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Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 8.2. Last change: 2022 Apr 25
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
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}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100164expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
165 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000166extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
167 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
168extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
169 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
170 List or Dictionary
171feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
172filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
173filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
174filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
175 remove items from {expr1} where
176 {expr2} is 0
177finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
178 String find directory {name} in {path}
179findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
180 String find file {name} in {path}
181flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
182flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
183 List flatten a copy of {list}
184float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
185floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
186fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
187fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
188fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
189foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
191foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
192foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
193foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
194foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
195fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
196funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
197 Funcref reference to function {name}
198function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
199 Funcref named reference to function {name}
200garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
201get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
202get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
203get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
204getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
205getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
206 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
207getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
208 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
209getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
210getchar([expr]) Number or String
211 get one character from the user
212getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
213getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
214getcharsearch() Dict last character search
215getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
216getcmdline() String return the current command-line
217getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
218getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
219getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
220getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
221 List list of cmdline completion matches
222getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
223getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
224getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
225getenv({name}) String return environment variable
226getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
227getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
228getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
229getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
230getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
231getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
232getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
233 List list of jump list items
234getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
235getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
236getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
237getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
238getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
239getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
240getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
241getpid() Number process ID of Vim
242getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
243getqflist() List list of quickfix items
244getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
245getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
246 String or List contents of a register
247getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
248getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
249gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
250gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
251 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
252gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
253 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
254gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
255gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
256getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
257getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
260getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
261 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
262glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
263 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
264glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
265globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
266 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
267has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
268has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
269haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
270 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
271 or |:tcd|
272hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
273 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
274histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
275histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
276histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
277histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
278hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
279hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
280hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
281hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
282hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
283iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
284indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
285index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
286 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
287input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
288 String get input from the user
289inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
290 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
291inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
292inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
293inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
294inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
295insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
296interrupt() none interrupt script execution
297invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100298isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000299isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
300isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
301 (positive or negative)
302islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
303isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
304items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
305job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
306job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
307job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
308job_start({command} [, {options}])
309 Job start a job
310job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
311job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
312join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
313js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
314js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
315json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
316json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
317keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
318len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
319libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
320libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
321line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
322line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
323lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
324list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
325list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
326listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
327 Number add a callback to listen to changes
328listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
329listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
330localtime() Number current time
331log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
332log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
333luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
334map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
335 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
336maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
337 String or Dict
338 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
339mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
340 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100341maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000342mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
343 like |map()| but creates a new List or
344 Dictionary
345mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
346match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
347 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
348matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
349 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
350matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
351 Number highlight positions with {group}
352matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
353matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
354matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
355 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
356matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
357 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
358matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
359 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
360matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
361 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
362matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
363 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
364matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
365 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
366max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
367menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
368min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
369mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
370 Number create directory {name}
371mode([expr]) String current editing mode
372mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
373nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
374nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
375or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
376pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
377perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
378popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
379popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
380popup_clear() none close all popup windows
381popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
382popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
383popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
384popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
385popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
386popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
387popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
388popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
389popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
390popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
391popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
392popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
393popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
394popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
395popup_notification({what}, {options})
396 Number create a notification popup window
397popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
398 none set options for popup window {id}
399popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
400popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
401pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
402prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
403printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
404prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
405prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
406prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
407prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
408prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
409prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
410 none add multiple text properties
411prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
412 none remove all text properties
413prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
414 Dict search for a text property
415prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
416prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
417 Number remove a text property
418prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
419prop_type_change({name}, {props})
420 none change an existing property type
421prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
422 none delete a property type
423prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
424 Dict get property type values
425prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
426pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
427pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
428py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
429pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
430pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
431rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
432range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
433 List items from {expr} to {max}
434readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
435readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
436 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
437readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
438 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
439readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
440 List get list of lines from file {fname}
441reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
442 any reduce {object} using {func}
443reg_executing() String get the executing register name
444reg_recording() String get the recording register name
445reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
446reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
447reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
448remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
449 String send expression
450remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
451remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
452 Number check for reply string
453remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
454 String read reply string
455remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
456 String send key sequence
457remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
458remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
459 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
460remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
461 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
462remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
463rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
464repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
465resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
466reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
467round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
468rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
469screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
470screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
471screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
472screencol() Number current cursor column
473screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
474screenrow() Number current cursor row
475screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
476search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
477 Number search for {pattern}
478searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
479searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
480 Number search for variable declaration
481searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
482 Number search for other end of start/end pair
483searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
484 List search for other end of start/end pair
485searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
486 List search for {pattern}
487server2client({clientid}, {string})
488 Number send reply string
489serverlist() String get a list of available servers
490setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
491 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
492 {expr}
493setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
494 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
495setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
496setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
497setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
498setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
499setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
500setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
501setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
502setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
503setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
504 Number modify location list using {list}
505setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
506 Number modify specific location list props
507setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
508setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
509setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
510setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
511 Number modify specific quickfix list props
512setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
513settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
514settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
515 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
516 page {tabnr} to {val}
517settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
518 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
519setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
520sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
521shellescape({string} [, {special}])
522 String escape {string} for use as shell
523 command argument
524shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
525sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
526sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
527sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
528sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
529 List get a list of placed signs
530sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
531 Number jump to a sign
532sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
533 Number place a sign
534sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
535sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
536sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
537sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
538 Number unplace a sign
539sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
540simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
541sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
542sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
543slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
544 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000545sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
546 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000547sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
548sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
549 Number play an event sound
550sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
551 Number play sound file {path}
552sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
553soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
554spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
555spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
556 List spelling suggestions
557split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
558 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
559sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
560srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
561state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
562str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
563str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
564 ASCII/UTF-8 value
565str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
566 Number convert String to Number
567strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
568strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
569 String {len} characters of {str} at
570 character {start}
571strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
572strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
573strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
574strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
575stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
576 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
577string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
578strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
579strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
580 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
581 byte {start}
582strptime({format}, {timestring})
583 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
584strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
585 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
586strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
587strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
588submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
589 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
590substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
591 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
592swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
593swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
594synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
595synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
596 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
597synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
598synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
599synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
600system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
601systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
602tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
603tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
604tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
605tagfiles() List tags files used
606taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
607tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
608tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
609tempname() String name for a temporary file
610term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
611 Number display difference between two dumps
612term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
613 Number displaying a screen dump
614term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
615 none dump terminal window contents
616term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
617term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
618term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
619term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
620term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
621term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
622term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
623term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
624term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
625term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
626term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
627term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
628term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
629term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
630term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
631 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
632term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
633term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
634term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
635term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
636 none set the size of a terminal
637term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
638term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
639terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
640test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
641 none make memory allocation fail
642test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
643test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
644test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
645test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
646test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000647test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000648test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
649test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
650test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
651test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
652test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
653test_null_job() Job null value for testing
654test_null_list() List null value for testing
655test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
656test_null_string() String null value for testing
657test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
658test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
659test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000660test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
661test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
662test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
663test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
664test_void() any void value for testing
665timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
666timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
667timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
668 Number create a timer
669timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
670timer_stopall() none stop all timers
671tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
672toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
673tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
674 to chars in {tostr}
675trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
676 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
677trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
678type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
679typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
680undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
681undotree() List undo file tree
682uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
683 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
684values({dict}) List values in {dict}
685virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
686visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
687wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
688win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
689 String execute {command} in window {id}
690win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
691win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
692win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
693win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
694win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
695win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000696win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
697win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000698win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
699win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
700 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
701winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
702wincol() Number window column of the cursor
703windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
704winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
705winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
706winline() Number window line of the cursor
707winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
708winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
709winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
710winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
711winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
712wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
713writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
714 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
715xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
716
717==============================================================================
7182. Details *builtin-function-details*
719
720Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
721specific functionality.
722
723abs({expr}) *abs()*
724 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
725 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
726 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
727 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
728 Examples: >
729 echo abs(1.456)
730< 1.456 >
731 echo abs(-5.456)
732< 5.456 >
733 echo abs(-4)
734< 4
735
736 Can also be used as a |method|: >
737 Compute()->abs()
738
739< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
740
741
742acos({expr}) *acos()*
743 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
744 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
745 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
746 [-1, 1].
747 Examples: >
748 :echo acos(0)
749< 1.570796 >
750 :echo acos(-0.5)
751< 2.094395
752
753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
754 Compute()->acos()
755
756< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
757
758
759add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
760 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
761 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
762 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
763 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
764< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
765 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
766 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
767 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
768
769 Can also be used as a |method|: >
770 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
771
772
773and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
774 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
775 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
776 Example: >
777 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
778< Can also be used as a |method|: >
779 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
780
781
782append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
783 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
784 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
785 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
786 the current buffer.
787 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
788 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
789 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
790 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
791 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
792 negative number results in an error. Example: >
793 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
794 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
795
796< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
797 passed as the second argument: >
798 mylist->append(lnum)
799
800
801appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
802 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
803
804 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
805 |bufload()| if needed.
806
807 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
808
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000809 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
810 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
811 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
812 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000813
814 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
815 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
816
817 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
818 error message is given. Example: >
819 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
820<
821 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
822 passed as the second argument: >
823 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
824
825
826argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
827 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
828 |arglist|.
829 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
830 window is used.
831 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
832 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
833 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
834 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
835
836 *argidx()*
837argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
838 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
839
840 *arglistid()*
841arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
842 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
843 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
844 global argument list. See |arglist|.
845 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
846
847 Without arguments use the current window.
848 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
849 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
850 page.
851 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
852
853 *argv()*
854argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
855 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
856 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
857 :let i = 0
858 :while i < argc()
859 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000860 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000861 : let i = i + 1
862 :endwhile
863< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
864 the whole |arglist| is returned.
865
866 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
867 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
868
869asin({expr}) *asin()*
870 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
871 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
872 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
873 [-1, 1].
874 Examples: >
875 :echo asin(0.8)
876< 0.927295 >
877 :echo asin(-0.5)
878< -0.523599
879
880 Can also be used as a |method|: >
881 Compute()->asin()
882<
883 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
884
885
886assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
887
888
889
890atan({expr}) *atan()*
891 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
892 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
893 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
894 Examples: >
895 :echo atan(100)
896< 1.560797 >
897 :echo atan(-4.01)
898< -1.326405
899
900 Can also be used as a |method|: >
901 Compute()->atan()
902<
903 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
904
905
906atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
907 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
908 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
909 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
910 Examples: >
911 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
912< -0.785398 >
913 :echo atan2(1, -1)
914< 2.356194
915
916 Can also be used as a |method|: >
917 Compute()->atan2(1)
918<
919 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
920
921balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
922 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
923 not used for the List.
924
925balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
926 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
927 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
928 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
929 split with |balloon_split()|.
930 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
931
932 Example: >
933 func GetBalloonContent()
934 " ... initiate getting the content
935 return ''
936 endfunc
937 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
938
939 func BalloonCallback(result)
940 call balloon_show(a:result)
941 endfunc
942< Can also be used as a |method|: >
943 GetText()->balloon_show()
944<
945 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
946 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
947 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
948 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
949 empty string or a placeholder.
950
951 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
952 error message.
953 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
954 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
955
956balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
957 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
958 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
959 to show debugger output.
960 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
962 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
963
964< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
965 feature}
966
967blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
968 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
969 {blob}. Examples: >
970 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
971 blob2list(0z) returns []
972< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
973 opposite.
974
975 Can also be used as a |method|: >
976 GetBlob()->blob2list()
977
978 *browse()*
979browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
980 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
981 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
982 The input fields are:
983 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
984 {title} title for the requester
985 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
986 {default} default file name
987 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
988 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
989
990 *browsedir()*
991browsedir({title}, {initdir})
992 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
993 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
994 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
995 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
996 to be used.
997 The input fields are:
998 {title} title for the requester
999 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1000 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1001 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1002
1003bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1004 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1005 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1006 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1007 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1008 buffer is always created.
1009 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1010 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1011 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1012 call bufload(bufnr)
1013 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1014< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1015 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1016
1017bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1018 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1019 {buf} exists.
1020 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1021 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1022
1023 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1024 exactly. The name can be:
1025 - Relative to the current directory.
1026 - A full path.
1027 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1028 - A URL name.
1029 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1030 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1031 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1032 long name to be able to find them.
1033 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1034 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1035 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1036 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1037 file name.
1038
1039 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1040 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1041<
1042 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1043
1044buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1045 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1046 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1047 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1048
1049 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1050 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1051
1052bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1053 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1054 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1055 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1056 then there is no change.
1057 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1058 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1059 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1060
1061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1062 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1063
1064bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1065 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1066 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1067 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1068
1069 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1070 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1071
1072bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1073 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1074 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1075 "[No Name]".
1076 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1077 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1078 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1079 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1080 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1081 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1082 match an empty string is returned.
1083 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1084 alternate buffer.
1085 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1086 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1087 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1088 pattern.
1089 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1090 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1091 buffers are searched for.
1092 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1093 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1094 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1095< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1096 echo bufnr->bufname()
1097
1098< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1099 string is returned. >
1100 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1101 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1102 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1103 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1104< *buffer_name()*
1105 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1106
1107 *bufnr()*
1108bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1109 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1110 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1111 above.
1112
1113 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1114 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1115 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1116 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1117< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1118 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1119
1120 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1121 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1122< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1123 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1124 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1125 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1126
1127 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1128 echo bufref->bufnr()
1129<
1130 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1131 *last_buffer_nr()*
1132 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1133
1134bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1135 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1136 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1137 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1138 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1139
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001140 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001141<
1142 Only deals with the current tab page.
1143
1144 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1145 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1146
1147bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1148 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1149 |window-ID|.
1150 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1151 is returned. Example: >
1152
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001153 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001154
1155< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1156 |:wincmd|.
1157
1158 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1159 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1160
1161byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1162 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1163 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1164 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1165 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1166 one.
1167 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1168
1169 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1170 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1171
1172< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1173 feature}
1174
1175byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1176 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1177 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1178 zero.
1179 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1180 equal to {nr}.
1181 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1182 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1183 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1184 separately.
1185 Example : >
1186 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1187< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1188 same: >
1189 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1190 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1191< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1192
1193 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1194 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1195 in bytes is returned.
1196
1197 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1198 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1199
1200byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1201 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1202 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001203 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001204 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1205 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1206 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1207< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1208 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1209 one byte).
1210 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1211 to a Unicode encoding.
1212
1213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1214 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1215
1216call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1217 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1218 arguments.
1219 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1220 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1221 Returns the return value of the called function.
1222 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1223 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1224
1225 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1226 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1227
1228ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1229 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1230 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1231 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1232 Examples: >
1233 echo ceil(1.456)
1234< 2.0 >
1235 echo ceil(-5.456)
1236< -5.0 >
1237 echo ceil(4.0)
1238< 4.0
1239
1240 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1241 Compute()->ceil()
1242<
1243 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1244
1245
1246ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1247
1248
1249changenr() *changenr()*
1250 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1251 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1252 with the |:undo| command.
1253 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1254 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1255 one less than the number of the undone change.
1256
1257char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
1258 Return number value of the first char in {string}.
1259 Examples: >
1260 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1261 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1262< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1263 Example for "utf-8": >
1264 char2nr("á") returns 225
1265 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1266< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1267 A combining character is a separate character.
1268 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1269 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1270 let str = "ABC"
1271 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1272< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1273
1274 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1275 GetChar()->char2nr()
1276
1277
1278charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1279 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1280 The character class is one of:
1281 0 blank
1282 1 punctuation
1283 2 word character
1284 3 emoji
1285 other specific Unicode class
1286 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1287
1288
1289charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1290 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1291 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1292
1293 Example:
1294 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1295 charcol('.') returns 3
1296 col('.') returns 7
1297
1298< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1299 GetPos()->col()
1300<
1301 *charidx()*
1302charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1303 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1304 The index of the first character is zero.
1305 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1306 equal to {idx}.
1307 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1308 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1309 added to the preceding base character.
1310 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1311 counted as separate characters.
1312 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1313 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1314 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1315 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1316 and is not zero or one.
1317 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1318 from the character index.
1319 Examples: >
1320 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1321 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1322 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1323<
1324 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1325 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1326
1327chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1328 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1329 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1330 window:
1331 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1332 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1333 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1334 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1335 directory.
1336 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1337 {dir} must be a String.
1338 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1339 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1340 On failure, returns an empty string.
1341
1342 Example: >
1343 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1344 if save_dir != ""
1345 " ... do some work
1346 call chdir(save_dir)
1347 endif
1348
1349< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1350 GetDir()->chdir()
1351<
1352cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1353 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1354 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1355 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1356 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1357 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1358 feature, -1 is returned.
1359 See |C-indenting|.
1360
1361 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1362 GetLnum()->cindent()
1363
1364clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1365 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1366 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1367 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1368 window ID instead of the current window.
