182 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key . '-' . val})
5183< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
5184 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' . key})
5185< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
5186 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' . val})
5187<
5188 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5189 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
5190 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val . "\t"')
5191
5192< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5193 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5194 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5195 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5196 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5197 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5198
5199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5200 mylist->map(expr2)
5201
5202
5203maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5204 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5205 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5206 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
5207 listing.
5208
5209 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5210 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5211 is returned.
5212
5213 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5214 command.
5215
5216 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5217 "n" Normal
5218 "v" Visual (including Select)
5219 "o" Operator-pending
5220 "i" Insert
5221 "c" Cmd-line
5222 "s" Select
5223 "x" Visual
5224 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5225 "t" Terminal-Job
5226 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5227 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5228
5229 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5230 instead of mappings.
5231
5232 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5233 containing all the information of the mapping with the
5234 following items:
5235 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5236 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5237 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5238 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5239 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5240 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5241 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5242 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5243 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5244 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5245 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5246 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5247 characters will be used:
5248 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5249 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5250 (|mapmode-ic|)
5251 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5252 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005253 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5254 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005255 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5256 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5257 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5258
5259 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5260 |mapset()|.
5261
5262 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5263 then the global mappings.
5264 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5265 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
5266 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' . maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
5267
5268< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5269 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5270
5271mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5272 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5273 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5274 {name}.
5275 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5276 instead of mappings.
5277 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5278 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5279
5280 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5281 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5282 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5283 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5284 mapcheck("b") no no no
5285
5286 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5287 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5288 mapping for {name} exactly.
5289 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5290 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5291 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5292 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5293 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5294 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5295 then the global mappings.
5296 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5297 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5298 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5299 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5300 :endif
5301< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5302 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5303
5304 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5305 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5306
5307
5308mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5309 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5310 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5311 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5312 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5313
5314
5315mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5316 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5317 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5318 |maparg()|. *E460*
5319 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5320 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5321 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5322 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5323 nnoremap K somethingelse
5324 ...
5325 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5326< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5327 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5328 them, since they can differ.
5329
5330
5331match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5332 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5333 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5334 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5335
5336 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5337 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5338 {pat} matches.
5339
5340 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5341 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5342
5343 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5344 Example: >
5345 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5346 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5347< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5348 *strpbrk()*
5349 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5350 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5351< *strcasestr()*
5352 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5353 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5354 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5355<
5356 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5357 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5358 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5359 first character/item. Example: >
5360 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5361< result is again "4". >
5362 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5363< result is again "4". >
5364 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5365< result is "3".
5366 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5367 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5368 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5369 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5370 backwards compatible).
5371 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5372 the index is counted from the end.
5373 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5374 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5375
5376 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5377 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5378 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5379 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5380< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5381 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5382 see above.
5383
5384 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5385 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5386 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5387 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5388 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5389 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5390 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5391 further down in the text.
5392
5393 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5394 GetText()->match('word')
5395 GetList()->match('word')
5396<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005397 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005398matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5399 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5400 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5401 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5402 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5403 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5404 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5405 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5406 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5407 concealed.
5408
5409 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5410 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5411 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5412 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5413 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5414 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5415 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5416 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5417 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5418 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5419
5420 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5421 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5422 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5423 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5424 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5425 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5426 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5427
5428 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5429 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5430 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5431 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5432
5433 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5434 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5435 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5436 window Instead of the current window use the
5437 window with this number or window ID.
5438
5439 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5440 the |:match| commands.
5441
5442 Example: >
5443 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5444 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5445< Deletion of the pattern: >
5446 :call matchdelete(m)
5447
5448< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5449 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5450 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5451
5452 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5453 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5454<
5455 *matchaddpos()*
5456matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5457 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5458 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5459 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5460 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5461 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5462 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5463
5464 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5465 these:
5466 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5467 line has number 1.
5468 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5469 number will be highlighted.
5470 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5471 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5472 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5473 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5474 be highlighted.
5475 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5476 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5477
5478 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5479
5480 Example: >
5481 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5482 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5483< Deletion of the pattern: >
5484 :call matchdelete(m)
5485
5486< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5487 |getmatches()|.
5488
5489 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5490 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5491
5492matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5493 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5494 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5495 Return a |List| with two elements:
5496 The name of the highlight group used
5497 The pattern used.
5498 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5499 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5500 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5501 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5502 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5503
5504 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5505 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5506
5507matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5508 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5509 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5510 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5511 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5512 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5513 window ID instead of the current window.
5514
5515 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5516 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5517
5518matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5519 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5520 after the match. Example: >
5521 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5522< results in "7".
5523 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5524 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5525 do it with matchend(): >
5526 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5527 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5528< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5529
5530 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5531 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5532< results in "7". >
5533 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5534< result is "-1".
5535 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5536
5537 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5538 GetText()->matchend('word')
5539
5540
5541matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5542 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5543 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5544 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5545
5546 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5547 items:
5548 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5549 multiple words separated by white space, then
5550 returns only matches that contain the words in
5551 the given sequence.
5552
5553 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5554 argument supports the following additional items:
5555 key key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
5556 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5557 string.
5558 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5559 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5560 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5561 argument and return the text for that item to
5562 use for fuzzy matching.
5563
5564 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5565 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5566 is 256.
5567
5568 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5569 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5570
5571 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5572 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5573 256, then returns an empty list.
5574
5575 Refer to |fuzzy-match| for more information about fuzzy
5576 matching strings.
5577
5578 Example: >
5579 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5580< results in ["clay"]. >
5581 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5582< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5583 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5584< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5585 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5586 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5587 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5588< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5589 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5590 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5591< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5592 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5593< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5594 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5595< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5596 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5597 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5598< results in ['two one'].
5599
5600matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5601 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5602 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5603 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5604 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5605 position.
5606
5607 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5608 positions for the best match is returned.
5609
5610 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5611 list with three empty list items is returned.
5612
5613 Example: >
5614 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5615< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5616 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5617< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5618 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5619< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5620
5621matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5622 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5623 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5624 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5625 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5626 empty string is used. Example: >
5627 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5628< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5629 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5630
5631 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5632
5633 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5634 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5635
5636matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5637 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5638 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5639< results in "ing".
5640 When there is no match "" is returned.
5641 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5642 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5643< results in "ing". >
5644 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5645< result is "".
5646 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5647 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5648
5649 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5650 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5651
5652matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5653 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5654 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5655 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5656< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5657 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5658 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5659 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5660< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5661 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5662< result is ["", -1, -1].
5663 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5664 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5665 end position of the match are returned. >
5666 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5667< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5668 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5669
5670 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5671 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5672<
5673
5674 *max()*
5675max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5676 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5677
5678< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5679 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5680 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5681 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5682 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5683
5684 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5685 mylist->max()
5686
5687
5688menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5689 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5690 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5691 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5692 menu names are returned.
5693
5694 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5695 "n" Normal
5696 "v" Visual (including Select)
5697 "o" Operator-pending
5698 "i" Insert
5699 "c" Cmd-line
5700 "s" Select
5701 "x" Visual
5702 "t" Terminal-Job
5703 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5704 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5705 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5706
5707 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5708 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5709 display display name (name without '&')
5710 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5711 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5712 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5713 |toolbar-icon|
5714 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5715 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5716 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5717 characters will be used:
5718 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5719 name menu item name.
5720 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5721 remappable else v:false.
5722 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5723 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5724 string has special characters translated like
5725 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5726 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5727 "<Nop>" is returned.
5728 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5729 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5730 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5731 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5732 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5733 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5734 submenus |List| containing the names of
5735 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5736 item has submenus.
5737
5738 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5739
5740 Examples: >
5741 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5742 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5743
5744 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5745 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5746 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5747 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5748 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5749 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5750 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5751 endfor
5752 endfunc
5753 new
5754 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5755 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5756 endfor
5757<
5758 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5759 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5760
5761
5762< *min()*
5763min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5764 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5765
5766< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5767 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5768 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5769 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5770 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5771
5772 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5773 mylist->min()
5774
5775< *mkdir()* *E739*
5776mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5777 Create directory {name}.
5778
5779 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5780 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5781
5782 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5783 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5784 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5785 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5786 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5787 created with 0o755.
5788 Example: >
5789 :call mkdir($HOME . "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
5790
5791< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5792
5793 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5794 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5795 "p" option the call will fail.
5796
5797 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5798 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5799 failed.
5800
5801 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5802 :if exists("*mkdir")
5803
5804< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5805 GetName()->mkdir()
5806<
5807 *mode()*
5808mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5809 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5810 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5811 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5812 Also see |state()|.