1369
1370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1371 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1372<
1373 *col()*
1374col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1375 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1376 . the cursor position
1377 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1378 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1379 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1380 returned)
1381 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1382 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1383 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1384 that it's updated right away.
1385 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1386 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1387 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1388 out of range then col() returns zero.
1389 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1390 |getpos()|.
1391 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1392 character position use |charcol()|.
1393 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1394 Examples: >
1395 col(".") column of cursor
1396 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1397 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001398 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001399< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1400 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1401 buffer.
1402 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1403 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1404 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1405 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1406 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001407 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001408 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1409
1410< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1411 GetPos()->col()
1412<
1413
1414complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1415 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1416 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1417 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1418 or with an expression mapping.
1419 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1420 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1421 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1422 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1423 match.
1424 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1425 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1426 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1427 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1428 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1429 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1430 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1431 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1432 Example: >
1433 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1434
1435 func! ListMonths()
1436 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1437 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1438 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1439 return ''
1440 endfunc
1441< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1442 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1443
1444 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1445 second argument: >
1446 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1447
1448complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1449 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1450 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1451 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1452 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1453 the list.
1454 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1455 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1456
1457 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1458 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1459
1460complete_check() *complete_check()*
1461 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1462 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1463 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1464 zero otherwise.
1465 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1466 'completefunc' option.
1467
1468
1469complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1470 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1471 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1472 The items are:
1473 mode Current completion mode name string.
1474 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1475 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1476 See |pumvisible()|.
1477 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1478 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1479 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1480 See |complete-items|.
1481 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1482 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1483 typed text only, or the last completion after
1484 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1485 <Down> keys)
1486 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1487
1488 *complete_info_mode*
1489 mode values are:
1490 "" Not in completion mode
1491 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1492 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1493 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1494 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1495 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1496 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1497 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1498 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1499 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1500 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1501 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1502 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1503 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1504 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1505 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1506 "eval" |complete()| completion
1507 "unknown" Other internal modes
1508
1509 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1510 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1511 {what} are silently ignored.
1512
1513 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1514 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1515 |CompleteChanged| event.
1516
1517 Examples: >
1518 " Get all items
1519 call complete_info()
1520 " Get only 'mode'
1521 call complete_info(['mode'])
1522 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1523 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1524
1525< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1526 GetItems()->complete_info()
1527<
1528 *confirm()*
1529confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1530 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1531 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1532 choice this is 1.
1533 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1534 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1535
1536 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1537 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1538 used (and translated).
1539 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1540 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1541
1542 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1543 by '\n', e.g. >
1544 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1545< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1546 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1547 not need to be the first letter: >
1548 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1549< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1550 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1551
1552 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1553 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1554 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1555 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1556
1557 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1558 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1559 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1560 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1561 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1562 used.
1563
1564 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1565 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1566
1567 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001568 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
1569 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1570 if choice == 0
1571 echo "make up your mind!"
1572 elseif choice == 3
1573 echo "tasteful"
1574 else
1575 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1576 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001577< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1578 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1579 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1580 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1581 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1582 the horizontal layout is always used.
1583
1584 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1585 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1586<
1587 *copy()*
1588copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1589 different from using {expr} directly.
1590 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1591 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1592 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1593 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1594 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1595 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1597 mylist->copy()
1598
1599cos({expr}) *cos()*
1600 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1601 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1602 Examples: >
1603 :echo cos(100)
1604< 0.862319 >
1605 :echo cos(-4.01)
1606< -0.646043
1607
1608 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1609 Compute()->cos()
1610<
1611 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1612
1613
1614cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1615 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1616 [1, inf].
1617 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1618 Examples: >
1619 :echo cosh(0.5)
1620< 1.127626 >
1621 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1622< -1.127626
1623
1624 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1625 Compute()->cosh()
1626<
1627 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1628
1629
1630count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1631 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1632 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1633
1634 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1635 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1636
1637 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1638
1639 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1640 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1641 {expr} is an empty string.
1642
1643 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1644 mylist->count(val)
1645<
1646 *cscope_connection()*
1647cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1648 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1649 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1650 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1651 if there are no cscope connections;
1652 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1653
1654 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1655 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1656
1657 {num} Description of existence check
1658 ----- ------------------------------
1659 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1660 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1661 {dbpath}.
1662 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1663 {dbpath}.
1664 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1665 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1666 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1667 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1668
1669 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1670
1671 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1672
1673 # pid database name prepend path
1674 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1675<
1676 Invocation Return Val ~
1677 ---------- ---------- >
1678 cscope_connection() 1
1679 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1680 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1681 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1682 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1683 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1684 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1685 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1686<
1687cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1688cursor({list})
1689 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1690 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1691
1692 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1693 with two, three or four item:
1694 [{lnum}, {col}]
1695 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1696 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1697 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1698 but without the first item.
1699
1700 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1701 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1702
1703 Does not change the jumplist.
1704 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1705 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1706 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1707 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1708 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1709 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1710 line.
1711 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1712 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1713 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1714
1715 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1716 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1717 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1718 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1719
1720 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1721 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1722
1723debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1724 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1725 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1726 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1727 {only available on MS-Windows}
1728
1729 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1730 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1731
1732deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1733 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1734 different from using {expr} directly.
1735 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1736 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1737 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1738 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1739 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1740 the original |List|.
1741 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1742
1743 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1744 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1745 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1746 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1747 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1748 *E724*
1749 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1750 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1751 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1752 Also see |copy()|.
1753
1754 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1755 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1756
1757delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1758 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001759 name {fname}.
1760
1761 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1762 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001763
1764 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1765 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1766
1767 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1768 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1769 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1770 that is being used.
1771
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001772 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1773 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1774 or partly failed.
1775
1776 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1777 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1778 |deletebufline()|.
1779
1780 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1781 GetName()->delete()
1782
1783deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1784 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1785 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1786 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1787
1788 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1789 |bufload()| if needed.
1790
1791 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1792
1793 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1794 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1795 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1796
1797 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1798 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1799<
1800 *did_filetype()*
1801did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1802 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1803 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1804 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1805 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1806 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1807 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1808 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1809 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1810 file.
1811
1812diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1813 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1814 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1815 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1816 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1817 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1818 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1819 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1820
1821 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1822 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1823
1824diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1825 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1826 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1827 diff change zero is returned.
1828 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1829 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1830 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1831 line.
1832 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1833 syntax information about the highlighting.
1834
1835 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1836 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1837<
1838
1839digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1840 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
1841 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
1842 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
1843 is given and an empty string is returned.
1844
1845 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1846 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
1847 available, it might fail.
1848
1849 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
1850
1851 Examples: >
1852 " Get a built-in digraph
1853 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
1854
1855 " Get a user-defined digraph
1856 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
1857 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
1858<
1859 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1860 GetChars()->digraph_get()
1861<
1862 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1863 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1864 display an error message.
1865
1866
1867digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
1868 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
1869 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
1870 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
1871
1872 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1873 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
1874 available, it might fail.
1875
1876 Also see |digraph_get()|.
1877
1878 Examples: >
1879 " Get user-defined digraphs
1880 :echo digraph_getlist()
1881
1882 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
1883 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
1884<
1885 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1886 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
1887<
1888 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1889 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1890 display an error message.
1891
1892
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001893digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001894 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1895 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001896 encoded character. *E1215*
1897 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
1898 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
1899 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001900
1901 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1902 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1903
1904 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1905 |digraph_setlist()|.
1906
1907 Example: >
1908 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1909<
1910 Can be used as a |method|: >
1911 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1912<
1913 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1914 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1915 display an error message.
1916
1917
1918digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1919 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1920 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1921 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001922 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001923 Example: >
1924 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1925<
1926 It is similar to the following: >
1927 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1928 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1929 endfor
1930< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1931 following digraphs will not be added.
1932
1933 Can be used as a |method|: >
1934 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1935<
1936 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1937 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1938 display an error message.
1939
1940
1941echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1942 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1943 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1944 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1945 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1946< and to enable it again: >
1947 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1948< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1949
1950
1951empty({expr}) *empty()*
1952 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1953 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1954 items.
1955 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1956 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1957 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1958 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1959 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1960 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1961
1962 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1963 length with zero.
1964
1965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1966 mylist->empty()
1967
1968environ() *environ()*
1969 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1970 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1971 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1972< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1973 use this: >
1974 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1975
1976escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1977 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1978 backslash. Example: >
1979 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1980< results in: >
1981 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1982< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1983
1984 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1985 GetText()->escape(' \')
1986<
1987 *eval()*
1988eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1989 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1990 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1991 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1992 functions.
1993
1994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1995 argv->join()->eval()
1996
1997eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
1998 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
1999 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2000 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2001 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2002
2003executable({expr}) *executable()*
2004 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2005 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2006 arguments.
2007 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2008 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2009 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2010 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2011 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2012 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2013 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2014 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2015 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2016 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2017 directory, not if it's really executable.
2018 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002019 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2020 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2021 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2022 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002023 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: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002053 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002054
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:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002088 varname internal variable (see
2089 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2090 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2091 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002092 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002093 Does not work for local variables in a
2094 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002095 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2096 script, since it can be used as a
2097 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002098 Beware that evaluating an index may
2099 cause an error message for an invalid
2100 expression. E.g.: >
2101 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2102 :echo exists("l[5]")
2103< 0 >
2104 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2105< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2106 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002107 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2108 not if it really works)
2109 +option-name Vim option that works.
2110 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2111 done by comparing with an empty
2112 string)
2113 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2114 or user defined function (see
2115 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2116 Also works for a variable that is a
2117 Funcref.
2118 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2119 implemented; to be used to check if
2120 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002121 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2122 command or command modifier |:command|.
2123 Returns:
2124 1 for match with start of a command
2125 2 full match with a command
2126 3 matches several user commands
2127 To check for a supported command
2128 always check the return value to be 2.
2129 :2match The |:2match| command.
2130 :3match The |:3match| command.
2131 #event autocommand defined for this event
2132 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2133 pattern (the pattern is taken
2134 literally and compared to the
2135 autocommand patterns character by
2136 character)
2137 #group autocommand group exists
2138 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2139 event.
2140 #group#event#pattern
2141 autocommand defined for this group,
2142 event and pattern.
2143 ##event autocommand for this event is
2144 supported.
2145
2146 Examples: >
2147 exists("&shortname")
2148 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2149 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002150 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2151 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002152 exists("bufcount")
2153 exists(":Make")
2154 exists("#CursorHold")
2155 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2156 exists("#filetypeindent")
2157 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2158 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2159 exists("##ColorScheme")
2160< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2161 name.
2162 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2163 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2164 the future, thus don't count on it!
2165 Working example: >
2166 exists(":make")
2167< NOT working example: >
2168 exists(":make install")
2169
2170< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2171 variable itself. For example: >
2172 exists(bufcount)
2173< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2174 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2175
2176 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2177 Varname()->exists()
2178<
2179
2180exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2181 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2182 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2183 give an error: >
2184 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2185 ThatFunction('works')
2186 endif
2187< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2188 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2189
2190 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2191 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2192 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2193
2194
2195exp({expr}) *exp()*
2196 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2197 [0, inf].
2198 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2199 Examples: >
2200 :echo exp(2)
2201< 7.389056 >
2202 :echo exp(-1)
2203< 0.367879
2204
2205 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2206 Compute()->exp()
2207<
2208 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2209
2210
2211expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2212 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2213 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2214
2215 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2216 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2217 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2218 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2219 file name contains a space]
2220
2221 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2222 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2223 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2224
2225 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2226 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2227 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2228
2229 % current file name
2230 # alternate file name
2231 #n alternate file name n
2232 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2233 <afile> autocmd file name
2234 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2235 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2236 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2237 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2238 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2239 line number
2240 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2241 a function
2242 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2243 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002244 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2245 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002246 <stack> call stack
2247 <cword> word under the cursor
2248 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2249 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2250 message |server2client()|
2251 Modifiers:
2252 :p expand to full path
2253 :h head (last path component removed)
2254 :t tail (last path component only)
2255 :r root (one extension removed)
2256 :e extension only
2257
2258 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002259 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002260< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2261 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2262 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2263< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002264 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002265< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2266 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2267 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2268 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2269 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2270<
2271 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2272 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2273 to modify normal file names.
2274
2275 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2276 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2277 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2278 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002279 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2280 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2281 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002282
2283 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2284 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2285 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2286 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2287 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2288 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2289 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2290 :echo expand("**/README")
2291<
2292 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2293 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2294 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2295 |expr-env-expand|.
2296 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2297 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2298 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2299 "$FOOBAR".
2300
2301 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2302 getting the raw output of an external command.
2303
2304 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2305 Getpattern()->expand()
2306
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002307expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002308 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2309 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2310 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2311 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2312 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002313
2314 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2315 argument:
2316 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2317 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2318 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2319
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002320 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2321 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002322
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002323 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002324 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002325 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2326 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2327<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002328 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002329 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2330<
2331extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2332 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2333 |Dictionaries|.
2334
2335 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2336 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2337 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2338 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2339 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2340 Examples: >
2341 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2342 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2343< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2344 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2345 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2346 (where N is the original length of the List).
2347 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2348 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2349 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2350<
2351 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2352 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2353 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2354 used to decide what to do:
2355 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2356 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2357 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2358 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2359
2360 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2361 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2362 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2363 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2364 fails.
2365 Returns {expr1}.
2366
2367 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2368 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2369
2370
2371extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2372 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2373 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2374 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2375 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2376
2377
2378feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2379 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2380 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2381
2382 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2383 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2384 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2385 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2386 characters from a mapping.
2387
2388 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2389 {string}.
2390
2391 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2392 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2393 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2394 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2395 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2396 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2397
2398 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2399 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2400 keys are remapped.
2401 'n' Do not remap keys.
2402 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2403 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2404 opening folds, etc.
2405 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2406 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2407 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2408 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2409 the internal "got_int" flag.
2410 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2411 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2412 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2413 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2414 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2415 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2416 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2417 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2418 script continues.
2419 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2420 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2421 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002422 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2423 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002424 etc. Note that if the keys being using set a script
2425 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002426 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2427 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2428 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2429
2430 Return value is always 0.
2431
2432 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2433 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2434
2435filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2436 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2437 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2438 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2439 expression, which is used as a String.
2440 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2441 |glob()|.
2442 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2443 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2444 0
2445 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2446 1
2447
2448< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2449 GetName()->filereadable()
2450< *file_readable()*
2451 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2452
2453
2454filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2455 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2456 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2457 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2458 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2459
2460 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2461 GetName()->filewritable()
2462
2463
2464filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2465 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2466 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2467 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2468 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002469 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002470
2471 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2472
2473 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2474 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2475 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2476 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2477 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2478 current character.
2479 Examples: >
2480 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2481< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2482 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2483< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2484 call filter(var, 0)
2485< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2486
2487 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2488 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2489 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2490
2491 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2492 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2493 2. the value of the current item.
2494 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2495 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2496 func Odd(idx, val)
2497 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2498 endfunc
2499 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002500< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2501 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2502< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002503 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2504< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2505 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2506<
2507 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2508 Other values will result in a type error.
2509
2510 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2511 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2512 first: >
2513 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2514
2515< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002516 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002517 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2518 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2519 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2520 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2521
2522 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2523 mylist->filter(expr2)
2524
2525finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2526 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2527 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2528 for the syntax of {path}.
2529
2530 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2531 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2532 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2533 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2534
2535 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2536 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2537 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2538
2539 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2540 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2541 feature}
2542
2543 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2544 GetName()->finddir()
2545
2546findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2547 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2548 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2549 Example: >
2550 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2551< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2552 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2553
2554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2555 GetName()->findfile()
2556
2557flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2558 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2559 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2560 a very large number.
2561 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2562 not want that.
2563 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002564 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002565 *E900*
2566 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2567 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2568 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2569
2570 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2571
2572 Example: >
2573 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2574< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2575 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2576< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2577
2578 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2579 mylist->flatten()
2580<
2581flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2582 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2583
2584
2585float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2586 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2587 decimal point.
2588 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2589 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2590 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2591 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2592 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2593 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2594 Examples: >
2595 echo float2nr(3.95)
2596< 3 >
2597 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2598< -23 >
2599 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2600< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2601 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2602< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2603 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2604< 0
2605
2606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2607 Compute()->float2nr()
2608<
2609 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2610
2611
2612floor({expr}) *floor()*
2613 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2614 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2615 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2616 Examples: >
2617 echo floor(1.856)
2618< 1.0 >
2619 echo floor(-5.456)
2620< -6.0 >
2621 echo floor(4.0)
2622< 4.0
2623
2624 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2625 Compute()->floor()
2626<
2627 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2628
2629
2630fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2631 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2632 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2633 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2634 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2635 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2636 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2637 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2638 Examples: >
2639 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2640< 0.13 >
2641 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2642< -0.13
2643
2644 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2645 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2646<
2647 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2648
2649
2650fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2651 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2652 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2653 are escaped with a backslash.
2654 For most systems the characters escaped are
2655 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2656 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2657 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2658 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2659 Example: >
2660 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002661 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002662< results in executing: >
2663 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2664<
2665 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2666 GetName()->fnameescape()
2667
2668fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2669 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2670 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2671 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2672 Example: >
2673 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2674< results in: >
2675 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2676< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2677 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2678 |expand()| first then.
2679
2680 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2681 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2682
2683foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2684 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2685 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2686 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2687 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2688 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2689
2690 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2691 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2692
2693foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2694 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2695 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2696 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2697 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2698 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2699
2700 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2701 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2702
2703foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2704 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2705 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2706 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2707 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2708 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2709 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2710 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2711 previous line is usually available.
2712 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2713 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2714
2715 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2716 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2717<
2718 *foldtext()*
2719foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2720 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2721 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2722 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2723 The returned string looks like this: >
2724 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2725< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2726 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2727 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2728 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2729 'commentstring' options is removed.
2730 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2731 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2732 setting.
2733 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2734
2735foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2736 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2737 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2738 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2739 returned.
2740 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2741 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2742 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2743 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2744
2745
2746 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2747 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2748<
2749 *foreground()*
2750foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2751 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2752 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2753 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2754 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002755 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002756 Win32 console version}
2757
2758fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2759 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2760 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2761
2762 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2763 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2764 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2765 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2766
2767 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2768 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2769
2770 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2771 GetName()->fullcommand()
2772<
2773 *funcref()*
2774funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2775 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2776 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2777 function {name} is redefined later.
2778
2779 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002780 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2781 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2782 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2783 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002784
2785 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2786 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2787<
2788 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2789function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2790 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2791 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2792 internal function.
2793
2794 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2795 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2796 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2797 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2798 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2799<
2800 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2801 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2802 same function.
2803
2804 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2805 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2806 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2807
2808 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2809 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2810 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2811 ...
2812 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2813 ...
2814 call Partial('name')
2815< Invokes the function as with: >
2816 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2817
2818< With a |method|: >
2819 func Callback(one, two, three)
2820 ...
2821 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2822 ...
2823 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2824< Invokes the function as with: >
2825 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2826
2827< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2828 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2829 arguments. Example: >
2830 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2831 ...
2832 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2833 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2834 ...
2835 call Func2('name')
2836< Invokes the function as with: >
2837 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2838
2839< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2840 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2841 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002842 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002843 endfunction
2844 ...
2845 let context = {"name": "example"}
2846 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2847 ...
2848 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2849< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2850 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2851 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2852 let Func = context.Callback
2853
2854< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2855 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2856 ...
2857 let context = {"name": "example"}
2858 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2859 ...
2860 call Func(500)
2861< Invokes the function as with: >
2862 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2863<
2864 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2865 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2866
2867
2868garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2869 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2870 that have circular references.
2871
2872 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2873 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2874 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2875 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2876 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2877 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2878 for a long time.
2879
2880 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2881 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2882 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2883
2884 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2885 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2886 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2887 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2888
2889get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2890 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2891 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2892 omitted.
2893 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2894 mylist->get(idx)
2895get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2896 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2897 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2898 omitted.
2899 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2900 myblob->get(idx)
2901get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2902 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2903 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2904 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2905 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2906< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2907 'default' when it does not exist.
2908 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2909 mydict->get(key)
2910get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00002911 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002912 {what} are:
2913 "name" The function name
2914 "func" The function
2915 "dict" The dictionary
2916 "args" The list with arguments
2917 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2918 myfunc->get(what)
2919<
2920 *getbufinfo()*
2921getbufinfo([{buf}])
2922getbufinfo([{dict}])
2923 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2924
2925 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2926 returned.
2927
2928 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2929 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2930 be specified in {dict}:
2931 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2932 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2933 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2934
2935 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2936 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2937 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2938 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2939
2940 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2941 entries:
2942 bufnr Buffer number.
2943 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2944 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2945 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2946 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2947 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2948 last used.
2949 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2950 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2951 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2952 opened in the current window.
2953 Only valid if the buffer has been
2954 displayed in the window in the past.
2955 If you want the line number of the
2956 last known cursor position in a given
2957 window, use |line()|: >
2958 :echo line('.', {winid})
2959<
2960 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2961 valid when loaded)
2962 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2963 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2964 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2965 Each list item is a dictionary with
2966 the following fields:
2967 id sign identifier
2968 lnum line number
2969 name sign name
2970 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2971 buffer-local variables.
2972 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2973 buffer
2974 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2975 display this buffer
2976
2977 Examples: >
2978 for buf in getbufinfo()
2979 echo buf.name
2980 endfor
2981 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2982 if buf.changed
2983 ....
2984 endif
2985 endfor
2986<
2987 To get buffer-local options use: >
2988 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2989<
2990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2991 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2992<
2993
2994 *getbufline()*
2995getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2996 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2997 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2998 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2999
3000 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3001
3002 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3003 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3004
3005 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3006 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3007
3008 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3009 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3010 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3011 returned.
3012
3013 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3014 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3015
3016 Example: >
3017 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3018
3019< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3020 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3021
3022getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3023 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3024 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3025 must be used.
3026 The {varname} argument is a string.
3027 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3028 buffer-local variables.
3029 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3030 the buffer-local options.
3031 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3032 a buffer-local option.
3033 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3034 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3035 window-local option.
3036 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3037 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3038 string is returned, there is no error message.
3039 Examples: >
3040 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003041 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003042
3043< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3044 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3045<
3046getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3047 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3048 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3049 exist, an empty list is returned.
3050
3051 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3052 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3053 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3054 entries:
3055 col column number
3056 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3057 lnum line number
3058 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3059 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3060 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3061
3062 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3063 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3064
3065getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3066 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3067 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3068 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3069 Return zero otherwise.
3070 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3071 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3072 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3073
3074 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3075 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3076 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3077 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3078 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3079 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3080 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3081 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3082 that is not included in the character.
3083
3084 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3085 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3086 sequence.
3087
3088 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3089 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3090 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3091
3092 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3093
3094 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3095 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3096 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3097 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3098 ignored.
3099 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3100 let c = getchar()
3101 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003102 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003103 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003104 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003105 endif
3106<
3107 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3108 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3109 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3110
3111 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3112 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3113 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3114 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3115
3116 There is no mapping for the character.
3117 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3118 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3119 sequence. Examples: >
3120 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3121 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3122< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3123 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3124 :function FindChar()
3125 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3126 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3127 : normal l
3128 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3129 : break
3130 : endif
3131 : endwhile
3132 :endfunction
3133<
3134 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3135 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3136 another character: >
3137 :function GetKey()
3138 : let c = getchar()
3139 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3140 : let c = getchar()
3141 : endwhile
3142 : return c
3143 :endfunction
3144
3145getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3146 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3147 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3148 These values are added together:
3149 2 shift
3150 4 control
3151 8 alt (meta)
3152 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3153 32 mouse double click
3154 64 mouse triple click
3155 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3156 128 command (Macintosh only)
3157 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3158 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3159 without a modifier.
3160
3161 *getcharpos()*
3162getcharpos({expr})
3163 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3164 column number in the returned List is a character index
3165 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003166 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3167 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003168 of the last character.
3169
3170 Example:
3171 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3172 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3173 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3174<
3175 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3176 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3177
3178getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3179 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3180 with the following entries:
3181
3182 char character previously used for a character
3183 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3184 if no character search has been performed
3185 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3186 0 for backward
3187 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3188 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3189 character search
3190
3191 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3192 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3193 character search: >
3194 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3195 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3196< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3197
3198
3199getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3200 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3201 string.
3202 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3203 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3204 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3205 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3206 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3207 if no character is available.
3208 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3209 result is converted to a string.
3210
3211
3212getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3213 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3214 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3215 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3216 Example: >
3217 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3218< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3219 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3220 |inputsecret()|.
3221
3222getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3223 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3224 byte count. The first column is 1.
3225 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3226 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3227 Returns 0 otherwise.
3228 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3229
3230getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3231 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3232 are:
3233 : normal Ex command
3234 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3235 / forward search command
3236 ? backward search command
3237 @ |input()| command
3238 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3239 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3240 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3241 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3242 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3243 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3244
3245getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3246 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3247 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3248 when not in the command-line window.
3249
3250getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3251 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3252 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3253 types are supported:
3254
3255 arglist file names in argument list
3256 augroup autocmd groups
3257 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003258 behave |:behave| suboptions
3259 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003260 color color schemes
3261 command Ex command
3262 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3263 compiler compilers
3264 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3265 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3266 dir directory names
3267 environment environment variable names
3268 event autocommand events
3269 expression Vim expression
3270 file file and directory names
3271 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3272 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3273 function function name
3274 help help subjects
3275 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003276 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003277 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3278 mapclear buffer argument
3279 mapping mapping name
3280 menu menus
3281 messages |:messages| suboptions
3282 option options
3283 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003284 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003285 shellcmd Shell command
3286 sign |:sign| suboptions
3287 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3288 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3289 tag tags
3290 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3291 user user names
3292 var user variables
3293
3294 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3295 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3296 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3297
3298 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3299 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3300 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3301
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003302 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3303 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003304 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3305 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3306 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3307 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003308
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003309 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3310 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3311 a ":call" command: >
3312 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3313<
3314 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3315 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3316
3317 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3318 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3319<
3320 *getcurpos()*
3321getcurpos([{winid}])
3322 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3323 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3324 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3325 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003326 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3327 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003328 |getpos()|.
3329 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3330 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3331 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3332
3333 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3334 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3335 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3336 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3337 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3338
3339 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3340 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3341 MoveTheCursorAround
3342 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3343< Note that this only works within the window. See
3344 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3345
3346 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3347 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3348<
3349 *getcursorcharpos()*
3350getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3351 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3352 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3353
3354 Example:
3355 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3356 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3357 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3358<
3359 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3360 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3361
3362< *getcwd()*
3363getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3364 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3365 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3366
3367 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3368 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3369 the |window-ID|.
3370 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3371 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3372
3373 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3374 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3375 the working directory of the tabpage.
3376 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3377 use the current tabpage.
3378 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3379 the current window.
3380 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3381
3382 Examples: >
3383 " Get the working directory of the current window
3384 :echo getcwd()
3385 :echo getcwd(0)
3386 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3387 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3388 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3389 " Get the global working directory
3390 :echo getcwd(-1)
3391 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3392 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3393 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3394 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3395
3396< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3397 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3398
3399getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3400 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3401 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3402 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3403
3404< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3405 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3406 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3407 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3408
3409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3410 GetVarname()->getenv()
3411
3412getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3413 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3414 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3415 |hl-Normal|.
3416 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3417 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3418 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3419 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3420 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3421 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3422 function just after the GUI has started.
3423 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3424 a valid name does not work.
3425
3426getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3427 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3428 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3429 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3430 empty string is returned.
3431 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3432 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3433 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3434 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3435 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3436 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3437 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3438< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3439 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3440
3441 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3442 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3443<
3444 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3445
3446getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3447 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3448 given file {fname}.
3449 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3450 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3451 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3452 is returned.
3453
3454 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3455 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3456
3457getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3458 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3459 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3460 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3461 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3462 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3463
3464 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3465 GetFilename()->getftime()
3466
3467getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3468 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3469 file of the given file {fname}.
3470 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3471 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3472 results:
3473 Normal file "file"
3474 Directory "dir"
3475 Symbolic link "link"
3476 Block device "bdev"
3477 Character device "cdev"
3478 Socket "socket"
3479 FIFO "fifo"
3480 All other "other"
3481 Example: >
3482 getftype("/home")
3483< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3484 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3485 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3486 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3487
3488 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3489 GetFilename()->getftype()
3490
3491getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3492 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3493 active.
3494 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3495
3496getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3497 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3498
3499 Without arguments use the current window.
3500 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3501 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3502 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3503 page.
3504
3505 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3506 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3507 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3508 the following entries:
3509 bufnr buffer number
3510 col column number
3511 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3512 filename filename if available
3513 lnum line number
3514
3515 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3516 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3517
3518< *getline()*
3519getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3520 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3521 from the current buffer. Example: >
3522 getline(1)
3523< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3524 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3525 To get the line under the cursor: >
3526 getline(".")
3527< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3528 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3529
3530 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3531 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3532 including line {end}.
3533 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3534 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3535 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3536 Example: >
3537 :let start = line('.')
3538 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3539 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3540
3541< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3542 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3543
3544< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3545
3546getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3547 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3548 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3549 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3550
3551 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3552 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3553 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3554
3555 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3556 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3557 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3558
3559 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3560 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3561
3562 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3563 from the location list. This field is
3564 applicable only when called from a
3565 location list window. See
3566 |location-list-file-window| for more
3567 details.
3568
3569 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3570 location list for the window {nr}.
3571 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3572
3573 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3574 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3575 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3576
3577
3578getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3579 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3580 about all the global marks. |mark|
3581
3582 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3583 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3584 see |bufname()|.
3585
3586 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3587 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3588 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3589 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3590 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3591 file file name
3592
3593 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3594 mark.
3595
3596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3597 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3598
3599getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3600 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3601 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3602 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3603 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3604 |getmatches()|.
3605 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3606 window ID instead of the current window.
3607 Example: >
3608 :echo getmatches()
3609< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3610 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3611 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3612 :let m = getmatches()
3613 :call clearmatches()
3614 :echo getmatches()
3615< [] >
3616 :call setmatches(m)
3617 :echo getmatches()
3618< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3619 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3620 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3621 :unlet m
3622<
3623getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3624 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3625 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3626 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3627 screenrow screen row
3628 screencol screen column
3629 winid Window ID of the click
3630 winrow row inside "winid"
3631 wincol column inside "winid"
3632 line text line inside "winid"
3633 column text column inside "winid"
3634 All numbers are 1-based.
3635
3636 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3637 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3638
3639 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3640 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3641 are zero.
3642
3643 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3644 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3645
3646 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3647
3648 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3649 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3650
3651 *getpid()*
3652getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3653 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3654 exits.
3655
3656 *getpos()*
3657getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3658 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3659 |getcurpos()|.
3660 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3661 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3662 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3663 is the buffer number of the mark.
3664 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3665 column is 1.
3666 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3667 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3668 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3669 character.
3670 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3671 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003672 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003673 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3674 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3675 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003676 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3677 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003678 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3679 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3680 ...
3681 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3682< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3683
3684 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3685 GetMark()->getpos()
3686
3687getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3688 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3689 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3690 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3691 bufname() to get the name
3692 module module name
3693 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3694 end_lnum
3695 end of line number if the item is multiline
3696 col column number (first column is 1)
3697 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3698 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3699 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3700 nr error number
3701 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3702 text description of the error
3703 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3704 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3705
3706 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3707 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3708 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3709 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3710 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3711
3712 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3713 do something with them: >
3714 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3715 :for d in getqflist()
3716 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3717 :endfor
3718<
3719 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3720 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3721 following string items are supported in {what}:
3722 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3723 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3724 context get the |quickfix-context|
3725 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3726 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3727 value is used.
3728 id get information for the quickfix list with
3729 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3730 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3731 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3732 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3733 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3734 See |quickfix-index|
3735 items quickfix list entries
3736 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3737 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3738 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3739 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3740 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3741 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3742 the last quickfix list
3743 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3744 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3745 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3746 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3747 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3748 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3749 all all of the above quickfix properties
3750 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3751 particular item, set it to zero.
3752 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3753 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3754 specified by "id" is used.
3755 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3756 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3757 contains the quickfix stack size.
3758 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3759 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3760 "items" with the list of entries.
3761
3762 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3763 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3764 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3765 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3766 If not present, set to "".
3767 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3768 present, set to 0.
3769 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3770 present, set to 0.
3771 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3772 an empty list.
3773 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3774 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3775 window. If not present, set to 0.
3776 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3777 present, set to 0.
3778 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3779 to "".
3780 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3781
3782 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3783 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3784 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3785 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3786<
3787getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3788 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3789 {regname}. Example: >
3790 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3791< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3792 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00003793 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003794
3795 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3796 register. (For use in maps.)
3797 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3798 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3799 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3800
3801 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3802 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3803 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3804 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3805 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3806 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3807
3808 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3809 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3810 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3811
3812 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3813 GetRegname()->getreg()
3814
3815getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3816 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3817 Dictionary with the following entries:
3818 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3819 {regname}, like
3820 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3821 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3822 |getregtype()|.
3823 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3824 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3825 register.
3826 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3827 single letter name of the register
3828 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3829 For example, after deleting a line
3830 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3831 which is the register that got the
3832 deleted text.
3833
3834 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3835 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3836 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3837 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3838 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3839 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3840
3841 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3842 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3843
3844getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3845 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3846 The value will be one of:
3847 "v" for |characterwise| text
3848 "V" for |linewise| text
3849 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3850 "" for an empty or unknown register
3851 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3852 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3853 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3854 |v:register| is used.
3855 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3856
3857 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3858 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3859
3860gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3861 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3862 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3863 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3864 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3865 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3866
3867 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3868 tabnr tab page number.