5813
5814 n Normal
5815 no Operator-pending
5816 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5817 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5818 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5819 CTRL-V is one character
5820 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5821 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5822 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5823 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5824 v Visual by character
5825 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5826 V Visual by line
5827 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5828 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5829 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5830 s Select by character
5831 S Select by line
5832 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5833 i Insert
5834 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5835 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5836 R Replace |R|
5837 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5838 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5839 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5840 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5841 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5842 c Command-line editing
5843 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5844 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5845 r Hit-enter prompt
5846 rm The -- more -- prompt
5847 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5848 ! Shell or external command is executing
5849 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5850
5851 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5852 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5853 "c" or "n".
5854 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5855 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5856 the leading character(s).
5857 Also see |visualmode()|.
5858
5859 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5860 DoFull()->mode()
5861
5862mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5863 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5864 converted to Vim data structures.
5865 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5866 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5867 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5868 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5869 converted to strings.
5870 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5871 Examples: >
5872 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5873 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5874 :echo mzeval("l")
5875 :echo mzeval("h")
5876<
5877 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5878 to {expr}.
5879
5880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5881 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5882<
5883 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5884
5885nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5886 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5887 that is not blank. Example: >
5888 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5889< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5890 below it, zero is returned.
5891 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5892 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5893
5894 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5895 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5896
5897nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5898 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5899 value {expr}. Examples: >
5900 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5901 nr2char(32) returns " "
5902< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5903 Example for "utf-8": >
5904 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5905< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5906 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5907 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5908 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5909 string, thus results in an empty string.
5910 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5911 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5912 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5913< Result: "ABC"
5914
5915 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5916 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5917
5918or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5919 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5920 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5921 Example: >
5922 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5923< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5924 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5925
5926
5927pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5928 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5929 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5930 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5931 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5932 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5933 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5934< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5935>
5936 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5937< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5938 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5939
5940 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5941 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5942
5943perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5944 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5945 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5946 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5947 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5948 reference to it.
5949 Example: >
5950 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
5951< [1, 2, 3, 4]
5952
5953 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5954 to {expr}.
5955
5956 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5957 GetExpr()->perleval()
5958
5959< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
5960
5961
5962popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
5963
5964
5965pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
5966 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
5967 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5968 Examples: >
5969 :echo pow(3, 3)
5970< 27.0 >
5971 :echo pow(2, 16)
5972< 65536.0 >
5973 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
5974< 2.0
5975
5976 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5977 Compute()->pow(3)
5978<
5979 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5980
5981prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
5982 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
5983 that is not blank. Example: >
5984 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
5985< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5986 above it, zero is returned.
5987 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5988 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
5989
5990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5991 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
5992
5993printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
5994 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
5995 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
5996 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
5997< May result in:
5998 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
5999
6000 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6001 argument: >
6002 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
6003
6004< Often used items are:
6005 %s string
6006 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6007 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6008 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6009 %c single byte
6010 %d decimal number
6011 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6012 %x hex number
6013 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6014 %X hex number using upper case letters
6015 %o octal number
6016 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6017 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6018 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6019 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6020 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6021 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6022 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6023 %% the % character itself
6024
6025 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6026 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6027 the result.
6028
6029 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6030 arguments appear in sequence:
6031
6032 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6033
6034 flags
6035 Zero or more of the following flags:
6036
6037 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6038 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6039 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6040 of the number is increased to force the first
6041 character of the output string to a zero (except
6042 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6043 precision of zero).
6044 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6045 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6046 prepended to it.
6047 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6048 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6049 prepended to it.
6050
6051 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6052 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6053 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6054 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6055 flag is ignored.
6056
6057 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6058 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6059 The converted value is padded on the right with
6060 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6061 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6062
6063 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6064 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6065
6066 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6067 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6068 a space if both are used.
6069
6070 field-width
6071 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6072 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6073 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6074 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6075 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6076 conversion the count is in cells.
6077
6078 .precision
6079 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6080 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6081 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6082 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6083 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6084 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6085 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6086 string for S conversions.
6087 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6088 the decimal point.
6089
6090 type
6091 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6092 be applied, see below.
6093
6094 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6095 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6096 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6097 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6098 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6099 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6100 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6101< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6102 "width" bytes.
6103
6104 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6105
6106 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6107 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6108 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6109 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6110 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6111 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6112 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6113 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6114 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6115 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6116 zeros.
6117 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6118 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6119 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6120 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6121 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6122 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6123 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6124 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6125 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6126
6127 i alias for d
6128 D alias for ld
6129 U alias for lu
6130 O alias for lo
6131
6132 *printf-c*
6133 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6134 resulting character is written.
6135
6136 *printf-s*
6137 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6138 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6139 specified are used.
6140 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6141 automatically converted to text with the same format
6142 as ":echo".
6143 *printf-S*
6144 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6145 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6146 number specified are used.
6147
6148 *printf-f* *E807*
6149 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6150 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6151 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6152 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6153 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6154 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6155 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6156 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6157 Example: >
6158 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6159< 12.12
6160 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6161 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6162
6163 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6164 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6165 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6166 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6167 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6168
6169 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6170 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6171 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6172 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6173 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6174 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6175 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6176 results in 1.0e7.
6177
6178 *printf-%*
6179 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6180 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6181
6182 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6183 accepted and automatically converted.
6184 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6185 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6186 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6187
6188 *E766* *E767*
6189 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6190 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6191 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6192
6193
6194prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6195 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6196 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6197
6198 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6199 string is returned.
6200
6201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6202 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6203
6204< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6205
6206
6207prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6208 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6209 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6210 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6211
6212 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6213 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6214 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6215 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6216 line.
6217 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6218 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6219 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6220 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6221 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6222 if the user only typed Enter.
6223 Example: >
6224 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6225 func s:TextEntered(text)
6226 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6227 stopinsert
6228 close
6229 else
6230 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' . a:text . '"')
6231 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6232 set nomodified
6233 endif
6234 endfunc
6235
6236< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6237 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6238
6239< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6240
6241prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6242 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6243 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6244 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6245
6246 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6247 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6248 as in any buffer.
6249
6250 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6251 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6252
6253< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6254
6255prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6256 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6257 {text} to end in a space.
6258 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6259 "prompt". Example: >
6260 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6261<
6262 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6263 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6264
6265< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6266
6267prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6268
6269pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6270 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6271 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6272 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6273 height nr of items visible
6274 width screen cells
6275 row top screen row (0 first row)
6276 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6277 size total nr of items
6278 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6279
6280 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6281 |CompleteChanged|.
6282
6283pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6284 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6285 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6286 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6287 popup menu.
6288
6289py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6290 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6291 converted to Vim data structures.
6292 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6293 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6294 'encoding').
6295 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6296 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6297 keys converted to strings.
6298 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6299 to {expr}.
6300
6301 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6302 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6303
6304< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6305
6306 *E858* *E859*
6307pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6308 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6309 converted to Vim data structures.
6310 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6311 copied though).
6312 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6313 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6314 non-string keys result in error.
6315 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6316 to {expr}.
6317
6318 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6319 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6320
6321< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6322
6323pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6324 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6325 converted to Vim data structures.
6326 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6327 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6328
6329 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6330 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6331
6332< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6333 |+python3| feature}
6334
6335rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6336 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6337 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6338 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6339 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6340 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6341 and updated.
6342
6343 Examples: >
6344 :echo rand()
6345 :let seed = srand()
6346 :echo rand(seed)
6347 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6348<
6349
6350 *E726* *E727*
6351range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6352 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6353 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6354 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6355 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6356 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6357 producing a value past {max}).
6358 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6359 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6360 start this is an error.
6361 Examples: >
6362 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6363 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6364 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6365 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6366 range(0) " []
6367 range(2, 0) " error!
6368<
6369 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6370 GetExpr()->range()
6371<
6372
6373readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6374 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6375 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6376 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6377 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6378
6379
6380readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6381 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6382 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6383 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6384 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6385 argument below for changing the sort order.
6386
6387 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6388 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6389 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6390 be handled.
6391 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6392 added to the list.
6393 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6394 to the list.
6395 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6396 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6397 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6398 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6399 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6400< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6401 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006402< *E857*
6403 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006404 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6405 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6406
6407 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6408 Valid values are:
6409 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6410 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6411 each character, technically, using
6412 strcmp()) (default)
6413 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6414 using strcasecmp())
6415 "collate" sort using the collation order
6416 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6417 (technically using strcoll())
6418 Other values are silently ignored.
6419
6420 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6421 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6422 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6423< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6424 function! s:tree(dir)
6425 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6426 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
6427 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir . '/' . x)} : x})}
6428 endfunction
6429 echo s:tree(".")