3869 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3870 tabpage-local variables
3871 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3872
3873 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3874 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3875
3876gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3877 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3878 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3879 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3880 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3881 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3882 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3883 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3884 string is returned, there is no error message.
3885
3886 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3887 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3888
3889gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3890 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3891 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3892 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3893 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3894 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3895 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3896 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3897 window-local option.
3898 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3899 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3900 use |getwinvar()|.
3901 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3902 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3903 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3904 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3905 or buffer-local variable.
3906 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3907 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3908 Examples: >
3909 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003910 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003911<
3912 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3913 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3914
3915< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3916 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3917
3918gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3919 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3920 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3921 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3922 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3923
3924 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3925 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3926 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3927 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3928 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3929 is a dictionary containing the
3930 entries described below.
3931 length Number of entries in the stack.
3932
3933 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3934 entries:
3935 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3936 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3937 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3938 returned list.
3939 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3940 multiple matching tags are found for a
3941 name.
3942 tagname name of the tag
3943
3944 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3945
3946 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3947 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3948
3949
3950gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3951 Translate String {text} if possible.
3952 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3953 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3954 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3955 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3956 called.
3957 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3958 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3959 strings.
3960
3961
3962getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3963 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3964
3965 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3966 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3967 exist the result is an empty list.
3968
3969 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3970 tab pages is returned.
3971
3972 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3973 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3974 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3975 height window height (excluding winbar)
3976 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3977 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3978 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3979 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3980 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3981 {only with the +terminal feature}
3982 tabnr tab page number
3983 topline first displayed buffer line
3984 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3985 window-local variables
3986 width window width
3987 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3988 otherwise
3989 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3990 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3991 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3992 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3993 number in front of the text
3994 winid |window-ID|
3995 winnr window number
3996 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3997 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3998
3999 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4000 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4001
4002getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4003 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4004 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4005 [x-pos, y-pos]
4006 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4007 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4008 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4009 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4010 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4011 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4012 do some work in the meantime: >
4013 while 1
4014 let res = getwinpos(1)
4015 if res[0] >= 0
4016 break
4017 endif
4018 " Do some work here
4019 endwhile
4020<
4021
4022 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4023 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4024<
4025 *getwinposx()*
4026getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4027 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4028 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4029 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4030 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4031
4032 *getwinposy()*
4033getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4034 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4035 a timeout of 100 msec).
4036 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4037 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4038
4039getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4040 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4041 Examples: >
4042 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004043 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004044
4045< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4046 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4047<
4048glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4049 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4050 use of special characters.
4051
4052 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4053 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4054 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4055 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4056 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4057
4058 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4059 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4060 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4061 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4062 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4063
4064 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4065
4066 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4067 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4068
4069 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4070 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4071 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4072 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4073
4074 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4075 any external command. Example: >
4076 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4077 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4078< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4079 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4080
4081 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4082 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4083
4084 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4085 GetExpr()->glob()
4086
4087glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4088 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4089 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4090 is a file name. E.g. >
4091 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4092< This is equivalent to: >
4093 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4094< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4095 empty string.
4096 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4097 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4098
4099 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4100 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4101< *globpath()*
4102globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4103 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4104 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4105 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4106<
4107 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4108 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4109 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4110 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4111 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4112 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4113 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4114 error message.
4115
4116 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4117 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4118 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4119 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4120
4121 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4122 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4123 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4124 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4125 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4126 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4127<
4128 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4129
4130 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4131 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4132 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4133 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4134< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4135 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4136
4137 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4138 second argument: >
4139 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4140<
4141 *has()*
4142has({feature} [, {check}])
4143 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4144 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4145 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4146 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4147
4148 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4149 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4150 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4151 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4152 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4153 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4154 current Vim version.
4155
4156 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4157
4158 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4159 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4160 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4161 separate line: >
4162 if has('feature')
4163 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4164 endif
4165< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4166 would not be found.
4167
4168
4169has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4170 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4171 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4172 argument is a string.
4173
4174 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4175 mydict->has_key(key)
4176
4177haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4178 The result is a Number:
4179 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4180 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4181 0 otherwise.
4182
4183 Without arguments use the current window.
4184 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4185 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4186 page.
4187 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4188 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4189 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4190 Examples: >
4191 if haslocaldir() == 1
4192 " window local directory case
4193 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4194 " tab-local directory case
4195 else
4196 " global directory case
4197 endif
4198
4199 " current window
4200 :echo haslocaldir()
4201 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4202 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4203 " window n in current tab page
4204 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4205 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4206 " window n in tab page m
4207 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4208 " tab page m
4209 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4210<
4211 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4212 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4213
4214hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4215 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4216 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4217 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4218 indicated by {mode}.
4219 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4220 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4221 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4222 Command-line mode.
4223 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4224 buffer are checked for a match.
4225 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4226 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4227 n Normal mode
4228 v Visual and Select mode
4229 x Visual mode
4230 s Select mode
4231 o Operator-pending mode
4232 i Insert mode
4233 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4234 c Command-line mode
4235 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4236
4237 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4238 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4239 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4240 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4241 :endif
4242< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4243 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4244
4245 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4246 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4247
4248histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4249 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4250 one of: *hist-names*
4251 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4252 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4253 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4254 "input" or "@" input line history
4255 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4256 empty the current or last used history
4257 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4258 character is sufficient.
4259 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4260 shifted to become the newest entry.
4261 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4262 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4263
4264 Example: >
4265 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4266 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4267< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4268
4269 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4270 second argument: >
4271 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4272
4273histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4274 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4275 for the possible values of {history}.
4276
4277 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4278 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4279 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4280 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4281 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4282 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4283 be removed if it exists.
4284
4285 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4286 is returned.
4287
4288 Examples:
4289 Clear expression register history: >
4290 :call histdel("expr")
4291<
4292 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4293 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4294<
4295 The following three are equivalent: >
4296 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4297 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004298 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004299<
4300 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4301 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4302 :call histdel("search", -1)
4303 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4304<
4305 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4306 GetHistory()->histdel()
4307
4308histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4309 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4310 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4311 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4312 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4313 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4314
4315 Examples:
4316 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004317 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004318
4319< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4320 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4321 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4322<
4323 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4324 GetHistory()->histget()
4325
4326histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4327 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4328 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4329 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4330
4331 Example: >
4332 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4333
4334< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4335 GetHistory()->histnr()
4336<
4337hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4338 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4339 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4340 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4341 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4342 item.
4343 *highlight_exists()*
4344 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4345
4346 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4347 GetName()->hlexists()
4348<
4349hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4350 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4351 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4352 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4353 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4354
4355 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4356 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4357 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4358 resolved highlight group are returned.
4359
4360 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4361 following items:
4362 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4363 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4364 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4365 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4366 ctermbg cterm background color.
4367 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4368 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4369 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4370 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4371 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4372 group link is a default link. See
4373 |highlight-default|.
4374 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4375 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4376 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4377 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4378 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4379 id highlight group ID.
4380 linksto linked highlight group name.
4381 See |:highlight-link|.
4382 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4383 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4384 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4385 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4386
4387 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4388 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4389 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4390 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4391
4392 Example(s): >
4393 :echo hlget()
4394 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4395 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4396<
4397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4398 GetName()->hlget()
4399<
4400hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4401 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4402 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4403 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4404 supported items in this dictionary.
4405
4406 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4407 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4408
4409 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4410 a link for an existing highlight group
4411 with attributes.
4412
4413 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4414 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4415 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4416 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4417 modified.
4418
4419 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4420 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4421 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4422 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4423
4424 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4425 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4426
4427 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4428
4429 Example(s): >
4430 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4431 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4432 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4433 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4434 :let l = hlget()
4435 :call hlset(l)
4436 " clear the Search highlight group
4437 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4438 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4439 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4440 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4441 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4442 " remove the MyHlg group link
4443 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4444 " clear the attributes and a link
4445 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4446 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4447<
4448 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4449 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4450<
4451 *hlID()*
4452hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4453 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4454 zero is returned.
4455 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4456 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4457 "Comment" group: >
4458 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4459< *highlightID()*
4460 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4461
4462 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4463 GetName()->hlID()
4464
4465hostname() *hostname()*
4466 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4467 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4468 256 characters long are truncated.
4469
4470iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4471 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4472 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4473 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4474 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4475 are replaced with "?".
4476 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4477 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4478 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4479 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4480 can be done.
4481 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4482 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4483 UTF-8 and use: >
4484 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4485< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4486 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4487 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4488
4489 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4490 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4491<
4492 *indent()*
4493indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4494 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4495 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4496 |getline()|.
4497 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4498 error is given.
4499
4500 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4501 GetLnum()->indent()
4502
4503index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4504 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4505 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4506 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4507 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4508 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4509
4510 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4511 value is equal to {expr}.
4512
4513 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4514 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4515 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4516 case must match.
4517 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4518 Example: >
4519 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4520 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4521
4522< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4523 GetObject()->index(what)
4524
4525input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4526 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4527 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4528 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4529 in the prompt to start a new line.
4530 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4531 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4532 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4533 for lines typed for input().
4534 Example: >
4535 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4536 : echo "Cheers!"
4537 :endif
4538<
4539 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4540 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4541 Example: >
4542 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4543
4544< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4545 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4546 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4547 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4548 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4549 more information. Example: >
4550 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4551<
4552 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4553 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4554 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4555 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4556 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4557 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4558 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4559 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4560 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4561
4562 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004563 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004564 :function GetFoo()
4565 : call inputsave()
4566 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4567 : call inputrestore()
4568 :endfunction
4569
4570< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4571 GetPrompt()->input()
4572
4573inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4574 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4575 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4576 Example: >
4577 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4578 :if n != ""
4579 : let &sw = n
4580 :endif
4581< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4582 omitted an empty string is returned.
4583 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4584 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4585 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4586
4587 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4588 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4589
4590inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4591 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4592 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4593 enter a number, which is returned.
4594 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4595 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4596 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4597 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4598 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4599 length of {textlist} is returned.
4600 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4601 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4602 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4603 Example: >
4604 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4605 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4606
4607< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4608 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4609
4610inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4611 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4612 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4613 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4614 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4615
4616inputsave() *inputsave()*
4617 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4618 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4619 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4620 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4621 many inputrestore() calls.
4622 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4623
4624inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4625 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4626 two exceptions:
4627 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4628 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4629 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4630 |history| stack.
4631 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4632 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4633 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4634
4635 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4636 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4637
4638insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4639 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4640 of it.
4641
4642 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4643 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4644 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4645 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4646
4647 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4648 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4649 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4650 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4651< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4652 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4653 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4654
4655 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4656 mylist->insert(item)
4657
4658interrupt() *interrupt()*
4659 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4660 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4661 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4662 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4663 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4664 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4665 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4666 : call interrupt()
4667 : endif
4668 :endfunction
4669 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4670
4671invert({expr}) *invert()*
4672 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4673 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4674 :let bits = invert(bits)
4675< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4676 :let bits = bits->invert()
4677
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01004678isabsolutepath({directory}) *isabsolutepath()*
4679 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
4680 absolute path.
4681< On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
4682 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
4683 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
4684 are always absolute.
4685 Example: >
4686 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
4687 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
4688 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
4689 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
4690 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
4691
4692 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4693 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
4694
4695
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004696isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4697 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4698 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4699 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4700 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4701
4702 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4703 GetName()->isdirectory()
4704
4705isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4706 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4707 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4708 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4709< 1 >
4710 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4711< -1
4712
4713 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4714 Compute()->isinf()
4715<
4716 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4717
4718islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4719 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4720 name of a locked variable.
4721 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4722 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4723 Example: >
4724 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4725 :lockvar 1 alist
4726 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4727 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4728
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00004729< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
4730 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
4731 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
4732 |exists()| to check for existence.
4733 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004734
4735 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4736 GetName()->islocked()
4737
4738isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4739 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4740 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4741< 1
4742
4743 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4744 Compute()->isnan()
4745<
4746 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4747
4748items({dict}) *items()*
4749 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4750 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4751 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4752 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4753 Example: >
4754 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004755 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004756 endfor
4757
4758< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4759 mydict->items()
4760
4761job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4762
4763
4764join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4765 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4766 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4767 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4768 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4769 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004770 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004771< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4772 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4773 The opposite function is |split()|.
4774
4775 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4776 mylist->join()
4777
4778js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4779 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4780 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4781 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4782 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4783 result in v:none items.
4784
4785 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4786 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4787
4788js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4789 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4790 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4791 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4792 commas.
4793 For example, the Vim object:
4794 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4795 Will be encoded as:
4796 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4797 While json_encode() would produce:
4798 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4799 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4800 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4801
4802 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4803 GetObject()->js_encode()
4804
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004805json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004806 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4807 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4808 JSON and Vim values.
4809 The decoding is permissive:
4810 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4811 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4812 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4813 same as {"1":2}.
4814 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4815 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4816 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4817 are accepted.
4818 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4819 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4820 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4821 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4822 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4823 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4824 character in string) for "\t".
4825 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4826 and results in v:none.
4827 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4828 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4829 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4830 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4831 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4832 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4833 *E938*
4834 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4835 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4836 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4837
4838 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4839 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4840
4841json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4842 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4843 The encoding is specified in:
4844 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004845 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004846 |Number| decimal number
4847 |Float| floating point number
4848 Float nan "NaN"
4849 Float inf "Infinity"
4850 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4851 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4852 |Funcref| not possible, error
4853 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4854 used recursively: []
4855 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4856 used recursively: {}
4857 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4858 v:false "false"
4859 v:true "true"
4860 v:none "null"
4861 v:null "null"
4862 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4863 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4864 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01004865 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
4866 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004867
4868 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4869 GetObject()->json_encode()
4870
4871keys({dict}) *keys()*
4872 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4873 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4874
4875 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4876 mydict->keys()
4877
4878< *len()* *E701*
4879len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4880 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4881 used, as with |strlen()|.
4882 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4883 returned.
4884 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4885 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4886 |Dictionary| is returned.
4887 Otherwise an error is given.
4888
4889 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4890 mylist->len()
4891
4892< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4893libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4894 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4895 with single argument {argument}.
4896 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4897 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4898 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4899 limited.
4900 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4901 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4902 to Vim.
4903 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4904 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4905 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4906 null-terminated string.
4907 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4908
4909 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4910 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4911 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4912 very probably crash.
4913
4914 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4915 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4916 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4917 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4918 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4919 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4920 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4921 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4922 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4923 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4924
4925 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4926 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4927 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4928 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4929 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4930 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4931 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4932 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4933 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4934 feature is present}
4935 Examples: >
4936 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4937
4938< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4939 third argument: >
4940 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4941<
4942 *libcallnr()*
4943libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4944 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4945 int instead of a string.
4946 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4947 feature is present}
4948 Examples: >
4949 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4950 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4951 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4952<
4953 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4954 third argument: >
4955 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4956<
4957
4958line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4959 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4960 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004961 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004962 . the cursor position
4963 $ the last line in the current buffer
4964 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4965 returned)
4966 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4967 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4968 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4969 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4970 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4971 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4972 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4973 that it's updated right away.
4974 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4975 then applies to another buffer.
4976 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4977 |getpos()|.
4978 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4979 that window instead of the current window.
4980 Examples: >
4981 line(".") line number of the cursor
4982 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4983 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004984 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004985<
4986 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4987 |last-position-jump|.
4988
4989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4990 GetValue()->line()
4991
4992line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4993 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4994 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4995 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4996 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4997 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4998 below the last line: >
4999 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5000< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5001 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5002 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5003 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5004 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5005
5006 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5007 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5008
5009lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5010 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5011 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5012 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5013 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
5014 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
5015 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
5016 error is given.
5017
5018 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5019 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5020
5021list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5022 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5023 Examples: >
5024 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5025 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5026< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5027 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5028
5029 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5030
5031 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5032 GetList()->list2blob()
5033
5034list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5035 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5036 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5037 list2str([32]) returns " "
5038 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5039< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5040 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5041< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5042
5043 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5044 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5045 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5046 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5047<
5048 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5049 GetList()->list2str()
5050
5051listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5052 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5053 been made to buffer {buf}.
5054 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5055 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5056 buffer is used.
5057 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5058
5059 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005060 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5061 start first changed line number
5062 end first line number below the change
5063 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005064 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005065 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005066
5067 Example: >
5068 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5069 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5070 endfunc
5071 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5072
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005073< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005074 dictionary with these entries:
5075 lnum the first line number of the change
5076 end the first line below the change
5077 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5078 deleted
5079 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5080 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5081 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5082 character has a value of one.
5083 When lines are inserted the values are:
5084 lnum line above which the new line is added
5085 end equal to "lnum"
5086 added number of lines inserted
5087 col 1
5088 When lines are deleted the values are:
5089 lnum the first deleted line
5090 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5091 the deletion was done
5092 added negative, number of lines deleted
5093 col 1
5094 When lines are changed:
5095 lnum the first changed line
5096 end the line below the last changed line
5097 added 0
5098 col first column with a change or 1
5099
5100 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5101 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5102 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5103 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5104
5105 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5106 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5107 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5108 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5109
5110 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5111 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5112 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5113
5114 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5115 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5116 of a buffer.
5117 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5118 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5119
5120 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5121 second argument: >
5122 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5123
5124listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5125 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5126 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5127
5128 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5129 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5130 buffer is used.
5131
5132 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5133 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5134
5135listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5136 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5137 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5138 removed.
5139
5140 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5141 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5142
5143localtime() *localtime()*
5144 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5145 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5146
5147
5148log({expr}) *log()*
5149 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5150 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5151 (0, inf].
5152 Examples: >
5153 :echo log(10)
5154< 2.302585 >
5155 :echo log(exp(5))
5156< 5.0
5157
5158 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5159 Compute()->log()
5160<
5161 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5162
5163
5164log10({expr}) *log10()*
5165 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5166 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5167 Examples: >
5168 :echo log10(1000)
5169< 3.0 >
5170 :echo log10(0.01)
5171< -2.0
5172
5173 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5174 Compute()->log10()
5175<
5176 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5177
5178luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5179 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5180 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5181 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5182 Strings are returned as they are.
5183 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5184 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5185 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5186 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5187 as-is.
5188 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5189 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5190 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5191 to {expr}.
5192
5193 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5194 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5195
5196< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5197
5198map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5199 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005200 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005201 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5202 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5203 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5204 characters, is replaced.
5205 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5206 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5207 Vim9 script.
5208
5209 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5210
5211 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5212 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5213 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5214 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5215 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5216 current character.
5217 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005218 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005219< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5220
5221 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5222 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5223 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5224 still have to double ' quotes
5225
5226 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5227 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5228 2. the value of the current item.
5229 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5230 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5231 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005232 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005233 endfunc
5234 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5235< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005236 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005237< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005238 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005239< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005240 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005241<
5242 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5243 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005244 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005245
5246< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5247 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5248 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5249 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5250 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5251 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5252
5253 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5254 mylist->map(expr2)
5255
5256
5257maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5258 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5259 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5260 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005261 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5262 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005263
5264 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5265 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5266 is returned.
5267
5268 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5269 command.
5270
5271 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5272 "n" Normal
5273 "v" Visual (including Select)
5274 "o" Operator-pending
5275 "i" Insert
5276 "c" Cmd-line
5277 "s" Select
5278 "x" Visual
5279 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5280 "t" Terminal-Job
5281 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5282 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5283
5284 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5285 instead of mappings.
5286
5287 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5288 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005289 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005290 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5291 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5292 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5293 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5294 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5295 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5296 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5297 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5298 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5299 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5300 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5301 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5302 characters will be used:
5303 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5304 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5305 (|mapmode-ic|)
5306 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5307 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005308 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5309 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005310 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5311 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5312 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5313
5314 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5315 |mapset()|.
5316
5317 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5318 then the global mappings.
5319 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5320 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005321 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005322
5323< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5324 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5325
5326mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5327 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5328 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5329 {name}.
5330 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5331 instead of mappings.
5332 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5333 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5334
5335 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5336 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5337 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5338 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5339 mapcheck("b") no no no
5340
5341 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5342 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5343 mapping for {name} exactly.
5344 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5345 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5346 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5347 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5348 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5349 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5350 then the global mappings.
5351 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5352 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5353 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5354 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5355 :endif
5356< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5357 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5358
5359 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5360 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5361
5362
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005363maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5364 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5365 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5366 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5367 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5368
5369 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5370 vim9script
5371 echo maplist()->filter(
5372 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
5373
5374
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005375mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5376 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5377 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5378 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5379 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5380
5381
5382mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5383 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5384 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5385 |maparg()|. *E460*
5386 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5387 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5388 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5389 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5390 nnoremap K somethingelse
5391 ...
5392 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5393< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5394 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5395 them, since they can differ.
5396
5397
5398match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5399 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5400 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5401 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5402
5403 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5404 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5405 {pat} matches.
5406
5407 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5408 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5409
5410 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5411 Example: >
5412 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5413 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5414< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5415 *strpbrk()*
5416 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5417 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5418< *strcasestr()*
5419 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5420 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5421 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5422<
5423 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5424 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5425 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5426 first character/item. Example: >
5427 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5428< result is again "4". >
5429 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5430< result is again "4". >
5431 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5432< result is "3".
5433 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5434 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5435 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5436 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5437 backwards compatible).
5438 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5439 the index is counted from the end.
5440 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5441 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5442
5443 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5444 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5445 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5446 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5447< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5448 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5449 see above.
5450
5451 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5452 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5453 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5454 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5455 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5456 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5457 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5458 further down in the text.
5459
5460 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5461 GetText()->match('word')
5462 GetList()->match('word')
5463<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005464 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005465matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5466 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5467 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5468 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5469 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5470 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5471 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5472 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5473 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5474 concealed.
5475
5476 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5477 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5478 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5479 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5480 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5481 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5482 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5483 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5484 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5485 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5486
5487 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5488 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5489 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5490 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5491 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5492 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5493 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5494
5495 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5496 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5497 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5498 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5499
5500 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5501 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5502 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5503 window Instead of the current window use the
5504 window with this number or window ID.
5505
5506 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5507 the |:match| commands.
5508
5509 Example: >
5510 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5511 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5512< Deletion of the pattern: >
5513 :call matchdelete(m)
5514
5515< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5516 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5517 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5518
5519 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5520 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5521<
5522 *matchaddpos()*
5523matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5524 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5525 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5526 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5527 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5528 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5529 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5530
5531 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5532 these:
5533 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5534 line has number 1.
5535 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5536 number will be highlighted.
5537 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5538 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5539 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5540 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5541 be highlighted.
5542 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5543 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5544
5545 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5546
5547 Example: >
5548 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5549 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5550< Deletion of the pattern: >
5551 :call matchdelete(m)
5552
5553< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5554 |getmatches()|.
5555
5556 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5557 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5558
5559matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5560 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5561 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5562 Return a |List| with two elements:
5563 The name of the highlight group used
5564 The pattern used.
5565 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5566 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5567 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5568 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5569 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5570
5571 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5572 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5573
5574matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5575 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5576 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5577 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5578 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5579 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5580 window ID instead of the current window.
5581
5582 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5583 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5584
5585matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5586 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5587 after the match. Example: >
5588 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5589< results in "7".
5590 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5591 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5592 do it with matchend(): >
5593 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5594 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5595< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5596
5597 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5598 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5599< results in "7". >
5600 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5601< result is "-1".
5602 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5603
5604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5605 GetText()->matchend('word')
5606
5607
5608matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5609 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5610 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5611 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5612
5613 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5614 items:
5615 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5616 multiple words separated by white space, then
5617 returns only matches that contain the words in
5618 the given sequence.
5619
5620 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5621 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005622 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005623 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5624 string.
5625 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5626 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5627 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5628 argument and return the text for that item to
5629 use for fuzzy matching.
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005630 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
5631 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005632
5633 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5634 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5635 is 256.
5636
5637 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5638 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5639
5640 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5641 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5642 256, then returns an empty list.
5643
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01005644 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
5645 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
5646
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00005647 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005648 matching strings.
5649
5650 Example: >
5651 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5652< results in ["clay"]. >
5653 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5654< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5655 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5656< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5657 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5658 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5659 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5660< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5661 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5662 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5663< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5664 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5665< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5666 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5667< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5668 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5669 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5670< results in ['two one'].
5671
5672matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5673 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5674 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5675 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5676 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5677 position.
5678
5679 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5680 positions for the best match is returned.
5681
5682 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5683 list with three empty list items is returned.
5684
5685 Example: >
5686 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5687< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5688 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5689< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5690 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5691< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5692
5693matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5694 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5695 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5696 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5697 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5698 empty string is used. Example: >
5699 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5700< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5701 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5702
5703 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5704
5705 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5706 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5707
5708matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5709 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5710 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5711< results in "ing".
5712 When there is no match "" is returned.
5713 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5714 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5715< results in "ing". >
5716 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5717< result is "".
5718 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5719 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5720
5721 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5722 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5723
5724matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5725 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5726 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5727 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5728< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5729 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5730 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5731 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5732< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5733 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5734< result is ["", -1, -1].
5735 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5736 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5737 end position of the match are returned. >
5738 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5739< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5740 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5741
5742 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5743 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5744<
5745
5746 *max()*
5747max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5748 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5749
5750< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5751 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5752 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5753 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5754 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5755
5756 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5757 mylist->max()
5758
5759
5760menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5761 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5762 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5763 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5764 menu names are returned.
5765
5766 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5767 "n" Normal
5768 "v" Visual (including Select)
5769 "o" Operator-pending
5770 "i" Insert
5771 "c" Cmd-line
5772 "s" Select
5773 "x" Visual
5774 "t" Terminal-Job
5775 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5776 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5777 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5778
5779 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5780 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5781 display display name (name without '&')
5782 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5783 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5784 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5785 |toolbar-icon|
5786 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5787 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5788 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5789 characters will be used:
5790 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5791 name menu item name.
5792 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5793 remappable else v:false.
5794 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5795 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5796 string has special characters translated like
5797 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5798 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5799 "<Nop>" is returned.
5800 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5801 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5802 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5803 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5804 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5805 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5806 submenus |List| containing the names of
5807 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5808 item has submenus.
5809
5810 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5811
5812 Examples: >
5813 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5814 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5815
5816 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5817 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5818 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5819 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5820 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5821 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5822 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5823 endfor
5824 endfunc
5825 new
5826 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5827 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5828 endfor
5829<
5830 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5831 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5832
5833
5834< *min()*
5835min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5836 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5837
5838< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5839 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5840 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5841 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5842 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5843
5844 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5845 mylist->min()
5846
5847< *mkdir()* *E739*
5848mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5849 Create directory {name}.
5850
5851 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5852 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5853
5854 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5855 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5856 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5857 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5858 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5859 created with 0o755.
5860 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005861 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005862
5863< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5864
5865 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5866 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5867 "p" option the call will fail.
5868
5869 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5870 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5871 failed.
5872
5873 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5874 :if exists("*mkdir")
5875
5876< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5877 GetName()->mkdir()
5878<
5879 *mode()*
5880mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5881 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5882 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5883 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5884 Also see |state()|.
5885
5886 n Normal
5887 no Operator-pending
5888 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5889 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5890 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5891 CTRL-V is one character
5892 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5893 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5894 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5895 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5896 v Visual by character
5897 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5898 V Visual by line
5899 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5900 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5901 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5902 s Select by character
5903 S Select by line
5904 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5905 i Insert
5906 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5907 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5908 R Replace |R|
5909 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5910 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5911 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5912 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5913 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5914 c Command-line editing
5915 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5916 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5917 r Hit-enter prompt
5918 rm The -- more -- prompt
5919 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5920 ! Shell or external command is executing
5921 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5922
5923 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5924 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5925 "c" or "n".
5926 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5927 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5928 the leading character(s).
5929 Also see |visualmode()|.
5930
5931 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5932 DoFull()->mode()
5933
5934mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5935 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5936 converted to Vim data structures.
5937 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5938 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5939 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5940 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5941 converted to strings.
5942 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5943 Examples: >
5944 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5945 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5946 :echo mzeval("l")
5947 :echo mzeval("h")
5948<
5949 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5950 to {expr}.
5951
5952 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5953 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5954<
5955 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5956
5957nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5958 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5959 that is not blank. Example: >
5960 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5961< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5962 below it, zero is returned.
5963 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5964 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5965
5966 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5967 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5968
5969nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5970 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5971 value {expr}. Examples: >
5972 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5973 nr2char(32) returns " "
5974< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5975 Example for "utf-8": >
5976 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5977< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5978 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5979 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5980 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5981 string, thus results in an empty string.
5982 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5983 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5984 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5985< Result: "ABC"
5986
5987 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5988 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5989
5990or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5991 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5992 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5993 Example: >
5994 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5995< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5996 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5997
5998
5999pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6000 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6001 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6002 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6003 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6004 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6005 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6006< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6007>
6008 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6009< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6010 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
6011
6012 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6013 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6014
6015perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6016 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6017 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6018 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6019 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6020 reference to it.
6021 Example: >
6022 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6023< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6024
6025 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6026 to {expr}.
6027
6028 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6029 GetExpr()->perleval()
6030
6031< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6032
6033
6034popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6035
6036
6037pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6038 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6039 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6040 Examples: >
6041 :echo pow(3, 3)
6042< 27.0 >
6043 :echo pow(2, 16)
6044< 65536.0 >
6045 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6046< 2.0
6047
6048 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6049 Compute()->pow(3)
6050<
6051 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6052
6053prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6054 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6055 that is not blank. Example: >
6056 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6057< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6058 above it, zero is returned.
6059 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6060 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6061
6062 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6063 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6064
6065printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6066 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6067 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6068 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6069< May result in:
6070 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6071
6072 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6073 argument: >
6074 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006075<
6076 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006077
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006078 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006079 %s string
6080 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6081 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6082 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6083 %c single byte
6084 %d decimal number
6085 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6086 %x hex number
6087 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6088 %X hex number using upper case letters
6089 %o octal number
6090 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6091 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6092 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6093 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6094 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6095 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6096 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6097 %% the % character itself
6098
6099 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6100 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6101 the result.
6102
6103 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6104 arguments appear in sequence:
6105
6106 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6107
6108 flags
6109 Zero or more of the following flags:
6110
6111 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6112 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6113 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6114 of the number is increased to force the first
6115 character of the output string to a zero (except
6116 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6117 precision of zero).
6118 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6119 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6120 prepended to it.
6121 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6122 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6123 prepended to it.
6124
6125 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6126 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6127 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6128 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6129 flag is ignored.
6130
6131 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6132 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6133 The converted value is padded on the right with
6134 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6135 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6136
6137 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6138 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6139
6140 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6141 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6142 a space if both are used.
6143
6144 field-width
6145 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6146 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6147 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6148 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6149 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6150 conversion the count is in cells.
6151
6152 .precision
6153 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6154 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6155 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6156 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6157 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6158 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6159 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6160 string for S conversions.
6161 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6162 the decimal point.
6163
6164 type
6165 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6166 be applied, see below.
6167
6168 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6169 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6170 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6171 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6172 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6173 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6174 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6175< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6176 "width" bytes.
6177
6178 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6179
6180 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6181 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6182 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6183 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6184 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6185 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6186 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6187 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6188 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6189 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6190 zeros.
6191 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6192 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6193 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6194 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6195 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6196 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6197 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6198 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6199 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6200
6201 i alias for d
6202 D alias for ld
6203 U alias for lu
6204 O alias for lo
6205
6206 *printf-c*
6207 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6208 resulting character is written.
6209
6210 *printf-s*
6211 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6212 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6213 specified are used.
6214 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6215 automatically converted to text with the same format
6216 as ":echo".
6217 *printf-S*
6218 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6219 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6220 number specified are used.
6221
6222 *printf-f* *E807*
6223 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6224 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6225 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6226 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6227 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6228 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6229 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6230 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6231 Example: >
6232 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6233< 12.12
6234 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6235 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6236
6237 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6238 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6239 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6240 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6241 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6242
6243 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6244 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6245 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6246 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6247 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6248 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6249 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6250 results in 1.0e7.
6251
6252 *printf-%*
6253 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6254 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6255
6256 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6257 accepted and automatically converted.
6258 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6259 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6260 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6261
6262 *E766* *E767*
6263 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6264 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6265 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6266
6267
6268prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6269 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6270 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6271
6272 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6273 string is returned.
6274
6275 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6276 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6277
6278< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6279
6280
6281prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6282 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6283 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6284 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6285
6286 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6287 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6288 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6289 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6290 line.
6291 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6292 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6293 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6294 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6295 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6296 if the user only typed Enter.
6297 Example: >
6298 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6299 func s:TextEntered(text)
6300 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6301 stopinsert
6302 close
6303 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006304 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006305 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6306 set nomodified
6307 endif
6308 endfunc
6309
6310< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6311 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6312
6313< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6314
6315prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6316 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6317 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6318 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6319
6320 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6321 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6322 as in any buffer.
6323
6324 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6325 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6326
6327< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6328
6329prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6330 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6331 {text} to end in a space.
6332 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6333 "prompt". Example: >
6334 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6335<
6336 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6337 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6338
6339< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6340
6341prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6342
6343pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6344 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6345 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6346 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6347 height nr of items visible
6348 width screen cells
6349 row top screen row (0 first row)
6350 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6351 size total nr of items
6352 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6353
6354 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6355 |CompleteChanged|.
6356
6357pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6358 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6359 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6360 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6361 popup menu.
6362
6363py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6364 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6365 converted to Vim data structures.
6366 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6367 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6368 'encoding').
6369 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6370 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6371 keys converted to strings.
6372 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6373 to {expr}.
6374
6375 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6376 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6377
6378< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6379
6380 *E858* *E859*
6381pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6382 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6383 converted to Vim data structures.
6384 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6385 copied though).
6386 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6387 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6388 non-string keys result in error.
6389 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6390 to {expr}.
6391
6392 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6393 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6394
6395< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6396
6397pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6398 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6399 converted to Vim data structures.