6430<
6431 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6432 GetDirName()->readdir()
6433<
6434readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6435 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6436 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6437 information in {directory}.
6438 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6439 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6440 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6441 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6442 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6443 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6444 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6445 argument, see |readdir()|.
6446
6447 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6448 following items:
6449 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6450 name Name of the entry.
6451 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6452 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6453 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6454 type Type of the entry.
6455 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6456 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6457 Other symlink "link"
6458 On MS-Windows:
6459 Normal file "file"
6460 Directory "dir"
6461 Junction "junction"
6462 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6463 Other symlink "link"
6464 Other reparse point "reparse"
6465 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6466 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6467 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6468 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6469 itself because of performance reasons.
6470
6471 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6472 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6473 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6474 be handled.
6475 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6476 added to the list.
6477 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6478 to the list.
6479 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6480 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6481 of the entry.
6482 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6483 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6484 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6485<
6486 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6487 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6488 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6489
6490<
6491 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6492 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6493<
6494
6495 *readfile()*
6496readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6497 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6498 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6499 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6500 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6501 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6502 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6503 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6504 added.
6505 - No CR characters are removed.
6506 Otherwise:
6507 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6508 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6509 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6510 removed from the text.
6511 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6512 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6513 lines of a file: >
6514 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6515 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6516 :endfor
6517< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6518 are returned, or as many as there are.
6519 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6520 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6521 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6522 file into a buffer if you need to.
6523 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6524 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6525 unmodified.
6526 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6527 the result is an empty list.
6528 Also see |writefile()|.
6529
6530 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6531 GetFileName()->readfile()
6532
6533reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6534 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6535 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6536 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
6537 processing all items the result is returned.
6538
6539 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6540 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6541 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6542 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6543
6544 Examples: >
6545 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6546 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6547 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6548 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6549<
6550 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6551 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6552
6553
6554reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6555 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6556 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6557 See |@|.
6558
6559reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6560 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6561 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6562
6563reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6564 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6565 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6566 list<any> can be used.
6567 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6568 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6569
6570 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6571 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6572 specified in the argument.
6573 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6574 and {end}.
6575
6576 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6577 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6578 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6579
6580 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6581 GetStart()->reltime()
6582<
6583 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6584
6585reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6586 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6587 Example: >
6588 let start = reltime()
6589 call MyFunction()
6590 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6591< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6592 Also see |profiling|.
6593 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6594 script an error is given.
6595
6596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6597 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6598
6599< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6600
6601reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6602 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6603 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6604 microseconds. Example: >
6605 let start = reltime()
6606 call MyFunction()
6607 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6608< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6609 The accuracy depends on the system.
6610 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6611 can use split() to remove it. >
6612 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6613< Also see |profiling|.
6614 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6615 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6616
6617 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6618 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6619
6620< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6621
6622 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6623remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
6624 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as an
6625 expression and the result is returned after evaluation.
6626 The result must be a String or a |List|. A |List| is turned
6627 into a String by joining the items with a line break in
6628 between (not at the end), like with join(expr, "\n").
6629 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6630 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6631 |remote_read()| is stored there.
6632 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6633 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
6634 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6635 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6636 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6637 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6638 and the result will be the empty string.
6639
6640 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6641 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6642 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6643 arguments can be evaluated.
6644
6645 Examples: >
6646 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6647 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6648<
6649 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6650 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6651
6652remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6653 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
6654 The {server} argument is a string.
6655 This works like: >
6656 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6657< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6658 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6659 to bring itself to the foreground.
6660 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6661 like foreground() does.
6662 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6663
6664 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6665 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6666
6667< {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
6668 Win32 console version}
6669
6670
6671remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6672 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6673 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6674 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6675 name of a variable.
6676 Returns zero if none are available.
6677 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6678 See also |clientserver|.
6679 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6680 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6681 Examples: >
6682 :let repl = ""
6683 :echo "PEEK: ".remote_peek(id, "repl").": ".repl
6684
6685< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6686 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6687
6688remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6689 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6690 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6691 reply is available.
6692 See also |clientserver|.
6693 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6694 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6695 Example: >
6696 :echo remote_read(id)
6697
6698< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6699 ServerId()->remote_read()
6700<
6701 *remote_send()* *E241*
6702remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
6703 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as input
6704 keys and the function returns immediately. At the Vim server
6705 the keys are not mapped |:map|.
6706 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6707 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6708 there.
6709 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6710 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6711 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6712
6713 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6714 up the display.
6715 Examples: >
6716 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply ".file, "serverid").
6717 \ remote_read(serverid)
6718
6719 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6720 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
6721 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo ".
6722 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6723<
6724 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6725 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6726<
6727 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6728remote_startserver({name})
6729 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6730 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6731
6732 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6733 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6734
6735< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6736
6737remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6738 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6739 return the item.
6740 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6741 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6742 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6743 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6744 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6745 Example: >
6746 :echo "last item: " . remove(mylist, -1)
6747 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6748<
6749 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6750
6751 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6752 mylist->remove(idx)
6753
6754remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6755 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6756 return the byte.
6757 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6758 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6759 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6760 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6761 Example: >
6762 :echo "last byte: " . remove(myblob, -1)
6763 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6764
6765remove({dict}, {key})
6766 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6767 Example: >
6768 :echo "removed " . remove(dict, "one")
6769< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6770
6771rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6772 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6773 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6774 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6775 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6776 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6777 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6778
6779 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6780 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6781
6782repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6783 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6784 result. Example: >
6785 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6786< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6787 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6788 {count} times. Example: >
6789 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6790< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6791
6792 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6793 mylist->repeat(count)
6794
6795resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6796 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6797 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6798 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6799 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6800 removed, return {filename}.
6801 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6802 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6803 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6804 stopped after 100 iterations.
6805 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6806 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6807 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6808 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6809 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6810
6811 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6812 GetName()->resolve()
6813
6814reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6815 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6816 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6817 Returns {object}.
6818 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6819 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6820< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6821 mylist->reverse()
6822
6823round({expr}) *round()*
6824 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6825 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6826 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6827 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6828 Examples: >
6829 echo round(0.456)
6830< 0.0 >
6831 echo round(4.5)
6832< 5.0 >
6833 echo round(-4.5)
6834< -5.0
6835
6836 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6837 Compute()->round()
6838<
6839 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6840
6841rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6842 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6843 converted to Vim data structures.
6844 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6845 are copied though).
6846 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6847 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6848 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6849 "Object#to_s" method.
6850 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6851 to {expr}.
6852
6853 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6854 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6855
6856< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6857
6858screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6859 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6860 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6861 attribute at other positions.
6862
6863 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6864 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6865
6866screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6867 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6868 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6869 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6870 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6871 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6872 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6873 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6874 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6875
6876 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6877 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6878
6879screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6880 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6881 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6882 composing characters on top of the base character.
6883 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6884 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6885
6886 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6887 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6888
6889screencol() *screencol()*
6890 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6891 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6892 This function is mainly used for testing.
6893
6894 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6895 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6896 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6897 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6898 the following mappings: >
6899 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom ".screencol()."\n"
6900 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6901 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6902<
6903screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6904 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6905 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6906 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6907 The Dict has these members:
6908 row screen row
6909 col first screen column
6910 endcol last screen column
6911 curscol cursor screen column
6912 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6913 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6914 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6915 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6916 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6917 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6918 width character it would be the same as "col".
6919 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6920 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6921 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6922 |conceal| taken into account.
6923
6924 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6925 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6926
6927screenrow() *screenrow()*
6928 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6929 cursor. The top line has number one.
6930 This function is mainly used for testing.
6931 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6932
6933 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
6934
6935screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
6936 The result is a String that contains the base character and
6937 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
6938 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
6939 characters.
6940 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6941 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
6942
6943 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6944 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
6945<
6946 *search()*
6947search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
6948 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
6949 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
6950
6951 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
6952 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
6953 move. No error message is given.
6954
6955 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
6956 'b' search Backward instead of forward
6957 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
6958 'e' move to the End of the match
6959 'n' do Not move the cursor
6960 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
6961 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
6962 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
6963 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
6964 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
6965 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
6966
6967 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
6968 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
6969 flag.
6970
6971 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
6972
6973 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
6974 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
6975 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
6976 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
6977 search starts one column further. This matters for
6978 overlapping matches.
6979 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
6980 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
6981 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
6982 file).
6983
6984 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
6985 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
6986 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
6987 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
6988 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
6989< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
6990 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
6991 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
6992
6993 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
6994 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
6995 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
6996 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
6997 giving the argument.