6400 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6401 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6402
6403 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6404 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6405
6406< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6407 |+python3| feature}
6408
6409rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6410 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6411 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6412 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6413 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6414 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6415 and updated.
6416
6417 Examples: >
6418 :echo rand()
6419 :let seed = srand()
6420 :echo rand(seed)
6421 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6422<
6423
6424 *E726* *E727*
6425range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6426 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6427 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6428 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6429 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6430 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6431 producing a value past {max}).
6432 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6433 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6434 start this is an error.
6435 Examples: >
6436 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6437 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6438 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6439 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6440 range(0) " []
6441 range(2, 0) " error!
6442<
6443 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6444 GetExpr()->range()
6445<
6446
6447readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6448 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6449 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6450 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6451 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6452
6453
6454readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6455 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6456 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6457 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6458 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6459 argument below for changing the sort order.
6460
6461 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6462 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6463 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6464 be handled.
6465 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6466 added to the list.
6467 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6468 to the list.
6469 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6470 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6471 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6472 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6473 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6474< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6475 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006476< *E857*
6477 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006478 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6479 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6480
6481 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6482 Valid values are:
6483 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6484 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6485 each character, technically, using
6486 strcmp()) (default)
6487 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6488 using strcasecmp())
6489 "collate" sort using the collation order
6490 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6491 (technically using strcoll())
6492 Other values are silently ignored.
6493
6494 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6495 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6496 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6497< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6498 function! s:tree(dir)
6499 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6500 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006501 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006502 endfunction
6503 echo s:tree(".")
6504<
6505 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6506 GetDirName()->readdir()
6507<
6508readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6509 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6510 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6511 information in {directory}.
6512 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6513 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6514 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6515 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6516 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6517 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6518 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6519 argument, see |readdir()|.
6520
6521 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6522 following items:
6523 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6524 name Name of the entry.
6525 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6526 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6527 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6528 type Type of the entry.
6529 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6530 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6531 Other symlink "link"
6532 On MS-Windows:
6533 Normal file "file"
6534 Directory "dir"
6535 Junction "junction"
6536 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6537 Other symlink "link"
6538 Other reparse point "reparse"
6539 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6540 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6541 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6542 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6543 itself because of performance reasons.
6544
6545 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6546 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6547 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6548 be handled.
6549 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6550 added to the list.
6551 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6552 to the list.
6553 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6554 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6555 of the entry.
6556 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6557 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6558 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6559<
6560 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6561 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6562 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6563
6564<
6565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6566 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6567<
6568
6569 *readfile()*
6570readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6571 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6572 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6573 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6574 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6575 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6576 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6577 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6578 added.
6579 - No CR characters are removed.
6580 Otherwise:
6581 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6582 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6583 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6584 removed from the text.
6585 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6586 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6587 lines of a file: >
6588 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6589 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6590 :endfor
6591< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6592 are returned, or as many as there are.
6593 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6594 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6595 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6596 file into a buffer if you need to.
6597 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6598 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6599 unmodified.
6600 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6601 the result is an empty list.
6602 Also see |writefile()|.
6603
6604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6605 GetFileName()->readfile()
6606
6607reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6608 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6609 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6610 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006611 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006612
6613 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6614 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6615 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6616 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6617
6618 Examples: >
6619 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6620 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6621 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6622 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6623<
6624 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6625 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6626
6627
6628reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6629 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6630 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6631 See |@|.
6632
6633reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6634 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6635 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6636
6637reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6638 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6639 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6640 list<any> can be used.
6641 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6642 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6643
6644 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6645 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6646 specified in the argument.
6647 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6648 and {end}.
6649
6650 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6651 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6652 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6653
6654 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6655 GetStart()->reltime()
6656<
6657 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6658
6659reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6660 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6661 Example: >
6662 let start = reltime()
6663 call MyFunction()
6664 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6665< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6666 Also see |profiling|.
6667 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6668 script an error is given.
6669
6670 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6671 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6672
6673< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6674
6675reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6676 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6677 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6678 microseconds. Example: >
6679 let start = reltime()
6680 call MyFunction()
6681 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6682< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6683 The accuracy depends on the system.
6684 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6685 can use split() to remove it. >
6686 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6687< Also see |profiling|.
6688 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6689 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6690
6691 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6692 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6693
6694< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6695
6696 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6697remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006698 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6699 string, also see |{server}|.
6700
6701 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
6702 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
6703 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
6704 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
6705 "\n").
6706
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006707 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6708 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6709 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006710
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006711 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6712 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006713
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006714 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6715 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6716 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6717 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6718 and the result will be the empty string.
6719
6720 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6721 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6722 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6723 arguments can be evaluated.
6724
6725 Examples: >
6726 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6727 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6728<
6729 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6730 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6731
6732remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6733 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006734 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006735 This works like: >
6736 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6737< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6738 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6739 to bring itself to the foreground.
6740 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6741 like foreground() does.
6742 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6743
6744 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6745 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6746
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006747< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006748 Win32 console version}
6749
6750
6751remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6752 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6753 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6754 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6755 name of a variable.
6756 Returns zero if none are available.
6757 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6758 See also |clientserver|.
6759 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6760 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6761 Examples: >
6762 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006763 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006764
6765< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6766 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6767
6768remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6769 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6770 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6771 reply is available.
6772 See also |clientserver|.
6773 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6774 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6775 Example: >
6776 :echo remote_read(id)
6777
6778< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6779 ServerId()->remote_read()
6780<
6781 *remote_send()* *E241*
6782remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006783 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6784 string, also see |{server}|.
6785
6786 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
6787 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
6788 |:map|.
6789
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006790 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6791 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6792 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006793
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006794 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6795 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6796 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6797
6798 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6799 up the display.
6800 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006801 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006802 \ remote_read(serverid)
6803
6804 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6805 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006806 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006807 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6808<
6809 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6810 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6811<
6812 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6813remote_startserver({name})
6814 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6815 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6816
6817 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6818 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6819
6820< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6821
6822remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6823 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6824 return the item.
6825 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6826 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6827 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6828 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6829 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6830 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006831 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006832 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6833<
6834 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6835
6836 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6837 mylist->remove(idx)
6838
6839remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6840 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6841 return the byte.
6842 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6843 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6844 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6845 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6846 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006847 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006848 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6849
6850remove({dict}, {key})
6851 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6852 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006853 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006854< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6855
6856rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6857 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6858 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6859 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6860 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6861 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6862 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6863
6864 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6865 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6866
6867repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6868 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6869 result. Example: >
6870 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6871< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6872 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6873 {count} times. Example: >
6874 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6875< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6876
6877 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6878 mylist->repeat(count)
6879
6880resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6881 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6882 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6883 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6884 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6885 removed, return {filename}.
6886 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6887 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6888 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6889 stopped after 100 iterations.
6890 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6891 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6892 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6893 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6894 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6895
6896 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6897 GetName()->resolve()
6898
6899reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6900 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6901 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6902 Returns {object}.
6903 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6904 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6905< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6906 mylist->reverse()
6907
6908round({expr}) *round()*
6909 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6910 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6911 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6912 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6913 Examples: >
6914 echo round(0.456)
6915< 0.0 >
6916 echo round(4.5)
6917< 5.0 >
6918 echo round(-4.5)
6919< -5.0
6920
6921 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6922 Compute()->round()
6923<
6924 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6925
6926rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6927 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6928 converted to Vim data structures.
6929 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6930 are copied though).
6931 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6932 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6933 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6934 "Object#to_s" method.
6935 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6936 to {expr}.
6937
6938 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6939 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6940
6941< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6942
6943screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6944 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6945 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6946 attribute at other positions.
6947
6948 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6949 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6950
6951screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6952 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6953 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6954 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6955 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6956 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6957 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6958 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6959 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6960
6961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6962 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6963
6964screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6965 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6966 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6967 composing characters on top of the base character.
6968 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6969 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6970
6971 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6972 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6973
6974screencol() *screencol()*
6975 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6976 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6977 This function is mainly used for testing.
6978
6979 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6980 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6981 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6982 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6983 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006984 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006985 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6986 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6987<
6988screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6989 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6990 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6991 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6992 The Dict has these members:
6993 row screen row
6994 col first screen column
6995 endcol last screen column
6996 curscol cursor screen column
6997 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6998 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6999 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7000 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7001 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7002 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7003 width character it would be the same as "col".
7004 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7005 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7006 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7007 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007008 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7009 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007010
7011 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7012 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7013
7014screenrow() *screenrow()*
7015 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7016 cursor. The top line has number one.
7017 This function is mainly used for testing.
7018 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7019
7020 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7021
7022screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7023 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7024 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7025 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7026 characters.
7027 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7028 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7029
7030 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7031 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7032<
7033 *search()*
7034search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7035 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7036 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7037
7038 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7039 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7040 move. No error message is given.
7041
7042 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7043 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7044 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7045 'e' move to the End of the match
7046 'n' do Not move the cursor
7047 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7048 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7049 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7050 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7051 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7052 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7053
7054 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7055 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7056 flag.
7057
7058 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7059
7060 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7061 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7062 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7063 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
7064 search starts one column further. This matters for
7065 overlapping matches.
7066 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7067 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7068 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7069 file).
7070
7071 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7072 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7073 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7074 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7075 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7076< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7077 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7078 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
7079
7080 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7081 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7082 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7083 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7084 giving the argument.
7085 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7086
7087 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7088 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7089 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7090 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7091 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7092 function reference or a lambda.
7093 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7094 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7095 and -1 returned.
7096 *search()-sub-match*
7097 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7098 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7099 whole pattern did match.
7100 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7101
7102 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7103 flag is used.
7104
7105 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7106 :let n = 1
7107 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007108 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007109 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7110 : " first search to find match at start of file
7111 : normal G$
7112 : let flags = "w"
7113 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7114 : s/foo/bar/g
7115 : let flags = "W"
7116 : endwhile
7117 : update " write the file if modified
7118 : let n = n + 1
7119 :endwhile
7120<
7121 Example for using some flags: >
7122 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7123< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7124 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7125 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7126 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7127 line:
7128 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7129 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7130 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7131 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7132 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7133
7134 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7135 GetPattern()->search()
7136
7137searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7138 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7139 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7140 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7141
7142 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7143 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7144
7145 key type meaning ~
7146 current |Number| current position of match;
7147 0 if the cursor position is
7148 before the first match
7149 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7150 "pos", otherwise 0
7151 total |Number| total count of matches found
7152 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7153 1: recomputing was timed out
7154 2: max count exceeded
7155
7156 For {options} see further down.
7157
7158 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7159 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7160 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7161 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7162 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7163
7164 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7165 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7166
7167 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7168 " to 1)
7169 let result = searchcount()
7170<
7171 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7172 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7173 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7174 if empty(result)
7175 return ''
7176 endif
7177 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7178 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7179 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7180 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7181 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7182 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7183 \ result.current, result.total)
7184 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7185 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7186 \ result.current, result.total)
7187 endif
7188 endif
7189 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7190 \ result.current, result.total)
7191 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007192 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007193
7194 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7195 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007196 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007197 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7198<
7199 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7200 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7201
7202 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7203 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7204 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7205 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7206 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7207 call searchcount(#{
7208 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7209 redrawstatus
7210 endif
7211 endfunction
7212<
7213 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7214 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7215
7216 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7217 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7218 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7219
7220 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7221 " search again
7222 call searchcount()
7223<
7224 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7225 key type meaning ~
7226 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7227 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7228 otherwise returns the last
7229 computed result (when |n| or
7230 |N| was used when "S" is not
7231 in 'shortmess', or this
7232 function was called).
7233 (default: |TRUE|)
7234 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7235 and different with |@/|.
7236 this works as same as the
7237 below command is executed
7238 before calling this function >
7239 let @/ = pattern
7240< (default: |@/|)
7241 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7242 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7243 for recomputing the result
7244 (default: 0)
7245 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7246 limit. max count of matched
7247 text while recomputing the
7248 result. if search exceeded
7249 total count, "total" value
7250 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7251 (default: 99)
7252 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7253 when recomputing the result.
7254 this changes "current" result
7255 value. see |cursor()|,
7256 |getpos()|
7257 (default: cursor's position)
7258
7259 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7260 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7261<
7262searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7263 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7264
7265 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7266 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7267 first match in the function.
7268
7269 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7270 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7271 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7272
7273 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7274 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7275 Example: >
7276 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7277 echo getline('.')
7278 endif
7279<
7280 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7281 GetName()->searchdecl()
7282<
7283 *searchpair()*
7284searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7285 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7286 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7287 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7288 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7289 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7290 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7291 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7292 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7293 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7294 given.
7295
7296 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7297 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7298 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7299 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7300 typical use is: >
7301 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7302< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7303
7304 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7305 |search()|. Additionally:
7306 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7307 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7308 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7309 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7310 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7311 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7312
7313 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7314 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7315 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7316 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7317 or a string.
7318 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7319 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7320 and -1 returned.
7321 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7322 Anything else makes the function fail.
7323 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7324 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7325
7326 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7327
7328 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7329 patterns are used like it's on.
7330
7331 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7332 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7333 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7334 if 1
7335 if 2
7336 endif 2
7337 endif 1
7338< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7339 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7340 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7341 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7342 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7343 "endif 2".
7344 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7345 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7346 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7347 the matching start.
7348
7349 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7350
7351 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7352 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7353
7354< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7355 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7356 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7357 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7358 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7359 match.
7360 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7361
7362 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7363
7364< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7365 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7366 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7367
7368 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7369 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7370<
7371 *searchpairpos()*
7372searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7373 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7374 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7375 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7376 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7377 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7378 returns [0, 0]. >
7379
7380 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7381<
7382 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7383
7384 *searchpos()*
7385searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7386 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7387 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7388 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7389 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7390 returns [0, 0].
7391 Example: >
7392 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7393
7394< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7395 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7396 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7397< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7398 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7399
7400 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7401 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7402
7403server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7404 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7405 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7406 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7407 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7408 Note:
7409 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7410 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7411 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7412 See also |clientserver|.
7413 Example: >
7414 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7415
7416< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7417 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7418<
7419serverlist() *serverlist()*
7420 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7421 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7422 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7423 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7424 Example: >
7425 :echo serverlist()
7426<
7427setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7428 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7429 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7430
7431 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7432 |bufload()| if needed.
7433
7434 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7435 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7436
7437 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7438 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7439 line then those lines are added.
7440
7441 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7442
7443 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7444 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7445 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7446 added below the last line.
7447
7448 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7449 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7450 error is given.
7451 On success 0 is returned.
7452
7453 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7454 third argument: >
7455 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7456
7457setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7458 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7459 {val}.
7460 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7461 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7462 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7463 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7464 The {varname} argument is a string.
7465 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7466 Examples: >
7467 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7468 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7469< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7470
7471 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7472 third argument: >
7473 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7474
7475
7476setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7477 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7478 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7479 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7480 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7481 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7482
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007483< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007484 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7485 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7486 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7487 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7488 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7489 the character width in screen cells.
7490 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7491 range overlaps with another.
7492 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7493
7494 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7495 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7496
7497 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7498 setcellwidths([]);
7499< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7500 the effect for known emoji characters.
7501
7502setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7503 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7504 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7505
7506 Example:
7507 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7508 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7509< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7510 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7511< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7512
7513 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7514 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7515
7516setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7517 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7518 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7519
7520 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7521 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7522 character search
7523 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7524 0 for backward
7525 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7526 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7527 character search
7528
7529 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7530 from a script: >
7531 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7532 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7533 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7534< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7535
7536 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7537 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7538
7539setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7540 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7541 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7542 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7543 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7544 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7545 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7546 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7547 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7548 before inserting the resulting text.
7549 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7550 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7551 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7552 command line.
7553
7554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7555 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7556
7557setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7558setcursorcharpos({list})
7559 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7560 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7561
7562 Example:
7563 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7564 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7565< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7566 call cursor(4, 3)
7567< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7568
7569 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7570 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7571
7572
7573setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7574 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7575 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7576
7577< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7578 See also |expr-env|.
7579
7580 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7581 second argument: >
7582 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7583
7584setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7585 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7586 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7587 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7588 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7589 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7590 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7591 characters are not supported.
7592
7593 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7594 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7595 would do the same thing.
7596
7597 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7598
7599 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7600 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7601<
7602 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7603
7604
7605setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7606 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7607 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7608 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7609
7610 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7611 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7612 added below the last line.
7613 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7614 converted to a String.
7615
7616 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7617 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7618 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7619
7620 Example: >
7621 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7622
7623< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7624 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7625 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7626< This is equivalent to: >
7627 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7628 : call setline(n, l)
7629 :endfor
7630
7631< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7632
7633 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7634 second argument: >
7635 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7636
7637setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7638 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7639 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7640 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7641
7642 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7643 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7644 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7645 Also see |location-list|.
7646
7647 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7648
7649 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7650 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7651 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7652
7653 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7654 second argument: >
7655 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7656
7657setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7658 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7659 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7660 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7661 example for |getmatches()|.
7662 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7663 window ID instead of the current window.
7664
7665 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7666 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7667<
7668 *setpos()*
7669setpos({expr}, {list})
7670 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7671 . the cursor
7672 'x mark x
7673
7674 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7675 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7676 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7677
7678 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7679 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7680 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7681 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7682 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7683 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7684 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7685 Does not change the jumplist.
7686
7687 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7688 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7689 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7690 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7691
7692 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7693 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7694 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7695 character.
7696
7697 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7698 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7699 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7700 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7701 mark position it is not used.
7702
7703 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7704 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7705 before '>.
7706
7707 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7708 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7709
7710 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7711
7712 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7713 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7714 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7715 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7716 |winrestview()|.
7717
7718 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7719 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7720
7721setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7722 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7723
7724 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7725 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7726 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7727 {what}.
7728 *setqflist-what*
7729 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7730 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7731 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7732 entries:
7733
7734 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7735 buffer
7736 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7737 present or it is invalid.
7738 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7739 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7740 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007741 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007742 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7743 col column number
7744 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7745 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007746 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007747 nr error number
7748 text description of the error
7749 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7750 valid recognized error message
7751
7752 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7753 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7754 locate a matching error line.
7755 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7756 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7757 item will not be handled as an error line.
7758 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7759 be used.
7760 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7761 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7762 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7763 cleared.
7764 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7765 |getqflist()| returns.
7766
7767 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7768 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7769 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7770 new list is created.
7771
7772 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7773 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7774 clear the list: >
7775 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7776<
7777 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7778 freed.
7779
7780 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7781 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7782 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7783 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7784 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7785
7786 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7787 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7788 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7789 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7790 'errorformat' option value is used.
7791 See |quickfix-parse|
7792 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7793 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7794 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7795 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7796 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7797 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7798 argument.
7799 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7800 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7801 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7802 See |quickfix-parse|
7803 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7804 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7805 the last quickfix list.
7806 quickfixtextfunc
7807 function to get the text to display in the
7808 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7809 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7810 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7811 of how to write the function and an example.
7812 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7813 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7814 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7815 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7816 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7817 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7818 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7819 specify the list.
7820
7821 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7822 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7823 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7824 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7825<
7826 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7827
7828 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7829 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7830 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7831
7832 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7833 second argument: >
7834 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7835<
7836 *setreg()*
7837setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7838 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7839 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7840 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7841 {regname} must be one character.
7842
7843 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7844 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7845 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7846 then the value is appended.
7847
7848 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7849 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7850 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7851 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7852 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7853 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7854 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7855 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7856
7857 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7858 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7859 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7860 mode is never selected automatically.
7861 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7862
7863 *E883*
7864 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7865 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7866 items act like empty strings.
7867
7868 Examples: >
7869 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7870 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7871 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7872 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7873
7874< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7875 register: >
7876 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7877 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7878< or: >
7879 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7880 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7881 ....
7882 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7883< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7884 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7885 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7886 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7887
7888 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7889 nothing: >
7890 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7891
7892< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7893 second argument: >
7894 GetText()->setreg('a')
7895
7896settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7897 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7898 |t:var|
7899 The {varname} argument is a string.
7900 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7901 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7902 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7903 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7904 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7905
7906 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7907 third argument: >
7908 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7909
7910settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7911 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7912 {val}.
7913 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7914 use |setwinvar()|.
7915 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7916 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7917 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7918 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7919 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7920 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7921 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7922 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7923 Examples: >
7924 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7925 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7926< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7927
7928 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7929 fourth argument: >
7930 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7931
7932settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7933 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7934 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7935
7936 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7937 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7938 stack.
7939 *E962*
7940 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7941 argument:
7942 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7943 stack is replaced.
7944 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7945 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7946 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7947 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7948 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7949
7950 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7951 stack after the modification.
7952
7953 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7954
7955 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7956 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7957 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7958
7959< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7960 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7961 " do something else
7962 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7963 unlet stack
7964<
7965 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7966 second argument: >
7967 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7968
7969setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7970 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7971 Examples: >
7972 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7973 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7974
7975< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7976 third argument: >
7977 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7978
7979sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7980 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7981 checksum of {string}.
7982
7983 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7984 GetText()->sha256()
7985
7986< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7987
7988shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7989 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7990 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007991 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007992 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7993 quotes.
7994 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7995 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7996 {string}.
7997 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7998 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7999
8000 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8001 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8002 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8003 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8004 command.
8005
8006 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8007 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8008 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8009 even when inside single quotes.
8010
8011 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8012 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8013 escaped a second time.
8014
8015 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8016 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8017 character inside single quotes.
8018
8019 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008020 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008021< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8022 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008023 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008024< See also |::S|.
8025
8026 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8027 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8028
8029shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8030 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8031 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8032 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8033 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8034 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8035
8036 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8037 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8038 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8039 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8040
8041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8042 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8043
8044sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8045
8046
8047simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8048 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8049 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8050 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8051 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8052 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8053 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8054 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8055 standard).
8056 Example: >
8057 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8058< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8059 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8060 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8061 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8062 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8063
8064 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8065 GetName()->simplify()
8066
8067sin({expr}) *sin()*
8068 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8069 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8070 Examples: >
8071 :echo sin(100)
8072< -0.506366 >
8073 :echo sin(-4.01)
8074< 0.763301
8075
8076 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8077 Compute()->sin()
8078<
8079 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8080
8081
8082sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8083 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8084 [-inf, inf].
8085 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8086 Examples: >
8087 :echo sinh(0.5)
8088< 0.521095 >
8089 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8090< -1.026517
8091
8092 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8093 Compute()->sinh()
8094<
8095 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8096
8097
8098slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8099 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8100 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8101 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8102 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8103 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8104 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8105
8106 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8107 GetList()->slice(offset)
8108
8109
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008110sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008111 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8112
8113 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8114 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8115
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008116< When {how} is omitted or is an string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008117 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8118 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8119 current buffer use |:sort|.
8120
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008121 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8122 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8123 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008124
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008125 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008126 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8127 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8128 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8129 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8130 case. Example: >
8131 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8132 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8133 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8134< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8135>
8136 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8137 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8138 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8139< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8140 This does not work properly on Mac.
8141
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008142 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008143 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8144 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8145 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8146
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008147 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008148 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8149 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8150
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008151 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008152 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8153
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008154 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008155 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8156 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8157 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8158 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8159
8160 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8161 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8162
8163 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8164 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8165 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8166 same order as they were originally.
8167
8168 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8169 mylist->sort()
8170
8171< Also see |uniq()|.
8172
8173 Example: >
8174 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8175 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8176 endfunc
8177 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8178< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8179 ignores overflow: >
8180 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8181 return a:i1 - a:i2
8182 endfunc
8183< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8184 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8185<
8186sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8187 Stop playing all sounds.
8188
8189 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8190 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8191
8192 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8193
8194 *sound_playevent()*
8195sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8196 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8197 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8198 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8199 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8200 call sound_playevent('bell')
8201< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8202 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8203 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8204
8205 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8206 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8207 argument is the status:
8208 0 sound was played to the end
8209 1 sound was interrupted
8210 2 error occurred after sound started
8211 Example: >
8212 func Callback(id, status)
8213 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8214 endfunc
8215 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8216
8217< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8218
8219 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8220 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8221
8222 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8223 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8224
8225< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8226
8227 *sound_playfile()*
8228sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8229 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8230 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8231 with this command: >
8232 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8233
8234< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8235 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8236
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008237< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008238
8239
8240sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8241 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8242 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8243
8244 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8245 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8246
8247 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8248 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8249
8250 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8251 soundid->sound_stop()
8252
8253< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8254
8255 *soundfold()*
8256soundfold({word})
8257 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8258 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8259 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8260 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8261 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8262 the method can be quite slow.
8263
8264 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8265 GetWord()->soundfold()
8266<
8267 *spellbadword()*
8268spellbadword([{sentence}])
8269 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8270 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8271 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8272 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8273
8274 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8275 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8276 result is an empty string.
8277
8278 The return value is a list with two items:
8279 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8280 - The type of the spelling error:
8281 "bad" spelling mistake
8282 "rare" rare word
8283 "local" word only valid in another region
8284 "caps" word should start with Capital
8285 Example: >
8286 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8287< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8288
8289 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8290 of 'spelllang' are used.
8291
8292 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8293 GetText()->spellbadword()
8294<
8295 *spellsuggest()*
8296spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8297 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8298 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8299 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8300
8301 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8302 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8303 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8304
8305 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8306 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8307 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8308 replace a line.
8309
8310 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8311 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8312 although it may appear capitalized.
8313
8314 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8315 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8316
8317 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8318 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8319
8320split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8321 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8322 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8323 item.
8324 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8325 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8326 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8327 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8328 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8329 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8330 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8331 Example: >
8332 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8333< To split a string in individual characters: >
8334 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8335< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8336 the end of the pattern: >
8337 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8338< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8339 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8340 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8341< The opposite function is |join()|.
8342
8343 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8344 GetString()->split()
8345
8346sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8347 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8348 |Float|.
8349 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8350 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8351 Examples: >
8352 :echo sqrt(100)
8353< 10.0 >
8354 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8355< nan
8356 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8357
8358 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8359 Compute()->sqrt()
8360<
8361 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8362
8363
8364srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8365 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8366 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8367 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8368 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8369 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8370 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8371 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8372
8373 Examples: >
8374 :let seed = srand()
8375 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8376 :echo rand(seed)
8377
8378state([{what}]) *state()*
8379 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8380 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8381 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8382 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8383 Yes: then do it right away.
8384 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8385 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8386 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8387 messages and callbacks).
8388 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8389 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8390 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8391 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8392 Also see |mode()|.
8393
8394 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8395 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8396 if state('s') == ''
8397 " screen has not scrolled
8398<
8399 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8400 something is busy:
8401 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8402 stuffed command
8403 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8404 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8405 x executing an autocommand
8406 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8407 ch_readraw() when reading json
8408 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8409 |f| or a count
8410 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8411 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8412 s screen has scrolled for messages
8413
8414str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8415 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8416 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8417 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8418 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8419 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8420 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8421 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8422 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8423 thousand.
8424 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8425 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8426 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8427 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8428 |substitute()|: >
8429 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8430<
8431 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8432 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8433<
8434 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8435
8436str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8437 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8438 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8439 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8440 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8441< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8442
8443 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8444 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8445 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8446 properly: >
8447 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8448
8449< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8450 GetString()->str2list()
8451
8452
8453str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8454 Convert string {string} to a number.
8455 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8456 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8457 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8458
8459 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8460 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8461 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8462 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8463<
8464 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8465 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8466 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8467 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8468 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8469
8470 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8471 GetText()->str2nr()
8472
8473
8474strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8475 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8476 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8477 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8478 composing characters separately.
8479
8480 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8481
8482 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8483 GetText()->strcharlen()
8484
8485
8486strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8487 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8488 of byte index and length.
8489 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8490 counted separately.
8491 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8492 similar to |slice()|.
8493 When a character index is used where a character does not
8494 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8495 example: >
8496 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8497< results in 'a'.
8498
8499 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8500 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8501
8502
8503strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8504 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8505 in String {string}.
8506 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8507 counted separately.
8508 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8509 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8510
8511 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8512
8513 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8514 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8515 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8516 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8517 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8518 endfunction
8519 else
8520 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8521 if a:skipcc
8522 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8523 else
8524 return strchars(a:str)
8525 endif
8526 endfunction
8527 endif
8528<
8529 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8530 GetText()->strchars()
8531
8532strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8533 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8534 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8535 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8536 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8537 matters for Tab characters.
8538 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8539 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8540 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8541 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8542 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8543 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8544
8545 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8546 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8547
8548strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8549 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8550 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8551 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8552 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8553 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8554 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8555 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8556 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8557 Examples: >
8558 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8559 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8560 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8561 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8562 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8563 Show mod time of file.c.
8564< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8565 :if exists("*strftime")
8566
8567< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8568 GetFormat()->strftime()
8569
8570strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8571 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8572 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8573 separate characters here.
8574 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8575
8576 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8577 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8578
8579stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8580 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8581 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8582 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8583 This can be used to find a second match: >
8584 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8585 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8586< The search is done case-sensitive.
8587 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8588 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8589 See also |strridx()|.
8590 Examples: >
8591 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8592 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8593 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8594< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8595 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8596 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8597
8598 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8599 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8600<
8601 *string()*
8602string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8603 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8604 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8605 {expr} type result ~
8606 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8607 Number 123
8608 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8609 Funcref function('name')
8610 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8611 List [item, item]
8612 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8613
8614 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8615 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8616 will then fail.
8617
8618 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8619 mylist->string()
8620
8621< Also see |strtrans()|.
8622
8623
8624strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8625 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8626 {string} in bytes.
8627 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8628 For other types an error is given.
8629 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8630 |strchars()|.
8631 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8632
8633 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8634 GetString()->strlen()
8635
8636strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8637 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8638 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8639 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8640 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8641 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8642 following composing characters).
8643 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8644 |strcharpart()|.
8645
8646 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8647 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8648 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8649 end of the {src}. >
8650 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8651 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8652 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8653 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8654
8655< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8656 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8657 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8658<
8659 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8660 GetText()->strpart(5)
8661
8662strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8663 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8664 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8665 the format specified in {format}.
8666
8667 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8668 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8669 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8670 matters.
8671
8672 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8673 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8674 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8675 result.
8676
8677 See also |strftime()|.
8678 Examples: >
8679 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8680< 862156163 >
8681 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8682< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8683 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8684< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8685
8686 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8687 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8688<
8689 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8690 :if exists("*strptime")
8691
8692strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8693 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8694 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8695 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8696 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8697 match: >
8698 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8699 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8700< The search is done case-sensitive.
8701 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8702 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8703 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8704 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8705 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8706< *strrchr()*
8707 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8708 function strrchr().
8709
8710 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8711 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8712
8713strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8714 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8715 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8716 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8717 echo strtrans(@a)
8718< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8719 starting a new line.
8720
8721 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8722 GetString()->strtrans()
8723
8724strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8725 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8726 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8727 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8728 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8729 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8730 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8731
8732 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8733 GetString()->strwidth()
8734
8735submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8736 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8737 substitute() function.
8738 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8739 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8740 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8741 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8742 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8743
8744 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8745 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8746 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8747 text.
8748 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8749 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8750 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8751
8752 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8753 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8754
8755 Examples: >
8756 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8757 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8758< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8759 A line break is included as a newline character.
8760
8761 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8762 GetNr()->submatch()
8763
8764substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8765 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8766 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8767 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8768 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8769
8770 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8771 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8772 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8773 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8774 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8775 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8776 used.
8777
8778 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8779 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8780 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8781 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8782
8783 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8784 unmodified.
8785
8786 Example: >
8787 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8788< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8789 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8790< results in "TESTING".
8791
8792 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8793 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8794 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008795 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008796
8797< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8798 optional argument. Example: >
8799 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8800< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8801 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8802 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008803 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008804
8805< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8806 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8807
8808swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8809 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8810 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8811 version Vim version
8812 user user name
8813 host host name
8814 fname original file name
8815 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8816 file
8817 mtime last modification time in seconds
8818 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8819 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8820 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8821 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8822 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8823 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8824 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8825 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8826
8827 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8828 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8829
8830swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8831 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8832 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8833 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8834 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8835 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8836
8837 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8838 GetBufname()->swapname()
8839
8840synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8841 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8842 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8843 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8844 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8845
8846 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8847 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8848 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8849 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8850 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8851
8852 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8853 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8854 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8855 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8856 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8857 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8858 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8859
8860 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8861 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8862<
8863
8864synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8865 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8866 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8867 about a syntax item.
8868 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8869 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8870 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8871 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8872 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8873 {what} result
8874 "name" the name of the syntax item
8875 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8876 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8877 term: empty string)
8878 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8879 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8880 |highlight-font|
8881 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8882 |highlight-guisp|
8883 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8884 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8885 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8886 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8887 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8888 "bold" "1" if bold
8889 "italic" "1" if italic
8890 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8891 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8892 "standout" "1" if standout
8893 "underline" "1" if underlined
8894 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8895 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8896
8897 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8898 cursor): >
8899 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8900<
8901 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8902 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8903
8904
8905synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8906 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8907 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8908 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8909 ":highlight link" are followed.
8910
8911 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8912 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8913
8914synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8915 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8916 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8917 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8918 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8919 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8920 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8921 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8922 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8923 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8924 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8925 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8926 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8927 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8928 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8929 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8930 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8931 call returns ~
8932 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8933 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8934 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8935 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8936 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8937 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8938
8939
8940synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8941 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8942 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8943 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8944 like what |synID()| returns.
8945 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8946 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8947 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8948 transparent item.
8949 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8950 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8951 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8952 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8953 endfor
8954< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8955 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8956 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8957 valid positions.
8958
8959system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8960 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8961 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8962
8963 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8964 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8965 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8966 separators yourself.
8967 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8968 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8969 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8970 list items converted to NULs).