6998 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6999
7000 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7001 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7002 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7003 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7004 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7005 function reference or a lambda.
7006 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7007 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7008 and -1 returned.
7009 *search()-sub-match*
7010 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7011 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7012 whole pattern did match.
7013 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7014
7015 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7016 flag is used.
7017
7018 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7019 :let n = 1
7020 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
7021 : exe "argument " . n
7022 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7023 : " first search to find match at start of file
7024 : normal G$
7025 : let flags = "w"
7026 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7027 : s/foo/bar/g
7028 : let flags = "W"
7029 : endwhile
7030 : update " write the file if modified
7031 : let n = n + 1
7032 :endwhile
7033<
7034 Example for using some flags: >
7035 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7036< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7037 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7038 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7039 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7040 line:
7041 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7042 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7043 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7044 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7045 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7046
7047 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7048 GetPattern()->search()
7049
7050searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7051 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7052 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7053 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7054
7055 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7056 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7057
7058 key type meaning ~
7059 current |Number| current position of match;
7060 0 if the cursor position is
7061 before the first match
7062 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7063 "pos", otherwise 0
7064 total |Number| total count of matches found
7065 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7066 1: recomputing was timed out
7067 2: max count exceeded
7068
7069 For {options} see further down.
7070
7071 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7072 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7073 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7074 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7075 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7076
7077 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7078 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7079
7080 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7081 " to 1)
7082 let result = searchcount()
7083<
7084 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7085 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7086 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7087 if empty(result)
7088 return ''
7089 endif
7090 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7091 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7092 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7093 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7094 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7095 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7096 \ result.current, result.total)
7097 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7098 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7099 \ result.current, result.total)
7100 endif
7101 endif
7102 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7103 \ result.current, result.total)
7104 endfunction
7105 let &statusline .= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
7106
7107 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7108 " 'hlsearch' was on
7109 " let &statusline .=
7110 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7111<
7112 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7113 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7114
7115 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7116 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7117 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7118 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7119 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7120 call searchcount(#{
7121 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7122 redrawstatus
7123 endif
7124 endfunction
7125<
7126 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7127 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7128
7129 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7130 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7131 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7132
7133 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7134 " search again
7135 call searchcount()
7136<
7137 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7138 key type meaning ~
7139 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7140 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7141 otherwise returns the last
7142 computed result (when |n| or
7143 |N| was used when "S" is not
7144 in 'shortmess', or this
7145 function was called).
7146 (default: |TRUE|)
7147 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7148 and different with |@/|.
7149 this works as same as the
7150 below command is executed
7151 before calling this function >
7152 let @/ = pattern
7153< (default: |@/|)
7154 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7155 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7156 for recomputing the result
7157 (default: 0)
7158 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7159 limit. max count of matched
7160 text while recomputing the
7161 result. if search exceeded
7162 total count, "total" value
7163 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7164 (default: 99)
7165 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7166 when recomputing the result.
7167 this changes "current" result
7168 value. see |cursor()|,
7169 |getpos()|
7170 (default: cursor's position)
7171
7172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7173 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7174<
7175searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7176 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7177
7178 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7179 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7180 first match in the function.
7181
7182 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7183 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7184 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7185
7186 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7187 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7188 Example: >
7189 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7190 echo getline('.')
7191 endif
7192<
7193 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7194 GetName()->searchdecl()
7195<
7196 *searchpair()*
7197searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7198 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7199 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7200 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7201 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7202 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7203 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7204 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7205 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7206 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7207 given.
7208
7209 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7210 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7211 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7212 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7213 typical use is: >
7214 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7215< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7216
7217 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7218 |search()|. Additionally:
7219 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7220 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7221 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7222 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7223 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7224 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7225
7226 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7227 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7228 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7229 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7230 or a string.
7231 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7232 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7233 and -1 returned.
7234 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7235 Anything else makes the function fail.
7236 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7237 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7238
7239 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7240
7241 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7242 patterns are used like it's on.
7243
7244 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7245 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7246 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7247 if 1
7248 if 2
7249 endif 2
7250 endif 1
7251< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7252 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7253 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7254 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7255 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7256 "endif 2".
7257 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7258 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7259 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7260 the matching start.
7261
7262 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7263
7264 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7265 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7266
7267< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7268 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7269 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7270 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7271 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7272 match.
7273 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7274
7275 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7276
7277< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7278 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7279 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7280
7281 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7282 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7283<
7284 *searchpairpos()*
7285searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7286 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7287 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7288 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7289 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7290 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7291 returns [0, 0]. >
7292
7293 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7294<
7295 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7296
7297 *searchpos()*
7298searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7299 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7300 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7301 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7302 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7303 returns [0, 0].
7304 Example: >
7305 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7306
7307< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7308 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7309 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7310< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7311 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7312
7313 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7314 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7315
7316server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7317 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7318 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7319 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7320 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7321 Note:
7322 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7323 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7324 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7325 See also |clientserver|.
7326 Example: >
7327 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7328
7329< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7330 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7331<
7332serverlist() *serverlist()*
7333 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7334 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7335 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7336 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7337 Example: >
7338 :echo serverlist()
7339<
7340setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7341 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7342 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7343
7344 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7345 |bufload()| if needed.
7346
7347 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7348 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7349
7350 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7351 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7352 line then those lines are added.
7353
7354 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7355
7356 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7357 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7358 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7359 added below the last line.
7360
7361 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7362 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7363 error is given.
7364 On success 0 is returned.
7365
7366 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7367 third argument: >
7368 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7369
7370setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7371 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7372 {val}.
7373 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7374 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7375 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7376 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7377 The {varname} argument is a string.
7378 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7379 Examples: >
7380 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7381 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7382< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7383
7384 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7385 third argument: >
7386 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7387
7388
7389setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7390 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7391 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7392 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7393 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7394 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7395
7396< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113*
7397 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7398 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7399 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7400 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7401 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7402 the character width in screen cells.
7403 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7404 range overlaps with another.
7405 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7406
7407 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7408 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7409
7410 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7411 setcellwidths([]);
7412< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7413 the effect for known emoji characters.
7414
7415setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7416 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7417 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7418
7419 Example:
7420 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7421 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7422< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7423 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7424< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7425
7426 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7427 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7428
7429setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7430 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7431 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7432
7433 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7434 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7435 character search
7436 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7437 0 for backward
7438 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7439 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7440 character search
7441
7442 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7443 from a script: >
7444 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7445 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7446 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7447< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7448
7449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7450 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7451
7452setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7453 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7454 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7455 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7456 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7457 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7458 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7459 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7460 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7461 before inserting the resulting text.
7462 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7463 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7464 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7465 command line.
7466
7467 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7468 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7469
7470setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7471setcursorcharpos({list})
7472 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7473 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7474
7475 Example:
7476 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7477 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7478< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7479 call cursor(4, 3)
7480< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7481
7482 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7483 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7484
7485
7486setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7487 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7488 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7489
7490< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7491 See also |expr-env|.
7492
7493 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7494 second argument: >
7495 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7496
7497setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7498 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7499 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7500 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7501 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7502 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7503 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7504 characters are not supported.
7505
7506 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7507 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7508 would do the same thing.
7509
7510 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7511
7512 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7513 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7514<
7515 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7516
7517
7518setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7519 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7520 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7521 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7522
7523 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7524 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7525 added below the last line.
7526 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7527 converted to a String.
7528
7529 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7530 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7531 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7532
7533 Example: >
7534 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7535
7536< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7537 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7538 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7539< This is equivalent to: >
7540 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7541 : call setline(n, l)
7542 :endfor
7543
7544< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7545
7546 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7547 second argument: >
7548 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7549
7550setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7551 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7552 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7553 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7554
7555 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7556 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7557 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7558 Also see |location-list|.
7559
7560 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7561
7562 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7563 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7564 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7565
7566 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7567 second argument: >
7568 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7569
7570setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7571 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7572 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7573 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7574 example for |getmatches()|.
7575 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7576 window ID instead of the current window.
7577
7578 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7579 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7580<
7581 *setpos()*
7582setpos({expr}, {list})
7583 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7584 . the cursor
7585 'x mark x
7586
7587 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7588 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7589 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7590
7591 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7592 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7593 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7594 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7595 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7596 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7597 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7598 Does not change the jumplist.
7599
7600 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7601 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7602 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7603 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7604
7605 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7606 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7607 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7608 character.
7609
7610 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7611 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7612 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7613 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7614 mark position it is not used.
7615
7616 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7617 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7618 before '>.
7619
7620 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7621 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7622
7623 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7624
7625 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7626 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7627 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7628 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7629 |winrestview()|.
7630
7631 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7632 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7633
7634setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7635 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7636
7637 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7638 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7639 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7640 {what}.
7641 *setqflist-what*
7642 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7643 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7644 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7645 entries:
7646
7647 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7648 buffer
7649 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7650 present or it is invalid.
7651 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7652 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7653 lnum line number in the file
7654 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7655 col column number
7656 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7657 when zero: "col" is byte index
7658 nr error number
7659 text description of the error
7660 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7661 valid recognized error message
7662
7663 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7664 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7665 locate a matching error line.
7666 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7667 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7668 item will not be handled as an error line.
7669 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7670 be used.
7671 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7672 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7673 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7674 cleared.
7675 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7676 |getqflist()| returns.
7677
7678 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7679 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7680 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7681 new list is created.
7682
7683 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7684 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7685 clear the list: >
7686 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7687<
7688 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7689 freed.
7690
7691 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7692 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7693 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7694 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7695 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7696
7697 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7698 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7699 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7700 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7701 'errorformat' option value is used.
7702 See |quickfix-parse|
7703 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7704 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7705 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7706 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7707 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7708 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7709 argument.
7710 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7711 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7712 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7713 See |quickfix-parse|
7714 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7715 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7716 the last quickfix list.
7717 quickfixtextfunc
7718 function to get the text to display in the
7719 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7720 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7721 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7722 of how to write the function and an example.
7723 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7724 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7725 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7726 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7727 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7728 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7729 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7730 specify the list.
7731
7732 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7733 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7734 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7735 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7736<
7737 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7738
7739 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7740 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7741 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7742
7743 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7744 second argument: >
7745 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7746<
7747 *setreg()*
7748setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7749 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7750 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7751 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7752 {regname} must be one character.
7753
7754 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7755 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7756 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7757 then the value is appended.
7758
7759 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7760 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7761 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7762 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7763 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7764 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7765 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7766 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7767
7768 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7769 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7770 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7771 mode is never selected automatically.
7772 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7773
7774 *E883*
7775 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7776 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7777 items act like empty strings.
7778
7779 Examples: >
7780 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7781 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7782 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7783 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7784
7785< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7786 register: >
7787 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7788 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7789< or: >
7790 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7791 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7792 ....
7793 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7794< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7795 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7796 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7797 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7798
7799 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7800 nothing: >
7801 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7802
7803< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7804 second argument: >
7805 GetText()->setreg('a')
7806
7807settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7808 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7809 |t:var|
7810 The {varname} argument is a string.
7811 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7812 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7813 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7814 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7815 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7816
7817 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7818 third argument: >
7819 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7820
7821settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7822 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7823 {val}.
7824 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7825 use |setwinvar()|.
7826 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7827 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7828 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7829 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7830 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7831 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7832 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7833 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7834 Examples: >
7835 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7836 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7837< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7838
7839 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7840 fourth argument: >
7841 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7842
7843settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7844 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7845 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7846
7847 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7848 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7849 stack.
7850 *E962*
7851 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7852 argument:
7853 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7854 stack is replaced.
7855 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7856 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7857 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7858 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7859 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7860
7861 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7862 stack after the modification.
7863
7864 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7865
7866 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7867 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7868 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7869
7870< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7871 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7872 " do something else
7873 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7874 unlet stack
7875<
7876 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7877 second argument: >
7878 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7879
7880setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7881 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7882 Examples: >
7883 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7884 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7885
7886< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7887 third argument: >
7888 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7889
7890sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7891 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7892 checksum of {string}.
7893
7894 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7895 GetText()->sha256()
7896
7897< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7898
7899shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7900 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7901 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
7902 (MS-Windows, Linux, and MacOS) then it will enclose {string}
7903 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7904 quotes.
7905 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7906 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7907 {string}.
7908 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7909 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7910
7911 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7912 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7913 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7914 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7915 command.
7916
7917 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7918 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7919 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7920 even when inside single quotes.
7921
7922 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7923 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7924 escaped a second time.
7925
7926 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7927 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7928 character inside single quotes.
7929
7930 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
7931 :exe '!dir ' . shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
7932< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
7933 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
7934 :call system("chmod +w -- " . shellescape(expand("%")))
7935< See also |::S|.
7936
7937 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7938 GetCommand()->shellescape()
7939
7940shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
7941 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
7942 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
7943 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
7944 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
7945 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
7946
7947 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
7948 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
7949 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
7950 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
7951
7952 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7953 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
7954
7955sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
7956
7957
7958simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
7959 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
7960 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
7961 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
7962 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
7963 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
7964 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
7965 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
7966 standard).
7967 Example: >
7968 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
7969< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
7970 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
7971 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
7972 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
7973 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
7974
7975 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7976 GetName()->simplify()
7977
7978sin({expr}) *sin()*
7979 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
7980 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7981 Examples: >
7982 :echo sin(100)
7983< -0.506366 >
7984 :echo sin(-4.01)
7985< 0.763301
7986
7987 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7988 Compute()->sin()
7989<
7990 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
7991
7992
7993sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
7994 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
7995 [-inf, inf].
7996 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
7997 Examples: >
7998 :echo sinh(0.5)
7999< 0.521095 >
8000 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8001< -1.026517
8002
8003 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8004 Compute()->sinh()
8005<
8006 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8007
8008
8009slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8010 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8011 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8012 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8013 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8014 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8015 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8016
8017 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8018 GetList()->slice(offset)
8019
8020
8021sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
8022 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8023
8024 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8025 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8026
8027< When {func} is omitted, is empty or zero, then sort() uses the
8028 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8029 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8030 current buffer use |:sort|.
8031
8032 When {func} is given and it is '1' or 'i' then case is
8033 ignored.
8034
8035 When {func} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
8036 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8037 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8038 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8039 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8040 case. Example: >
8041 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8042 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8043 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8044< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8045>
8046 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8047 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8048 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8049< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8050 This does not work properly on Mac.
8051
8052 When {func} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
8053 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8054 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8055 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8056
8057 When {func} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
8058 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8059 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8060
8061 When {func} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
8062 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8063
8064 When {func} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
8065 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8066 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8067 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8068 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8069
8070 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8071 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8072
8073 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8074 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8075 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8076 same order as they were originally.
8077
8078 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8079 mylist->sort()
8080
8081< Also see |uniq()|.
8082
8083 Example: >
8084 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8085 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8086 endfunc
8087 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8088< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8089 ignores overflow: >
8090 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8091 return a:i1 - a:i2
8092 endfunc
8093< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8094 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8095<
8096sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8097 Stop playing all sounds.
8098
8099 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8100 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8101
8102 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8103
8104 *sound_playevent()*
8105sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8106 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8107 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8108 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8109 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8110 call sound_playevent('bell')
8111< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8112 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8113 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8114
8115 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8116 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8117 argument is the status:
8118 0 sound was played to the end
8119 1 sound was interrupted
8120 2 error occurred after sound started
8121 Example: >
8122 func Callback(id, status)
8123 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8124 endfunc
8125 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8126
8127< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8128
8129 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8130 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8131
8132 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8133 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8134
8135< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8136
8137 *sound_playfile()*
8138sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8139 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8140 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8141 with this command: >
8142 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8143
8144< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8145 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8146
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00008147< There is no error *E538* , but can listen to 538.nl.
8148 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008149
8150
8151sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8152 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8153 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8154
8155 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8156 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8157
8158 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8159 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8160
8161 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8162 soundid->sound_stop()
8163
8164< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8165
8166 *soundfold()*
8167soundfold({word})
8168 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8169 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8170 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8171 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8172 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8173 the method can be quite slow.
8174
8175 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8176 GetWord()->soundfold()
8177<
8178 *spellbadword()*
8179spellbadword([{sentence}])
8180 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8181 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8182 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8183 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8184
8185 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8186 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8187 result is an empty string.
8188
8189 The return value is a list with two items:
8190 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8191 - The type of the spelling error:
8192 "bad" spelling mistake
8193 "rare" rare word
8194 "local" word only valid in another region
8195 "caps" word should start with Capital
8196 Example: >
8197 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8198< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8199
8200 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8201 of 'spelllang' are used.
8202
8203 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8204 GetText()->spellbadword()
8205<
8206 *spellsuggest()*
8207spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8208 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8209 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8210 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8211
8212 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8213 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8214 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8215
8216 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8217 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8218 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8219 replace a line.
8220
8221 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8222 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8223 although it may appear capitalized.
8224
8225 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8226 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8227
8228 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8229 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8230
8231split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8232 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8233 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8234 item.
8235 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8236 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8237 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8238 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8239 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8240 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8241 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8242 Example: >
8243 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8244< To split a string in individual characters: >
8245 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8246< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8247 the end of the pattern: >
8248 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8249< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8250 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8251 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8252< The opposite function is |join()|.
8253
8254 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8255 GetString()->split()
8256
8257sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8258 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8259 |Float|.
8260 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8261 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8262 Examples: >
8263 :echo sqrt(100)
8264< 10.0 >
8265 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8266< nan
8267 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8268
8269 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8270 Compute()->sqrt()
8271<
8272 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8273
8274
8275srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8276 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8277 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8278 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8279 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8280 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8281 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8282 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8283
8284 Examples: >
8285 :let seed = srand()
8286 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8287 :echo rand(seed)
8288
8289state([{what}]) *state()*
8290 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8291 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8292 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8293 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8294 Yes: then do it right away.
8295 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8296 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8297 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8298 messages and callbacks).
8299 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8300 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8301 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8302 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8303 Also see |mode()|.
8304
8305 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8306 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8307 if state('s') == ''
8308 " screen has not scrolled
8309<
8310 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8311 something is busy:
8312 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8313 stuffed command
8314 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8315 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8316 x executing an autocommand
8317 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8318 ch_readraw() when reading json
8319 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8320 |f| or a count
8321 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8322 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8323 s screen has scrolled for messages
8324
8325str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8326 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8327 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8328 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8329 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8330 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8331 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8332 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8333 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8334 thousand.
8335 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8336 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8337 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8338 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8339 |substitute()|: >
8340 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8341<
8342 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8343 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8344<
8345 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8346
8347str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8348 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8349 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8350 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8351 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8352< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8353
8354 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8355 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8356 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8357 properly: >
8358 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8359
8360< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8361 GetString()->str2list()
8362
8363
8364str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8365 Convert string {string} to a number.
8366 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8367 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8368 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8369
8370 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8371 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8372 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8373 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8374<
8375 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8376 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8377 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8378 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8379 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8380
8381 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8382 GetText()->str2nr()
8383
8384
8385strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8386 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8387 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8388 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8389 composing characters separately.
8390
8391 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8392
8393 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8394 GetText()->strcharlen()
8395
8396
8397strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8398 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8399 of byte index and length.
8400 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8401 counted separately.
8402 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8403 similar to |slice()|.
8404 When a character index is used where a character does not
8405 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8406 example: >
8407 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8408< results in 'a'.
8409
8410 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8411 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8412
8413
8414strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8415 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8416 in String {string}.
8417 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8418 counted separately.
8419 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8420 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8421
8422 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8423
8424 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8425 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8426 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8427 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8428 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8429 endfunction
8430 else
8431 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8432 if a:skipcc
8433 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8434 else
8435 return strchars(a:str)
8436 endif
8437 endfunction
8438 endif
8439<
8440 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8441 GetText()->strchars()
8442
8443strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8444 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8445 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8446 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8447 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8448 matters for Tab characters.
8449 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8450 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8451 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8452 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8453 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8454 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8455
8456 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8457 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8458
8459strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8460 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8461 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8462 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8463 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8464 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8465 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8466 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8467 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8468 Examples: >
8469 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8470 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8471 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8472 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8473 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8474 Show mod time of file.c.
8475< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8476 :if exists("*strftime")
8477
8478< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8479 GetFormat()->strftime()
8480
8481strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8482 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8483 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8484 separate characters here.
8485 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8486
8487 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8488 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8489
8490stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8491 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8492 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8493 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8494 This can be used to find a second match: >
8495 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8496 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8497< The search is done case-sensitive.
8498 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8499 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8500 See also |strridx()|.
8501 Examples: >
8502 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8503 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8504 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8505< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8506 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8507 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8508
8509 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8510 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8511<
8512 *string()*
8513string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8514 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8515 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8516 {expr} type result ~
8517 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8518 Number 123
8519 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8520 Funcref function('name')
8521 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8522 List [item, item]
8523 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8524
8525 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8526 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8527 will then fail.
8528
8529 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8530 mylist->string()
8531
8532< Also see |strtrans()|.
8533
8534
8535strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8536 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8537 {string} in bytes.
8538 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8539 For other types an error is given.
8540 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8541 |strchars()|.
8542 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8543
8544 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8545 GetString()->strlen()
8546
8547strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8548 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8549 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8550 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8551 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8552 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8553 following composing characters).
8554 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8555 |strcharpart()|.
8556
8557 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8558 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8559 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8560 end of the {src}. >
8561 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8562 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8563 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8564 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8565
8566< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8567 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8568 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8569<
8570 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8571 GetText()->strpart(5)
8572
8573strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8574 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8575 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8576 the format specified in {format}.
8577
8578 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8579 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8580 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8581 matters.
8582
8583 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8584 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8585 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8586 result.
8587
8588 See also |strftime()|.
8589 Examples: >
8590 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8591< 862156163 >
8592 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8593< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8594 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8595< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8596
8597 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8598 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8599<
8600 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8601 :if exists("*strptime")
8602
8603strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8604 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8605 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8606 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8607 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8608 match: >
8609 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8610 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8611< The search is done case-sensitive.
8612 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8613 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8614 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8615 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8616 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8617< *strrchr()*
8618 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8619 function strrchr().
8620
8621 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8622 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8623
8624strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8625 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8626 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8627 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8628 echo strtrans(@a)
8629< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8630 starting a new line.
8631
8632 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8633 GetString()->strtrans()
8634
8635strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8636 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8637 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8638 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8639 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8640 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8641 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8642
8643 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8644 GetString()->strwidth()
8645
8646submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8647 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8648 substitute() function.
8649 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8650 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8651 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8652 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8653 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8654
8655 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8656 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8657 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8658 text.
8659 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8660 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8661 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8662
8663 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8664 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8665
8666 Examples: >
8667 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8668 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8669< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8670 A line break is included as a newline character.
8671
8672 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8673 GetNr()->submatch()
8674
8675substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8676 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8677 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8678 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8679 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8680
8681 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8682 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8683 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8684 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8685 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8686 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8687 used.
8688
8689 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8690 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8691 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8692 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8693
8694 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8695 unmodified.
8696
8697 Example: >
8698 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8699< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8700 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8701< results in "TESTING".
8702
8703 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8704 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8705 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
8706 \ '\=nr2char("0x" . submatch(1))', 'g')
8707
8708< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8709 optional argument. Example: >
8710 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8711< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8712 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8713 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
8714 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' . m[1]}, 'g')
8715
8716< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8717 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8718
8719swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8720 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8721 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8722 version Vim version
8723 user user name
8724 host host name
8725 fname original file name
8726 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8727 file
8728 mtime last modification time in seconds
8729 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8730 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8731 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8732 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8733 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8734 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8735 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8736 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8737
8738 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8739 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8740
8741swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8742 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8743 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8744 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8745 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8746 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8747
8748 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8749 GetBufname()->swapname()
8750
8751synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8752 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8753 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8754 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8755 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8756
8757 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8758 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8759 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8760 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8761 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8762
8763 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8764 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8765 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8766 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8767 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8768 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8769 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8770
8771 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8772 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8773<
8774
8775synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8776 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8777 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8778 about a syntax item.
8779 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8780 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8781 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8782 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8783 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8784 {what} result
8785 "name" the name of the syntax item
8786 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8787 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8788 term: empty string)
8789 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8790 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8791 |highlight-font|
8792 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8793 |highlight-guisp|
8794 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8795 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8796 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8797 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8798 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8799 "bold" "1" if bold
8800 "italic" "1" if italic
8801 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8802 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8803 "standout" "1" if standout
8804 "underline" "1" if underlined
8805 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8806 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8807
8808 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8809 cursor): >
8810 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8811<
8812 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8813 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8814
8815
8816synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8817 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8818 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8819 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8820 ":highlight link" are followed.
8821
8822 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8823 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8824
8825synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8826 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8827 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8828 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8829 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8830 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8831 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8832 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8833 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8834 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8835 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8836 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8837 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8838 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8839 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8840 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8841 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8842 call returns ~
8843 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8844 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8845 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8846 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8847 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8848 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8849
8850
8851synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8852 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8853 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8854 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8855 like what |synID()| returns.
8856 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8857 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8858 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8859 transparent item.
8860 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8861 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8862 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8863 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8864 endfor
8865< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8866 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8867 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8868 valid positions.
8869
8870system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8871 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8872 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8873
8874 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8875 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8876 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8877 separators yourself.
8878 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8879 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8880 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8881 list items converted to NULs).
8882 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8883 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8884 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8885 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8886
8887 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8888
8889 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8890 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8891 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8892 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8893 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8894<
8895 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8896 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8897 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8898 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8899 cause trouble.
8900 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8901
8902 The result is a String. Example: >
8903 :let files = system("ls " . shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8904 :let files = system('ls ' . expand('%:h:S'))
8905
8906< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8907 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8908 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8909 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8910 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8911
8912 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8913 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8914 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8915 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8916 concatenated commands.
8917
8918 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8919 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8920
8921 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8922 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8923
8924 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8925 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8926 when using a security agent application.
8927 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8928 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8929
8930 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8931 :echo GetCmd()->system()
8932
8933
8934systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
8935 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
8936 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
8937 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
8938 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
8939 result ends in a NL.
8940 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
8941
8942 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
8943 use |system()| and |split()|: >
8944 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
8945<
8946 Returns an empty string on error.
8947
8948 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8949 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
8950
8951
8952tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
8953 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
8954 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
8955 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
8956 omitted the current tab page is used.
8957 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
8958 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
8959 let buflist = []
8960 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
8961 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
8962 endfor
8963< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
8964
8965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8966 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
8967
8968tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
8969 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
8970 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
8971
8972 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
8973 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
8974 count).
8975 # the number of the last accessed tab page
8976 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
8977 previous tab page 0 is returned.
8978 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
8979
8980
8981tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
8982 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
8983 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
8984 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
8985 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
8986 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
8987 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
8988 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
8989 Useful examples: >
8990 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
8991 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
8992< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
8993
8994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8995 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
8996<
8997 *tagfiles()*
8998tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
8999 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9000
9001
9002taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9003 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9004
9005 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9006 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9007 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9008
9009 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9010 entries:
9011 name Name of the tag.
9012 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9013 defined. It is either relative to the
9014 current directory or a full path.
9015 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9016 the file.
9017 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9018 entry depends on the language specific
9019 kind values. Only available when
9020 using a tags file generated by
9021 Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
9022 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9023 |static-tag| for more information.
9024 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9025 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9026 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9027 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9028 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9029 contained in.
9030
9031 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9032 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9033
9034 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9035
9036 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9037 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9038 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9039 search regular expression pattern.
9040
9041 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9042 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9043 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9044
9045 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9046 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9047
9048tan({expr}) *tan()*
9049 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9050 in the range [-inf, inf].
9051 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9052 Examples: >
9053 :echo tan(10)
9054< 0.648361 >
9055 :echo tan(-4.01)
9056< -1.181502
9057
9058 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9059 Compute()->tan()
9060<
9061 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9062
9063
9064tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9065 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9066 range [-1, 1].
9067 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9068 Examples: >
9069 :echo tanh(0.5)
9070< 0.462117 >
9071 :echo tanh(-1)
9072< -0.761594
9073
9074 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9075 Compute()->tanh()
9076<
9077 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9078
9079
9080tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9081 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9082 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9083 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9084 :let tmpfile = tempname()
9085 :exe "redir > " . tmpfile
9086< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9087 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9088 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9089 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9090
9091
9092term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9093
9094
9095terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9096 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9097 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9098 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9099 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9100 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9101 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9102 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9103 mouse mouse type supported
9104
9105 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9106
9107 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9108 an empty dictionary.
9109
9110 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9111 current cursor style.
9112 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9113 request the cursor blink status.
9114 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9115 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9116 and |t_RC| on startup.
9117
9118 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9119 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9120
9121 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9122
9123 Also see:
9124 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9125 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9126 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9127
9128
9129test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9130
9131
9132 *timer_info()*
9133timer_info([{id}])
9134 Return a list with information about timers.
9135 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9136 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9137 returned.
9138 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9139
9140 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9141 these items:
9142 "id" the timer ID
9143 "time" time the timer was started with
9144 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9145 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9146 -1 means forever
9147 "callback" the callback
9148 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9149
9150 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9151 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9152
9153< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9154
9155timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9156 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9157 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9158 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9159 has passed.
9160
9161 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9162 for a short time.
9163
9164 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9165 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9166 See |non-zero-arg|.
9167
9168 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9169 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9170
9171< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9172
9173 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9174timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9175 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9176
9177 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9178 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9179 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9180
9181 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9182 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9183 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9184 waiting for input.
9185 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9186 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9187
9188 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9189 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9190 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9191 the callback will be called once.
9192 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9193 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9194 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9195 messages.
9196
9197 Example: >
9198 func MyHandler(timer)
9199 echo 'Handler called'
9200 endfunc
9201 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9202 \ {'repeat': 3})
9203< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9204 intervals.
9205
9206 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9207 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9208
9209< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9210 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9211
9212timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9213 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9214 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9215 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9216
9217 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9218 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9219
9220< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9221
9222timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9223 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9224 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9225 timers there is no error.
9226
9227 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9228
9229tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9230 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9231 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9232 the string).
9233
9234 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9235 GetText()->tolower()
9236
9237toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9238 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9239 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9240 the string).
9241
9242 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9243 GetText()->toupper()
9244
9245tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9246 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9247 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9248 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9249 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9250 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9251 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9252
9253 Examples: >
9254 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9255< returns "Hello THere" >
9256 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9257< returns "{blob}"
9258
9259 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9260 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9261
9262trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9263 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9264 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9265
9266 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9267 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9268 space character 0xa0.
9269
9270 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9271 characters:
9272 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9273 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9274 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9275 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9276
9277 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9278
9279 Examples: >
9280 echo trim(" some text ")
9281< returns "some text" >
9282 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") . "_TAIL"
9283< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9284 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9285< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9286 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9287< returns " vim"
9288
9289 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9290 GetText()->trim()
9291
9292trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9293 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9294 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9295 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9296 Examples: >
9297 echo trunc(1.456)
9298< 1.0 >
9299 echo trunc(-5.456)
9300< -5.0 >
9301 echo trunc(4.0)
9302< 4.0
9303
9304 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9305 Compute()->trunc()
9306<
9307 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9308
9309 *type()*
9310type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9311 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9312 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9313 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9314 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9315 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9316 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9317 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9318 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9319 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9320 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9321 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9322 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9323 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9324 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9325 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9326 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9327 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9328 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9329 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9330 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9331 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9332 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9333< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9334 :if exists('v:t_number')
9335
9336< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9337 mylist->type()
9338
9339
9340typename({expr}) *typename()*
9341 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9342 Example: >
9343 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9344 list<number>
9345
9346
9347undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9348 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9349 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9350 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9351 the undo file exists.
9352 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9353 is used internally.
9354 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9355 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9356 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9357 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9358 returns an empty string.
9359
9360 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9361 GetFilename()->undofile()
9362
9363undotree() *undotree()*
9364 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9365 the following items:
9366 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9367 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9368 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9369 when some changes were undone.
9370 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9371 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9372 something readable.
9373 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9374 write yet.
9375 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9376 tree.
9377 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9378 This happens when waiting from input from the
9379 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9380 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9381 undo blocks.
9382
9383 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9384 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9385 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9386 |:undolist|.
9387 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9388 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9389 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9390 that was added. This marks the last change
9391 and where further changes will be added.
9392 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9393 that was undone. This marks the current
9394 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9395 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9396 undone after the last change this item will
9397 not appear anywhere.
9398 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9399 write. The number is the write count. The
9400 first write has number 1, the last one the
9401 "save_last" mentioned above.
9402 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9403 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9404 item.
9405
9406uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9407 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9408 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9409 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9410 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9411< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9412 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9413
9414 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9415 mylist->uniq()
9416
9417values({dict}) *values()*
9418 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9419 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9420
9421 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9422 mydict->values()
9423
9424virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9425 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9426 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9427 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9428 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9429 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9430 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9431 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9432 For the byte position use |col()|.
9433 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9434 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9435 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9436 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9437 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9438 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9439 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9440 The accepted positions are:
9441 . the cursor position
9442 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9443 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9444 plus one)
9445 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9446 returned)
9447 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9448 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9449 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9450 that it's updated right away.
9451 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9452 Examples: >
9453 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9454 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9455 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9456< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9457 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9458 all lines: >
9459 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9460
9461< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9462 GetPos()->virtcol()
9463
9464
9465visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9466 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9467 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9468 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9469 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9470 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9471 respectively.
9472 Example: >
9473 :exe "normal " . visualmode()
9474< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9475 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9476 Visual mode that was used.
9477 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9478 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9479 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9480 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9481 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9482
9483wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9484 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9485 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9486 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9487 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9488
9489 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9490 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9491<
9492 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9493
9494win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9495 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9496 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9497 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9498 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9499 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9500 Example: >
9501 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9502< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9503 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009504 *E994*
9505 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9506 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9507 an empty string is returned.
9508
9509 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9510 second argument: >
9511 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9512
9513win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9514 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9515 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9516
9517 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9518 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9519
9520win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9521 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9522 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9523 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9524 number 1.
9525 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9526 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9527 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9528
9529 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9530 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9531
9532
9533win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9534 Return the type of the window:
9535 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9536 used to execute autocommands.
9537 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9538 (empty) normal window
9539 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9540 "popup" popup window |popup|
9541 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9542 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9543 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9544
9545 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9546 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9547 |window-ID|.
9548
9549 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9550 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9551 returns "popup".
9552
9553 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9554 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9555<
9556win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9557 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9558 tabpage.
9559 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9560
9561 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9562 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9563
9564win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9565 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9566 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9567 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9568
9569 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9570 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9571
9572win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9573 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9574 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9575
9576 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9577 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9578
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009579win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9580 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9581 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9582 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9583 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9584 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9585 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9586 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9587 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9588 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9589 FALSE otherwise.
9590
9591 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9592 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9593
9594win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9595 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9596 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9597 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9598 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9599 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9600 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9601 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9602 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9603 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9604
9605 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9606 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9607
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009608win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9609 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9610 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9611 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9612 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9613 for the current window.
9614 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9615 tabpage.
9616
9617 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9618 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9619<
9620win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9621 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9622 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9623 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9624 then closing {nr}.
9625
9626 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9627 Both must be in the current tab page.
9628
9629 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9630
9631 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9632 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9633 like with |:vsplit|.
9634 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9635 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9636 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9637 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9638 'splitright' are used.
9639
9640 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9641 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9642<
9643
9644 *winbufnr()*
9645winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9646 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9647 the |window-ID|.
9648 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9649 window is returned.
9650 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9651 Example: >
9652 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9653<
9654 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9655 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9656<
9657 *wincol()*
9658wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9659 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9660 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9661
9662 *windowsversion()*
9663windowsversion()
9664 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9665 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9666 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9667 an empty string.
9668
9669winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9670 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9671 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9672 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9673 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9674 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9675 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9676 Examples: >
9677 :echo "The current window has " . winheight(0) . " lines."
9678
9679< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9680 GetWinid()->winheight()
9681<
9682winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9683 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9684 in a tabpage.
9685
9686 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9687 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9688 returns an empty list.
9689
9690 For a leaf window, it returns:
9691 ['leaf', {winid}]
9692 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9693 returns:
9694 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9695 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9696 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9697
9698 Example: >
9699 " Only one window in the tab page
9700 :echo winlayout()
9701 ['leaf', 1000]
9702 " Two horizontally split windows
9703 :echo winlayout()
9704 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9705 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9706 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9707 " middle window
9708 :echo winlayout(2)
9709 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9710 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9711<
9712 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9713 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9714<
9715 *winline()*
9716winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9717 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9718 the window. The first line is one.
9719 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9720 first, this may cause a scroll.
9721
9722 *winnr()*
9723winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9724 window. The top window has number 1.
9725 Returns zero for a popup window.
9726
9727 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9728 $ the number of the last window (the window
9729 count).
9730 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9731 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9732 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9733 returned.
9734 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9735 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9736 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9737 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9738 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9739 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9740 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9741 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9742 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9743 |:wincmd|.
9744 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9745 Examples: >
9746 let window_count = winnr('$')
9747 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9748 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9749
9750< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9751 GetWinval()->winnr()
9752<
9753 *winrestcmd()*
9754winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9755 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9756 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9757 unchanged.
9758 Example: >
9759 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9760 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9761 :exe cmd
9762<
9763 *winrestview()*
9764winrestview({dict})
9765 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9766 the view of the current window.
9767 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9768 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9769 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9770 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9771<
9772 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9773 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9774 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9775 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9776
9777 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9778 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9779
9780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9781 GetView()->winrestview()
9782<
9783 *winsaveview()*
9784winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9785 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9786 restore the view.
9787 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9788 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9789 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9790 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9791 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9792 The return value includes:
9793 lnum cursor line number
9794 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009795 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009796 returns)
9797 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009798 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9799 the first column is zero, as opposed
9800 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9801 |$| command it will be a very large
9802 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009803 topline first line in the window
9804 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9805 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9806 'wrap' is off
9807 skipcol columns skipped
9808 Note that no option values are saved.
9809
9810
9811winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9812 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9813 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9814 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9815 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9816 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9817 Examples: >
9818 :echo "The current window has " . winwidth(0) . " columns."
9819 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9820 : 50 wincmd |
9821 :endif
9822< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9823 option.
9824
9825 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9826 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9827
9828
9829wordcount() *wordcount()*
9830 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9831 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9832 |g_CTRL-G|
9833 The return value includes:
9834 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9835 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9836 words Number of words in the buffer
9837 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9838 (not in Visual mode)
9839 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9840 (not in Visual mode)
9841 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9842 (not in Visual mode)
9843 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9844 (only in Visual mode)
9845 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9846 (only in Visual mode)
9847 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9848 (only in Visual mode)
9849
9850
9851 *writefile()*
9852writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9853 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9854 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9855 or Number.
9856 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9857 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9858 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9859
9860 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9861 unmodified.
9862
9863 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9864 appended to the file: >
9865 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9866 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9867<
9868 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9869 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9870 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9871 crashes.
9872 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9873 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9874 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9875 when 'fsync' is set.
9876
9877 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9878 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9879 to writefile().
9880 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9881 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9882 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9883 fails.
9884 Also see |readfile()|.
9885 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9886 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9887 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9888
9889< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9890 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9891
9892
9893xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9894 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9895 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9896 Example: >
9897 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9898<
9899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9900 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9901<
9902
9903==============================================================================
99043. Feature list *feature-list*
9905
9906There are three types of features:
99071. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9908 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9909 :if has("cindent")
9910< *gui_running*
99112. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9912 Example: >
9913 :if has("gui_running")
9914< *has-patch*
99153. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9916 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9917 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9918 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9919< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9920 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9921 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9922 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9923 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9924 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9925
9926Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9927use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9928
9929
9930acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
9931all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
9932amiga Amiga version of Vim.
9933arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
9934arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
9935autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
9936autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
9937autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
9938balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
9939balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
9940beos BeOS version of Vim.
9941browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
9942 work.
9943browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
9944bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
9945builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
9946byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
9947channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
9948cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
9949clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
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9955comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
9956compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
9957conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
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9975 |'hlsearch'|
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9978filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
9979 read/write/filter commands
9980find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
9981 |+find_in_path|.
9982float Compiled with support for |Float|.
9983fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
9984 this is not present).
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9986footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
9987fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
9988gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
9989gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
9990gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI.
9991gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
9992gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
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9998gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
9999gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
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10001gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
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10007 Insert mode. (always true)
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10042multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10043multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10044mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10045nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10046netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10047netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10048num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10049ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10050osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10051osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10052packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10053path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10054perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10055persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10056postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10057printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10058profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10059python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10060python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10061python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10062python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10063python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10064python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10065pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10066qnx QNX version of Vim.
10067quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10068reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10069rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10070ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10071scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10072showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10073signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10074smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10075sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10076sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10077spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10078startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10079statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10080 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10081sun SunOS version of Vim.
10082sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10083syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10084syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10085 current buffer.
10086system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10087tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10088 |tag-binary-search|.
10089tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10090 |tag-old-static|.
10091tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10092termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10093terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10094terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10095termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10096textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10097textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10098tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10099 or terminfo file.
10100timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10101title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10102toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10103ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10104ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10105unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10106unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10107user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10108vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10109vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10110 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10111vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10112 (always true)
10113vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10114 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010115vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010116viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10117vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10118vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10119vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10120virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10121visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10122visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10123 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10124vms VMS version of Vim.
10125vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10126vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10127 out if it works in the current console).
10128wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10129wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10130win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10131win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10132 64 bits)
10133win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10134win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10135win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10136winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10137windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10138 (always true)
10139writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10140xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10141xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10142xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10143xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10144 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10145xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10146xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10147xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10148xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10149 xterm screen.
10150x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10151
10152
10153==============================================================================
101544. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10155
10156This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10157|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10158pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10159same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10160When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10161pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10162>
10163 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10164 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10165 aa
10166 xx
10167 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10168 a
10169 x
10170
10171Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10172"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10173"\n".
10174
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