8971 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8972 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8973 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8974 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8975
8976 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8977
8978 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8979 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8980 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8981 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8982 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8983<
8984 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8985 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8986 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8987 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8988 cause trouble.
8989 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8990
8991 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008992 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8993 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008994
8995< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8996 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8997 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8998 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8999 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
9000
9001 The command executed is constructed using several options:
9002 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
9003 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
9004 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
9005 concatenated commands.
9006
9007 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
9008 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
9009
9010 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
9011 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
9012
9013 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
9014 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
9015 when using a security agent application.
9016 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
9017 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
9018
9019 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9020 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9021
9022
9023systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9024 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9025 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9026 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9027 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9028 result ends in a NL.
9029 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9030
9031 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9032 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9033 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9034<
9035 Returns an empty string on error.
9036
9037 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9038 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9039
9040
9041tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9042 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9043 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9044 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9045 omitted the current tab page is used.
9046 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9047 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9048 let buflist = []
9049 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9050 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9051 endfor
9052< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9053
9054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9055 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9056
9057tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9058 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9059 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9060
9061 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9062 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9063 count).
9064 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9065 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9066 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9067 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9068
9069
9070tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9071 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9072 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9073 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9074 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9075 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9076 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9077 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9078 Useful examples: >
9079 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9080 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9081< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9082
9083 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9084 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9085<
9086 *tagfiles()*
9087tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9088 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9089
9090
9091taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9092 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9093
9094 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9095 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9096 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9097
9098 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9099 entries:
9100 name Name of the tag.
9101 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9102 defined. It is either relative to the
9103 current directory or a full path.
9104 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9105 the file.
9106 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9107 entry depends on the language specific
9108 kind values. Only available when
9109 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009110 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009111 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9112 |static-tag| for more information.
9113 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9114 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9115 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9116 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9117 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9118 contained in.
9119
9120 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9121 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9122
9123 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9124
9125 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9126 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9127 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9128 search regular expression pattern.
9129
9130 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9131 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9132 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9133
9134 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9135 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9136
9137tan({expr}) *tan()*
9138 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9139 in the range [-inf, inf].
9140 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9141 Examples: >
9142 :echo tan(10)
9143< 0.648361 >
9144 :echo tan(-4.01)
9145< -1.181502
9146
9147 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9148 Compute()->tan()
9149<
9150 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9151
9152
9153tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9154 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9155 range [-1, 1].
9156 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9157 Examples: >
9158 :echo tanh(0.5)
9159< 0.462117 >
9160 :echo tanh(-1)
9161< -0.761594
9162
9163 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9164 Compute()->tanh()
9165<
9166 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9167
9168
9169tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9170 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9171 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9172 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9173 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009174 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009175< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9176 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9177 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9178 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9179
9180
9181term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9182
9183
9184terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9185 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9186 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9187 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9188 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9189 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9190 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9191 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9192 mouse mouse type supported
9193
9194 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9195
9196 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9197 an empty dictionary.
9198
9199 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9200 current cursor style.
9201 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9202 request the cursor blink status.
9203 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9204 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9205 and |t_RC| on startup.
9206
9207 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9208 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9209
9210 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9211
9212 Also see:
9213 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9214 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9215 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9216
9217
9218test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9219
9220
9221 *timer_info()*
9222timer_info([{id}])
9223 Return a list with information about timers.
9224 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9225 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9226 returned.
9227 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9228
9229 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9230 these items:
9231 "id" the timer ID
9232 "time" time the timer was started with
9233 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9234 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9235 -1 means forever
9236 "callback" the callback
9237 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9238
9239 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9240 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9241
9242< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9243
9244timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9245 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9246 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9247 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9248 has passed.
9249
9250 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9251 for a short time.
9252
9253 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9254 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9255 See |non-zero-arg|.
9256
9257 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9258 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9259
9260< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9261
9262 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9263timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9264 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9265
9266 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9267 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9268 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9269
9270 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9271 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9272 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9273 waiting for input.
9274 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9275 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9276
9277 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9278 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9279 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9280 the callback will be called once.
9281 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9282 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9283 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9284 messages.
9285
9286 Example: >
9287 func MyHandler(timer)
9288 echo 'Handler called'
9289 endfunc
9290 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9291 \ {'repeat': 3})
9292< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9293 intervals.
9294
9295 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9296 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9297
9298< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9299 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9300
9301timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9302 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9303 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9304 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9305
9306 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9307 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9308
9309< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9310
9311timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9312 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9313 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9314 timers there is no error.
9315
9316 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9317
9318tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9319 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9320 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9321 the string).
9322
9323 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9324 GetText()->tolower()
9325
9326toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9327 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9328 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9329 the string).
9330
9331 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9332 GetText()->toupper()
9333
9334tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9335 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9336 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9337 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9338 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9339 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9340 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9341
9342 Examples: >
9343 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9344< returns "Hello THere" >
9345 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9346< returns "{blob}"
9347
9348 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9349 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9350
9351trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9352 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9353 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9354
9355 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9356 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9357 space character 0xa0.
9358
9359 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9360 characters:
9361 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9362 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9363 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9364 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9365
9366 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9367
9368 Examples: >
9369 echo trim(" some text ")
9370< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009371 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009372< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9373 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9374< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9375 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9376< returns " vim"
9377
9378 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9379 GetText()->trim()
9380
9381trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9382 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9383 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9384 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9385 Examples: >
9386 echo trunc(1.456)
9387< 1.0 >
9388 echo trunc(-5.456)
9389< -5.0 >
9390 echo trunc(4.0)
9391< 4.0
9392
9393 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9394 Compute()->trunc()
9395<
9396 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9397
9398 *type()*
9399type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9400 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9401 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9402 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9403 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9404 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9405 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9406 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9407 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9408 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9409 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9410 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9411 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9412 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9413 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9414 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9415 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9416 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9417 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9418 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9419 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9420 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9421 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9422< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9423 :if exists('v:t_number')
9424
9425< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9426 mylist->type()
9427
9428
9429typename({expr}) *typename()*
9430 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9431 Example: >
9432 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9433 list<number>
9434
9435
9436undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9437 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9438 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9439 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9440 the undo file exists.
9441 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9442 is used internally.
9443 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9444 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9445 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9446 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9447 returns an empty string.
9448
9449 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9450 GetFilename()->undofile()
9451
9452undotree() *undotree()*
9453 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9454 the following items:
9455 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9456 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9457 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9458 when some changes were undone.
9459 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9460 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9461 something readable.
9462 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9463 write yet.
9464 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9465 tree.
9466 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9467 This happens when waiting from input from the
9468 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9469 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9470 undo blocks.
9471
9472 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9473 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9474 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9475 |:undolist|.
9476 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9477 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9478 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9479 that was added. This marks the last change
9480 and where further changes will be added.
9481 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9482 that was undone. This marks the current
9483 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9484 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9485 undone after the last change this item will
9486 not appear anywhere.
9487 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9488 write. The number is the write count. The
9489 first write has number 1, the last one the
9490 "save_last" mentioned above.
9491 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9492 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9493 item.
9494
9495uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9496 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9497 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9498 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9499 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9500< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9501 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9502
9503 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9504 mylist->uniq()
9505
9506values({dict}) *values()*
9507 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9508 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9509
9510 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9511 mydict->values()
9512
9513virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9514 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9515 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9516 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9517 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9518 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9519 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9520 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9521 For the byte position use |col()|.
9522 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9523 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9524 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9525 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9526 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9527 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9528 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9529 The accepted positions are:
9530 . the cursor position
9531 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9532 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9533 plus one)
9534 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9535 returned)
9536 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9537 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9538 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9539 that it's updated right away.
9540 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9541 Examples: >
9542 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9543 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9544 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9545< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9546 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9547 all lines: >
9548 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9549
9550< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9551 GetPos()->virtcol()
9552
9553
9554visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9555 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9556 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9557 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9558 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9559 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9560 respectively.
9561 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009562 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009563< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9564 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9565 Visual mode that was used.
9566 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9567 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9568 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9569 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9570 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9571
9572wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9573 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9574 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9575 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9576 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9577
9578 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9579 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9580<
9581 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9582
9583win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9584 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9585 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9586 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9587 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9588 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9589 Example: >
9590 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9591< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9592 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009593 *E994*
9594 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9595 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9596 an empty string is returned.
9597
9598 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9599 second argument: >
9600 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9601
9602win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9603 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9604 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9605
9606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9607 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9608
9609win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9610 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9611 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9612 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9613 number 1.
9614 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9615 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9616 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9617
9618 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9619 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9620
9621
9622win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9623 Return the type of the window:
9624 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9625 used to execute autocommands.
9626 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9627 (empty) normal window
9628 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9629 "popup" popup window |popup|
9630 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9631 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9632 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9633
9634 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9635 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9636 |window-ID|.
9637
9638 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9639 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9640 returns "popup".
9641
9642 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9643 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9644<
9645win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9646 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9647 tabpage.
9648 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9649
9650 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9651 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9652
9653win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9654 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9655 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9656 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9657
9658 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9659 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9660
9661win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9662 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9663 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9664
9665 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9666 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9667
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009668win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9669 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9670 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9671 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9672 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9673 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9674 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9675 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9676 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9677 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9678 FALSE otherwise.
9679
9680 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9681 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9682
9683win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9684 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9685 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9686 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9687 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9688 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9689 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9690 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9691 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9692 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9693
9694 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9695 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9696
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009697win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9698 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9699 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9700 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9701 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9702 for the current window.
9703 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9704 tabpage.
9705
9706 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9707 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9708<
9709win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9710 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9711 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9712 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9713 then closing {nr}.
9714
9715 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9716 Both must be in the current tab page.
9717
9718 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9719
9720 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9721 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9722 like with |:vsplit|.
9723 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9724 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9725 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9726 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9727 'splitright' are used.
9728
9729 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9730 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9731<
9732
9733 *winbufnr()*
9734winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9735 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9736 the |window-ID|.
9737 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9738 window is returned.
9739 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9740 Example: >
9741 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9742<
9743 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9744 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9745<
9746 *wincol()*
9747wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9748 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9749 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9750
9751 *windowsversion()*
9752windowsversion()
9753 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9754 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9755 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9756 an empty string.
9757
9758winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9759 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9760 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9761 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9762 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9763 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9764 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9765 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009766 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009767
9768< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9769 GetWinid()->winheight()
9770<
9771winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9772 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9773 in a tabpage.
9774
9775 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9776 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9777 returns an empty list.
9778
9779 For a leaf window, it returns:
9780 ['leaf', {winid}]
9781 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9782 returns:
9783 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9784 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9785 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9786
9787 Example: >
9788 " Only one window in the tab page
9789 :echo winlayout()
9790 ['leaf', 1000]
9791 " Two horizontally split windows
9792 :echo winlayout()
9793 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9794 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9795 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9796 " middle window
9797 :echo winlayout(2)
9798 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9799 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9800<
9801 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9802 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9803<
9804 *winline()*
9805winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9806 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9807 the window. The first line is one.
9808 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9809 first, this may cause a scroll.
9810
9811 *winnr()*
9812winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9813 window. The top window has number 1.
9814 Returns zero for a popup window.
9815
9816 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9817 $ the number of the last window (the window
9818 count).
9819 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9820 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9821 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9822 returned.
9823 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9824 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9825 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9826 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9827 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9828 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9829 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9830 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9831 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9832 |:wincmd|.
9833 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9834 Examples: >
9835 let window_count = winnr('$')
9836 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9837 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9838
9839< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9840 GetWinval()->winnr()
9841<
9842 *winrestcmd()*
9843winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9844 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9845 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9846 unchanged.
9847 Example: >
9848 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9849 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9850 :exe cmd
9851<
9852 *winrestview()*
9853winrestview({dict})
9854 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9855 the view of the current window.
9856 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9857 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9858 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9859 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9860<
9861 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9862 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9863 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9864 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9865
9866 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9867 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9868
9869 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9870 GetView()->winrestview()
9871<
9872 *winsaveview()*
9873winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9874 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9875 restore the view.
9876 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9877 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9878 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9879 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9880 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9881 The return value includes:
9882 lnum cursor line number
9883 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009884 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009885 returns)
9886 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009887 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9888 the first column is zero, as opposed
9889 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9890 |$| command it will be a very large
9891 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009892 topline first line in the window
9893 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9894 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9895 'wrap' is off
9896 skipcol columns skipped
9897 Note that no option values are saved.
9898
9899
9900winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9901 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9902 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9903 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9904 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9905 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9906 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009907 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009908 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9909 : 50 wincmd |
9910 :endif
9911< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9912 option.
9913
9914 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9915 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9916
9917
9918wordcount() *wordcount()*
9919 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9920 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9921 |g_CTRL-G|
9922 The return value includes:
9923 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9924 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9925 words Number of words in the buffer
9926 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9927 (not in Visual mode)
9928 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9929 (not in Visual mode)
9930 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9931 (not in Visual mode)
9932 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9933 (only in Visual mode)
9934 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9935 (only in Visual mode)
9936 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9937 (only in Visual mode)
9938
9939
9940 *writefile()*
9941writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9942 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9943 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9944 or Number.
9945 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9946 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9947 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9948
9949 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9950 unmodified.
9951
9952 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9953 appended to the file: >
9954 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9955 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9956<
9957 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9958 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9959 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9960 crashes.
9961 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9962 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9963 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9964 when 'fsync' is set.
9965
9966 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9967 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9968 to writefile().
9969 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9970 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9971 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9972 fails.
9973 Also see |readfile()|.
9974 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9975 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9976 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9977
9978< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9979 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9980
9981
9982xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9983 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9984 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9985 Example: >
9986 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9987<
9988 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9989 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9990<
9991
9992==============================================================================
99933. Feature list *feature-list*
9994
9995There are three types of features:
99961. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9997 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9998 :if has("cindent")
9999< *gui_running*
100002. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
10001 Example: >
10002 :if has("gui_running")
10003< *has-patch*
100043. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
10005 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
10006 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
10007 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
10008< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
10009 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
10010 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
10011 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
10012 version 6.2.148 or later): >
10013 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
10014
10015Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
10016use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
10017
10018
10019acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
10020all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
10021amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10022arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10023arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10024autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10025autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10026autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10027balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10028balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10029beos BeOS version of Vim.
10030browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10031 work.
10032browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10033bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
10034builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
10035byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10036channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10037cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
10038clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10039clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10040clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10041cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10042cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10043cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10044comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10045compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10046conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10047cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10048cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10049cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10050debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10051dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10052dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10053diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10054digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10055directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10056dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10057drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10058ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10059emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10060eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10061 true, of course!
10062ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10063extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10064 |'hlsearch'|
10065farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
10066file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
10067filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10068 read/write/filter commands
10069find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10070 |+find_in_path|.
10071float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10072fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10073 this is not present).
10074folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10075footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10076fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10077gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10078gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010079gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010080gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10081gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10082gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10083gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10084gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10085gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10086gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10087gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10088gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10089gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10090gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10091haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10092hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10093hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10094iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10095insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10096 Insert mode. (always true)
10097job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10098ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
10099jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
10100keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10101lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10102langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10103libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10104linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10105 'breakindent' support.
10106linux Linux version of Vim.
10107lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
10108listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10109 and the argument list |arglist|.
10110localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10111lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10112mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10113macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10114menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10115mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10116modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10117 (always true)
10118mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10119mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10120mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10121mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10122mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10123mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10124mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10125mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10126mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10127mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10128mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10129multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10130multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10131multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10132multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10133mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10134nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10135netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10136netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10137num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10138ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10139osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10140osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10141packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10142path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10143perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10144persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10145postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10146printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10147profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10148python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10149python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10150python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10151python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10152python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10153python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10154pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10155qnx QNX version of Vim.
10156quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10157reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10158rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10159ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10160scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10161showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10162signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10163smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10164sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10165sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10166spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10167startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10168statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10169 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10170sun SunOS version of Vim.
10171sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10172syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10173syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10174 current buffer.
10175system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10176tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10177 |tag-binary-search|.
10178tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10179 |tag-old-static|.
10180tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10181termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10182terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10183terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10184termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10185textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10186textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10187tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10188 or terminfo file.
10189timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10190title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10191toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10192ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10193ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10194unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10195unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10196user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10197vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10198vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10199 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10200vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10201 (always true)
10202vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10203 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010204vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010205viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10206vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10207vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10208vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10209virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10210visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10211visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10212 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10213vms VMS version of Vim.
10214vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10215vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10216 out if it works in the current console).
10217wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10218wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10219win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10220win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10221 64 bits)
10222win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10223win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10224win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10225winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10226windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10227 (always true)
10228writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10229xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10230xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10231xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10232xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10233 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10234xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10235xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10236xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10237xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10238 xterm screen.
10239x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10240
10241
10242==============================================================================
102434. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10244
10245This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10246|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10247pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10248same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10249When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10250pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10251>
10252 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10253 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10254 aa
10255 xx
10256 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10257 a
10258 x
10259
10260Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10261"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10262"\n".
10263
10264 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: