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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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Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01009Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time, the builtin
10functions are not available then. See |+eval| and |no-eval-feature|.
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12For functions grouped by what they are used for see |function-list|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000013
141. Overview |builtin-function-list|
152. Details |builtin-function-details|
163. Feature list |feature-list|
174. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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19==============================================================================
201. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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22Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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24USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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26abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
27acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
28add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
29and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
30append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
erraelf0837ba2024-06-24 12:27:01 -070031appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000032 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
erraelf0837ba2024-06-24 12:27:01 -070033 in buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000034argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
35argidx() Number current index in the argument list
36arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
37argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
38argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
39asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
40assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
41assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
42 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
43assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
44 Number assert file contents are equal
45assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
46 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
47assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
48 Number assert {cmd} fails
49assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
50 Number assert {actual} is false
51assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
52 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
53assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
54 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
55assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
56assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
57 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
58assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
59 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
60assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
61assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
62atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
63atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +010064autocmd_add({acmds}) Bool add a list of autocmds and groups
65autocmd_delete({acmds}) Bool delete a list of autocmds and groups
66autocmd_get([{opts}]) List return a list of autocmds
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000067balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
68balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
69balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
h-easte80f3452025-01-02 10:40:29 +010070base64_decode({string}) Blob base64 decode {string} characters
71base64_encode({blob}) String base64 encode the bytes in {blob}
Christ van Willegence0ef912024-06-20 23:41:59 +020072bindtextdomain({package}, {path})
Christ van Willegen8252ef12024-07-11 21:36:21 +020073 Bool bind text domain to specified path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000074blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
Yegappan Lakshmanan166b1752025-01-17 11:48:12 +010075blob2str({blob} [, {options}]) List convert {blob} into a list of strings
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000076browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
77 String put up a file requester
78browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
79bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
80bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
81buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
82bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
83bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
84bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
85bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
86bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
87bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
88byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010089byteidx({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}])
90 Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
91byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}])
92 Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000093call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
94 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
95ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
96ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
97ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
98ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
99ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
100 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
101ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
102 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
103ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
104ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
105ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
106ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
107ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
108ch_open({address} [, {options}])
109 Channel open a channel to {address}
110ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
111ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
112 Blob read Blob from {handle}
113ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
114 String read raw from {handle}
115ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
116 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
117ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
118 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
119ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
120 none set options for {handle}
121ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
122 String status of channel {handle}
123changenr() Number current change number
124char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
125charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000126charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column number of cursor or mark
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +0100127charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {utf16}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000128 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
129chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
130cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
131clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000132col({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000133complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
134complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
135complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
136complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
137confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
138 Number number of choice picked by user
139copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
140cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
141cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
142count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
143 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
144cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
145 Number checks existence of cscope connection
146cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
147 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
148cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
149debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
150deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
151delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
152deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
153 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
154did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +0100155diff({fromlist}, {tolist} [, {options}])
156 List diff two Lists of strings
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000157diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
158diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
159digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
160digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
Christian Brabandtfbc37f12024-06-18 20:50:58 +0200161digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Bool register |digraph|
162digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Bool register multiple |digraph|s
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000163echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
164empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
165environ() Dict return environment variables
Sean Dewarb0efa492023-07-08 10:35:19 +0100166err_teapot([{expr}]) none give E418, or E503 if {expr} is |TRUE|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000167escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
168eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
169eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
170executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
171execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
172exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
173exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
174exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
175exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
176expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
177 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100178expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
179 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000180extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
181 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
182extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
183 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
184 List or Dictionary
185feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
Shougo Matsushita60c87432024-06-03 22:59:27 +0200186filecopy({from}, {to}) Number |TRUE| if copying file {from} to {to}
187 worked
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000188filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
189filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
190filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
191 remove items from {expr1} where
192 {expr2} is 0
193finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
194 String find directory {name} in {path}
195findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
196 String find file {name} in {path}
197flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
198flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
199 List flatten a copy of {list}
200float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
201floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
202fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
203fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
204fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
205foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
206foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
207foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
208foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
209foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
Ernie Raele79e2072024-01-13 11:47:33 +0100210foreach({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
211 for each item in {expr1} call {expr2}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000212foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +0100213fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) String get full command from {name}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000214funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
215 Funcref reference to function {name}
216function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
217 Funcref named reference to function {name}
218garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
219get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
220get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
221get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
222getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
223getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
224 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +0000225getbufoneline({buf}, {lnum}) String line {lnum} of buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000226getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
227 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
mikoto20001083cae2024-11-11 21:24:14 +0100228getcellpixels() List get character cell pixel size
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +0000229getcellwidths() List get character cell width overrides
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000230getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
zeertzjqe0a2ab32025-02-02 09:14:35 +0100231getchar([{expr} [, {opts}]]) Number or String
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000232 get one character from the user
233getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
234getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
235getcharsearch() Dict last character search
zeertzjqe0a2ab32025-02-02 09:14:35 +0100236getcharstr([{expr} [, {opts}]]) String get one character from the user
Ruslan Russkikh0407d622024-10-08 22:21:05 +0200237getcmdcomplpat() String return the completion pattern of the
238 current command-line completion
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100239getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
240 command-line completion
Shougo Matsushita69084282024-09-23 20:34:47 +0200241getcmdline() String return the current command-line input
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000242getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita69084282024-09-23 20:34:47 +0200243getcmdprompt() String return the current command-line prompt
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100244getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
245 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000246getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
247getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
248getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
249 List list of cmdline completion matches
250getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
251getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
252getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
253getenv({name}) String return environment variable
254getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
255getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
256getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
257getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
258getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
259getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
260getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
261 List list of jump list items
262getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
263getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
264getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
265getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
266getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
267getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
268getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +0000269getmouseshape() String current mouse shape name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000270getpid() Number process ID of Vim
271getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
272getqflist() List list of quickfix items
273getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
274getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
275 String or List contents of a register
276getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +0100277getregion({pos1}, {pos2} [, {opts}])
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +0100278 List get the text from {pos1} to {pos2}
Shougo Matsushitab4757e62024-05-07 20:49:24 +0200279getregionpos({pos1}, {pos2} [, {opts}])
280 List get a list of positions for a region
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000281getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +0100282getscriptinfo([{opts}]) List list of sourced scripts
ichizok663d18d2025-01-02 18:06:00 +0100283getstacktrace() List get current stack trace of Vim scripts
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000284gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
285gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
286 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
287gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
288 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
289gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
h-east52e7cc22024-07-28 17:03:29 +0200290gettext({text} [, {package}]) String lookup translation of {text}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000291getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +0000292getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of Vim window
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000293getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
294getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
295getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
296 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
297glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
298 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
299glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
300globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
301 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
302has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
303has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
304haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
305 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
306 or |:tcd|
307hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
308 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
309histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
310histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
311histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
312histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
313hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
314hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
315hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
316hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
317hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
318iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
Ernie Rael05124252024-07-11 22:10:45 +0200319id({item}) String get unique identity string of item
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000320indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
321index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
322 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +0100323indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]])
324 Number index in {object} where {expr} is true
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000325input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
326 String get input from the user
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +0100327inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000328 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
329inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
330inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
331inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
332inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
333insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
LemonBoyafe04662023-08-23 21:08:11 +0200334instanceof({object}, {class}) Number |TRUE| if {object} is an instance of {class}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000335interrupt() none interrupt script execution
336invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100337isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000338isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
339isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
340 (positive or negative)
341islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
342isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
343items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
344job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
345job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
346job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
347job_start({command} [, {options}])
348 Job start a job
349job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
350job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
351join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
352js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
353js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
354json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
355json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
356keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +0100357keytrans({string}) String translate internal keycodes to a form
358 that can be used by |:map|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000359len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
360libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
361libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
362line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
363line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
364lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
365list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
366list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
367listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
368 Number add a callback to listen to changes
369listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
370listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
371localtime() Number current time
372log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
373log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
374luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
375map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
376 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
377maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
378 String or Dict
379 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
380mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
381 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100382maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000383mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
384 like |map()| but creates a new List or
385 Dictionary
386mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
387match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
388 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
389matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
390 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
391matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
392 Number highlight positions with {group}
393matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +0100394matchbufline({buf}, {pat}, {lnum}, {end}, [, {dict})
395 List all the {pat} matches in buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000396matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
397matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
398 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
399matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
400 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
401matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
402 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
403matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
404 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
405matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
406 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +0100407matchstrlist({list}, {pat} [, {dict})
408 List all the {pat} matches in {list}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000409matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
410 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
411max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
412menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
413min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +0000414mkdir({name} [, {flags} [, {prot}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000415 Number create directory {name}
Doug Kearns9cd9e752024-04-07 17:42:17 +0200416mode([{expr}]) String current editing mode
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000417mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
418nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
Christ van Willegenc0786752025-02-01 15:42:16 +0100419ngettext({single}, {plural}, {number}[, {domain}])
420 String translate text based on {number}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000421nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
422or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
423pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
424perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
425popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
426popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
427popup_clear() none close all popup windows
428popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
429popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
430popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
431popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
432popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
Bram Moolenaarbdc09a12022-10-07 14:31:45 +0100433popup_findecho() Number get window ID of popup for `:echowin`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000434popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
435popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
436popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
437popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
438popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
439popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
440popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
441popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
442popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
443popup_notification({what}, {options})
444 Number create a notification popup window
Christian Brabandtfbc37f12024-06-18 20:50:58 +0200445popup_setbuf({id}, {buf}) Bool set the buffer for the popup window {id}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000446popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
447 none set options for popup window {id}
448popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
449popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
450pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
451prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
452printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
453prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
454prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
455prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
456prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
457prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
458prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
459 none add multiple text properties
460prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
461 none remove all text properties
462prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
463 Dict search for a text property
464prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
465prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
466 Number remove a text property
467prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
468prop_type_change({name}, {props})
469 none change an existing property type
470prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
471 none delete a property type
472prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
473 Dict get property type values
474prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
475pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
476pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
zeertzjq7c515282024-11-10 20:26:12 +0100477py3eval({expr} [, {locals}]) any evaluate |python3| expression
478pyeval({expr} [, {locals}]) any evaluate |Python| expression
479pyxeval({expr} [, {locals}]) any evaluate |python_x| expression
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000480rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
481range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
482 List items from {expr} to {max}
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +0100483readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]])
484 Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000485readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
486 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
487readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
488 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
489readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
490 List get list of lines from file {fname}
491reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
492 any reduce {object} using {func}
493reg_executing() String get the executing register name
494reg_recording() String get the recording register name
495reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
496reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
497reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
498remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
499 String send expression
500remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
501remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
502 Number check for reply string
503remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
504 String read reply string
505remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
506 String send key sequence
507remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
508remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
509 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
510remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
511 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
512remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
513rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +0100514repeat({expr}, {count}) List/Blob/String
515 repeat {expr} {count} times
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000516resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
Yegappan Lakshmanan03ff1c22023-05-06 14:08:21 +0100517reverse({obj}) List/Blob/String
518 reverse {obj}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000519round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
520rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
521screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
522screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
523screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
524screencol() Number current cursor column
525screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
526screenrow() Number current cursor row
527screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
528search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
529 Number search for {pattern}
530searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
531searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
532 Number search for variable declaration
533searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
534 Number search for other end of start/end pair
535searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
536 List search for other end of start/end pair
537searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
538 List search for {pattern}
539server2client({clientid}, {string})
540 Number send reply string
541serverlist() String get a list of available servers
erraelf0837ba2024-06-24 12:27:01 -0700542setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000543 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
erraelf0837ba2024-06-24 12:27:01 -0700544 {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000545setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
546 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
547setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
548setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
549setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +0100550setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) Number set command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000551setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
552setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
553setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
554setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
555setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
556setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
557 Number modify location list using {list}
558setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
559 Number modify specific location list props
560setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
561setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
562setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
563setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
564 Number modify specific quickfix list props
565setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
566settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
567settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
568 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
569 page {tabnr} to {val}
570settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
571 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
572setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
573sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
574shellescape({string} [, {special}])
575 String escape {string} for use as shell
576 command argument
577shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
578sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
579sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
580sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
581sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
582 List get a list of placed signs
583sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
584 Number jump to a sign
585sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
586 Number place a sign
587sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
588sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
589sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
590sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
591 Number unplace a sign
592sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
593simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
594sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
595sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
596slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
597 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000598sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
599 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000600sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
601sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
602 Number play an event sound
603sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
604 Number play sound file {path}
605sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
606soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
607spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
608spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
609 List spelling suggestions
610split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
611 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
612sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
613srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
614state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
Hirohito Higashi195fcc92025-02-01 10:26:58 +0100615str2blob({list} [, {options}]) Blob convert list of strings into a Blob
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000616str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
617str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
618 ASCII/UTF-8 value
619str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
620 Number convert String to Number
621strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
622strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
623 String {len} characters of {str} at
624 character {start}
625strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
626strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
627strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
628strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
629stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
630 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
631string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
632strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
633strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
634 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
635 byte {start}
636strptime({format}, {timestring})
637 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
638strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
639 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
640strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +0100641strutf16len({string} [, {countcc}])
642 Number number of UTF-16 code units in {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000643strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
644submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
645 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
646substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
647 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +0000648swapfilelist() List swap files found in 'directory'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000649swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
650swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
651synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
652synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
653 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
654synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
655synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
656synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
657system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
658systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
659tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
660tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
661tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
662tagfiles() List tags files used
663taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
664tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
665tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
666tempname() String name for a temporary file
667term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
668 Number display difference between two dumps
669term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
670 Number displaying a screen dump
671term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
672 none dump terminal window contents
673term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
674term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
675term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
676term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
677term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
678term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
679term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
680term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
681term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
682term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
683term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
684term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
685term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
686term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
687term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
688 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
689term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
690term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
691term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
692term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
693 none set the size of a terminal
694term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
695term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
696terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
697test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
698 none make memory allocation fail
699test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
700test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
701test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
702test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
703test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000704test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000705test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
Christopher Plewright20b795e2022-12-20 20:01:58 +0000706test_mswin_event({event}, {args})
707 bool generate MS-Windows event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000708test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
709test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
710test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
711test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
712test_null_job() Job null value for testing
713test_null_list() List null value for testing
714test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
715test_null_string() String null value for testing
716test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
717test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
718test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000719test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
720test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
Doug Kearns9cd9e752024-04-07 17:42:17 +0200721test_srand_seed([{seed}]) none set seed for testing srand()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000722test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
723test_void() any void value for testing
724timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
725timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
726timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
727 Number create a timer
728timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
729timer_stopall() none stop all timers
730tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
731toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
732tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
733 to chars in {tostr}
734trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
735 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
736trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
737type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
738typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
739undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
Devin J. Pohly5fee1112023-04-23 20:26:59 -0500740undotree([{buf}]) List undo file tree for buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000741uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
742 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +0100743utf16idx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {charidx}]])
744 Number UTF-16 index of byte {idx} in {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000745values({dict}) List values in {dict}
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +0200746virtcol({expr} [, {list} [, {winid}])
747 Number or List
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100748 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100749virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
750 Number byte index of a character on screen
Doug Kearns9cd9e752024-04-07 17:42:17 +0200751visualmode([{expr}]) String last visual mode used
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000752wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
753win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
754 String execute {command} in window {id}
755win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
756win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
757win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
758win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
759win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
760win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000761win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
762win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000763win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
764win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
765 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
766winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
767wincol() Number window column of the cursor
768windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
769winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
770winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
771winline() Number window line of the cursor
772winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
773winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
774winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
775winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
776winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
777wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
778writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
779 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
780xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
781
782==============================================================================
7832. Details *builtin-function-details*
784
785Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
786specific functionality.
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200787Return type specifies the type for |Vim9-script|, see |vim9-types|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000788
789abs({expr}) *abs()*
790 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
791 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
792 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
793 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
794 Examples: >
795 echo abs(1.456)
796< 1.456 >
797 echo abs(-5.456)
798< 5.456 >
799 echo abs(-4)
800< 4
801
802 Can also be used as a |method|: >
803 Compute()->abs()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200804<
805 Return type: |Number| or |Float| depending on {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000806
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000807
808acos({expr}) *acos()*
809 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
810 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
811 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100812 [-1, 1]. Otherwise acos() returns "nan".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000813 Examples: >
814 :echo acos(0)
815< 1.570796 >
816 :echo acos(-0.5)
817< 2.094395
818
819 Can also be used as a |method|: >
820 Compute()->acos()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200821<
822 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000823
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000824
825add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
826 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
827 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
828 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
829 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
830< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
831 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
832 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
833 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100834 Returns 1 if {object} is not a |List| or a |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000835
836 Can also be used as a |method|: >
837 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200838<
839 Return type: list<{type}> (depending on the given |List|) or
840 |Blob|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000841
842
843and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
844 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
845 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100846 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000847 Example: >
848 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
849< Can also be used as a |method|: >
850 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200851<
852 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000853
854
855append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
856 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
857 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
858 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
859 the current buffer.
860 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
861 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
862 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
863 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000864 0 for success. When {text} is an empty list zero is returned,
865 no matter the value of {lnum}.
866 In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or negative number
867 results in an error. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000868 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
869 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
870
871< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
872 passed as the second argument: >
873 mylist->append(lnum)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200874<
875 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000876
877
878appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
879 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
880
881 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
882 |bufload()| if needed.
883
884 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
885
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000886 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
887 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
888 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
889 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000890
891 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
892 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
893
894 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
895 error message is given. Example: >
896 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000897< However, when {text} is an empty list then no error is given
898 for an invalid {lnum}, since {lnum} isn't actually used.
899
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000900 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
901 passed as the second argument: >
902 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200903<
904 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000905
906
907argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
908 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
909 |arglist|.
910 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
911 window is used.
912 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
913 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
914 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
915 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
916
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200917 Return type: |Number|
918
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000919 *argidx()*
920argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
921 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
922
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200923 Return type: |Number|
924
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000925 *arglistid()*
926arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
927 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
928 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
929 global argument list. See |arglist|.
930 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
931
932 Without arguments use the current window.
933 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
934 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
935 page.
936 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
937
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200938 Return type: |Number|
939
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000940 *argv()*
941argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
942 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
943 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
944 :let i = 0
945 :while i < argc()
946 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000947 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000948 : let i = i + 1
949 :endwhile
950< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
951 the whole |arglist| is returned.
952
953 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
954 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
955
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100956 Returns an empty string if {nr}th argument is not present in
957 the argument list. Returns an empty List if the {winid}
958 argument is invalid.
959
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200960 Return type: |String|
961
962
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000963asin({expr}) *asin()*
964 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
965 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
966 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
967 [-1, 1].
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100968 Returns "nan" if {expr} is outside the range [-1, 1]. Returns
969 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000970 Examples: >
971 :echo asin(0.8)
972< 0.927295 >
973 :echo asin(-0.5)
974< -0.523599
975
976 Can also be used as a |method|: >
977 Compute()->asin()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200978<
979 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000980
981assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
982
983
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000984atan({expr}) *atan()*
985 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
986 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
987 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100988 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000989 Examples: >
990 :echo atan(100)
991< 1.560797 >
992 :echo atan(-4.01)
993< -1.326405
994
995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
996 Compute()->atan()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +0200997<
998 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000999
1000
1001atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
1002 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
1003 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
1004 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001005 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
1006 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001007 Examples: >
1008 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
1009< -0.785398 >
1010 :echo atan2(1, -1)
1011< 2.356194
1012
1013 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1014 Compute()->atan2(1)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001015<
1016 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001017
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001018
1019autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
1020 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
1021
1022 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
1023 the following optional items:
1024 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
1025 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
1026 item is ignored.
1027 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
1028 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +01001029 This can be either a String with a single
1030 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001031 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
1032 If this group doesn't exist then it is
1033 created. If not specified or empty, then the
1034 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001035 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
1036 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01001037 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001038 which executes only once. Refer to
1039 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001040 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1041 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +01001042 present, then this item is ignored. This can
1043 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
1044 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001045 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
1046 commands associated with the specified autocmd
1047 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
1048 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +01001049 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001050
1051 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
1052 Examples: >
1053 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
1054 let acmd = {}
1055 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
1056 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
1057 let acmd.bufnr = 5
1058 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
1059 call autocmd_add([acmd])
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00001060<
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1062 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
1063<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001064 Return type: |vim9-boolean|
1065
1066
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001067autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
1068 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
1069
1070 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
1071 the following optional items:
1072 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
1073 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
1074 item is ignored.
1075 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
1076 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
1077 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
1078 group are deleted.
1079 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
1080 If not specified or empty, then the default
1081 group is used.
1082 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
1083 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
1084 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
1085 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
1086 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1087 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
1088 present, then this item is ignored.
1089
1090 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1091 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1092 is deleted.
1093
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001094 Returns |v:true| on success and |v:false| on failure.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001095 Examples: >
1096 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1097 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1098 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1099 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1100 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1101 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1102 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1103 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1104 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1105 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1106 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1107 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1108 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1109 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1110 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1111 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1112<
1113 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1114 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001115<
1116 Return type: |vim9-boolean|
1117
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001118
1119autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1120 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1121 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1122
1123 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1124 items:
1125 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1126 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1127 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1128 error message. If set to an empty string,
1129 then the default autocmd group is used.
1130 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1131 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1132 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1133 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1134 results in an error message.
1135 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1136 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1137 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1138 {opts}.
1139
1140 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1141 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1142 the autocmd is defined.
1143 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1144 event Autocmd event name.
1145 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001146 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1147 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1148 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1149 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001150 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1151 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1152 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1153 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1154
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001155 Returns an empty List if an autocmd with the specified group
1156 or event or pattern is not found.
1157
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001158 Examples: >
1159 " :autocmd MyGroup
1160 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1161 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1162 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1163 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1164 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1165 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1166 " :autocmd Syntax
1167 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1168 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1169 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1170 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1171 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1172<
1173 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1174 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1175<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001176 Return type: list<dict<any>>
1177
1178
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001179balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1180 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001181 not used for the List. Returns an empty string if balloon
1182 is not present.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001183
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001184 Return type: |String|
1185
1186
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001187balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1188 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1189 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1190 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1191 split with |balloon_split()|.
1192 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1193
1194 Example: >
1195 func GetBalloonContent()
1196 " ... initiate getting the content
1197 return ''
1198 endfunc
1199 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1200
1201 func BalloonCallback(result)
1202 call balloon_show(a:result)
1203 endfunc
1204< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1205 GetText()->balloon_show()
1206<
1207 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1208 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1209 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1210 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001211 empty string or a placeholder, e.g. "loading...".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001212
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001213 When showing a balloon is not possible then nothing happens,
1214 no error message is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001215 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1216 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1217
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001218 Return type: |Number|
1219
1220
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001221balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1222 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1223 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1224 to show debugger output.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001225 Returns a |List| with the split lines. Returns an empty List
1226 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001227 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1228 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1229
1230< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1231 feature}
1232
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001233 Return type: list<any> or list<string>
1234
h-easte80f3452025-01-02 10:40:29 +01001235base64_decode({string}) *base64_decode()*
1236 Return a Blob containing the bytes decoded from the base64
1237 encoded characters in {string}.
1238
1239 The {string} argument should contain only base64-encoded
1240 characters and should have a length that is a multiple of 4.
1241
1242 Returns an empty blob on error.
1243
1244 Examples: >
1245 " Write the decoded contents to a binary file
1246 call writefile(base64_decode(s), 'tools.bmp')
1247 " Decode a base64-encoded string
Maxim Kim6472e582025-01-15 18:31:05 +01001248 echo blob2str(base64_decode(encodedstr))
h-easte80f3452025-01-02 10:40:29 +01001249<
1250 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1251 GetEncodedString()->base64_decode()
1252<
1253 Return type: |Blob|
1254
1255
1256base64_encode({blob}) *base64_encode()*
1257 Return a base64-encoded String representing the bytes in
1258 {blob}. The base64 alphabet defined in RFC 4648 is used.
1259
1260 Examples: >
1261 " Encode the contents of a binary file
1262 echo base64_encode(readblob('somefile.bin'))
1263 " Encode a string
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +01001264 echo base64_encode(str2blob([somestr]))
h-easte80f3452025-01-02 10:40:29 +01001265<
1266 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1267 GetBinaryData()->base64_encode()
1268<
1269 Return type: |String|
1270
1271
Christ van Willegence0ef912024-06-20 23:41:59 +02001272bindtextdomain({package}, {path}) *bindtextdomain()*
1273 Bind a specific {package} to a {path} so that the
1274 |gettext()| function can be used to get language-specific
1275 translations for a package. {path} is the directory name
h-east52e7cc22024-07-28 17:03:29 +02001276 for the translations. See |package-translation|.
Christ van Willegence0ef912024-06-20 23:41:59 +02001277
Christ van Willegen8252ef12024-07-11 21:36:21 +02001278 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure (out of
1279 memory).
1280
1281 Return type: |vim9-boolean|
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001282
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001283blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1284 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1285 {blob}. Examples: >
1286 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1287 blob2list(0z) returns []
1288< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1289 opposite.
1290
1291 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1292 GetBlob()->blob2list()
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01001293<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001294 Return type: list<any> or list<number>
1295
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +01001296
1297blob2str({blob} [, {options}]) *blob2str()*
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +01001298 Return a List of Strings in the current 'encoding' by
1299 converting the bytes in {blob} into characters.
1300
1301 Each <NL> byte in the blob is interpreted as the end of a
1302 string and a new list item is added. Each <NUL> byte in the
1303 blob is converted into a <NL> character.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +01001304
1305 If {options} is not supplied, the current 'encoding' value is
1306 used to decode the bytes in {blob}.
1307
1308 The argument {options} is a |Dict| and supports the following
1309 items:
1310 encoding Decode the bytes in {blob} using this
1311 encoding. The value is a |String|. See
1312 |encoding-names| for the supported values.
1313 *E1515*
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +01001314 An error is given and an empty List is returned if
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +01001315 an invalid byte sequence is encountered in {blob},
1316
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +01001317 Returns an empty List if blob is empty.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +01001318
1319 See also |str2blob()|
1320
1321 Examples: >
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +01001322 blob2str(0z6162) returns ["ab"]
1323 blob2str(0zC2ABC2BB) returns ["«»"]
1324 blob2str(0zABBB, {'encoding': 'latin1'}) returns ["«»"]
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +01001325<
1326 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1327 GetBlob()->blob2str()
1328<
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +01001329 Return type: list<string>
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +01001330
1331
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001332 *browse()*
1333browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1334 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1335 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1336 The input fields are:
1337 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1338 {title} title for the requester
1339 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1340 {default} default file name
1341 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1342 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1343
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001344 Return type: |String|
1345
1346
1347browsedir({title}, {initdir}) *browsedir()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001348 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1349 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1350 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1351 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1352 to be used.
1353 The input fields are:
1354 {title} title for the requester
1355 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1356 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1357 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1358
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001359 Return type: |String|
1360
1361
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001362bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001363 Add a buffer to the buffer list with name {name} (must be a
1364 String).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001365 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1366 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1367 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1368 buffer is always created.
1369 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1370 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1371 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1372 call bufload(bufnr)
1373 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001374< Returns 0 on error.
1375 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001376 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001377<
1378 Return type: |Number|
1379
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001380
1381bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1382 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1383 {buf} exists.
1384 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1385 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1386
1387 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1388 exactly. The name can be:
1389 - Relative to the current directory.
1390 - A full path.
1391 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1392 - A URL name.
1393 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1394 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1395 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1396 long name to be able to find them.
1397 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1398 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1399 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1400 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1401 file name.
1402
1403 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1404 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1405<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001406 Return type: |Number|
1407
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001408 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1409
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001410
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001411buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1412 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1413 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1414 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1415
1416 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1417 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001418<
1419 Return type: |Number|
1420
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001421
1422bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1423 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1424 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1425 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001426 then there is no change. If the buffer is not related to a
Daniel Steinbergc2bd2052023-08-09 12:10:59 -04001427 file then no file is read (e.g., when 'buftype' is "nofile").
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001428 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1429 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1430 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1431
1432 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1433 eval 'somename'->bufload()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001434<
1435 Return type: |Number|
1436
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001437
1438bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1439 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1440 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1441 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1442
1443 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1444 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001445<
1446 Return type: |Number|
1447
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001448
1449bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1450 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1451 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1452 "[No Name]".
1453 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1454 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1455 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1456 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1457 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1458 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1459 match an empty string is returned.
1460 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1461 alternate buffer.
1462 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1463 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1464 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1465 pattern.
1466 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1467 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1468 buffers are searched for.
1469 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1470 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1471 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1472< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1473 echo bufnr->bufname()
1474
1475< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1476 string is returned. >
1477 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1478 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1479 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1480 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001481<
1482 Return type: |String|
1483 *buffer_name()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001484 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1485
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001486
1487bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) *bufnr()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001488 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1489 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1490 above.
1491
1492 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1493 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1494 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1495 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1496< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1497 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1498
1499 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1500 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1501< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1502 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1503 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1504 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1505
1506 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1507 echo bufref->bufnr()
1508<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001509 Return type: |Number|
1510
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001511 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1512 *last_buffer_nr()*
1513 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1514
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001515
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001516bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1517 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1518 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1519 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1520 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1521
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001522 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001523<
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001524 Only deals with the current tab page. See |win_findbuf()| for
1525 finding more.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001526
1527 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1528 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001529<
1530 Return type: |Number|
1531
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001532
1533bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1534 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1535 |window-ID|.
1536 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1537 is returned. Example: >
1538
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001539 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001540
1541< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1542 |:wincmd|.
1543
1544 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1545 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001546<
1547 Return type: |Number|
1548
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001549
1550byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1551 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1552 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1553 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1554 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1555 one.
1556 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1557
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001558 Returns -1 if the {byte} value is invalid.
1559
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001560 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1561 GetOffset()->byte2line()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001562<
1563 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001564
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001565 {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001566 feature}
1567
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001568
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001569byteidx({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}]) *byteidx()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001570 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1571 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1572 zero.
1573 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1574 equal to {nr}.
1575 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1576 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1577 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1578 separately.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001579 When {utf16} is present and TRUE, {nr} is used as the UTF-16
1580 index in the String {expr} instead of as the character index.
1581 The UTF-16 index is the index in the string when it is encoded
1582 with 16-bit words. If the specified UTF-16 index is in the
1583 middle of a character (e.g. in a 4-byte character), then the
1584 byte index of the first byte in the character is returned.
1585 Refer to |string-offset-encoding| for more information.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001586 Example : >
1587 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1588< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1589 same: >
1590 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1591 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1592< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1593
1594 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1595 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1596 in bytes is returned.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001597 See |charidx()| and |utf16idx()| for getting the character and
1598 UTF-16 index respectively from the byte index.
1599 Examples: >
1600 echo byteidx('a😊😊', 2) returns 5
1601 echo byteidx('a😊😊', 2, 1) returns 1
1602 echo byteidx('a😊😊', 3, 1) returns 5
1603<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1605 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001606<
1607 Return type: |Number|
1608
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001609
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001610byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr} [, {utf16}]) *byteidxcomp()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001611 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1612 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001613 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001614 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1615 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1616 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1617< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1618 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1619 one byte).
1620 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1621 to a Unicode encoding.
1622
1623 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1624 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001625<
1626 Return type: |Number|
1627
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001628
1629call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1630 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1631 arguments.
1632 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1633 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1634 Returns the return value of the called function.
1635 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1636 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1637
1638 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1639 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001640<
1641 Return type: any, depending on {func}
1642
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001643
1644ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1645 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1646 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1647 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1648 Examples: >
1649 echo ceil(1.456)
1650< 2.0 >
1651 echo ceil(-5.456)
1652< -5.0 >
1653 echo ceil(4.0)
1654< 4.0
1655
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001656 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
1657
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001658 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1659 Compute()->ceil()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001660<
1661 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001662
1663
1664ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1665
1666
1667changenr() *changenr()*
1668 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1669 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1670 with the |:undo| command.
1671 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1672 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1673 one less than the number of the undone change.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001674 Returns 0 if the undo list is empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001675
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001676 Return type: |Number|
1677
1678
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001679char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001680 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001681 Examples: >
1682 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1683 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1684< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1685 Example for "utf-8": >
1686 char2nr("á") returns 225
1687 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1688< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1689 A combining character is a separate character.
1690 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1691 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1692 let str = "ABC"
1693 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1694< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1695
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001696 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
1697
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001698 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1699 GetChar()->char2nr()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001700<
1701 Return type: |Number|
1702
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001703
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001704charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1705 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1706 The character class is one of:
1707 0 blank
1708 1 punctuation
Christian Brabandtb5e7da12024-11-01 09:33:00 +01001709 2 word character (depends on 'iskeyword')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001710 3 emoji
1711 other specific Unicode class
1712 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001713 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001714
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001715 Return type: |Number|
1716
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001717
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001718charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) *charcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001719 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1720 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1721
1722 Example:
1723 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1724 charcol('.') returns 3
1725 col('.') returns 7
1726
1727< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1728 GetPos()->col()
1729<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001730 Return type: |Number|
1731
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001732 *charidx()*
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001733charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {utf16}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001734 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1735 The index of the first character is zero.
1736 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1737 equal to {idx}.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001738
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001739 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001740 are not counted separately, their byte length is added to the
1741 preceding base character.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001742 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1743 counted as separate characters.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001744
1745 When {utf16} is present and TRUE, {idx} is used as the UTF-16
1746 index in the String {expr} instead of as the byte index.
1747
Yegappan Lakshmanan577922b2023-06-08 17:09:45 +01001748 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if there are less
1749 than {idx} bytes. If there are exactly {idx} bytes the length
1750 of the string in characters is returned.
1751
1752 An error is given and -1 is returned if the first argument is
1753 not a string, the second argument is not a number or when the
1754 third argument is present and is not zero or one.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001755
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001756 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001757 from the character index and |utf16idx()| for getting the
1758 UTF-16 index from the character index.
1759 Refer to |string-offset-encoding| for more information.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001760 Examples: >
1761 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1762 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1763 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +01001764 echo charidx('a😊😊', 4, 0, 1) returns 2
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001765<
1766 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1767 GetName()->charidx(idx)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001768<
1769 Return type: |Number|
1770
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001771
1772chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1773 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1774 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1775 window:
1776 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1777 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1778 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1779 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1780 directory.
1781 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1782 {dir} must be a String.
1783 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1784 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1785 On failure, returns an empty string.
1786
1787 Example: >
1788 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1789 if save_dir != ""
1790 " ... do some work
1791 call chdir(save_dir)
1792 endif
1793
1794< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1795 GetDir()->chdir()
1796<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001797 Return type: |String|
1798
1799
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001800cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1801 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1802 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1803 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1804 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001805 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001806 See |C-indenting|.
1807
1808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1809 GetLnum()->cindent()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001810<
1811 Return type: |Number|
1812
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001813
1814clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1815 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1816 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1817 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1818 window ID instead of the current window.
1819
1820 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1821 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1822<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001823 Return type: |Number|
1824
1825
Bram Moolenaar10e8ff92023-06-10 21:40:39 +01001826col({expr} [, {winid}]) *col()*
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001827 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02001828 position given with {expr}.
1829 For accepted positions see |getpos()|.
zeertzjqd353d272024-06-13 23:00:25 +08001830 When {expr} is "$", it means the end of the cursor line, so
1831 the result is the number of bytes in the cursor line plus one.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001832 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1833 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1834 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1835 out of range then col() returns zero.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02001836
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001837 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
1838 that window instead of the current window.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02001839
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001840 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1841 |getpos()|.
1842 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1843 character position use |charcol()|.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02001844
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001845 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02001846
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001847 Examples: >
1848 col(".") column of cursor
1849 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1850 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001851 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02001852<
1853 The first column is 1. Returns 0 if {expr} is invalid or when
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001854 the window with ID {winid} is not found.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001855 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1856 buffer.
1857 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1858 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
Bram Moolenaar6ebe4f92022-10-28 20:47:54 +01001859 line. Also, when using a <Cmd> mapping the cursor isn't
1860 moved, this can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001861 :imap <F2> <Cmd>echowin col(".")<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001862
1863< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1864 GetPos()->col()
1865<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001866 Return type: |Number|
1867
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001868
1869complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1870 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1871 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1872 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1873 or with an expression mapping.
1874 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1875 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1876 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1877 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1878 match.
1879 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1880 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1881 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1882 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1883 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1884 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1885 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1886 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1887 Example: >
1888 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1889
Bram Moolenaar10e8ff92023-06-10 21:40:39 +01001890 func ListMonths()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001891 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1892 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1893 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1894 return ''
1895 endfunc
1896< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1897 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1898
1899 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1900 second argument: >
1901 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001902<
1903 Return type: |Number|
1904
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001905
1906complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1907 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1908 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1909 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1910 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1911 the list.
1912 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1913 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1914
1915 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1916 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001917<
1918 Return type: |Number|
1919
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001920
1921complete_check() *complete_check()*
1922 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1923 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1924 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1925 zero otherwise.
1926 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1927 'completefunc' option.
1928
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001929 Return type: |Number|
1930
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001931
1932complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1933 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1934 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1935 The items are:
1936 mode Current completion mode name string.
1937 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1938 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1939 See |pumvisible()|.
glepnird4088ed2024-12-31 10:55:22 +01001940 items List of all completion candidates. Each item
1941 is a dictionary containing the entries "word",
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001942 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1943 See |complete-items|.
glepnird4088ed2024-12-31 10:55:22 +01001944 matches Same as "items", but only returns items that
1945 are matching current query. If both "matches"
1946 and "items" are in "what", the returned list
1947 will still be named "items", but each item
1948 will have an additional "match" field.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001949 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1950 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1951 typed text only, or the last completion after
1952 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1953 <Down> keys)
glepnir037b0282025-01-16 14:37:44 +01001954 completed Return a dictionary containing the entries of
1955 the currently selected index item.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001956
1957 *complete_info_mode*
1958 mode values are:
1959 "" Not in completion mode
1960 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1961 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1962 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1963 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1964 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1965 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1966 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1967 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1968 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1969 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1970 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1971 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1972 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1973 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1974 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1975 "eval" |complete()| completion
1976 "unknown" Other internal modes
1977
1978 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1979 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1980 {what} are silently ignored.
1981
1982 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1983 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1984 |CompleteChanged| event.
1985
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001986 Returns an empty |Dictionary| on error.
1987
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001988 Examples: >
1989 " Get all items
1990 call complete_info()
1991 " Get only 'mode'
1992 call complete_info(['mode'])
1993 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1994 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1995
1996< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1997 GetItems()->complete_info()
1998<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02001999 Return type: dict<any>
2000
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002001 *confirm()*
2002confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
2003 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
2004 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
2005 choice this is 1.
2006 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
glepnirdf461152024-04-04 22:23:29 +02002007 support, see |+dialog_con| |+dialog_con_gui| and |+dialog_gui|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002008
2009 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
2010 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
2011 used (and translated).
2012 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
2013 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
2014
2015 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
2016 by '\n', e.g. >
2017 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
2018< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
2019 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
2020 not need to be the first letter: >
2021 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
2022< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
2023 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
2024
2025 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
2026 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
2027 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
2028 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
2029
2030 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
2031 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
2032 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
2033 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
2034 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
2035 used.
2036
2037 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
2038 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
2039
2040 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01002041 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002042 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01002043 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002044 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01002045 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002046 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01002047 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002048 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01002049 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002050< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
2051 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
2052 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
2053 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
2054 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
2055 the horizontal layout is always used.
2056
2057 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
2058 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
2059<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002060 Return type: |Number|
2061
2062
2063copy({expr}) *copy()*
2064 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002065 different from using {expr} directly.
2066 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
2067 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
2068 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
2069 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
2070 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
2071 Also see |deepcopy()|.
2072 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2073 mylist->copy()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002074<
2075 Return type: any, depending on {expr}
2076
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002077
2078cos({expr}) *cos()*
2079 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
2080 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002081 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002082 Examples: >
2083 :echo cos(100)
2084< 0.862319 >
2085 :echo cos(-4.01)
2086< -0.646043
2087
2088 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2089 Compute()->cos()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002090<
2091 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002092
2093
2094cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
2095 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2096 [1, inf].
2097 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002098 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002099 Examples: >
2100 :echo cosh(0.5)
2101< 1.127626 >
2102 :echo cosh(-0.5)
2103< -1.127626
2104
2105 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2106 Compute()->cosh()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002107<
2108 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002109
2110
Yegappan Lakshmanancd39b692023-10-02 12:50:45 -07002111count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()* *E706*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002112 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
2113 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
2114
2115 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
2116 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
2117
2118 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
2119
2120 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
2121 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
2122 {expr} is an empty string.
2123
2124 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2125 mylist->count(val)
2126<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002127 Return type: |Number|
2128
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002129 *cscope_connection()*
2130cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
2131 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
2132 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
2133 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
2134 if there are no cscope connections;
2135 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
2136
2137 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
2138 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
2139
2140 {num} Description of existence check
2141 ----- ------------------------------
2142 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
2143 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
2144 {dbpath}.
2145 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
2146 {dbpath}.
2147 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
2148 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
2149 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
2150 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
2151
2152 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
2153
2154 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
2155
2156 # pid database name prepend path
2157 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
2158<
2159 Invocation Return Val ~
2160 ---------- ---------- >
2161 cscope_connection() 1
2162 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
2163 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
2164 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
2165 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
2166 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
2167 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
2168 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
2169<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002170 Return type: |Number|
2171
2172
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002173cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
2174cursor({list})
2175 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
2176 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
2177
2178 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
2179 with two, three or four item:
2180 [{lnum}, {col}]
2181 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
2182 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
2183 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
2184 but without the first item.
2185
Bram Moolenaar10e8ff92023-06-10 21:40:39 +01002186 To position the cursor using {col} as the character count, use
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002187 |setcursorcharpos()|.
2188
2189 Does not change the jumplist.
Bram Moolenaar7c6cd442022-10-11 21:54:04 +01002190 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|, except that if {lnum} is
2191 zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002192 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
2193 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002194 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
2195 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
2196 line.
2197 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
2198 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
2199 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
2200
2201 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
2202 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
2203 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
2204 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
2205
2206 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2207 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002208<
2209 Return type: |Number|
2210
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002211
2212debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
2213 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
2214 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
2215 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
2216 {only available on MS-Windows}
2217
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002218 Returns |TRUE| if successfully interrupted the program.
2219 Otherwise returns |FALSE|.
2220
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2222 GetPid()->debugbreak()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002223<
2224 Return type: |Number|
2225
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002226
2227deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
2228 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
2229 different from using {expr} directly.
2230 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
2231 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
2232 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
2233 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
2234 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
2235 the original |List|.
2236 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
2237
2238 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
2239 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
2240 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
2241 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
2242 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
2243 *E724*
2244 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
2245 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
2246 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
2247 Also see |copy()|.
2248
2249 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2250 GetObject()->deepcopy()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002251<
2252 Return type: any, depending on {expr}
2253
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002254
2255delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
2256 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002257 name {fname}.
2258
2259 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
2260 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002261
2262 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
2263 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
2264
2265 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
2266 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
2267 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
2268 that is being used.
2269
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002270 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
2271 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
2272 or partly failed.
2273
2274 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
2275 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
2276 |deletebufline()|.
2277
2278 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2279 GetName()->delete()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002280<
2281 Return type: |Number|
2282
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002283
2284deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
2285 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
2286 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
2287 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
2288
2289 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
2290 |bufload()| if needed.
2291
2292 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2293
2294 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
2295 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
2296 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
2297
2298 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2299 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
2300<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002301 Return type: |Number|
2302
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002303 *did_filetype()*
2304did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
2305 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
2306 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
2307 that detect the file type. |FileType|
2308 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
2309 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
2310 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
2311 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
2312 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
2313 file.
2314
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002315 Return type: |Number|
2316
2317
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002318diff({fromlist}, {tolist} [, {options}]) *diff()*
2319 Returns a String or a List containing the diff between the
2320 strings in {fromlist} and {tolist}. Uses the Vim internal
2321 diff library to compute the diff.
2322
2323 *E106*
2324 The optional "output" item in {options} specifies the returned
2325 diff format. The following values are supported:
2326 indices Return a List of the starting and ending
2327 indices and a count of the strings in each
2328 diff hunk.
2329 unified Return the unified diff output as a String.
2330 This is the default.
2331
2332 If the "output" item in {options} is "indices", then a List is
2333 returned. Each List item contains a Dict with the following
2334 items for each diff hunk:
2335 from_idx start index in {fromlist} for this diff hunk.
2336 from_count number of strings in {fromlist} that are
2337 added/removed/modified in this diff hunk.
2338 to_idx start index in {tolist} for this diff hunk.
2339 to_count number of strings in {tolist} that are
2340 added/removed/modified in this diff hunk.
2341
2342 The {options} Dict argument also specifies diff options
2343 (similar to 'diffopt') and supports the following items:
Yegappan Lakshmananbe156a32024-02-11 17:08:29 +01002344 algorithm Dict specifying the diff algorithm to
2345 use. Supported boolean items are
2346 "myers", "minimal", "patience" and
2347 "histogram".
Yegappan Lakshmanana0010a12024-02-12 20:21:26 +01002348 context diff context length. Default is 0.
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002349 iblank ignore changes where lines are all
2350 blank.
2351 icase ignore changes in case of text.
Yegappan Lakshmananbe156a32024-02-11 17:08:29 +01002352 indent-heuristic use the indent heuristic for the
2353 internal diff library.
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002354 iwhite ignore changes in amount of white
2355 space.
2356 iwhiteall ignore all white space changes.
2357 iwhiteeol ignore white space changes at end of
2358 line.
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002359 For more information about these options, refer to 'diffopt'.
2360
Yegappan Lakshmanana0010a12024-02-12 20:21:26 +01002361 To compute the unified diff, all the items in {fromlist} are
2362 concatenated into a string using a newline separator and the
2363 same for {tolist}. The unified diff output uses line numbers.
2364
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002365 Returns an empty List or String if {fromlist} and {tolist} are
2366 identical.
2367
Yegappan Lakshmanan1af35632024-02-06 11:03:36 +01002368 Examples: >
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002369 :echo diff(['abc'], ['xxx'])
2370 @@ -1 +1 @@
2371 -abc
2372 +xxx
2373
2374 :echo diff(['abc'], ['xxx'], {'output': 'indices'})
2375 [{'from_idx': 0, 'from_count': 1, 'to_idx': 0, 'to_count': 1}]
2376 :echo diff(readfile('oldfile'), readfile('newfile'))
2377 :echo diff(getbufline(5, 1, '$'), getbufline(6, 1, '$'))
Yegappan Lakshmanan1af35632024-02-06 11:03:36 +01002378<
Yegappan Lakshmananfa378352024-02-01 22:05:27 +01002379 For more examples, refer to |diff-func-examples|
2380
2381 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2382 GetFromList->diff(to_list)
2383<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002384 Return type: |String| or list<dict<number>> or list<any>
2385 depending on {options}
2386
2387
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002388diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
2389 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
2390 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
2391 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
2392 display but don't exist in the buffer.
2393 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2394 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2395 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
2396
2397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2398 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002399<
2400 Return type: |Number|
2401
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002402
2403diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
2404 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
2405 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
2406 diff change zero is returned.
2407 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2408 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2409 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
2410 line.
2411 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
2412 syntax information about the highlighting.
2413
2414 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2415 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
2416<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002417 Return type: |Number|
2418
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002419
2420digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
2421 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2422 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2423 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2424 is given and an empty string is returned.
2425
2426 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2427 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2428 available, it might fail.
2429
2430 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2431
2432 Examples: >
2433 " Get a built-in digraph
2434 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2435
2436 " Get a user-defined digraph
2437 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2438 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2439<
2440 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2441 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2442<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002443 Return type: |String|
2444
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002445 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2446 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2447 display an error message.
2448
2449
2450digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2451 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2452 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2453 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2454
2455 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2456 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2457 available, it might fail.
2458
2459 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2460
2461 Examples: >
2462 " Get user-defined digraphs
2463 :echo digraph_getlist()
2464
2465 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2466 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2467<
2468 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2469 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2470<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002471 Return type: list<list<string>>
2472
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002473 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2474 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2475 display an error message.
2476
2477
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002478digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002479 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2480 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002481 encoded character. *E1215*
2482 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2483 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2484 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002485
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002486 The function returns v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002487 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2488
2489 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2490 |digraph_setlist()|.
2491
2492 Example: >
2493 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2494<
2495 Can be used as a |method|: >
2496 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2497<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002498 Return type: |vim9-boolean|
2499
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002500 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2501 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2502 display an error message.
2503
2504
2505digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2506 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2507 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2508 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002509 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002510 Example: >
2511 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2512<
2513 It is similar to the following: >
2514 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2515 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2516 endfor
2517< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2518 following digraphs will not be added.
2519
2520 Can be used as a |method|: >
2521 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2522<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002523 Return type: |vim9-boolean|
2524
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002525 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2526 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2527 display an error message.
2528
2529
2530echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2531 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2532 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2533 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2534 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2535< and to enable it again: >
2536 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2537< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2538
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002539 Return type: |Number|
2540
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002541
2542empty({expr}) *empty()*
2543 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2544 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2545 items.
2546 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2547 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2548 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2549 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2550 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2551 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
mityu7f0bba22024-03-29 10:14:41 +01002552 - An |Object| is empty, when the empty() method in the object
2553 (if present) returns true. |object-empty()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002554
2555 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2556 length with zero.
2557
2558 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2559 mylist->empty()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002560<
2561 Return type: |Number|
2562
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002563
2564environ() *environ()*
2565 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2566 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2567 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2568< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2569 use this: >
2570 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002571<
2572 Return type: dict<string>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002573
Bram Moolenaar416bd912023-07-07 23:19:18 +01002574
2575err_teapot([{expr}]) *err_teapot()*
2576 Produce an error with number 418, needed for implementation of
Christian Brabandtee17b6f2023-09-09 11:23:50 +02002577 RFC 2324.
Bram Moolenaar416bd912023-07-07 23:19:18 +01002578 If {expr} is present and it is TRUE error 503 is given,
2579 indicating that coffee is temporarily not available.
2580 If {expr} is present it must be a String.
2581
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002582 Return type: |Number|
2583
Bram Moolenaar416bd912023-07-07 23:19:18 +01002584
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002585escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2586 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2587 backslash. Example: >
2588 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2589< results in: >
2590 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2591< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2592
2593 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2594 GetText()->escape(' \')
2595<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002596 Return type: |String|
2597
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002598 *eval()*
2599eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2600 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2601 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2602 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
Aliaksei Budavei95740222024-04-04 23:05:33 +03002603 functions. In |Vim9| script, it can be used to obtain |enum|
2604 values from their fully qualified names.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002605
2606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2607 argv->join()->eval()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002608<
2609 Return type: any, depending on {string}
2610
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002611
2612eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2613 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2614 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2615 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2616 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2617
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002618 Return type: |Number|
2619
2620
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002621executable({expr}) *executable()*
2622 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2623 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2624 arguments.
zeertzjq0cc5dce2024-08-08 21:12:15 +02002625
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002626 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
zeertzjq0cc5dce2024-08-08 21:12:15 +02002627 searchpath for programs.
2628 *PATHEXT*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002629 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2630 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2631 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2632 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2633 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2634 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2635 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2636 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2637 directory, not if it's really executable.
zeertzjq0cc5dce2024-08-08 21:12:15 +02002638 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as the Vim
2639 executable is always found. Since this directory is added to
2640 $PATH it should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2641 *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
2642 On MS-Windows an executable in Vim's current working directory
2643 is also normally found, but this can be disabled by setting
2644 the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath environment variable.
2645
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002646 The result is a Number:
2647 1 exists
2648 0 does not exist
2649 -1 not implemented on this system
2650 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2651
2652 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2653 GetCommand()->executable()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002654<
2655 Return type: |Number|
2656
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002657
2658execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2659 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2660 string.
2661 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2662 lines are executed one by one.
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01002663 This is more or less equivalent to: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002664 redir => var
2665 {command}
2666 redir END
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01002667< Except that line continuation in {command} is not recognized.
2668
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002669 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2670 "" no `:silent` used
2671 "silent" `:silent` used
2672 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2673 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2674 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2675 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2676 *E930*
2677 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2678
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01002679 To get a list of lines use `split()` on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002680 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002681
2682< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2683 use `win_execute()`.
2684
2685 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2686 included in the output of the higher level call.
2687
2688 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2689 GetCommand()->execute()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002690<
Marius Gedminasc98bfb92024-06-19 19:59:23 +02002691 Return type: |String|
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002692
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002693
2694exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2695 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2696 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2697 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2698 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2699 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2700< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2701 an empty string is returned.
2702
2703 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2704 GetCommand()->exepath()
2705<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002706 Return type: |String|
2707
2708
2709exists({expr}) *exists()*
2710 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002711 zero otherwise.
2712
2713 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2714 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2715 at compile time.
2716
2717 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2718 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2719
2720 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002721 varname internal variable (see
2722 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2723 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
Yegappan Lakshmanana2ebb6e2024-02-25 08:40:10 +01002724 import.Func entries, |List| items, class and
2725 class.Func object methods, imported items, etc.
2726 object.Func Does not work for local variables in a
2727 class.varname compiled `:def` function.
2728 object.varname Also works for a function in |Vim9|
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002729 script, since it can be used as a
2730 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002731 Beware that evaluating an index may
2732 cause an error message for an invalid
2733 expression. E.g.: >
2734 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2735 :echo exists("l[5]")
2736< 0 >
2737 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2738< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2739 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002740 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2741 not if it really works)
2742 +option-name Vim option that works.
2743 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2744 done by comparing with an empty
2745 string)
2746 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2747 or user defined function (see
2748 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2749 Also works for a variable that is a
2750 Funcref.
2751 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2752 implemented; to be used to check if
2753 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002754 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2755 command or command modifier |:command|.
2756 Returns:
2757 1 for match with start of a command
2758 2 full match with a command
2759 3 matches several user commands
2760 To check for a supported command
2761 always check the return value to be 2.
2762 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002763 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2764 probably should not use it, it is
2765 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002766 #event autocommand defined for this event
2767 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2768 pattern (the pattern is taken
2769 literally and compared to the
2770 autocommand patterns character by
2771 character)
2772 #group autocommand group exists
2773 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2774 event.
2775 #group#event#pattern
2776 autocommand defined for this group,
2777 event and pattern.
2778 ##event autocommand for this event is
2779 supported.
2780
2781 Examples: >
2782 exists("&shortname")
2783 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2784 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002785 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2786 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002787 exists("bufcount")
2788 exists(":Make")
2789 exists("#CursorHold")
2790 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2791 exists("#filetypeindent")
2792 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2793 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2794 exists("##ColorScheme")
2795< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2796 name.
2797 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002798 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2799 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002800 Working example: >
2801 exists(":make")
2802< NOT working example: >
2803 exists(":make install")
2804
2805< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2806 variable itself. For example: >
2807 exists(bufcount)
2808< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2809 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2810
2811 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2812 Varname()->exists()
2813<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002814 Return type: |String|
2815
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002816
2817exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2818 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2819 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2820 give an error: >
2821 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2822 ThatFunction('works')
2823 endif
2824< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2825 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2826
2827 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2828 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2829 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2830
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002831 Return type: |String|
2832
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002833
2834exp({expr}) *exp()*
2835 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2836 [0, inf].
2837 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002838 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002839 Examples: >
2840 :echo exp(2)
2841< 7.389056 >
2842 :echo exp(-1)
2843< 0.367879
2844
2845 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2846 Compute()->exp()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002847<
2848 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002849
2850
2851expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2852 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2853 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2854
2855 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2856 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2857 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2858 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2859 file name contains a space]
2860
2861 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2862 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2863 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2864
Christian Brabandtec9c3262024-02-21 20:40:05 +01002865 For a |:terminal| window '%' expands to a '!' followed by
h-east53753f62024-05-05 18:42:31 +02002866 the command or shell that is run. |terminal-bufname|
Christian Brabandtec9c3262024-02-21 20:40:05 +01002867
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002868 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2869 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2870 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2871
2872 % current file name
2873 # alternate file name
2874 #n alternate file name n
2875 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2876 <afile> autocmd file name
2877 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2878 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2879 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2880 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2881 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2882 line number
2883 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2884 a function
2885 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2886 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002887 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2888 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002889 <stack> call stack
2890 <cword> word under the cursor
2891 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2892 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2893 message |server2client()|
2894 Modifiers:
2895 :p expand to full path
2896 :h head (last path component removed)
2897 :t tail (last path component only)
2898 :r root (one extension removed)
2899 :e extension only
2900
2901 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002902 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002903< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2904 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2905 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2906< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002907 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002908< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2909 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2910 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2911 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2912 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2913<
2914 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2915 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2916 to modify normal file names.
2917
2918 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2919 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2920 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2921 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002922 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2923 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2924 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002925
2926 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2927 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2928 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2929 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2930 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2931 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2932 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2933 :echo expand("**/README")
2934<
2935 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2936 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2937 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2938 |expr-env-expand|.
2939 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2940 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2941 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2942 "$FOOBAR".
2943
2944 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2945 getting the raw output of an external command.
2946
2947 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2948 Getpattern()->expand()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002949<
2950 Return type: |String| or list<string> depending on {list}
2951
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002952
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002953expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002954 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2955 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2956 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2957 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2958 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002959
2960 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2961 argument:
2962 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2963 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2964 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2965
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002966 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2967 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002968
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002969 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002970 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002971 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2972 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2973<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002974 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002975 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2976<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02002977 Return type: |String| or list<string> depending on {list}
2978
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002979extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2980 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2981 |Dictionaries|.
2982
2983 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2984 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2985 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2986 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2987 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2988 Examples: >
2989 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2990 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2991< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2992 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2993 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2994 (where N is the original length of the List).
2995 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2996 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2997 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2998<
2999 If they are |Dictionaries|:
3000 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
3001 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
3002 used to decide what to do:
3003 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
3004 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
3005 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
3006 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
3007
3008 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
3009 make a copy of {expr1} first.
3010 {expr2} remains unchanged.
3011 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
3012 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003013 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003014
3015 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3016 mylist->extend(otherlist)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003017<
3018 Return type: list<{type}> or dict<{type}> depending on {expr1}
3019 and {expr2}, in case of error: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003020
3021
3022extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
3023 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
3024 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
Bram Moolenaardd60c362023-02-27 15:49:53 +00003025 unchanged.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003026
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003027 Return type: list<{type}> or dict<{type}> depending on {expr1}
3028 and {expr2}, in case of error: |Number|
3029
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003030
3031feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
3032 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
3033 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
3034
3035 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
3036 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
3037 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
3038 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
3039 characters from a mapping.
3040
3041 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
3042 {string}.
3043
3044 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
3045 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
3046 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
3047 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
3048 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
3049 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
3050
3051 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
3052 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
3053 keys are remapped.
3054 'n' Do not remap keys.
3055 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
3056 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
3057 opening folds, etc.
3058 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
3059 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
3060 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
3061 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
3062 the internal "got_int" flag.
3063 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
3064 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
3065 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
3066 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
3067 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
3068 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
3069 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
3070 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
3071 script continues.
3072 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
3073 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
3074 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00003075 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
3076 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01003077 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01003078 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003079 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
3080 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
3081 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
3082
3083 Return value is always 0.
3084
3085 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3086 GetInput()->feedkeys()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003087<
3088 Return type: |String| or list<string> depending on {list}
3089
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003090
Shougo Matsushita60c87432024-06-03 22:59:27 +02003091filecopy({from}, {to}) *filecopy()*
3092 Copy the file pointed to by the name {from} to {to}. The
3093 result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if the file was copied
3094 successfully, and |FALSE| when it failed.
3095 If a file with name {to} already exists, it will fail.
3096 Note that it does not handle directories (yet).
3097
3098 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
3099
3100 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3101 GetOldName()->filecopy(newname)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003102<
3103 Return type: |Number|
3104
Shougo Matsushita60c87432024-06-03 22:59:27 +02003105
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003106filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
3107 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
3108 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
3109 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
3110 expression, which is used as a String.
3111 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
3112 |glob()|.
3113 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
3114 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
3115 0
3116 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
3117 1
3118
3119< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3120 GetName()->filereadable()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003121<
3122 Return type: |Number|
3123
3124 *file_readable()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003125 Obsolete name: file_readable().
3126
3127
3128filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
3129 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
3130 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
3131 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
3132 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
3133
3134 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3135 GetName()->filewritable()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003136<
3137 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003138
3139
3140filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
3141 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
3142 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
3143 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
3144 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00003145 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003146
3147 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
3148
3149 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
3150 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
3151 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
3152 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
3153 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
3154 current character.
3155 Examples: >
3156 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
3157< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
3158 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
3159< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
3160 call filter(var, 0)
3161< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
3162
3163 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
3164 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
3165 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
3166
3167 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
3168 1. the key or the index of the current item.
3169 2. the value of the current item.
3170 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
3171 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
3172 func Odd(idx, val)
3173 return a:idx % 2 == 1
3174 endfunc
3175 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00003176< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
3177 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
3178< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003179 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
3180< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
3181 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
3182<
3183 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
3184 Other values will result in a type error.
3185
3186 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
3187 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
3188 first: >
3189 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
3190
3191< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003192 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003193 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
3194 further items in {expr1} are processed.
3195 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
3196 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
3197
3198 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3199 mylist->filter(expr2)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003200<
3201 Return type: |String|, |Blob|, list<{type}> or dict<{type}>
3202 depending on {expr1}
3203
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003204
3205finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
3206 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
3207 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
3208 for the syntax of {path}.
3209
3210 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
3211 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
3212 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
3213 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
3214
3215 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
3216 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
3217 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
3218
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003219 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
3220
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003221 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003222
3223 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3224 GetName()->finddir()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003225<
3226 Return type: |String|
3227
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003228
3229findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
3230 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
3231 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
3232 Example: >
3233 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
3234< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
3235 it finds the file "tags.vim".
3236
3237 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3238 GetName()->findfile()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003239<
3240 Return type: |String|
3241
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003242
3243flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
3244 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
3245 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
3246 a very large number.
3247 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
3248 not want that.
3249 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00003250 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003251 *E900*
3252 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
3253 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
3254 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
3255
3256 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
3257
3258 Example: >
3259 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
3260< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
3261 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
3262< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
3263
3264 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3265 mylist->flatten()
3266<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003267 Return type: list<{type}>
3268
3269
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003270flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
3271 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
3272
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003273 Return type: list<{type}>
3274
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003275
3276float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
3277 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
3278 decimal point.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00003279 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003280 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003281 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
3282 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
3283 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
3284 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
3285 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
3286 Examples: >
3287 echo float2nr(3.95)
3288< 3 >
3289 echo float2nr(-23.45)
3290< -23 >
3291 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
3292< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
3293 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
3294< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
3295 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
3296< 0
3297
3298 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3299 Compute()->float2nr()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003300<
3301 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003302
3303
3304floor({expr}) *floor()*
3305 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
3306 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
3307 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003308 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003309 Examples: >
3310 echo floor(1.856)
3311< 1.0 >
3312 echo floor(-5.456)
3313< -6.0 >
3314 echo floor(4.0)
3315< 4.0
3316
3317 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3318 Compute()->floor()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003319<
3320 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003321
3322
3323fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
3324 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
3325 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
3326 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
3327 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
3328 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
3329 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
3330 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003331 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
3332 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003333 Examples: >
3334 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
3335< 0.13 >
3336 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
3337< -0.13
3338
3339 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3340 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003341<
3342 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003343
3344
3345fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
3346 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
3347 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
3348 are escaped with a backslash.
3349 For most systems the characters escaped are
3350 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
3351 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
3352 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
3353 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003354 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003355 Example: >
3356 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003357 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003358< results in executing: >
3359 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
3360<
3361 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3362 GetName()->fnameescape()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003363<
3364 Return type: |String|
3365
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003366
3367fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
3368 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
3369 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
3370 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
3371 Example: >
3372 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
3373< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01003374 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003375< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
3376 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01003377 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
3378 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
3379 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
3380 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003381 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
3382 |expand()| first then.
3383
3384 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3385 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003386<
3387 Return type: |String|
3388
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003389
3390foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
3391 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
3392 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
3393 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
3394 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3395 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3396
3397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3398 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003399<
3400 Return type: |Number|
3401
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003402
3403foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
3404 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
3405 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
3406 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
3407 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3408 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3409
3410 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3411 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003412<
3413 Return type: |Number|
3414
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003415
3416foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
3417 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
3418 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
3419 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
3420 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
3421 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
3422 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
3423 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
3424 previous line is usually available.
3425 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3426 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3427
3428 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3429 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
3430<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003431 Return type: |Number|
3432
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003433 *foldtext()*
3434foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
3435 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
3436 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
3437 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
3438 The returned string looks like this: >
3439 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
3440< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
3441 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
3442 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
3443 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
3444 'commentstring' options is removed.
3445 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
3446 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
3447 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003448 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003449
3450 Return type: |String|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003451 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
3452
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003453
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003454foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
3455 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
3456 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
3457 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
3458 returned.
3459 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
3460 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
3461 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
3462 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
3463
3464
3465 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3466 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003467<
3468 Return type: |String|
3469
Ernie Raele79e2072024-01-13 11:47:33 +01003470
3471foreach({expr1}, {expr2}) *foreach()*
3472 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
3473 For each item in {expr1} execute {expr2}. {expr1} is not
erraelc92b8be2024-01-14 10:11:07 -08003474 modified; its values may be, as with |:lockvar| 1. |E741|
Ernie Raele79e2072024-01-13 11:47:33 +01003475 See |map()| and |filter()| to modify {expr1}.
3476
3477 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
3478
3479 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
3480 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
3481 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
3482 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
3483 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
3484 current character.
3485 Examples: >
3486 call foreach(mylist, 'used[v:val] = true')
3487< This records the items that are in the {expr1} list.
3488
3489 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then used
3490 as a command. Often it is good to use a |literal-string| to
3491 avoid having to double backslashes.
3492
3493 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
3494 1. the key or the index of the current item.
3495 2. the value of the current item.
3496 With a legacy script lambda you don't get an error if it only
3497 accepts one argument, but with a Vim9 lambda you get "E1106:
3498 One argument too many", the number of arguments must match.
3499 If the function returns a value, it is ignored.
3500
3501 Returns {expr1} in all cases.
3502 When an error is encountered while executing {expr2} no
3503 further items in {expr1} are processed.
3504 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
3505 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
3506
3507 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3508 mylist->foreach(expr2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003509<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003510 Return type: |String|, |Blob| list<{type}> or dict<{type}>
3511 depending on {expr1}
3512
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003513 *foreground()*
3514foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
3515 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
3516 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
3517 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
3518 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003519
3520 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01003521 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003522 Win32 console version}
3523
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01003524fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) *fullcommand()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003525 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
3526 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
3527
3528 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
3529 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01003530 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist, if it's
3531 ambiguous (for user-defined commands) or cannot be shortened
3532 this way. |vim9-no-shorten|
3533
3534 Without the {vim9} argument uses the current script version.
3535 If {vim9} is present and FALSE then legacy script rules are
3536 used. When {vim9} is present and TRUE then Vim9 rules are
3537 used, e.g. "en" is not a short form of "endif".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003538
3539 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
3540 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
3541
3542 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3543 GetName()->fullcommand()
3544<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003545 Return type: |String|
3546
3547
3548funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}]) *funcref()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003549 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
3550 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
3551 function {name} is redefined later.
3552
3553 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00003554 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
3555 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
3556 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
3557 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003558 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003559
3560 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3561 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
3562<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003563 Return type: func(...): any or |Number| on error
3564
Dominique Pellee764d1b2023-03-12 21:20:59 +00003565 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E923*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003566function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
3567 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
3568 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
3569 internal function.
3570
3571 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
3572 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
3573 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
3574 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
3575 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
3576<
3577 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
3578 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
3579 same function.
3580
3581 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3582 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3583 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3584
3585 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3586 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3587 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3588 ...
3589 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3590 ...
3591 call Partial('name')
3592< Invokes the function as with: >
3593 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3594
3595< With a |method|: >
3596 func Callback(one, two, three)
3597 ...
3598 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3599 ...
3600 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3601< Invokes the function as with: >
3602 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3603
3604< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3605 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3606 arguments. Example: >
3607 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003608 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003609 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3610 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003611 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003612 call Func2('name')
3613< Invokes the function as with: >
3614 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3615
3616< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3617 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3618 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003619 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003620 endfunction
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003621 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003622 let context = {"name": "example"}
3623 let Func = function('Callback', context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003624 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003625 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3626< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003627 arguments, these two are equivalent, if Callback() is defined
3628 as context.Callback(): >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003629 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3630 let Func = context.Callback
3631
3632< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3633 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003634 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003635 let context = {"name": "example"}
3636 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003637 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003638 call Func(500)
3639< Invokes the function as with: >
3640 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3641<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003642 Returns 0 on error.
3643
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003644 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3645 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3646
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003647<
3648 Return type: func(...): any or |Number| on error
3649
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003650
3651garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3652 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3653 that have circular references.
3654
3655 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3656 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3657 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3658 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3659 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3660 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3661 for a long time.
3662
3663 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3664 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3665 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3666
3667 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3668 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3669 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3670 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3671
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003672 Return type: |String|
3673
3674
LemonBoy48b7d052024-07-09 18:24:59 +02003675get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()* *get()-list*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003676 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3677 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3678 omitted.
3679 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3680 mylist->get(idx)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003681<
3682 Return type: any, depending on {list}
3683
LemonBoy48b7d052024-07-09 18:24:59 +02003684get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()-blob*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003685 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3686 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3687 omitted.
3688 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3689 myblob->get(idx)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003690<
3691 Return type: |Number|
3692
LemonBoy48b7d052024-07-09 18:24:59 +02003693get({dict}, {key} [, {default}]) *get()-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003694 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3695 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3696 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3697 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3698< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3699 'default' when it does not exist.
3700 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3701 mydict->get(key)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003702<
h-east84ac2122024-06-17 18:12:30 +02003703 Return type: any, depending on {dict}
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003704
LemonBoy48b7d052024-07-09 18:24:59 +02003705get({func}, {what}) *get()-func*
3706 Get item {what} from |Funcref| {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003707 {what} are:
LemonBoy48b7d052024-07-09 18:24:59 +02003708 "name" The function name
3709 "func" The function
3710 "dict" The dictionary
3711 "args" The list with arguments
3712 "arity" A dictionary with information about the number of
3713 arguments accepted by the function (minus the
3714 {arglist}) with the following fields:
3715 required the number of positional arguments
3716 optional the number of optional arguments,
3717 in addition to the required ones
3718 varargs |TRUE| if the function accepts a
3719 variable number of arguments |...|
3720
3721 Note: There is no error, if the {arglist} of
3722 the Funcref contains more arguments than the
3723 Funcref expects, it's not validated.
3724
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003725 Returns zero on error.
LemonBoy48b7d052024-07-09 18:24:59 +02003726
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003727 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3728 myfunc->get(what)
3729<
LemonBoy48b7d052024-07-09 18:24:59 +02003730 Return type: any, depending on {func} and {what}
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003731
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003732 *getbufinfo()*
3733getbufinfo([{buf}])
3734getbufinfo([{dict}])
3735 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3736
3737 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3738 returned.
3739
3740 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3741 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3742 be specified in {dict}:
3743 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3744 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3745 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3746
3747 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3748 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3749 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3750 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3751
3752 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3753 entries:
3754 bufnr Buffer number.
3755 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3756 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
Sean Dewar1fb41032023-08-16 17:15:05 +01003757 command TRUE if the buffer belongs to the
3758 command-line window |cmdwin|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003759 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3760 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3761 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3762 last used.
3763 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3764 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3765 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3766 opened in the current window.
3767 Only valid if the buffer has been
3768 displayed in the window in the past.
3769 If you want the line number of the
3770 last known cursor position in a given
3771 window, use |line()|: >
3772 :echo line('.', {winid})
3773<
3774 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3775 valid when loaded)
3776 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3777 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3778 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3779 Each list item is a dictionary with
3780 the following fields:
3781 id sign identifier
3782 lnum line number
3783 name sign name
3784 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3785 buffer-local variables.
3786 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3787 buffer
3788 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3789 display this buffer
3790
3791 Examples: >
3792 for buf in getbufinfo()
3793 echo buf.name
3794 endfor
3795 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3796 if buf.changed
3797 ....
3798 endif
3799 endfor
3800<
3801 To get buffer-local options use: >
3802 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3803<
3804 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3805 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3806<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003807 Return type: list<dict<any>>
3808
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003809
3810 *getbufline()*
3811getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3812 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3813 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003814 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned. See
3815 `getbufoneline()` for only getting the line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003816
3817 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3818
3819 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3820 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3821
3822 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3823 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3824
3825 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3826 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3827 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3828 returned.
3829
3830 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3831 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3832
3833 Example: >
3834 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3835
3836< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3837 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003838<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003839 Return type: list<string>
3840
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003841 *getbufoneline()*
3842getbufoneline({buf}, {lnum})
3843 Just like `getbufline()` but only get one line and return it
3844 as a string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003845
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003846 Return type: |String|
3847
3848
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003849getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3850 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3851 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3852 must be used.
3853 The {varname} argument is a string.
3854 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3855 buffer-local variables.
3856 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3857 the buffer-local options.
3858 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3859 a buffer-local option.
3860 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3861 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3862 window-local option.
3863 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3864 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3865 string is returned, there is no error message.
3866 Examples: >
3867 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003868 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003869
3870< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3871 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3872<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003873 Return type: any, depending on {varname}
3874
3875
mikoto20001083cae2024-11-11 21:24:14 +01003876getcellpixels() *getcellpixels()*
3877 Returns a |List| of terminal cell pixel size.
h-eastb534e802024-12-03 20:37:52 +01003878 List format is [xpixel, ypixel].
mikoto2000a73dfc22024-11-18 21:12:21 +01003879
3880 Only works on Unix (terminal and gVim) and Windows (gVim only).
3881 Returns [] on other systems or on failure.
3882 Note that there could be variations across different terminals.
3883 On macOS, system Terminal.app returns sizes in points (before
3884 Retina scaling), whereas third-party terminals return raw pixel
3885 sizes (post Retina scaling).
mikoto20001083cae2024-11-11 21:24:14 +01003886
mikoto2000de094dc2024-11-14 22:13:48 +01003887 Return type: list<any>
mikoto20001083cae2024-11-11 21:24:14 +01003888
3889
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +00003890getcellwidths() *getcellwidths()*
3891 Returns a |List| of cell widths of character ranges overridden
3892 by |setcellwidths()|. The format is equal to the argument of
3893 |setcellwidths()|. If no character ranges have their cell
3894 widths overridden, an empty List is returned.
h-east84ac2122024-06-17 18:12:30 +02003895
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003896 Return type: list<any>
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +00003897
3898
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003899getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3900 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3901 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3902 exist, an empty list is returned.
3903
3904 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3905 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3906 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3907 entries:
3908 col column number
3909 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3910 lnum line number
3911 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3912 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3913 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3914
3915 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3916 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02003917<
3918 Return type: list<any>
3919
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003920
zeertzjqe0a2ab32025-02-02 09:14:35 +01003921getchar([{expr} [, {opts}]]) *getchar()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003922 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
zeertzjqe0a2ab32025-02-02 09:14:35 +01003923 If {expr} is omitted or is -1, wait until a character is
3924 available.
Doug Kearns9cd9e752024-04-07 17:42:17 +02003925 If {expr} is 0, only get a character when one is available.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003926 Return zero otherwise.
Doug Kearns9cd9e752024-04-07 17:42:17 +02003927 If {expr} is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003928 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
zeertzjqe0a2ab32025-02-02 09:14:35 +01003929 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|, or
3930 specify |FALSE| as "number" in {opts}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003931
Doug Kearns9cd9e752024-04-07 17:42:17 +02003932 Without {expr} and when {expr} is 0 a whole character or
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003933 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003934 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003935 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3936 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3937 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3938 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3939 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
zeertzjqe0a2ab32025-02-02 09:14:35 +01003940 that is not included in the character. |keytrans()| can also
3941 be used to convert a returned String into a readable form.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003942
Doug Kearns9cd9e752024-04-07 17:42:17 +02003943 When {expr} is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003944 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3945 sequence.
3946
Doug Kearns9cd9e752024-04-07 17:42:17 +02003947 When {expr} is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003948 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3949 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3950
3951 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3952
zeertzjqe0a2ab32025-02-02 09:14:35 +01003953 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
3954 following items:
3955
zeertzjqedf0f7d2025-02-02 19:01:01 +01003956 cursor A String specifying cursor behavior
3957 when waiting for a character.
3958 "hide": hide the cursor.
3959 "keep": keep current cursor unchanged.
3960 "msg": move cursor to message area.
3961 (default: "msg")
3962
zeertzjqe0a2ab32025-02-02 09:14:35 +01003963 number If |TRUE|, return a Number when getting
3964 a single character.
3965 If |FALSE|, the return value is always
3966 converted to a String, and an empty
3967 String (instead of 0) is returned when
3968 no character is available.
3969 (default: |TRUE|)
3970
3971 simplify If |TRUE|, include modifiers in the
3972 character if possible. E.g., return
3973 the same value for CTRL-I and <Tab>.
3974 If |FALSE|, don't include modifiers in
3975 the character.
3976 (default: |TRUE|)
3977
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003978 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3979 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3980 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3981 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3982 ignored.
3983 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3984 let c = getchar()
3985 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003986 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003987 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003988 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003989 endif
3990<
3991 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3992 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3993 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3994
3995 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3996 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3997 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3998 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3999
4000 There is no mapping for the character.
4001 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
4002 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
4003 sequence. Examples: >
4004 getchar() == "\<Del>"
4005 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
4006< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
4007 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
4008 :function FindChar()
4009 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
4010 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
4011 : normal l
4012 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
4013 : break
4014 : endif
4015 : endwhile
4016 :endfunction
4017<
4018 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
4019 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
4020 another character: >
4021 :function GetKey()
4022 : let c = getchar()
4023 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
4024 : let c = getchar()
4025 : endwhile
4026 : return c
4027 :endfunction
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004028<
4029 Return type: |Number| or |String|
4030
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004031
4032getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
4033 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
4034 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
4035 These values are added together:
4036 2 shift
4037 4 control
4038 8 alt (meta)
4039 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
4040 32 mouse double click
4041 64 mouse triple click
4042 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
Casey Tucker92e90a12024-01-25 22:44:00 +01004043 128 command (Mac) or super (GTK)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004044 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
4045 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004046 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004047
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004048 Return type: |Number|
4049
4050
4051getcharpos({expr}) *getcharpos()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004052 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
4053 column number in the returned List is a character index
4054 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00004055 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
4056 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004057 of the last character.
4058
4059 Example:
4060 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
4061 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
4062 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
4063<
4064 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4065 GetMark()->getcharpos()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004066<
4067 Return type: list<number>
4068
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004069
4070getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
4071 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
4072 with the following entries:
4073
4074 char character previously used for a character
4075 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
4076 if no character search has been performed
4077 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
4078 0 for backward
4079 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
4080 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
4081 character search
4082
4083 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
4084 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
4085 character search: >
4086 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
4087 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
4088< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
4089
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004090 Return type: dict<any>
4091
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004092
zeertzjqe0a2ab32025-02-02 09:14:35 +01004093getcharstr([{expr} [, {opts}]]) *getcharstr()*
4094 The same as |getchar()|, except that this always returns a
4095 String, and "number" isn't allowed in {opts}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004096
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004097 Return type: |String|
4098
Ruslan Russkikh0407d622024-10-08 22:21:05 +02004099getcmdcomplpat() *getcmdcomplpat()*
4100 Return completion pattern of the current command-line.
4101 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
4102 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
4103 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()|,
4104 |getcmdprompt()|, |getcmdcompltype()| and |setcmdline()|.
4105 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
4106
4107 Return type: |String|
4108
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004109
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01004110getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
4111 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
4112 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
4113 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01004114 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita69084282024-09-23 20:34:47 +02004115 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()|,
Ruslan Russkikh0407d622024-10-08 22:21:05 +02004116 |getcmdprompt()|, |getcmdcomplpat()| and |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01004117 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004118
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004119 Return type: |String|
4120
4121
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004122getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
Shougo Matsushita69084282024-09-23 20:34:47 +02004123 Return the current command-line input. Only works when the
4124 command line is being edited, thus requires use of
4125 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004126 Example: >
4127 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
Shougo Matsushita69084282024-09-23 20:34:47 +02004128< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|,
4129 |getcmdprompt()| and |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004130 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
4131 |inputsecret()|.
4132
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004133 Return type: |String|
4134
4135
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004136getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
4137 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
4138 byte count. The first column is 1.
4139 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
4140 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
4141 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita69084282024-09-23 20:34:47 +02004142 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()|,
4143 |getcmdprompt()| and |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004144
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004145 Return type: |Number|
4146
4147
Shougo Matsushita69084282024-09-23 20:34:47 +02004148getcmdprompt() *getcmdprompt()*
4149 Return the current command-line prompt when using functions
4150 like |input()| or |confirm()|.
4151 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
4152 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
4153 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdline()|, |getcmdpos()|,
4154 |setcmdpos()| and |setcmdline()|.
4155
4156 Return type: |String|
4157
4158
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01004159getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
4160 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
4161 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
4162 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
4163 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
4164 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
4165 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01004166 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
4167 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01004168
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004169 Return type: |Number|
4170
4171
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004172getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
4173 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
4174 are:
4175 : normal Ex command
4176 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
4177 / forward search command
4178 ? backward search command
4179 @ |input()| command
4180 - |:insert| or |:append| command
4181 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
4182 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
4183 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
4184 Returns an empty string otherwise.
4185 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
4186
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004187 Return type: |String|
4188
4189
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004190getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
4191 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
4192 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
4193 when not in the command-line window.
4194
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004195 Return type: |String|
4196
4197
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004198getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
4199 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
4200 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
4201 types are supported:
4202
4203 arglist file names in argument list
4204 augroup autocmd groups
4205 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00004206 behave |:behave| suboptions
4207 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004208 color color schemes
4209 command Ex command
4210 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
4211 compiler compilers
4212 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
Shougo Matsushita92997dd2023-08-20 20:55:55 +02004213 custom,{func} custom completion, defined via {func}
4214 customlist,{func} custom completion, defined via {func}
zeertzjq85f36d62024-10-10 19:14:13 +02004215 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004216 dir directory names
LemonBoya20bf692024-07-11 22:35:53 +02004217 dir_in_path directory names in |'cdpath'|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004218 environment environment variable names
4219 event autocommand events
4220 expression Vim expression
4221 file file and directory names
4222 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
4223 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
4224 function function name
4225 help help subjects
4226 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00004227 history |:history| suboptions
Doug Kearns81642d92024-01-04 22:37:44 +01004228 keymap keyboard mappings
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004229 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
4230 mapclear buffer argument
4231 mapping mapping name
4232 menu menus
4233 messages |:messages| suboptions
4234 option options
4235 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
zeertzjq5c8771b2023-01-24 12:34:03 +00004236 runtime |:runtime| completion
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00004237 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004238 shellcmd Shell command
zeertzjq85f36d62024-10-10 19:14:13 +02004239 shellcmdline Shell command line with filename arguments
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004240 sign |:sign| suboptions
4241 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
4242 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
4243 tag tags
4244 tag_listfiles tags, file names
4245 user user names
4246 var user variables
4247
4248 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
4249 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
4250 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
4251
4252 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
4253 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
4254 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
4255
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00004256 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
4257 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00004258 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
4259 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
4260 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
4261 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00004262
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004263 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
4264 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
4265 a ":call" command: >
4266 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
4267<
4268 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
4269 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
4270
4271 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4272 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
4273<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004274 Return type: list<string>
4275
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004276 *getcurpos()*
4277getcurpos([{winid}])
4278 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
4279 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
4280 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
4281 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00004282 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
4283 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004284 |getpos()|.
4285 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
4286 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
4287 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
4288
4289 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
4290 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
4291 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
4292 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
4293 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
4294
4295 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
4296 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
4297 MoveTheCursorAround
4298 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
4299< Note that this only works within the window. See
4300 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
4301
4302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4303 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
4304<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004305 Return type: list<number>
4306
4307
4308getcursorcharpos([{winid}]) *getcursorcharpos()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004309 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
4310 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
4311
4312 Example:
4313 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
4314 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
4315 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
4316<
4317 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4318 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004319<
4320 Return type: list<number>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004321
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004322
4323getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getcwd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004324 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
4325 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
4326
4327 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
4328 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
4329 the |window-ID|.
4330 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
4331 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
4332
4333 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
4334 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
4335 the working directory of the tabpage.
4336 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
4337 use the current tabpage.
4338 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
4339 the current window.
4340 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
4341
4342 Examples: >
4343 " Get the working directory of the current window
4344 :echo getcwd()
4345 :echo getcwd(0)
4346 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
4347 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
4348 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
4349 " Get the global working directory
4350 :echo getcwd(-1)
4351 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
4352 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
4353 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
4354 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
4355
4356< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4357 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004358<
4359 Return type: |String|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004360
4361getenv({name}) *getenv()*
4362 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
4363 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
4364 myHome = getenv('HOME')
4365
4366< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
4367 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
4368 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
4369 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
4370
4371 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4372 GetVarname()->getenv()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004373<
4374 Return type: |String| or |Number|
4375
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004376
4377getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
4378 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
4379 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
4380 |hl-Normal|.
4381 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
4382 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
4383 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
4384 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
4385 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
4386 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
4387 function just after the GUI has started.
4388 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
4389 a valid name does not work.
4390
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004391 Return type: |String|
4392
4393
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004394getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
4395 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
4396 permissions of the given file {fname}.
4397 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
4398 empty string is returned.
4399 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
4400 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
4401 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
4402 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
4403 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
4404 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
4405 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
4406< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
4407 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
4408
4409 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4410 GetFilename()->getfperm()
4411<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004412 Return type: |String|
4413
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004414 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
4415
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004416
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004417getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
4418 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
4419 given file {fname}.
4420 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
4421 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
4422 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
4423 is returned.
4424
4425 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4426 GetFilename()->getfsize()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004427<
4428 Return type: |Number|
4429
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004430
4431getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
4432 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
4433 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
4434 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
4435 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
4436 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
4437
4438 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4439 GetFilename()->getftime()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004440<
4441 Return type: |Number|
4442
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004443
4444getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
4445 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
4446 file of the given file {fname}.
4447 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
4448 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
4449 results:
4450 Normal file "file"
4451 Directory "dir"
4452 Symbolic link "link"
4453 Block device "bdev"
4454 Character device "cdev"
4455 Socket "socket"
4456 FIFO "fifo"
4457 All other "other"
4458 Example: >
4459 getftype("/home")
4460< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
4461 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
4462 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
4463 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
4464
4465 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4466 GetFilename()->getftype()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004467<
4468 Return type: |String|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004469
4470getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
4471 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004472 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004473 See 'imstatusfunc'.
4474
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004475 Return type: |Number|
4476
4477
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004478getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
4479 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
4480
4481 Without arguments use the current window.
4482 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
4483 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
4484 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004485 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
4486 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004487
4488 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
4489 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
4490 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
4491 the following entries:
4492 bufnr buffer number
4493 col column number
4494 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
4495 filename filename if available
4496 lnum line number
4497
4498 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4499 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004500<
4501 Return type: list<any>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004502
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004503 *getline()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004504getline({lnum} [, {end}])
4505 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
4506 from the current buffer. Example: >
4507 getline(1)
4508< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
4509 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
4510 To get the line under the cursor: >
4511 getline(".")
4512< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
4513 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
4514
4515 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
4516 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
4517 including line {end}.
4518 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
4519 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
4520 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
4521 Example: >
4522 :let start = line('.')
4523 :let end = search("^$") - 1
4524 :let lines = getline(start, end)
4525
4526< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4527 ComputeLnum()->getline()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004528<
4529 Return type: list<string> or |String| depending on {end}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004530
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004531 To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()| and
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00004532 |getbufoneline()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004533
4534getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
4535 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
4536 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4537 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
4538
4539 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
4540 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
4541 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
4542
4543 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
4544 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
4545 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
4546
4547 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
4548 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
4549
4550 filewinid id of the window used to display files
4551 from the location list. This field is
4552 applicable only when called from a
4553 location list window. See
4554 |location-list-file-window| for more
4555 details.
4556
4557 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
4558 location list for the window {nr}.
4559 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
4560
4561 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4562 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
4563 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004564<
4565 Return type: list<dict<any>> or list<any>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004566
4567
4568getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
4569 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
4570 about all the global marks. |mark|
4571
4572 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
4573 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004574 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
4575 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004576
4577 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
4578 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
4579 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
4580 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
4581 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
4582 file file name
4583
4584 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
4585 mark.
4586
4587 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4588 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004589<
4590 Return type: list<dict<any>> or list<any>
4591
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004592
4593getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
4594 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
4595 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
4596 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
4597 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
4598 |getmatches()|.
4599 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004600 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
4601 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004602 Example: >
4603 :echo getmatches()
4604< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
4605 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
4606 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
4607 :let m = getmatches()
4608 :call clearmatches()
4609 :echo getmatches()
4610< [] >
4611 :call setmatches(m)
4612 :echo getmatches()
4613< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
4614 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
4615 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
4616 :unlet m
4617<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004618 Return type: list<dict<any>> or list<any>
4619
4620
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004621getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
4622 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
4623 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
4624 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
4625 screenrow screen row
4626 screencol screen column
4627 winid Window ID of the click
4628 winrow row inside "winid"
4629 wincol column inside "winid"
4630 line text line inside "winid"
4631 column text column inside "winid"
zeertzjqf5a94d52023-10-15 10:03:30 +02004632 coladd offset (in screen columns) from the
4633 start of the clicked char
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004634 All numbers are 1-based.
4635
4636 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
4637 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
4638
4639 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
4640 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
4641 are zero.
4642
4643 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
4644 length of the text in bytes plus one.
4645
4646 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
4647
4648 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
4649 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
4650
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004651 Return type: dict<number>
4652
4653
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +00004654getmouseshape() *getmouseshape()*
4655 Returns the name of the currently showing mouse pointer.
4656 When the |+mouseshape| feature is not supported or the shape
4657 is unknown an empty string is returned.
4658 This function is mainly intended for testing.
4659
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004660 Return type: |String|
4661
4662
4663getpid() *getpid()*
4664 Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004665 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
4666 exits.
4667
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004668 Return type: |Number|
4669
4670
4671getpos({expr}) *getpos()*
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02004672 Get the position for String {expr}.
4673 The accepted values for {expr} are: *E1209*
4674 . The cursor position.
4675 $ The last line in the current buffer.
4676 'x Position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
zeertzjqd353d272024-06-13 23:00:25 +08004677 returned for all values).
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02004678 w0 First line visible in current window (one if the
4679 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode).
4680 w$ Last line visible in current window (this is one
4681 less than "w0" if no lines are visible).
4682 v When not in Visual mode, returns the cursor
4683 position. In Visual mode, returns the other end
4684 of the Visual area. A good way to think about
4685 this is that in Visual mode "v" and "." complement
4686 each other. While "." refers to the cursor
4687 position, "v" refers to where |v_o| would move the
4688 cursor. As a result, you can use "v" and "."
4689 together to work on all of a selection in
4690 characterwise Visual mode. If the cursor is at
4691 the end of a characterwise Visual area, "v" refers
4692 to the start of the same Visual area. And if the
4693 cursor is at the start of a characterwise Visual
4694 area, "v" refers to the end of the same Visual
4695 area. "v" differs from |'<| and |'>| in that it's
4696 updated right away.
4697 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4698 then applies to another buffer.
4699
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004700 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
4701 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
4702 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
4703 is the buffer number of the mark.
4704 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
4705 column is 1.
4706 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
4707 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
4708 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
4709 character.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02004710
4711 For getting the cursor position see |getcurpos()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004712 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
4713 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
4714 use |getcharpos()|.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02004715
4716 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
4717 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
4718 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00004719 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
4720 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01004721 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02004722
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004723 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
4724 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
4725 ...
4726 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
zeertzjqd353d272024-06-13 23:00:25 +08004727<
4728 Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004729
4730 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4731 GetMark()->getpos()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004732<
4733 Return type: list<number>
4734
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004735
4736getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
4737 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
4738 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
4739 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
4740 bufname() to get the name
4741 module module name
4742 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
4743 end_lnum
4744 end of line number if the item is multiline
4745 col column number (first column is 1)
4746 end_col end of column number if the item has range
4747 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
4748 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
4749 nr error number
h-east84ac2122024-06-17 18:12:30 +02004750 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004751 text description of the error
4752 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
4753 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09004754 user_data
4755 custom data associated with the item, can be
Tom Praschanca6ac992023-08-11 23:26:12 +02004756 any type.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004757
4758 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
4759 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
4760 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
4761 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
4762 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
4763
4764 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
4765 do something with them: >
4766 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
4767 :for d in getqflist()
4768 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
4769 :endfor
4770<
4771 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
4772 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
4773 following string items are supported in {what}:
4774 changedtick get the total number of changes made
4775 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
4776 context get the |quickfix-context|
4777 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
4778 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
4779 value is used.
4780 id get information for the quickfix list with
4781 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
4782 current list or the list specified by "nr"
4783 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
4784 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
4785 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
4786 See |quickfix-index|
4787 items quickfix list entries
4788 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
4789 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
4790 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
4791 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
4792 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
4793 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
4794 the last quickfix list
4795 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4796 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
4797 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
4798 size number of entries in the quickfix list
4799 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
4800 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
4801 all all of the above quickfix properties
4802 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
4803 particular item, set it to zero.
4804 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
4805 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
4806 specified by "id" is used.
4807 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
4808 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
4809 contains the quickfix stack size.
4810 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
4811 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
4812 "items" with the list of entries.
4813
4814 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4815 changedtick total number of changes made to the
4816 list |quickfix-changedtick|
4817 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
4818 If not present, set to "".
4819 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
4820 present, set to 0.
4821 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
4822 present, set to 0.
4823 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
4824 an empty list.
4825 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
4826 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4827 window. If not present, set to 0.
4828 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4829 present, set to 0.
4830 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4831 to "".
4832 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4833
4834 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4835 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4836 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4837 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4838<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004839 Return type: list<dict<any>> or list<any>
4840
4841
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004842getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4843 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4844 {regname}. Example: >
4845 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4846< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4847 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004848 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004849
4850 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4851 register. (For use in maps.)
4852 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4853 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4854 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4855
4856 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4857 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4858 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4859 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4860 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4861 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4862
4863 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4864 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4865 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4866
4867 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4868 GetRegname()->getreg()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004869<
4870 Return type: |String|
4871
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004872
4873getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4874 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4875 Dictionary with the following entries:
4876 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4877 {regname}, like
4878 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4879 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4880 |getregtype()|.
4881 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4882 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4883 register.
4884 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4885 single letter name of the register
4886 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4887 For example, after deleting a line
4888 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4889 which is the register that got the
4890 deleted text.
4891
4892 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4893 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4894 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4895 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4896 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4897 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4898
4899 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4900 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004901<
4902 Return type: dict<any>
4903
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004904
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004905getregion({pos1}, {pos2} [, {opts}]) *getregion()*
Shougo Matsushita84bf6e62024-03-06 21:10:18 +01004906 Returns the list of strings from {pos1} to {pos2} from a
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004907 buffer.
4908
4909 {pos1} and {pos2} must both be |List|s with four numbers.
Shougo Matsushita84bf6e62024-03-06 21:10:18 +01004910 See |getpos()| for the format of the list. It's possible
4911 to specify positions from a different buffer, but please
zeertzjq0df8f932024-03-07 21:40:53 +01004912 note the limitations at |getregion-notes|.
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004913
4914 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
4915 following items:
4916
zeertzjqafc22952024-05-24 19:07:12 +02004917 type Specify the region's selection type.
4918 See |getregtype()| for possible values,
zeertzjqdff55a32024-05-25 10:25:36 +02004919 except that the width can be omitted
4920 and an empty string cannot be used.
zeertzjqafc22952024-05-24 19:07:12 +02004921 (default: "v")
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004922
zeertzjq87410ab2024-03-02 06:00:23 +08004923 exclusive If |TRUE|, use exclusive selection
zeertzjqafc22952024-05-24 19:07:12 +02004924 for the end position.
zeertzjq87410ab2024-03-02 06:00:23 +08004925 (default: follow 'selection')
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004926
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004927 You can get the last selection type by |visualmode()|.
4928 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
4929 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
zeertzjq87410ab2024-03-02 06:00:23 +08004930 This function is useful to get text starting and ending in
4931 different columns, such as a |characterwise-visual| selection.
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004932
Shougo Matsushita84bf6e62024-03-06 21:10:18 +01004933 *getregion-notes*
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004934 Note that:
4935 - Order of {pos1} and {pos2} doesn't matter, it will always
4936 return content from the upper left position to the lower
4937 right position.
zeertzjq87410ab2024-03-02 06:00:23 +08004938 - If 'virtualedit' is enabled and the region is past the end
4939 of the lines, resulting lines are padded with spaces.
4940 - If the region is blockwise and it starts or ends in the
4941 middle of a multi-cell character, it is not included but
4942 its selected part is substituted with spaces.
Shougo Matsushita84bf6e62024-03-06 21:10:18 +01004943 - If {pos1} and {pos2} are not in the same buffer, an empty
zeertzjq421b5972024-02-22 19:48:06 +01004944 list is returned.
Shougo Matsushita84bf6e62024-03-06 21:10:18 +01004945 - {pos1} and {pos2} must belong to a |bufloaded()| buffer.
zeertzjq0df8f932024-03-07 21:40:53 +01004946 - It is evaluated in current window context, which makes a
4947 difference if the buffer is displayed in a window with
4948 different 'virtualedit' or 'list' values.
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004949
4950 Examples: >
4951 :xnoremap <CR>
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004952 \ <Cmd>echow getregion(
4953 \ getpos('v'), getpos('.'), #{ type: mode() })<CR>
Shougo Matsushita3f905ab2024-02-21 00:02:45 +01004954<
4955 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Shougo Matsushita19b71882024-02-28 22:48:12 +01004956 getpos('.')->getregion(getpos("'a"))
zeertzjqd4d12072024-07-16 20:34:16 +02004957<
4958 Return type: list<string>
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004959
Yee Cheng Chind52fb2f2024-10-31 09:25:09 +01004960
Shougo Matsushitab4757e62024-05-07 20:49:24 +02004961getregionpos({pos1}, {pos2} [, {opts}]) *getregionpos()*
4962 Same as |getregion()|, but returns a list of positions
4963 describing the buffer text segments bound by {pos1} and
4964 {pos2}.
4965 The segments are a pair of positions for every line: >
4966 [[{start_pos}, {end_pos}], ...]
4967<
4968 The position is a |List| with four numbers:
4969 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
4970 "bufnum" is the buffer number.
4971 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
4972 column is 1.
zeertzjqc95e64f2024-05-20 14:00:31 +02004973 If the "off" number of a starting position is non-zero, it is
4974 the offset in screen columns from the start of the character.
4975 E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
4976 If the "off" number of an ending position is non-zero, it is
zeertzjq52a6f342024-05-22 16:42:44 +02004977 the offset of the character's first cell not included in the
4978 selection, otherwise all its cells are included.
Shougo Matsushitab4757e62024-05-07 20:49:24 +02004979
zeertzjq2b09de92024-05-24 07:48:51 +02004980 Apart from the options supported by |getregion()|, {opts} also
4981 supports the following:
4982
4983 eol If |TRUE|, indicate positions beyond
4984 the end of a line with "col" values
4985 one more than the length of the line.
4986 If |FALSE|, positions are limited
4987 within their lines, and if a line is
4988 empty or the selection is entirely
4989 beyond the end of a line, a "col"
4990 value of 0 is used for both positions.
4991 (default: |FALSE|)
4992
Shougo Matsushitab4757e62024-05-07 20:49:24 +02004993 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4994 getpos('.')->getregionpos(getpos("'a"))
4995<
zeertzjqd4d12072024-07-16 20:34:16 +02004996 Return type: list<list<list<number>>>
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02004997
4998
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004999getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
5000 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
5001 The value will be one of:
5002 "v" for |characterwise| text
5003 "V" for |linewise| text
5004 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
5005 "" for an empty or unknown register
5006 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
5007 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
5008 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
5009 |v:register| is used.
5010 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
5011
5012 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5013 GetRegname()->getregtype()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005014<
5015 Return type: |String|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005016
Yee Cheng Chind52fb2f2024-10-31 09:25:09 +01005017
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01005018getscriptinfo([{opts}]) *getscriptinfo()*
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01005019 Returns a |List| with information about all the sourced Vim
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01005020 scripts in the order they were sourced, like what
5021 `:scriptnames` shows.
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01005022
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01005023 The optional Dict argument {opts} supports the following
5024 optional items:
5025 name Script name match pattern. If specified,
5026 and "sid" is not specified, information about
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01005027 scripts with a name that match the pattern
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01005028 "name" are returned.
5029 sid Script ID |<SID>|. If specified, only
5030 information about the script with ID "sid" is
5031 returned and "name" is ignored.
5032
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01005033 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following
5034 items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01005035 autoload Set to TRUE for a script that was used with
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01005036 `import autoload` but was not actually sourced
5037 yet (see |import-autoload|).
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01005038 functions List of script-local function names defined in
5039 the script. Present only when a particular
5040 script is specified using the "sid" item in
5041 {opts}.
5042 name Vim script file name.
5043 sid Script ID |<SID>|.
5044 sourced Script ID of the actually sourced script that
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01005045 this script name links to, if any, otherwise
5046 zero
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01005047 variables A dictionary with the script-local variables.
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00005048 Present only when a particular script is
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01005049 specified using the "sid" item in {opts}.
5050 Note that this is a copy, the value of
5051 script-local variables cannot be changed using
5052 this dictionary.
h_east59858792023-10-25 22:47:05 +09005053 version Vim script version (|scriptversion|)
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01005054
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01005055 Examples: >
5056 :echo getscriptinfo({'name': 'myscript'})
zeertzjqad4881c2024-05-04 15:35:30 +08005057 :echo getscriptinfo({'sid': 15})[0].variables
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01005058<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005059 Return type: list<dict<any>>
5060
5061
ichizok663d18d2025-01-02 18:06:00 +01005062getstacktrace() *getstacktrace()*
5063 Returns the current stack trace of Vim scripts.
5064 Stack trace is a |List|, of which each item is a |Dictionary|
5065 with the following items:
zeertzjq6655bef2025-01-06 18:32:13 +01005066 funcref The funcref if the stack is at a function,
5067 otherwise this item is omitted.
ichizok663d18d2025-01-02 18:06:00 +01005068 event The string of the event description if the
zeertzjq6655bef2025-01-06 18:32:13 +01005069 stack is at an autocmd event, otherwise this
5070 item is omitted.
5071 lnum The line number in the script on the stack.
ichizok663d18d2025-01-02 18:06:00 +01005072 filepath The file path of the script on the stack.
5073
5074 Return type: list<dict<any>>
5075
5076
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005077gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
5078 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
5079 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
5080 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
5081 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
5082 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
5083
5084 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
5085 tabnr tab page number.
5086 variables a reference to the dictionary with
5087 tabpage-local variables
5088 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
5089
5090 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5091 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005092<
5093 Return type: list<dict<any>>
5094
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005095
5096gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
5097 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
5098 {tabnr}. |t:var|
5099 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
5100 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
5101 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
5102 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
5103 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
5104 string is returned, there is no error message.
5105
5106 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5107 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005108<
5109 Return type: any, depending on {varname}
5110
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005111
5112gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
5113 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
5114 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
5115 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
5116 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
5117 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
5118 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
5119 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
5120 window-local option.
5121 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
5122 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
5123 use |getwinvar()|.
5124 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
5125 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
5126 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
5127 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
5128 or buffer-local variable.
5129 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
5130 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
5131 Examples: >
5132 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005133 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005134<
5135 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
5136 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
5137
5138< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5139 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005140<
5141 Return type: any, depending on {varname}
5142
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005143
5144gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
5145 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
5146 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
5147 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
5148 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
5149
5150 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
5151 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
5152 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
5153 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
5154 items List of items in the stack. Each item
5155 is a dictionary containing the
5156 entries described below.
5157 length Number of entries in the stack.
5158
5159 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
5160 entries:
5161 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
5162 from cursor position before the tag jump.
5163 See |getpos()| for the format of the
5164 returned list.
5165 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
5166 multiple matching tags are found for a
5167 name.
5168 tagname name of the tag
5169
5170 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
5171
5172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5173 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005174<
5175 Return type: dict<any>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005176
5177
Christ van Willegence0ef912024-06-20 23:41:59 +02005178gettext({text} [, {package}]) *gettext()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005179 Translate String {text} if possible.
RestorerZ96509102024-07-11 21:14:15 +02005180 This is intended for use in Vim scripts. When generating
5181 message translations the {text} is extracted by `xgettext`,
5182 the translator can add translated messages into the .po file
5183 and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is called.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005184 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
RestorerZ96509102024-07-11 21:14:15 +02005185 `xgettext` does not support single quoted escaped text.
5186
Christ van Willegence0ef912024-06-20 23:41:59 +02005187 When the {package} is specified, the translation is looked up
RestorerZ96509102024-07-11 21:14:15 +02005188 for that specific package. This is mainly required for
5189 third-party Vim scripts. You need to specify a path to the
5190 translations with the |bindtextdomain()| function before
5191 using the gettext() function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005192
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005193 Return type: |String|
5194
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005195
5196getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
5197 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
5198
5199 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
5200 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
5201 exist the result is an empty list.
5202
5203 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
5204 tab pages is returned.
5205
5206 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
5207 botline last complete displayed buffer line
5208 bufnr number of buffer in the window
5209 height window height (excluding winbar)
glepnir0a850672024-11-25 19:39:04 +01005210 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
5211 'wrap' is off
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005212 loclist 1 if showing a location list
5213 {only with the +quickfix feature}
5214 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
5215 {only with the +quickfix feature}
5216 terminal 1 if a terminal window
5217 {only with the +terminal feature}
5218 tabnr tab page number
5219 topline first displayed buffer line
5220 variables a reference to the dictionary with
5221 window-local variables
5222 width window width
5223 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
5224 otherwise
5225 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
5226 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
5227 textoff number of columns occupied by any
5228 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
5229 number in front of the text
5230 winid |window-ID|
5231 winnr window number
5232 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
5233 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
5234
5235 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5236 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005237<
5238 Return type: list<dict<any>>
5239
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005240
5241getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
5242 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
5243 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
5244 [x-pos, y-pos]
5245 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
5246 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
5247 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
5248 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
5249 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
5250 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
5251 do some work in the meantime: >
5252 while 1
5253 let res = getwinpos(1)
5254 if res[0] >= 0
5255 break
5256 endif
5257 " Do some work here
5258 endwhile
5259<
5260
5261 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5262 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
5263<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005264 Return type: list<number>
5265
5266
5267getwinposx() *getwinposx()*
5268 The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005269 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
5270 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
lilydjwg6e0a18f2024-01-29 20:54:28 +01005271 The result will be -1 if the information is not available
5272 (e.g. on the Wayland backend).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005273 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
5274
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005275 Return type: |Number|
5276
5277
5278getwinposy() *getwinposy()*
5279 The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005280 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
5281 a timeout of 100 msec).
lilydjwg6e0a18f2024-01-29 20:54:28 +01005282 The result will be -1 if the information is not available
5283 (e.g. on the Wayland backend).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005284 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
5285
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005286 Return type: |Number|
5287
5288
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005289getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
5290 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
5291 Examples: >
5292 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005293 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005294
5295< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5296 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
5297<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005298 Return type: any, depending on {varname}
5299
5300
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005301glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
5302 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
5303 use of special characters.
5304
5305 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
5306 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
5307 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
5308 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
5309 'wildignorecase' always applies.
5310
5311 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
5312 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
5313 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
5314 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
5315 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
5316
5317 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
5318
5319 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
5320 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
5321
5322 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
5323 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
5324 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
5325 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
5326
5327 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
5328 any external command. Example: >
5329 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
5330 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
5331< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
5332 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
5333
5334 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
5335 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
5336
5337 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5338 GetExpr()->glob()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005339<
5340 Return type: |String| or list<string> or list<any> depending
5341 on {list}
5342
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005343
h-east624bb832024-11-09 18:37:32 +01005344glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005345 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
5346 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
5347 is a file name. E.g. >
5348 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
5349< This is equivalent to: >
5350 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
5351< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
5352 empty string.
5353 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
5354 a backslash usually means a path separator.
5355
5356 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5357 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005358<
5359 Return type: |String|
5360
5361 *globpath()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005362globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
5363 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
5364 and concatenate the results. Example: >
5365 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
5366<
5367 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
5368 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
5369 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
5370 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
5371 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
5372 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
5373 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
5374 error message.
5375
5376 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
5377 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
5378 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
5379 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
5380
5381 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
5382 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
5383 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
5384 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
5385 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
5386 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
5387<
5388 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
5389
5390 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
5391 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
5392 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
5393 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
5394< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
5395 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
5396
5397 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5398 second argument: >
5399 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
5400<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005401 Return type: |String| or list<string> or list<any> depending
5402 on {list}
5403
5404
5405has({feature} [, {check}]) *has()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005406 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
5407 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
5408 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
5409 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
5410
5411 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
5412 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
5413 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
5414 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
5415 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
5416 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
5417 current Vim version.
5418
5419 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
5420
5421 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
5422 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
5423 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
5424 separate line: >
5425 if has('feature')
5426 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
5427 endif
5428< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
5429 would not be found.
5430
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005431 Return type: |Number|
5432
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005433
5434has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
5435 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
Bram Moolenaare8008642022-08-19 17:15:35 +01005436 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise.
5437 The {key} argument is a string. In |Vim9| script a number is
5438 also accepted (and converted to a string) but no other types.
5439 In legacy script the usual automatic conversion to string is
5440 done.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005441
5442 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5443 mydict->has_key(key)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005444<
5445 Return type: |Number|
5446
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005447
5448haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
5449 The result is a Number:
5450 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
5451 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
5452 0 otherwise.
5453
5454 Without arguments use the current window.
5455 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
5456 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
5457 page.
5458 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
5459 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
5460 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
5461 Examples: >
5462 if haslocaldir() == 1
5463 " window local directory case
5464 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
5465 " tab-local directory case
5466 else
5467 " global directory case
5468 endif
5469
5470 " current window
5471 :echo haslocaldir()
5472 :echo haslocaldir(0)
5473 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
5474 " window n in current tab page
5475 :echo haslocaldir(n)
5476 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
5477 " window n in tab page m
5478 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
5479 " tab page m
5480 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
5481<
5482 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5483 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005484<
5485 Return type: |Number|
5486
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005487
5488hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
5489 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
5490 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
5491 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
5492 indicated by {mode}.
5493 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
5494 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5495 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
5496 Command-line mode.
5497 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
5498 buffer are checked for a match.
5499 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
5500 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
5501 n Normal mode
5502 v Visual and Select mode
5503 x Visual mode
5504 s Select mode
5505 o Operator-pending mode
5506 i Insert mode
5507 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
5508 c Command-line mode
5509 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
5510
5511 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
5512 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
5513 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
5514 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
5515 :endif
5516< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
5517 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
5518
5519 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5520 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005521<
5522 Return type: |Number|
5523
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005524
5525histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
5526 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
5527 one of: *hist-names*
5528 "cmd" or ":" command line history
5529 "search" or "/" search pattern history
5530 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
5531 "input" or "@" input line history
5532 "debug" or ">" debug command history
5533 empty the current or last used history
5534 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
5535 character is sufficient.
5536 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
5537 shifted to become the newest entry.
5538 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
5539 otherwise FALSE is returned.
5540
5541 Example: >
5542 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
5543 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
5544< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5545
5546 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5547 second argument: >
5548 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005549<
5550 Return type: |Number|
5551
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005552
5553histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
5554 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
5555 for the possible values of {history}.
5556
5557 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
5558 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
5559 be removed from the history (if there are any).
5560 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
5561 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
5562 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
5563 be removed if it exists.
5564
5565 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
5566 is returned.
5567
5568 Examples:
5569 Clear expression register history: >
5570 :call histdel("expr")
5571<
5572 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
5573 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
5574<
5575 The following three are equivalent: >
5576 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
5577 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005578 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005579<
5580 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
5581 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
5582 :call histdel("search", -1)
5583 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
5584<
5585 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5586 GetHistory()->histdel()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005587<
5588 Return type: |Number|
5589
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005590
5591histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
5592 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
5593 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
5594 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
5595 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
5596 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
5597
5598 Examples:
5599 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005600 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005601
5602< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
5603 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
5604 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
5605<
5606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5607 GetHistory()->histget()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005608<
5609 Return type: |String|
5610
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005611
5612histnr({history}) *histnr()*
5613 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
5614 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
5615 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
5616
5617 Example: >
5618 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
5619
5620< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5621 GetHistory()->histnr()
5622<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005623 Return type: |Number|
5624
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005625hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
5626 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
5627 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
5628 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
5629 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
5630 item.
5631 *highlight_exists()*
5632 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
5633
5634 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5635 GetName()->hlexists()
5636<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005637 Return type: |Number|
5638
5639
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005640hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
5641 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
5642 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
5643 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
5644 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
5645
5646 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
5647 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
5648 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
5649 resolved highlight group are returned.
5650
5651 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
5652 following items:
5653 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
5654 group attributes are cleared or not yet
5655 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
5656 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
5657 ctermbg cterm background color.
5658 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
5659 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
5660 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
5661 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
5662 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
5663 group link is a default link. See
5664 |highlight-default|.
5665 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
5666 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
5667 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
5668 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
5669 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
5670 id highlight group ID.
5671 linksto linked highlight group name.
5672 See |:highlight-link|.
5673 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
5674 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
5675 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
5676 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
5677
5678 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
5679 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
5680 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
5681 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
5682
5683 Example(s): >
5684 :echo hlget()
5685 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
5686 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
5687<
5688 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5689 GetName()->hlget()
5690<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005691 Return type: list<dict<any>>
5692
5693
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005694hlset({list}) *hlset()*
5695 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
5696 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
5697 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
5698 supported items in this dictionary.
5699
5700 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
5701 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
5702
5703 force boolean flag to force the creation of
5704 a link for an existing highlight group
5705 with attributes.
5706
5707 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
5708 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
5709 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
5710 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
5711 modified.
5712
5713 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
5714 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
5715 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
5716 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
5717
5718 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
5719 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
5720
5721 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
5722
5723 Example(s): >
5724 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
5725 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
5726 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
5727 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
5728 :let l = hlget()
5729 :call hlset(l)
5730 " clear the Search highlight group
5731 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
5732 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
5733 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
5734 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
5735 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
5736 " remove the MyHlg group link
5737 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
5738 " clear the attributes and a link
5739 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
5740 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
5741<
5742 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5743 GetAttrList()->hlset()
5744<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005745 Return type: |Number|
5746
5747hlID({name}) *hlID()*
5748 The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005749 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
5750 zero is returned.
5751 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
5752 group. For example, to get the background color of the
5753 "Comment" group: >
5754 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
5755< *highlightID()*
5756 Obsolete name: highlightID().
5757
5758 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5759 GetName()->hlID()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005760<
5761 Return type: |Number|
5762
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005763
5764hostname() *hostname()*
5765 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
5766 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
5767 256 characters long are truncated.
5768
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005769 Return type: |String|
5770
5771
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005772iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
5773 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
5774 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
5775 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
5776 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
5777 are replaced with "?".
5778 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
5779 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
5780 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
5781 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
5782 can be done.
5783 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
5784 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
5785 UTF-8 and use: >
5786 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
5787< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
5788 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
5789 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
5790
5791 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5792 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
5793<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005794 Return type: |String|
5795
5796
h-east624bb832024-11-09 18:37:32 +01005797id({item}) *id()*
Ernie Raelc8e158b2024-07-09 18:39:52 +02005798 The result is a unique String associated with the {item} and
5799 not with the {item}'s contents. It is only valid while the
5800 {item} exists and is referenced. It is valid only in the
5801 instance of vim that produces the result. The whole idea is
5802 that `id({item})` does not change if the contents of {item}
5803 changes. This is useful as a `key` for creating an identity
5804 dictionary, rather than one based on equals.
5805
5806 This operation does not reference {item} and there is no
5807 function to convert the `id` to the {item}. It may be useful to
5808 have a map of `id` to {item}. The following >
5809 var referenceMap: dict<any>
5810 var id = item->id()
5811 referenceMap[id] = item
5812< prevents {item} from being garbage collected and provides a
5813 way to get the {item} from the `id`.
5814
5815 {item} may be a List, Dictionary, Object, Job, Channel or
5816 Blob. If the item is not a permitted type, or it is a null
5817 value, then an empty String is returned.
5818
5819 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5820 GetItem()->id()
5821<
5822 Return type: |String|
5823
5824
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005825indent({lnum}) *indent()*
5826 The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005827 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
5828 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
5829 |getline()|.
5830 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
5831 error is given.
5832
5833 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5834 GetLnum()->indent()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005835<
5836 Return type: |Number|
5837
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005838
5839index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005840 Find {expr} in {object} and return its index. See
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005841 |indexof()| for using a lambda to select the item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005842
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005843 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
5844 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
5845 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
5846 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005847 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case matters as indicated by
5848 the {ic} argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005849
5850 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
5851 value is equal to {expr}.
5852
5853 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
5854 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005855
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005856 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
5857 case must match.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005858
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005859 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
5860 Example: >
5861 :let idx = index(words, "the")
5862 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
5863
5864< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5865 GetObject()->index(what)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005866<
5867 Return type: |Number|
5868
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005869
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005870indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]) *indexof()*
5871 Returns the index of an item in {object} where {expr} is
5872 v:true. {object} must be a |List| or a |Blob|.
5873
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005874 If {object} is a |List|, evaluate {expr} for each item in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005875 List until the expression is v:true and return the index of
5876 this item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005877
5878 If {object} is a |Blob| evaluate {expr} for each byte in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005879 Blob until the expression is v:true and return the index of
5880 this byte.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005881
5882 {expr} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
5883
5884 If {expr} is a |string|: If {object} is a |List|, inside
5885 {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current List item and
5886 |v:val| has the value of the item. If {object} is a |Blob|,
5887 inside {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current byte and
5888 |v:val| has the byte value.
5889
5890 If {expr} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
5891 1. the key or the index of the current item.
5892 2. the value of the current item.
5893 The function must return |TRUE| if the item is found and the
5894 search should stop.
5895
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005896 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005897 following items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005898 startidx start evaluating {expr} at the item with this
5899 index; may be negative for an item relative to
5900 the end
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005901 Returns -1 when {expr} evaluates to v:false for all the items.
5902 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01005903 :let l = [#{n: 10}, #{n: 20}, #{n: 30}]
5904 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20")
5905 :echo indexof(l, {i, v -> v.n == 30})
5906 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20", #{startidx: 1})
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005907
5908< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5909 mylist->indexof(expr)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005910<
5911 Return type: |Number|
5912
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01005913
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005914input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
5915 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
5916 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
5917 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
5918 in the prompt to start a new line.
5919 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
5920 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
5921 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
5922 for lines typed for input().
5923 Example: >
5924 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
5925 : echo "Cheers!"
5926 :endif
5927<
5928 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
5929 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
5930 Example: >
5931 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
5932
5933< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
5934 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
5935 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
5936 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
5937 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
5938 more information. Example: >
5939 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
5940<
5941 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
5942 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
5943 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
5944 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
5945 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
5946 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
5947 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
5948 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
5949 |:execute| or |:normal|.
5950
5951 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005952 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005953 :function GetFoo()
5954 : call inputsave()
5955 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
5956 : call inputrestore()
5957 :endfunction
5958
5959< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5960 GetPrompt()->input()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005961<
5962 Return type: |String|
5963
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005964
5965inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
5966 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
5967 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
5968 Example: >
5969 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
5970 :if n != ""
5971 : let &sw = n
5972 :endif
5973< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
5974 omitted an empty string is returned.
5975 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
5976 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
5977 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
5978
5979 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5980 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02005981<
5982 Return type: |String|
5983
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005984
5985inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
5986 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
5987 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
5988 enter a number, which is returned.
5989 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
5990 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
5991 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
5992 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
5993 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
5994 length of {textlist} is returned.
5995 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
5996 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
5997 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
5998 Example: >
5999 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
6000 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
6001
6002< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6003 GetChoices()->inputlist()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006004<
6005 Return type: |Number|
6006
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006007
6008inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
6009 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
6010 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
6011 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
6012 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
6013
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006014 Return type: |Number|
6015
6016
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006017inputsave() *inputsave()*
6018 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
6019 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
6020 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
6021 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
6022 many inputrestore() calls.
6023 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
6024
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006025 Return type: |Number|
6026
6027
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006028inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
6029 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
6030 two exceptions:
6031 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
6032 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
6033 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
6034 |history| stack.
6035 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
6036 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
6037 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
6038
6039 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6040 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006041<
6042 Return type: |String|
6043
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006044
6045insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
6046 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
6047 of it.
6048
6049 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
6050 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
6051 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
6052 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
6053
6054 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
6055 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
6056 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
6057 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
6058< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
6059 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
6060 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
6061
6062 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6063 mylist->insert(item)
Yegappan Lakshmanancd39b692023-10-02 12:50:45 -07006064<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006065 Return type: |Number|
6066
6067
Yegappan Lakshmanancd39b692023-10-02 12:50:45 -07006068 *instanceof()* *E614* *E616* *E693*
6069instanceof({object}, {class})
6070 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the {object}
Ernie Rael2025af12023-12-12 16:58:00 +01006071 argument is a direct or indirect instance of a |Class|,
6072 |Interface|, or class |:type| alias specified by {class}.
6073 If {class} is varargs, the function returns |TRUE| when
Yegappan Lakshmanancd39b692023-10-02 12:50:45 -07006074 {object} is an instance of any of the specified classes.
LemonBoyafe04662023-08-23 21:08:11 +02006075 Example: >
Ernie Rael2025af12023-12-12 16:58:00 +01006076 instanceof(animal, Dog, Cat)
LemonBoyafe04662023-08-23 21:08:11 +02006077
6078< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6079 myobj->instanceof(mytype)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006080<
6081 Return type: |Number|
LemonBoyafe04662023-08-23 21:08:11 +02006082
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006083interrupt() *interrupt()*
6084 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
6085 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
6086 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
6087 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
6088 :function s:check_typoname(file)
6089 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
6090 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
6091 : call interrupt()
6092 : endif
6093 :endfunction
6094 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006095<
6096 Return type: void
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006097
6098invert({expr}) *invert()*
6099 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
6100 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
6101 :let bits = invert(bits)
6102< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6103 :let bits = bits->invert()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006104<
6105 Return type: |Number|
6106
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006107
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01006108isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01006109 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
6110 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01006111 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01006112 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
6113 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
6114 are always absolute.
6115 Example: >
6116 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
6117 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
6118 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
6119 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
6120 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01006121<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01006122 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6123 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006124<
6125 Return type: |Number|
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01006126
6127
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006128isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
6129 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
6130 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
6131 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
6132 is any expression, which is used as a String.
6133
6134 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6135 GetName()->isdirectory()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006136<
6137 Return type: |Number|
6138
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006139
6140isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
6141 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
6142 infinity, otherwise 0. >
6143 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
6144< 1 >
6145 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
6146< -1
6147
6148 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6149 Compute()->isinf()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006150<
6151 Return type: |Number|
6152
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006153
6154islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
6155 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
6156 name of a locked variable.
6157 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
6158 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
6159 Example: >
6160 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
6161 :lockvar 1 alist
6162 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
6163 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
6164
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00006165< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
6166 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
6167 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
6168 |exists()| to check for existence.
6169 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006170
6171 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6172 GetName()->islocked()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006173<
6174 Return type: |Number|
6175
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006176
6177isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
6178 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
6179 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
6180< 1
6181
6182 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6183 Compute()->isnan()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006184<
6185 Return type: |Number|
6186
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006187
6188items({dict}) *items()*
6189 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
6190 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
6191 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
6192 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
6193 Example: >
6194 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006195 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006196 endfor
Yegappan Lakshmanan49cdd622023-12-24 11:01:23 +01006197<
6198 A List or a String argument is also supported. In these
6199 cases, items() returns a List with the index and the value at
6200 the index.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006201
Yegappan Lakshmanan49cdd622023-12-24 11:01:23 +01006202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006203 mydict->items()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006204<
6205 Return type: list<list<any>> or list<any>
6206
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006207
6208job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
6209
6210
6211join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
6212 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
6213 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
6214 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
6215 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
6216 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006217 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006218< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
6219 converted into a string like with |string()|.
6220 The opposite function is |split()|.
6221
6222 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6223 mylist->join()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006224<
6225 Return type: |String|
6226
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006227
6228js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
6229 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
6230 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
6231 - Strings can be in single quotes.
6232 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
6233 result in v:none items.
6234
6235 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6236 ReadObject()->js_decode()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006237<
6238 Return type: any, depending on {varname}
6239
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006240
6241js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
6242 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
6243 - Object key names are not in quotes.
6244 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
6245 commas.
6246 For example, the Vim object:
6247 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
6248 Will be encoded as:
6249 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
6250 While json_encode() would produce:
6251 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
6252 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
6253 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
6254
6255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6256 GetObject()->js_encode()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006257<
6258 Return type: |String|
6259
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006260
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00006261json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006262 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
6263 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
6264 JSON and Vim values.
6265 The decoding is permissive:
6266 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
6267 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
6268 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
6269 same as {"1":2}.
6270 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
6271 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
6272 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
6273 are accepted.
6274 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
6275 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
6276 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
6277 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
6278 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
6279 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
6280 character in string) for "\t".
6281 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
6282 and results in v:none.
6283 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
6284 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
6285 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
6286 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
6287 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
6288 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
6289 *E938*
6290 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
6291 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
6292 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
6293
6294 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6295 ReadObject()->json_decode()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006296<
6297 Return type: any, depending on {varname}
6298
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006299
6300json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
6301 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
6302 The encoding is specified in:
6303 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00006304 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006305 |Number| decimal number
6306 |Float| floating point number
6307 Float nan "NaN"
6308 Float inf "Infinity"
6309 Float -inf "-Infinity"
6310 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
6311 |Funcref| not possible, error
6312 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
6313 used recursively: []
6314 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
6315 used recursively: {}
6316 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
6317 v:false "false"
6318 v:true "true"
6319 v:none "null"
6320 v:null "null"
6321 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
6322 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
6323 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006324 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
6325 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006326
6327 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6328 GetObject()->json_encode()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006329<
6330 Return type: |String|
6331
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006332
6333keys({dict}) *keys()*
6334 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
6335 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
6336
6337 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6338 mydict->keys()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006339<
6340 Return type: list<string>
6341
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006342
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +01006343keytrans({string}) *keytrans()*
6344 Turn the internal byte representation of keys into a form that
6345 can be used for |:map|. E.g. >
6346 :let xx = "\<C-Home>"
6347 :echo keytrans(xx)
6348< <C-Home>
6349
6350 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6351 "\<C-Home>"->keytrans()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006352<
6353 Return type: |String|
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +01006354
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006355
6356len({expr}) *len()* *E701*
6357 The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006358 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
6359 used, as with |strlen()|.
6360 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
6361 returned.
6362 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
6363 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
6364 |Dictionary| is returned.
mityu7f0bba22024-03-29 10:14:41 +01006365 When {expr} is an |Object|, invokes the len() method in the
6366 object (if present) to get the length (|object-len()|).
6367 Otherwise returns zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006368
6369 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6370 mylist->len()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006371<
6372 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006373
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006374
6375 *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006376libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
6377 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
6378 with single argument {argument}.
6379 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
6380 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
6381 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
6382 limited.
6383 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
6384 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
6385 to Vim.
6386 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
6387 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
6388 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
6389 null-terminated string.
6390 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
6391
6392 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
6393 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
6394 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
6395 very probably crash.
6396
6397 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
6398 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
6399 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
6400 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
6401 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
6402 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
6403 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
6404 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
6405 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
6406 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
6407
6408 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
6409 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
6410 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
6411 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
6412 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
6413 the DLL is not in the usual places.
6414 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
6415 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
6416 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
6417 feature is present}
6418 Examples: >
6419 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
6420
6421< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
6422 third argument: >
6423 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
6424<
6425 *libcallnr()*
6426libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
6427 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
6428 int instead of a string.
6429 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
6430 feature is present}
6431 Examples: >
6432 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
6433 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
6434 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
6435<
6436 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
6437 third argument: >
6438 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
6439<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006440 Return type: |String|
6441
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006442
6443line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
6444 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
6445 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02006446 See |getpos()| for accepted positions.
6447
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006448 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
6449 |getpos()|.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02006450
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006451 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
6452 that window instead of the current window.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02006453
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006454 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +02006455
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006456 Examples: >
6457 line(".") line number of the cursor
6458 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
6459 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006460 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006461<
6462 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
6463 |last-position-jump|.
6464
6465 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6466 GetValue()->line()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006467<
6468 Return type: |Number|
6469
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006470
6471line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
6472 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
6473 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
6474 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
6475 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
6476 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
6477 below the last line: >
6478 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
6479< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
6480 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
6481 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
6482 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
6483 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
6484
6485 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6486 GetLnum()->line2byte()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006487<
6488 Return type: |Number|
6489
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006490
6491lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
6492 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
6493 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
6494 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
6495 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01006496 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006497 error is given.
6498
6499 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6500 GetLnum()->lispindent()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006501<
6502 Return type: |Number|
6503
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006504
6505list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
6506 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
6507 Examples: >
6508 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
6509 list2blob([]) returns 0z
6510< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
6511 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
6512
6513 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
6514
6515 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6516 GetList()->list2blob()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006517<
6518 Return type: |Blob|
6519
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006520
6521list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006522 Convert each number in {list} to a character string and
6523 concatenates them all. Examples: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006524 list2str([32]) returns " "
6525 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
6526< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
6527 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6528< |str2list()| does the opposite.
6529
6530 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6531 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6532 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
6533 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
6534<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006535 Returns an empty string on error.
6536
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006537 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6538 GetList()->list2str()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006539<
6540 Return type: |String|
6541
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006542
6543listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
6544 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
6545 been made to buffer {buf}.
6546 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
6547 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
6548 buffer is used.
6549 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
6550
6551 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006552 bufnr the buffer that was changed
6553 start first changed line number
6554 end first line number below the change
6555 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006556 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006557 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006558
6559 Example: >
6560 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
6561 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
6562 endfunc
6563 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
6564
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006565< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006566 dictionary with these entries:
6567 lnum the first line number of the change
6568 end the first line below the change
6569 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
6570 deleted
6571 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
6572 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
6573 was affected; this is a byte index, first
6574 character has a value of one.
Bram Moolenaar3c053a12022-10-16 13:11:12 +01006575 When lines are inserted (not when a line is split, e.g. by
6576 typing CR in Insert mode) the values are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006577 lnum line above which the new line is added
6578 end equal to "lnum"
6579 added number of lines inserted
6580 col 1
6581 When lines are deleted the values are:
6582 lnum the first deleted line
6583 end the line below the first deleted line, before
6584 the deletion was done
6585 added negative, number of lines deleted
6586 col 1
6587 When lines are changed:
6588 lnum the first changed line
6589 end the line below the last changed line
6590 added 0
6591 col first column with a change or 1
6592
6593 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
6594 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
6595 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
6596 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
6597
6598 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
6599 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
6600 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
6601 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
6602
6603 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
6604 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
6605 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
6606
6607 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
6608 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
6609 of a buffer.
6610 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
6611 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
6612
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006613 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
6614
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006615 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
6616 second argument: >
6617 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006618<
6619 Return type: |Number|
6620
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006621
6622listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
6623 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
6624 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
6625
6626 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
6627 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
6628 buffer is used.
6629
6630 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6631 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006632<
6633 Return type: |Number|
6634
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006635
6636listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
6637 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
6638 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
6639 removed.
6640
6641 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6642 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006643<
6644 Return type: |Number|
6645
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006646
6647localtime() *localtime()*
6648 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
6649 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
6650
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006651 Return type: |Number|
6652
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006653
6654log({expr}) *log()*
6655 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
6656 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
6657 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006658 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006659 Examples: >
6660 :echo log(10)
6661< 2.302585 >
6662 :echo log(exp(5))
6663< 5.0
6664
6665 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6666 Compute()->log()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006667<
6668 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006669
6670
6671log10({expr}) *log10()*
6672 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
6673 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006674 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006675 Examples: >
6676 :echo log10(1000)
6677< 3.0 >
6678 :echo log10(0.01)
6679< -2.0
6680
6681 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6682 Compute()->log10()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006683<
6684 Return type: |Float|
6685
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006686
6687luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
6688 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
6689 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
6690 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
6691 Strings are returned as they are.
6692 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
Bram Moolenaar73e28dc2022-09-17 21:08:33 +01006693 Numbers are converted to |Float| values.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006694 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
6695 as-is.
6696 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
6697 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
6698 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6699 to {expr}.
6700
6701 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6702 GetExpr()->luaeval()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006703<
6704 Return type: any, depending on {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006705
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006706 {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
6707
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006708
6709map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
6710 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006711 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006712 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
6713 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
6714 For a |String|, each character, including composing
6715 characters, is replaced.
6716 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
6717 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
6718 Vim9 script.
6719
6720 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
6721
6722 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
6723 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
6724 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
6725 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
6726 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
6727 current character.
6728 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006729 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006730< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
6731
6732 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
6733 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
6734 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
6735 still have to double ' quotes
6736
6737 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
6738 1. The key or the index of the current item.
6739 2. the value of the current item.
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00006740 With a legacy script lambda you don't get an error if it only
6741 accepts one argument, but with a Vim9 lambda you get "E1106:
6742 One argument too many", the number of arguments must match.
6743
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006744 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
6745 that changes each value by "key-value": >
6746 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006747 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006748 endfunc
6749 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
6750< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006751 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006752< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006753 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006754< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006755 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006756<
6757 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
6758 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006759 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006760
6761< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
6762 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
6763 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
6764 further items in {expr1} are processed.
6765 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
6766 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
6767
6768 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6769 mylist->map(expr2)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006770<
6771 Return type: |String|, |Blob|, list<{type}> or dict<{type}>
6772 depending on {expr1}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006773
6774
6775maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
6776 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
6777 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
6778 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01006779 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
6780 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006781
6782 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006783 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
6784 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
6785 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006786
6787 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
6788 command.
6789
6790 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6791 "n" Normal
6792 "v" Visual (including Select)
6793 "o" Operator-pending
6794 "i" Insert
6795 "c" Cmd-line
6796 "s" Select
6797 "x" Visual
6798 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
6799 "t" Terminal-Job
6800 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6801 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6802
6803 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
6804 instead of mappings.
6805
6806 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
6807 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01006808 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006809 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
6810 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
6811 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
6812 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
6813 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
6814 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
6815 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
6816 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
6817 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
6818 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
6819 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
6820 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6821 characters will be used:
6822 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6823 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
6824 (|mapmode-ic|)
6825 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01006826 (|<SID>|). Negative for special contexts.
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00006827 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01006828 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006829 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
6830 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
6831 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01006832 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01006833 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
6834 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
6835 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
6836 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006837
6838 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
6839 |mapset()|.
6840
6841 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
6842 then the global mappings.
6843 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
6844 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006845 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006846
6847< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6848 GetKey()->maparg('n')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006849<
6850 Return type: |String| or dict<any> depending on {dict}
6851
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006852
6853mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
6854 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
6855 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
6856 {name}.
6857 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
6858 instead of mappings.
6859 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
6860 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
6861
6862 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
6863 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
6864 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
6865 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
6866 mapcheck("b") no no no
6867
6868 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
6869 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
6870 mapping for {name} exactly.
6871 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
6872 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
6873 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
6874 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
6875 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
6876 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
6877 then the global mappings.
6878 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
6879 without being ambiguous. Example: >
6880 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
6881 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
6882 :endif
6883< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
6884 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
6885
6886 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6887 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006888<
6889 Return type: |String|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006890
6891
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01006892maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
6893 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
6894 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
6895 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
6896 abbreviations instead of mappings.
6897
6898 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
6899 vim9script
6900 echo maplist()->filter(
6901 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01006902< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
6903 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
6904 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
6905 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
6906 can do: >
6907 vim9script
6908 var saved_maps = []
6909 for m in maplist()
6910 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
6911 saved_maps->add(m)
6912 endif
6913 endfor
6914 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
6915< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
6916 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
6917 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
6918 vim9script
6919 omap xyzzy <Nop>
6920 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
6921 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
6922 ounmap xyzzy
6923 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006924<
6925 Return type: list<dict<any>>
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01006926
6927
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006928mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
6929 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
6930 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
6931 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
6932 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
6933
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006934 Return type: |String|, |Blob|, list<{type}> or dict<{type}>
6935 depending on {expr1}
6936
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006937
6938mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01006939mapset({dict})
6940 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
6941 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
6942 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01006943 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01006944 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
6945 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
6946 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
6947 or 'v'. *E1276*
6948
6949 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
6950 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006951 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
6952 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
6953 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
6954 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
6955 nnoremap K somethingelse
6956 ...
6957 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
6958< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01006959 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
6960 all of them, when they might differ.
6961
6962 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
6963 and abbr are taken from the dict.
6964 Example: >
6965 vim9script
6966 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
6967 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
6968 nnoremap K somethingelse
6969 cnoremap K somethingelse2
6970 # ...
6971 unmap K
6972 for d in save_maps
6973 mapset(d)
6974 endfor
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02006975<
6976 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006977
6978
6979match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
6980 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
6981 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
6982 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
6983
6984 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
6985 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
6986 {pat} matches.
6987
6988 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
6989 If there is no match -1 is returned.
6990
6991 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
6992 Example: >
6993 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
6994 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
6995< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
6996 *strpbrk()*
6997 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
6998 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
6999< *strcasestr()*
7000 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
7001 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
7002 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
7003<
7004 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
7005 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
7006 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
7007 first character/item. Example: >
7008 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
7009< result is again "4". >
7010 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
7011< result is again "4". >
7012 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
7013< result is "3".
7014 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
7015 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
7016 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
7017 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
7018 backwards compatible).
7019 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
7020 the index is counted from the end.
7021 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
7022 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
7023
7024 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
7025 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
7026 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
7027 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
7028< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
7029 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
7030 see above.
7031
Yegappan Lakshmanana35235e2024-02-24 10:09:43 +01007032 *match-pattern*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007033 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
7034 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
7035 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
7036 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
7037 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
7038 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
7039 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
7040 further down in the text.
7041
7042 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7043 GetText()->match('word')
7044 GetList()->match('word')
7045<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007046 Return type: |Number|
7047
7048
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00007049 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007050matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
7051 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
7052 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
7053 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
7054 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
7055 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
7056 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
7057 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
7058 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
7059 concealed.
7060
7061 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
7062 match. A match with a high priority will have its
7063 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
7064 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
7065 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
7066 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
7067 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
7068 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
7069 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
7070 always overrule syntax highlighting.
7071
7072 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
7073 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
7074 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
7075 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
7076 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01007077 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the |matchparen|
7078 plugin.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01007079 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
Bram Moolenaar9f573a82022-09-29 13:50:08 +01007080 automatically chooses a free ID, which is at least 1000.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007081
7082 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
7083 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
7084 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
7085 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
7086
7087 conceal Special character to show instead of the
7088 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
7089 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
7090 window Instead of the current window use the
7091 window with this number or window ID.
7092
7093 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
7094 the |:match| commands.
7095
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007096 Returns -1 on error.
7097
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007098 Example: >
7099 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
7100 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
7101< Deletion of the pattern: >
7102 :call matchdelete(m)
7103
7104< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
7105 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
7106 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
7107
7108 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7109 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
7110<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007111 Return type: |Number|
7112
7113
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007114 *matchaddpos()*
7115matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
7116 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
7117 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
Shane Harperc1b39842024-07-17 19:40:40 +02007118 because it does not handle regular expressions and it sets
7119 buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed to be
7120 used when fast match additions and deletions are required, for
7121 example to highlight matching parentheses.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007122
7123 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
7124 these:
7125 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
7126 line has number 1.
7127 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
7128 number will be highlighted.
7129 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
7130 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
7131 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
7132 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
7133 be highlighted.
7134 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
7135 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
7136
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007137 Returns -1 on error.
7138
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007139 Example: >
7140 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
7141 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
7142< Deletion of the pattern: >
7143 :call matchdelete(m)
7144
7145< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
7146 |getmatches()|.
7147
7148 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7149 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007150<
7151 Return type: |Number|
7152
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007153
7154matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
7155 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
7156 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
7157 Return a |List| with two elements:
7158 The name of the highlight group used
7159 The pattern used.
7160 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
7161 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
7162 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
7163 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
7164 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
7165
7166 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7167 GetMatch()->matcharg()
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01007168<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007169 Return type: list<string>
7170
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01007171 *matchbufline()*
7172matchbufline({buf}, {pat}, {lnum}, {end}, [, {dict}])
7173 Returns the |List| of matches in lines from {lnum} to {end} in
7174 buffer {buf} where {pat} matches.
7175
7176 {lnum} and {end} can either be a line number or the string "$"
7177 to refer to the last line in {buf}.
7178
7179 The {dict} argument supports following items:
7180 submatches include submatch information (|/\(|)
7181
7182 For each match, a |Dict| with the following items is returned:
7183 byteidx starting byte index of the match
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08007184 lnum line number where there is a match
7185 text matched string
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01007186 Note that there can be multiple matches in a single line.
7187
7188 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7189 |bufload()| if needed.
7190
Yegappan Lakshmanana35235e2024-02-24 10:09:43 +01007191 See |match-pattern| for information about the effect of some
7192 option settings on the pattern.
7193
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01007194 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7195 {lnum} or {end} is not valid then an error is given and an
7196 empty |List| is returned.
7197
7198 Examples: >
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08007199 " Assuming line 3 in buffer 5 contains "a"
7200 :echo matchbufline(5, '\<\k\+\>', 3, 3)
7201 [{'lnum': 3, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'a'}]
7202 " Assuming line 4 in buffer 10 contains "tik tok"
7203 :echo matchbufline(10, '\<\k\+\>', 1, 4)
7204 [{'lnum': 4, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'tik'}, {'lnum': 4, 'byteidx': 4, 'text': 'tok'}]
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01007205<
7206 If {submatch} is present and is v:true, then submatches like
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08007207 "\1", "\2", etc. are also returned. Example: >
7208 " Assuming line 2 in buffer 2 contains "acd"
7209 :echo matchbufline(2, '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)', 2, 2
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01007210 \ {'submatches': v:true})
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08007211 [{'lnum': 2, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'acd', 'submatches': ['a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']}]
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01007212< The "submatches" List always contains 9 items. If a submatch
7213 is not found, then an empty string is returned for that
7214 submatch.
7215
7216 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7217 GetBuffer()->matchbufline('mypat', 1, '$')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007218<
7219 Return type: list<dict<any>> or list<any>
7220
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007221
h-east624bb832024-11-09 18:37:32 +01007222matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007223 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
7224 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
7225 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
7226 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
7227 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7228 window ID instead of the current window.
7229
7230 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7231 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007232<
7233 Return type: |Number|
7234
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007235
7236matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
7237 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
7238 after the match. Example: >
7239 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
7240< results in "7".
7241 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
7242 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
7243 do it with matchend(): >
7244 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
7245 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
7246< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
7247
7248 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
7249 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
7250< results in "7". >
7251 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
7252< result is "-1".
7253 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
7254
7255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7256 GetText()->matchend('word')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007257<
7258 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007259
7260
7261matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
7262 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
7263 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
7264 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
7265
7266 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
7267 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01007268 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
7269 that contain the characters in {str} in the
7270 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01007271 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
7272 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007273
7274 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
7275 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01007276 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007277 {str}. The value of this item should be a
7278 string.
7279 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
7280 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
7281 This should accept a dictionary item as the
7282 argument and return the text for that item to
7283 use for fuzzy matching.
7284
7285 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
7286 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
7287 is 256.
7288
7289 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
7290 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
7291
7292 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
7293 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
7294 256, then returns an empty list.
7295
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01007296 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
7297 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
7298
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00007299 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007300 matching strings.
7301
7302 Example: >
7303 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
7304< results in ["clay"]. >
7305 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
7306< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
7307 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
7308< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
7309 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
7310 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
7311 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
7312< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
7313 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
7314 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
7315< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
7316 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
7317< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
7318 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
7319< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
7320 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
7321 \ {'matchseq': 1})
7322< results in ['two one'].
7323
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007324 Return type: list<string> or list<any>
7325
7326
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007327matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
7328 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
7329 strings, the list of character positions where characters
7330 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
7331 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
7332 position.
7333
7334 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
7335 positions for the best match is returned.
7336
7337 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
7338 list with three empty list items is returned.
7339
7340 Example: >
7341 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
7342< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
7343 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
7344< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
7345 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
7346< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
7347
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007348 Return type: list<list<any>>
7349
7350
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007351matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
7352 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
7353 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
7354 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
7355 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
7356 empty string is used. Example: >
7357 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
7358< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
7359 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
7360
7361 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
7362
7363 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7364 GetText()->matchlist('word')
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01007365<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007366 Return type: list<string> or list<any>
7367
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01007368 *matchstrlist()*
7369matchstrlist({list}, {pat} [, {dict}])
7370 Returns the |List| of matches in {list} where {pat} matches.
7371 {list} is a |List| of strings. {pat} is matched against each
7372 string in {list}.
7373
7374 The {dict} argument supports following items:
7375 submatches include submatch information (|/\(|)
7376
7377 For each match, a |Dict| with the following items is returned:
7378 byteidx starting byte index of the match.
7379 idx index in {list} of the match.
7380 text matched string
7381 submatches a List of submatches. Present only if
7382 "submatches" is set to v:true in {dict}.
7383
Yegappan Lakshmanana35235e2024-02-24 10:09:43 +01007384 See |match-pattern| for information about the effect of some
7385 option settings on the pattern.
7386
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01007387 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmananeb3475d2024-01-15 11:08:25 -08007388 :echo matchstrlist(['tik tok'], '\<\k\+\>')
7389 [{'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'tik'}, {'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 4, 'text': 'tok'}]
7390 :echo matchstrlist(['a', 'b'], '\<\k\+\>')
7391 [{'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'a'}, {'idx': 1, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'b'}]
Yegappan Lakshmananf93b1c82024-01-04 22:28:46 +01007392<
7393 If "submatches" is present and is v:true, then submatches like
7394 "\1", "\2", etc. are also returned. Example: >
7395 :echo matchstrlist(['acd'], '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)',
7396 \ #{submatches: v:true})
7397 [{'idx': 0, 'byteidx': 0, 'text': 'acd', 'submatches': ['a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']}]
7398< The "submatches" List always contains 9 items. If a submatch
7399 is not found, then an empty string is returned for that
7400 submatch.
7401
7402 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7403 GetListOfStrings()->matchstrlist('mypat')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007404<
7405 Return type: list<dict<any>> or list<any>
7406
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007407
7408matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
7409 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
7410 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
7411< results in "ing".
7412 When there is no match "" is returned.
7413 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
7414 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
7415< results in "ing". >
7416 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
7417< result is "".
7418 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
7419 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
7420
7421 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7422 GetText()->matchstr('word')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007423<
7424 Return type: |String|
7425
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007426
7427matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
7428 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
7429 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
7430 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
7431< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
7432 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
7433 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
7434 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
7435< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
7436 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
7437< result is ["", -1, -1].
7438 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
7439 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
7440 end position of the match are returned. >
7441 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
7442< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
7443 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
7444
7445 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7446 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
7447<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007448 Return type: list<any>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007449
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007450
7451max({expr}) *max()*
7452 Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007453 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
7454
7455< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
7456 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
7457 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
7458 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
7459 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
7460
7461 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7462 mylist->max()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007463<
7464 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007465
7466
7467menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
7468 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
7469 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
7470 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
7471 menu names are returned.
7472
7473 {mode} can be one of these strings:
7474 "n" Normal
7475 "v" Visual (including Select)
7476 "o" Operator-pending
7477 "i" Insert
7478 "c" Cmd-line
7479 "s" Select
7480 "x" Visual
7481 "t" Terminal-Job
7482 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
7483 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
7484 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
7485
7486 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
7487 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
7488 display display name (name without '&')
7489 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
7490 Refer to |:menu-enable|
7491 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
7492 |toolbar-icon|
7493 iconidx index of a built-in icon
7494 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
7495 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
7496 characters will be used:
7497 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
7498 name menu item name.
7499 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
7500 remappable else v:false.
7501 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
7502 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
7503 string has special characters translated like
7504 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
7505 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
7506 "<Nop>" is returned.
7507 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
7508 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
7509 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
7510 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
7511 silent v:true if the menu item is created
7512 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
7513 submenus |List| containing the names of
7514 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
7515 item has submenus.
7516
7517 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
7518
7519 Examples: >
7520 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
7521 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
7522
7523 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
7524 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
7525 let m = menu_info(a:name)
7526 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
7527 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
7528 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
7529 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
7530 endfor
7531 endfunc
7532 new
7533 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
7534 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
7535 endfor
7536<
7537 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7538 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007539<
7540 Return type: dict<any>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007541
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007542min({expr}) *min()*
7543 Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007544 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
7545
7546< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
7547 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
7548 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
7549 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
7550 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
7551
7552 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7553 mylist->min()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007554<
7555 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007556
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007557
7558mkdir({name} [, {flags} [, {prot}]]) *mkdir()* *E739*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007559 Create directory {name}.
7560
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00007561 When {flags} is present it must be a string. An empty string
7562 has no effect.
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01007563
Christian Brabandtd6d4e132024-06-13 21:21:41 +02007564 {flags} can contain these character flags:
7565 "p" intermediate directories will be created as necessary
7566 "D" {name} will be deleted at the end of the current
Christian Brabandtc509c002024-06-14 20:22:05 +02007567 function, but not recursively |:defer|
Christian Brabandtd6d4e132024-06-13 21:21:41 +02007568 "R" {name} will be deleted recursively at the end of the
Christian Brabandtc509c002024-06-14 20:22:05 +02007569 current function |:defer|
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00007570
Christian Brabandtd6d4e132024-06-13 21:21:41 +02007571 Note that when {name} has more than one part and "p" is used
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01007572 some directories may already exist. Only the first one that
7573 is created and what it contains is scheduled to be deleted.
7574 E.g. when using: >
7575 call mkdir('subdir/tmp/autoload', 'pR')
7576< and "subdir" already exists then "subdir/tmp" will be
7577 scheduled for deletion, like with: >
7578 defer delete('subdir/tmp', 'rf')
7579< Note that if scheduling the defer fails the directory is not
7580 deleted. This should only happen when out of memory.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007581
7582 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
7583 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
7584 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
7585 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
7586 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
7587 created with 0o755.
7588 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007589 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007590
7591< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7592
7593 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
7594 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
7595 "p" option the call will fail.
7596
7597 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
7598 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
7599 failed.
7600
7601 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
7602 :if exists("*mkdir")
7603
7604< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7605 GetName()->mkdir()
7606<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007607 Return type: |Number|
7608
7609
7610mode([{expr}]) *mode()*
7611 Return a string that indicates the current mode.
Doug Kearns9cd9e752024-04-07 17:42:17 +02007612 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007613 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
7614 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
7615 Also see |state()|.
7616
7617 n Normal
7618 no Operator-pending
7619 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
7620 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
7621 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
7622 CTRL-V is one character
7623 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
7624 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
7625 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
7626 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
7627 v Visual by character
7628 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
7629 V Visual by line
7630 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
7631 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
7632 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
7633 s Select by character
7634 S Select by line
7635 CTRL-S Select blockwise
7636 i Insert
7637 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
7638 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
7639 R Replace |R|
7640 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
7641 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
7642 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
7643 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
7644 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
7645 c Command-line editing
h-east71ebf3b2023-09-03 17:12:55 +02007646 ct Command-line editing via Terminal-Job mode
zeertzjqfcaeb3d2023-11-28 20:46:29 +01007647 cr Command-line editing overstrike mode |c_<Insert>|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007648 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
zeertzjqfcaeb3d2023-11-28 20:46:29 +01007649 cvr Vim Ex mode while in overstrike mode |c_<Insert>|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007650 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
7651 r Hit-enter prompt
7652 rm The -- more -- prompt
7653 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
7654 ! Shell or external command is executing
7655 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
7656
7657 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
7658 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
7659 "c" or "n".
7660 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
7661 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
7662 the leading character(s).
7663 Also see |visualmode()|.
7664
7665 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7666 DoFull()->mode()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007667<
7668 Return type: |String|
7669
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007670
7671mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
7672 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
7673 converted to Vim data structures.
7674 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
7675 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
7676 returned as Vim |Lists|.
7677 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
7678 converted to strings.
7679 All other types are converted to string with display function.
7680 Examples: >
7681 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
7682 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
7683 :echo mzeval("l")
7684 :echo mzeval("h")
7685<
7686 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7687 to {expr}.
7688
7689 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7690 GetExpr()->mzeval()
7691<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007692 Return type: any, depending on {expr}
7693
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007694 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
7695
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007696
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007697nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
7698 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
7699 that is not blank. Example: >
7700 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
7701< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
7702 below it, zero is returned.
7703 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7704 See also |prevnonblank()|.
7705
7706 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7707 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007708<
7709 Return type: |Number|
7710
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007711
Christ van Willegenc0786752025-02-01 15:42:16 +01007712ngettext({single}, {plural}, {number}[, {domain}) *ngettext()*
7713 Return a string that contains the correct value for a
7714 message based on the rules for plural form(s) in
7715 a language. Examples: >
7716 ngettext("File", "Files", 2) # returns "Files"
7717<
7718 Can be used as a |method|: >
7719 1->ngettext("File", "Files") # returns "File"
7720<
7721 See |gettext()| for information on the domain parameter.
7722
7723 Return type: |String|
7724
7725
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007726nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
7727 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
7728 value {expr}. Examples: >
7729 nr2char(64) returns "@"
7730 nr2char(32) returns " "
7731< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
7732 Example for "utf-8": >
7733 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
7734< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
7735 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
7736 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
7737 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
7738 string, thus results in an empty string.
7739 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
7740 let list = [65, 66, 67]
7741 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
7742< Result: "ABC"
7743
7744 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7745 GetNumber()->nr2char()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007746<
7747 Return type: |String|
7748
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007749
7750or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
7751 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
7752 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01007753 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007754 Example: >
7755 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
7756< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7757 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
7758
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01007759< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
7760 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
7761 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
7762 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
7763
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007764 Return type: |Number|
7765
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007766
7767pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
7768 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
7769 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
7770 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
7771 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
7772 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
7773 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
7774< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
7775>
7776 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
7777< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
7778 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007779 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007780
7781 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7782 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007783<
7784 Return type: |String|
7785
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007786
7787perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
7788 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
7789 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
7790 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
7791 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
7792 reference to it.
7793 Example: >
7794 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
7795< [1, 2, 3, 4]
7796
7797 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7798 to {expr}.
7799
7800 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7801 GetExpr()->perleval()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007802<
7803 Return type: any, depending on {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007804
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007805 {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007806
7807
7808popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
7809
7810
7811pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
7812 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
7813 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007814 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007815 Examples: >
7816 :echo pow(3, 3)
7817< 27.0 >
7818 :echo pow(2, 16)
7819< 65536.0 >
7820 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
7821< 2.0
7822
7823 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7824 Compute()->pow(3)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007825<
7826 Return type: |Number|
7827
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007828
7829prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
7830 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
7831 that is not blank. Example: >
7832 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
7833< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
7834 above it, zero is returned.
7835 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7836 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
7837
7838 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7839 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02007840<
7841 Return type: |Number|
7842
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007843
7844printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
7845 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
7846 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
7847 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
7848< May result in:
7849 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
7850
7851 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
7852 argument: >
7853 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007854<
7855 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007856
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007857 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007858 %s string
7859 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
7860 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
7861 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
7862 %c single byte
7863 %d decimal number
7864 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
7865 %x hex number
7866 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
7867 %X hex number using upper case letters
7868 %o octal number
7869 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
7870 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
7871 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
7872 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
7873 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
7874 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
7875 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
7876 %% the % character itself
7877
7878 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
7879 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
7880 the result.
7881
7882 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
7883 arguments appear in sequence:
7884
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007885 % [pos-argument] [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
7886
7887 pos-argument
7888 At most one positional argument specifier. These
7889 take the form {n$}, where n is >= 1.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007890
7891 flags
7892 Zero or more of the following flags:
7893
7894 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
7895 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
7896 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
7897 of the number is increased to force the first
7898 character of the output string to a zero (except
7899 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
7900 precision of zero).
7901 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
7902 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
7903 prepended to it.
7904 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
7905 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
7906 prepended to it.
7907
7908 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
7909 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
7910 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
7911 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
7912 flag is ignored.
7913
7914 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
7915 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
7916 The converted value is padded on the right with
7917 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
7918 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
7919
7920 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
7921 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
7922
7923 + A sign must always be placed before a number
7924 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
7925 a space if both are used.
7926
7927 field-width
7928 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
7929 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
7930 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
7931 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
7932 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
7933 conversion the count is in cells.
7934
7935 .precision
7936 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
7937 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
7938 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
7939 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
7940 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
7941 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
7942 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
7943 string for S conversions.
7944 For floating point it is the number of digits after
7945 the decimal point.
7946
7947 type
7948 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
7949 be applied, see below.
7950
7951 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
7952 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
7953 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
7954 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
7955 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
7956 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
7957 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
7958< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
7959 "width" bytes.
7960
Dominique Pellé17dca3c2023-12-14 20:36:32 +01007961 If the argument to be formatted is specified using a
7962 positional argument specifier, and a '*' is used to indicate
7963 that a number argument is to be used to specify the width or
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02007964 precision, the argument(s) to be used must also be specified
7965 using a {n$} positional argument specifier. See |printf-$|.
7966
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007967 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
7968
7969 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
7970 *printf-x* *printf-X*
7971 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
7972 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
7973 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
7974 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
7975 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
7976 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
7977 digits that must appear; if the converted value
7978 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
7979 zeros.
7980 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
7981 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
7982 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
7983 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
7984 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
Christ van Willegenaa90d4f2023-09-03 17:22:37 +02007985 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is a long
7986 integer. The size will be 32 bits or 64 bits
7987 depending on your platform.
7988 The "ll" modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
7989 The b and B conversion specifiers never take a width
7990 modifier and always assume their argument is a 64 bit
7991 integer.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007992 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
7993 ignored when type is known from the argument.
7994
7995 i alias for d
7996 D alias for ld
7997 U alias for lu
7998 O alias for lo
7999
8000 *printf-c*
8001 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
8002 resulting character is written.
8003
8004 *printf-s*
8005 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
8006 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
8007 specified are used.
8008 If the argument is not a String type, it is
8009 automatically converted to text with the same format
8010 as ":echo".
8011 *printf-S*
8012 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
8013 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
8014 number specified are used.
8015
8016 *printf-f* *E807*
8017 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
8018 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
8019 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
8020 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
8021 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
8022 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
8023 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
8024 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
8025 Example: >
8026 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
8027< 12.12
8028 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
8029 Use |round()| when in doubt.
8030
8031 *printf-e* *printf-E*
8032 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
8033 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
8034 precision specifies the number of digits after the
8035 decimal point, like with 'f'.
8036
8037 *printf-g* *printf-G*
8038 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
8039 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
8040 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
8041 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
8042 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
8043 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
8044 results in 1.0e7.
8045
8046 *printf-%*
8047 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
8048 complete conversion specification is "%%".
8049
8050 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
8051 accepted and automatically converted.
8052 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
8053 is also accepted and automatically converted.
8054 Any other argument type results in an error message.
8055
8056 *E766* *E767*
8057 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
8058 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
8059 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
8060
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008061 *printf-$*
8062 In certain languages, error and informative messages are
8063 more readable when the order of words is different from the
Christian Brabandtee17b6f2023-09-09 11:23:50 +02008064 corresponding message in English. To accommodate translations
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008065 having a different word order, positional arguments may be
8066 used to indicate this. For instance: >
8067
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008068 #, c-format
8069 msgid "%s returning %s"
8070 msgstr "waarde %2$s komt terug van %1$s"
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008071<
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008072 In this example, the sentence has its 2 string arguments
8073 reversed in the output. >
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008074
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008075 echo printf(
8076 "In The Netherlands, vim's creator's name is: %1$s %2$s",
8077 "Bram", "Moolenaar")
8078< In The Netherlands, vim's creator's name is: Bram Moolenaar >
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008079
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008080 echo printf(
8081 "In Belgium, vim's creator's name is: %2$s %1$s",
8082 "Bram", "Moolenaar")
8083< In Belgium, vim's creator's name is: Moolenaar Bram
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008084
8085 Width (and precision) can be specified using the '*' specifier.
8086 In this case, you must specify the field width position in the
8087 argument list. >
8088
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008089 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$d", 1, 2, 3)
8090< 001 >
8091 echo printf("%2$*3$.*1$d", 1, 2, 3)
8092< 2 >
8093 echo printf("%3$*1$.*2$d", 1, 2, 3)
8094< 03 >
8095 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$g", 1.4142, 2, 3)
8096< 1.414
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008097
8098 You can mix specifying the width and/or precision directly
8099 and via positional arguments: >
8100
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008101 echo printf("%1$4.*2$f", 1.4142135, 6)
8102< 1.414214 >
8103 echo printf("%1$*2$.4f", 1.4142135, 6)
8104< 1.4142 >
8105 echo printf("%1$*2$.*3$f", 1.4142135, 6, 2)
8106< 1.41
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008107
Christ van Willegenc35fc032024-03-14 18:30:41 +01008108 You will get an overflow error |E1510|, when the field-width
8109 or precision will result in a string longer than 6400 chars.
8110
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02008111 *E1500*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008112 You cannot mix positional and non-positional arguments: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008113 echo printf("%s%1$s", "One", "Two")
8114< E1500: Cannot mix positional and non-positional arguments:
8115 %s%1$s
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008116
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02008117 *E1501*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008118 You cannot skip a positional argument in a format string: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008119 echo printf("%3$s%1$s", "One", "Two", "Three")
8120< E1501: format argument 2 unused in $-style format:
8121 %3$s%1$s
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008122
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02008123 *E1502*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008124 You can re-use a [field-width] (or [precision]) argument: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008125 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$d", 1, 2)
8126< 1 at width 2 is: 01
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008127
8128 However, you can't use it as a different type: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008129 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$ld is: %01$*2$d", 1, 2)
8130< E1502: Positional argument 2 used as field width reused as
8131 different type: long int/int
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008132
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02008133 *E1503*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008134 When a positional argument is used, but not the correct number
8135 or arguments is given, an error is raised: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008136 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$.*3$d", 1, 2)
8137< E1503: Positional argument 3 out of bounds: %1$d at width
8138 %2$d is: %01$*2$.*3$d
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008139
8140 Only the first error is reported: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008141 echo printf("%01$*2$.*3$d %4$d", 1, 2)
8142< E1503: Positional argument 3 out of bounds: %01$*2$.*3$d
8143 %4$d
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008144
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02008145 *E1504*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008146 A positional argument can be used more than once: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008147 echo printf("%1$s %2$s %1$s", "One", "Two")
8148< One Two One
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008149
8150 However, you can't use a different type the second time: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008151 echo printf("%1$s %2$s %1$d", "One", "Two")
8152< E1504: Positional argument 1 type used inconsistently:
8153 int/string
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008154
Yegappan Lakshmanan413f8392023-09-28 22:46:37 +02008155 *E1505*
Christ van Willegen0c6181f2023-08-13 18:03:14 +02008156 Various other errors that lead to a format string being
8157 wrongly formatted lead to: >
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +09008158 echo printf("%1$d at width %2$d is: %01$*2$.3$d", 1, 2)
8159< E1505: Invalid format specifier: %1$d at width %2$d is:
8160 %01$*2$.3$d
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008161
Christ van Willegenea746f92023-10-05 20:48:36 +02008162 *E1507*
zeertzjq27e12c72023-10-07 01:34:04 +08008163 This internal error indicates that the logic to parse a
8164 positional format argument ran into a problem that couldn't be
8165 otherwise reported. Please file a bug against Vim if you run
8166 into this, copying the exact format string and parameters that
8167 were used.
Christ van Willegenea746f92023-10-05 20:48:36 +02008168
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008169 Return type: |String|
8170
Christ van Willegenea746f92023-10-05 20:48:36 +02008171
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008172prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
8173 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
8174 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
8175
8176 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
8177 string is returned.
8178
8179 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8180 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008181<
8182 Return type: |String|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008183
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008184 {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008185
8186
8187prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
8188 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
8189 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
8190 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
8191
8192 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
8193 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
8194 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
8195 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
8196 line.
8197 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
8198 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
8199 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
8200 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
8201 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
8202 if the user only typed Enter.
8203 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008204 func s:TextEntered(text)
8205 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
8206 stopinsert
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01008207 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
8208 " We assume there is nothing useful to be saved.
8209 set nomodified
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008210 close
8211 else
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01008212 " Do something useful with "a:text". In this example
8213 " we just repeat it.
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008214 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008215 endif
8216 endfunc
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +01008217 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008218
8219< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8220 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
8221
8222< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
8223
8224prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
8225 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
8226 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
8227 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
8228
8229 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
8230 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
8231 as in any buffer.
8232
8233 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8234 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008235<
8236 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008237
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008238 {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008239
8240prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
8241 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
8242 {text} to end in a space.
8243 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
8244 "prompt". Example: >
8245 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
8246<
8247 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8248 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008249<
8250 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008251
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008252 {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008253
8254prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
8255
8256pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
8257 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
8258 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
8259 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
8260 height nr of items visible
8261 width screen cells
8262 row top screen row (0 first row)
8263 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
8264 size total nr of items
8265 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
8266
8267 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
8268 |CompleteChanged|.
8269
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008270 Return type: dict<any>
8271
8272
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008273pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
8274 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
8275 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
8276 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
8277 popup menu.
8278
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008279 Return type: |Number|
8280
8281
zeertzjq7c515282024-11-10 20:26:12 +01008282py3eval({expr} [, {locals}]) *py3eval()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008283 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
8284 converted to Vim data structures.
Ben Jacksonea19e782024-11-06 21:50:05 +01008285 If a {locals} |Dictionary| is given, it defines set of local
8286 variables available in the expression. The keys are variable
8287 names and the values are the variable values. |Dictionary| and
8288 |List| values are referenced, and may be updated by the
8289 expression (as if |python-bindeval| was used).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008290 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
8291 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
8292 'encoding').
8293 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
8294 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
8295 keys converted to strings.
8296 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
8297 to {expr}.
8298
8299 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8300 GetExpr()->py3eval()
Ben Jacksonea19e782024-11-06 21:50:05 +01008301 'b",".join(l)'->py3eval({'l': ['a', 'b', 'c']})
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008302<
8303 Return type: any, depending on {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008304
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008305 {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008306
8307 *E858* *E859*
zeertzjq7c515282024-11-10 20:26:12 +01008308pyeval({expr} [, {locals}]) *pyeval()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008309 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
8310 converted to Vim data structures.
Ben Jacksonea19e782024-11-06 21:50:05 +01008311 For {locals} see |py3eval()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008312 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
8313 copied though).
8314 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
8315 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
8316 non-string keys result in error.
8317 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
8318 to {expr}.
8319
8320 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8321 GetExpr()->pyeval()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008322<
8323 Return type: any, depending on {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008324
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008325 {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008326
zeertzjq7c515282024-11-10 20:26:12 +01008327pyxeval({expr} [, {locals}]) *pyxeval()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008328 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
8329 converted to Vim data structures.
Ben Jacksonea19e782024-11-06 21:50:05 +01008330 For {locals} see |py3eval()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008331 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
8332 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
8333
8334 Can also be used as a |method|: >
h-east52e7cc22024-07-28 17:03:29 +02008335 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008336<
8337 Return type: any, depending on {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008338
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008339 {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008340 |+python3| feature}
8341
8342rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
8343 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
8344 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
8345 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
8346 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
8347 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
8348 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008349 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008350
8351 Examples: >
8352 :echo rand()
8353 :let seed = srand()
8354 :echo rand(seed)
8355 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
8356<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008357 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008358
8359 *E726* *E727*
8360range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
8361 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
8362 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
8363 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
8364 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
8365 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
8366 producing a value past {max}).
8367 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
8368 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
8369 start this is an error.
8370 Examples: >
8371 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
8372 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
8373 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
8374 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
8375 range(0) " []
8376 range(2, 0) " error!
8377<
8378 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8379 GetExpr()->range()
8380<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008381 Return type: list<number>
8382
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008383
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01008384readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]]) *readblob()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008385 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01008386 If {offset} is specified, read the file from the specified
8387 offset. If it is a negative value, it is used as an offset
8388 from the end of the file. E.g., to read the last 12 bytes: >
8389 readblob('file.bin', -12)
8390< If {size} is specified, only the specified size will be read.
8391 E.g. to read the first 100 bytes of a file: >
8392 readblob('file.bin', 0, 100)
8393< If {size} is -1 or omitted, the whole data starting from
8394 {offset} will be read.
K.Takata43625762022-10-20 13:28:51 +01008395 This can be also used to read the data from a character device
8396 on Unix when {size} is explicitly set. Only if the device
8397 supports seeking {offset} can be used. Otherwise it should be
8398 zero. E.g. to read 10 bytes from a serial console: >
8399 readblob('/dev/ttyS0', 0, 10)
8400< When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008401 the result is an empty |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar5b2a3d72022-10-21 11:25:30 +01008402 When the offset is beyond the end of the file the result is an
8403 empty blob.
8404 When trying to read more bytes than are available the result
8405 is truncated.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008406 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
8407
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008408 Return type: |Blob|
8409
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008410
8411readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
8412 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
8413 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
8414 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
8415 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
8416 argument below for changing the sort order.
8417
8418 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
8419 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
8420 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
8421 be handled.
8422 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
8423 added to the list.
8424 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
8425 to the list.
8426 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
8427 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
8428 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
8429 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
8430 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
8431< To skip hidden and backup files: >
8432 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00008433< *E857*
8434 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008435 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
8436 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
8437
8438 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
8439 Valid values are:
8440 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
8441 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
8442 each character, technically, using
8443 strcmp()) (default)
8444 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
8445 using strcasecmp())
8446 "collate" sort using the collation order
8447 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
8448 (technically using strcoll())
8449 Other values are silently ignored.
8450
8451 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
8452 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
8453 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
8454< If you want to get a directory tree: >
8455 function! s:tree(dir)
8456 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
8457 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008458 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008459 endfunction
8460 echo s:tree(".")
8461<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008462 Returns an empty List on error.
8463
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008464 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8465 GetDirName()->readdir()
8466<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008467 Return type: list<string> or list<any>
8468
8469
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008470readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
8471 Extended version of |readdir()|.
8472 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
8473 information in {directory}.
8474 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
8475 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
8476 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
8477 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
8478 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
8479 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
8480 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
8481 argument, see |readdir()|.
8482
8483 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
8484 following items:
8485 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
8486 name Name of the entry.
8487 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
8488 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
8489 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
8490 type Type of the entry.
8491 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
8492 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
8493 Other symlink "link"
8494 On MS-Windows:
8495 Normal file "file"
8496 Directory "dir"
8497 Junction "junction"
8498 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
8499 Other symlink "link"
8500 Other reparse point "reparse"
8501 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
8502 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
8503 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
8504 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
8505 itself because of performance reasons.
8506
8507 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
8508 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
8509 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
8510 be handled.
8511 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
8512 added to the list.
8513 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
8514 to the list.
8515 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
8516 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
8517 of the entry.
8518 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
8519 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
8520 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
8521<
8522 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
8523 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
8524 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008525<
8526 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8527 GetDirName()->readdirex()
8528<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008529 Return type: list<dict<any>> or list<any>
8530
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008531
8532 *readfile()*
8533readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
8534 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
8535 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
8536 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
8537 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
8538 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
8539 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
8540 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
8541 added.
8542 - No CR characters are removed.
8543 Otherwise:
8544 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
8545 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
8546 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
8547 removed from the text.
8548 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
8549 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
8550 lines of a file: >
8551 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
8552 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
8553 :endfor
8554< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
8555 are returned, or as many as there are.
8556 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
8557 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
8558 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
8559 file into a buffer if you need to.
8560 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
8561 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
8562 unmodified.
8563 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
8564 the result is an empty list.
8565 Also see |writefile()|.
8566
8567 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8568 GetFileName()->readfile()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008569<
8570 Return type: list<string> or list<any>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008571
8572reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
8573 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
8574 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
8575 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00008576 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008577
8578 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
8579 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
8580 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
8581 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
8582
8583 Examples: >
8584 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
8585 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
8586 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
8587 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
8588<
8589 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8590 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008591<
8592 Return type: |String|, |Blob|, list<{type}> or dict<{type}>
8593 depending on {object} and {func}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008594
8595
8596reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
8597 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
8598 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
8599 See |@|.
8600
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008601 Return type: |String|
8602
8603
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008604reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
8605 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
8606 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
8607
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008608 Return type: |String|
8609
8610
8611reltime() *reltime()*
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01008612reltime({start})
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008613reltime({start}, {end})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008614 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
8615 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +01008616 the type list<any> can be used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008617 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01008618 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float. For
8619 example, to see the time spent in function Work(): >
8620 var startTime = reltime()
8621 Work()
8622 echo startTime->reltime()->reltimestr()
8623<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01008624 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Lifepillar963fd7d2024-01-05 17:44:57 +01008625 representation is system-dependent, it cannot be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01008626 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Lifepillar963fd7d2024-01-05 17:44:57 +01008627 With one argument it returns the time passed since the time
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008628 specified in the argument.
8629 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
8630 and {end}.
8631
8632 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008633 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
8634 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008635
8636 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8637 GetStart()->reltime()
8638<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008639 Return type: list<number>
8640
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008641 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
8642
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008643
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008644reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
8645 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
8646 Example: >
8647 let start = reltime()
8648 call MyFunction()
8649 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
8650< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
8651 Also see |profiling|.
8652 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
8653 script an error is given.
8654
8655 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8656 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008657<
8658 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008659
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008660 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
8661
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008662
8663reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
8664 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
8665 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
8666 microseconds. Example: >
8667 let start = reltime()
8668 call MyFunction()
8669 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
8670< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
Ernie Rael076de792023-03-16 21:43:15 +00008671 The accuracy depends on the system. Use reltimefloat() for the
8672 greatest accuracy which is nanoseconds on some systems.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008673 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
8674 can use split() to remove it. >
8675 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
8676< Also see |profiling|.
8677 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
8678 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
8679
8680 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8681 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008682<
8683 Return type: |String|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008684
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008685 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008686
8687 *remote_expr()* *E449*
8688remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008689 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
8690 string, also see |{server}|.
8691
8692 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
Christian Brabandt1961caf2024-10-12 11:57:12 +02008693 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|
8694 other types will be converted to String. A |List| is turned
8695 into a String by joining the items with a line break in
8696 between (not at the end), like with join(expr, "\n").
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008697
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008698 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
8699 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
8700 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008701
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008702 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
8703 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008704
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008705 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
8706 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8707 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
8708 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
8709 and the result will be the empty string.
8710
8711 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
8712 independent of a function currently being active. Except
8713 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
8714 arguments can be evaluated.
8715
8716 Examples: >
8717 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
8718 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
8719<
8720 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8721 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008722<
8723 Return type: |String| or list<{type}>
8724
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008725
8726remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
8727 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008728 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008729 This works like: >
8730 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
8731< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
8732 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
8733 to bring itself to the foreground.
8734 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
8735 like foreground() does.
8736 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8737
8738 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8739 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008740<
8741 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008742
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008743 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008744 Win32 console version}
8745
8746
8747remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
8748 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
8749 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
8750 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
8751 name of a variable.
8752 Returns zero if none are available.
8753 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
8754 See also |clientserver|.
8755 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8756 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
8757 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01008758 :let repl = ""
8759 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008760
8761< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8762 ServerId()->remote_peek()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008763<
8764 Return type: |Number|
8765
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008766
8767remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
8768 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
8769 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008770 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
8771 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008772 See also |clientserver|.
8773 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8774 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
8775 Example: >
8776 :echo remote_read(id)
8777
8778< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8779 ServerId()->remote_read()
8780<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008781 Return type: |String|
8782
8783
8784remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}]) *remote_send()* *E241*
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008785 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
8786 string, also see |{server}|.
8787
8788 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
8789 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
8790 |:map|.
8791
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008792 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
8793 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
8794 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008795
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008796 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
8797 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8798 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
8799
8800 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
8801 up the display.
8802 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008803 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008804 \ remote_read(serverid)
8805
8806 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
8807 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008808 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008809 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
8810<
8811 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8812 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
8813<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008814 Return type: |String|
8815
8816
8817remote_startserver({name}) *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
h-east17b69512023-05-01 22:36:56 +01008818 Become the server {name}. {name} must be a non-empty string.
8819 This fails if already running as a server, when |v:servername|
8820 is not empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008821
8822 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8823 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008824<
8825 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008826
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008827 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008828
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008829
8830remove({list}, {idx}) *remove()*
8831remove({list}, {idx}, {end})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008832 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
8833 return the item.
8834 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
8835 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
8836 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
8837 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
8838 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008839 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008840 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008841 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008842 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
8843<
8844 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
8845
8846 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8847 mylist->remove(idx)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008848<
8849 Return type: any, depending on {list}
8850
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008851
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01008852remove({blob}, {idx})
8853remove({blob}, {idx}, {end})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008854 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
8855 return the byte.
8856 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
8857 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
8858 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
8859 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008860 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008861 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008862 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008863 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008864<
8865 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008866
8867remove({dict}, {key})
8868 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
8869 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008870 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008871< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008872 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008873
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008874 Return type: any, depending on {dict}
8875
8876
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008877rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
8878 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
8879 should also work to move files across file systems. The
8880 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
8881 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
8882 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
8883 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8884
8885 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8886 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008887<
8888 Return type: |Number|
8889
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008890
8891repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
8892 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
8893 result. Example: >
8894 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
8895< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +01008896 When {expr} is a |List| or a |Blob| the result is {expr}
8897 concatenated {count} times. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008898 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
8899< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
8900
8901 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8902 mylist->repeat(count)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008903<
8904 Return type: |String|, |Blob| or list<{type}> depending on
8905 {expr}
8906
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008907
8908resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
8909 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
8910 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
8911 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
8912 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
8913 removed, return {filename}.
8914 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
8915 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
8916 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
8917 stopped after 100 iterations.
8918 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
8919 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
8920 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
8921 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
8922 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
8923
8924 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8925 GetName()->resolve()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008926<
8927 Return type: |String|
8928
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008929
8930reverse({object}) *reverse()*
Yegappan Lakshmanan03ff1c22023-05-06 14:08:21 +01008931 Reverse the order of items in {object}. {object} can be a
8932 |List|, a |Blob| or a |String|. For a List and a Blob the
8933 items are reversed in-place and {object} is returned.
8934 For a String a new String is returned.
8935 Returns zero if {object} is not a List, Blob or a String.
8936 If you want a List or Blob to remain unmodified make a copy
8937 first: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008938 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
8939< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8940 mylist->reverse()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008941<
8942 Return type: |String|, |Blob| or list<{type}> depending on
8943 {object}
8944
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008945
8946round({expr}) *round()*
8947 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
8948 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
8949 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
8950 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008951 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008952 Examples: >
8953 echo round(0.456)
8954< 0.0 >
8955 echo round(4.5)
8956< 5.0 >
8957 echo round(-4.5)
8958< -5.0
8959
8960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8961 Compute()->round()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008962<
8963 Return type: |Float|
8964
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008965
8966rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
8967 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
8968 converted to Vim data structures.
8969 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
8970 are copied though).
8971 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
8972 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
8973 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
8974 "Object#to_s" method.
8975 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
8976 to {expr}.
8977
8978 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8979 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008980<
8981 Return type: any, depending on {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008982
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008983 {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008984
8985screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
8986 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
8987 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
8988 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008989 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008990
8991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8992 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02008993<
8994 Return type: |Number|
8995
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008996
8997screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
8998 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
8999 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
9000 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
9001 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
9002 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
9003 encodings it may only be the first byte.
9004 This is mainly to be used for testing.
9005 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
9006
9007 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9008 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009009<
9010 Return type: |Number|
9011
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009012
9013screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
9014 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
9015 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
9016 composing characters on top of the base character.
9017 This is mainly to be used for testing.
9018 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
9019
9020 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9021 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009022<
9023 Return type: list<number> or list<any>
9024
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009025
9026screencol() *screencol()*
9027 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
9028 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
9029 This function is mainly used for testing.
9030
9031 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
9032 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
9033 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
9034 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
9035 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009036 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009037 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
9038 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
9039<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009040 Return type: |Number|
9041
9042
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009043screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
9044 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
9045 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
9046 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
9047 The Dict has these members:
9048 row screen row
9049 col first screen column
9050 endcol last screen column
9051 curscol cursor screen column
9052 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
9053 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
9054 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
9055 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
9056 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
9057 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
9058 width character it would be the same as "col".
9059 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
9060 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
9061 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
9062 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00009063 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
9064 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01009065 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009066
9067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9068 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009069<
9070 Return type: dict<number> or dict<any>
9071
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009072
9073screenrow() *screenrow()*
9074 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
9075 cursor. The top line has number one.
9076 This function is mainly used for testing.
9077 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
9078
9079 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
9080
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009081 Return type: |Number|
9082
9083
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009084screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
9085 The result is a String that contains the base character and
9086 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
9087 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
9088 characters.
9089 This is mainly to be used for testing.
9090 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
9091
9092 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9093 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
9094<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009095 Return type: |String|
9096
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009097 *search()*
9098search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
9099 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
9100 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
9101
9102 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
9103 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
9104 move. No error message is given.
Christian Brabandt9a660d22024-03-12 22:03:09 +01009105 To get the matched string, use |matchbufline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009106
9107 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
9108 'b' search Backward instead of forward
9109 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
9110 'e' move to the End of the match
9111 'n' do Not move the cursor
9112 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
9113 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
9114 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
9115 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
Doug Kearns8a27d972025-01-05 15:56:57 +01009116 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of Zero
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009117 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
9118
9119 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
9120 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
9121 flag.
9122
9123 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
9124
9125 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
9126 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
9127 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
9128 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01009129 search starts one column after the start of the match. This
9130 matters for overlapping matches. See |cpo-c|. You can also
9131 insert "\ze" to change where the match ends, see |/\ze|.
9132
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009133 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
9134 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
9135 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
9136 file).
9137
9138 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
9139 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
9140 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
9141 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
9142 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
9143< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
9144 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
9145 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01009146 *E1285* *E1286* *E1287* *E1288* *E1289*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009147 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
9148 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
9149 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
9150 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
9151 giving the argument.
Christian Brabandtd657d3d2024-09-10 21:55:49 +02009152
9153 Note: the timeout is only considered when searching, not
9154 while evaluating the {skip} expression.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009155 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
9156
9157 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
9158 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
9159 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
9160 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
9161 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
9162 function reference or a lambda.
9163 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
9164 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
9165 and -1 returned.
9166 *search()-sub-match*
9167 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
9168 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
9169 whole pattern did match.
9170 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
9171
9172 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
9173 flag is used.
9174
9175 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
9176 :let n = 1
9177 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009178 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009179 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
9180 : " first search to find match at start of file
9181 : normal G$
9182 : let flags = "w"
9183 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
9184 : s/foo/bar/g
9185 : let flags = "W"
9186 : endwhile
9187 : update " write the file if modified
9188 : let n = n + 1
9189 :endwhile
9190<
9191 Example for using some flags: >
9192 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
9193< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
9194 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
9195 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
9196 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
9197 line:
9198 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
9199 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
9200 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
9201 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
9202 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
9203
9204 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9205 GetPattern()->search()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009206<
9207 Return type: |Number|
9208
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009209
9210searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
9211 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
9212 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
9213 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
9214
9215 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
9216 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
9217
9218 key type meaning ~
9219 current |Number| current position of match;
9220 0 if the cursor position is
9221 before the first match
9222 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
9223 "pos", otherwise 0
9224 total |Number| total count of matches found
9225 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
9226 1: recomputing was timed out
9227 2: max count exceeded
9228
9229 For {options} see further down.
9230
9231 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
9232 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
9233 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
9234 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
9235 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
9236
9237 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
9238 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
9239
9240 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
9241 " to 1)
9242 let result = searchcount()
9243<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01009244 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009245 function! LastSearchCount() abort
9246 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
9247 if empty(result)
9248 return ''
9249 endif
9250 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
9251 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
9252 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
9253 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
9254 \ result.current > result.maxcount
9255 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
9256 \ result.current, result.total)
9257 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
9258 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
9259 \ result.current, result.total)
9260 endif
9261 endif
9262 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
9263 \ result.current, result.total)
9264 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009265 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009266
9267 " Or if you want to show the count only when
9268 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009269 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009270 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
9271<
9272 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
9273 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
9274
9275 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
9276 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
9277 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
9278 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
9279 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
9280 call searchcount(#{
9281 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
9282 redrawstatus
9283 endif
9284 endfunction
9285<
9286 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
9287 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
9288
9289 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
9290 " (Note that it also updates search count)
9291 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
9292
9293 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
9294 " search again
9295 call searchcount()
9296<
9297 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
9298 key type meaning ~
9299 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
9300 like |n| or |N| was executed.
9301 otherwise returns the last
9302 computed result (when |n| or
9303 |N| was used when "S" is not
9304 in 'shortmess', or this
9305 function was called).
9306 (default: |TRUE|)
9307 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
9308 and different with |@/|.
9309 this works as same as the
9310 below command is executed
9311 before calling this function >
9312 let @/ = pattern
9313< (default: |@/|)
9314 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
9315 timeout. timeout milliseconds
9316 for recomputing the result
9317 (default: 0)
9318 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
9319 limit. max count of matched
9320 text while recomputing the
9321 result. if search exceeded
9322 total count, "total" value
9323 becomes `maxcount + 1`
9324 (default: 99)
9325 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
9326 when recomputing the result.
9327 this changes "current" result
9328 value. see |cursor()|,
9329 |getpos()|
9330 (default: cursor's position)
9331
9332 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9333 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
9334<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009335 Return type: dict<number>
9336
9337
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009338searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
9339 Search for the declaration of {name}.
9340
9341 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
9342 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
9343 first match in the function.
9344
9345 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
9346 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
9347 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
9348
9349 Moves the cursor to the found match.
9350 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9351 Example: >
9352 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
9353 echo getline('.')
9354 endif
9355<
9356 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9357 GetName()->searchdecl()
9358<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009359 Return type: |Number|
9360
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009361 *searchpair()*
9362searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
9363 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
9364 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
9365 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
9366 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
9367 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
9368 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
9369 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
9370 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
9371 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
9372 given.
9373
9374 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
9375 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
9376 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
9377 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
9378 typical use is: >
9379 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
9380< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
9381
9382 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
9383 |search()|. Additionally:
9384 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
9385 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
9386 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
9387 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
9388 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
9389 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
9390
9391 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
9392 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
9393 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
9394 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
9395 or a string.
9396 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
9397 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
9398 and -1 returned.
9399 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
9400 Anything else makes the function fail.
9401 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
9402 constant it is compiled into instructions.
9403
9404 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
9405
9406 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
9407 patterns are used like it's on.
9408
9409 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
9410 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
9411 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
9412 if 1
9413 if 2
9414 endif 2
9415 endif 1
9416< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
9417 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
9418 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
9419 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
9420 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
9421 "endif 2".
9422 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
9423 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
9424 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
9425 the matching start.
9426
9427 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
9428
9429 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
9430 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
9431
9432< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
9433 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
9434 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
9435 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
9436 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
9437 match.
9438 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
9439
9440 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
9441
9442< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
9443 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
9444 highlighting recognized as strings: >
9445
9446 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
9447 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
9448<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009449 Return type: |Number|
9450
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009451 *searchpairpos()*
9452searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
9453 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
9454 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
9455 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
9456 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
9457 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
9458 returns [0, 0]. >
9459
9460 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
9461<
9462 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
9463
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009464 Return type: list<number>
9465
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009466 *searchpos()*
9467searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
9468 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
9469 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
9470 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
9471 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
9472 returns [0, 0].
9473 Example: >
9474 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
9475
9476< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
9477 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
9478 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
9479< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
9480 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
9481
9482 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9483 GetPattern()->searchpos()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009484<
9485 Return type: list<number>
9486
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009487
9488server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
9489 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
9490 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
9491 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
9492 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
9493 Note:
9494 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
9495 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
9496 before calling any commands that waits for input.
9497 See also |clientserver|.
9498 Example: >
9499 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
9500
9501< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9502 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
9503<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009504 Return type: |Number|
9505
9506
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009507serverlist() *serverlist()*
9508 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
9509 When there are no servers or the information is not available
9510 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
9511 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
9512 Example: >
9513 :echo serverlist()
9514<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009515 Return type: |String|
9516
9517
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009518setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
9519 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
9520 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
9521
9522 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
9523 |bufload()| if needed.
9524
9525 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
9526 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
9527
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00009528 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a List of strings
9529 to set multiple lines. If the List extends below the last
9530 line then those lines are added. If the List is empty then
9531 nothing is changed and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009532
9533 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9534
9535 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
9536 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
9537 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
9538 added below the last line.
9539
9540 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
9541 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
9542 error is given.
9543 On success 0 is returned.
9544
9545 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9546 third argument: >
9547 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009548<
9549 Return type: |Number|
9550
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009551
9552setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
9553 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
9554 {val}.
9555 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
9556 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
9557 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
9558 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9559 The {varname} argument is a string.
9560 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
9561 Examples: >
9562 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
9563 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
9564< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
9565
9566 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9567 third argument: >
9568 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009569<
9570 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009571
9572
9573setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
9574 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00009575 tells Vim how wide characters are when displayed in the
9576 terminal, counted in screen cells. The values override
9577 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
9578 call setcellwidths([
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00009579 \ [0x111, 0x111, 1],
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00009580 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2],
9581 \ ])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009582
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00009583< The {list} argument is a List of Lists with each three
9584 numbers: [{low}, {high}, {width}]. *E1109* *E1110*
9585 {low} and {high} can be the same, in which case this refers to
9586 one character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from
9587 {low} to {high} (inclusive). *E1111* *E1114*
K.Takata71933232023-01-20 16:00:55 +00009588 Only characters with value 0x80 and higher can be used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009589
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00009590 {width} must be either 1 or 2, indicating the character width
9591 in screen cells. *E1112*
9592 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +00009593 range overlaps with another. *E1113*
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00009594
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009595 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
9596 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
9597
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00009598 To clear the overrides pass an empty {list}: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009599 setcellwidths([]);
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00009600
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009601< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00009602 the effect for known emoji characters. Move the cursor
9603 through the text to check if the cell widths of your terminal
9604 match with what Vim knows about each emoji. If it doesn't
9605 look right you need to adjust the {list} argument.
9606
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009607 Return type: |Number|
9608
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009609
9610setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
9611 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
9612 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
9613
9614 Example:
9615 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
9616 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
9617< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
9618 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
9619< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
9620
9621 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9622 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009623<
9624 Return type: |Number|
9625
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009626
9627setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
9628 Set the current character search information to {dict},
9629 which contains one or more of the following entries:
9630
9631 char character which will be used for a subsequent
9632 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
9633 character search
9634 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
9635 0 for backward
9636 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
9637 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
9638 character search
9639
9640 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
9641 from a script: >
9642 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
9643 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
9644 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
9645< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
9646
9647 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9648 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009649<
9650 Return type: dict<any>
9651
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009652
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01009653setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) *setcmdline()*
9654 Set the command line to {str} and set the cursor position to
9655 {pos}.
9656 If {pos} is omitted, the cursor is positioned after the text.
9657 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
9658 line.
9659
9660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9661 GetText()->setcmdline()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009662<
9663 Return type: |Number|
9664
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01009665
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009666setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
9667 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
9668 {pos}. The first position is 1.
9669 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
9670 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
9671 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
9672 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
9673 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
9674 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
9675 before inserting the resulting text.
9676 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
9677 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01009678 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
9679 line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009680
9681 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9682 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009683<
9684 Return type: |Number|
9685
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009686
9687setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
9688setcursorcharpos({list})
9689 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
9690 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
9691
9692 Example:
9693 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
9694 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
9695< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
9696 call cursor(4, 3)
9697< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
9698
9699 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9700 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009701<
9702 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009703
9704
9705setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
9706 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
9707 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
9708
9709< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
9710 See also |expr-env|.
9711
9712 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9713 second argument: >
9714 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009715<
9716 Return type: |Number|
9717
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009718
9719setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
9720 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
9721 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
9722 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
9723 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
9724 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
9725 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
9726 characters are not supported.
9727
9728 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
9729 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
9730 would do the same thing.
9731
9732 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
9733
9734 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9735 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
9736<
9737 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
9738
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009739 Return type: |Number|
9740
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009741
9742setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
9743 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
9744 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
Christian Brabandt946f61c2024-06-17 13:17:58 +02009745 |setbufline()|.
h-east52e7cc22024-07-28 17:03:29 +02009746 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared. See
9747 |text-prop-cleared|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009748
9749 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9750 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
9751 added below the last line.
9752 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00009753 converted to a String. When {text} is an empty List then
9754 nothing is changed and FALSE is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009755
9756 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
9757 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
9758 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
9759
9760 Example: >
9761 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
9762
9763< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
9764 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
9765 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
9766< This is equivalent to: >
9767 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
9768 : call setline(n, l)
9769 :endfor
9770
9771< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
9772
9773 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9774 second argument: >
9775 GetText()->setline(lnum)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009776<
9777 Return type: |Number|
9778
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009779
9780setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
9781 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
9782 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9783 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
9784
9785 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
9786 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
9787 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
9788 Also see |location-list|.
9789
9790 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
9791
9792 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
9793 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
9794 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
9795
9796 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9797 second argument: >
9798 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009799<
9800 Return type: |Number|
9801
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009802
9803setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
9804 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
9805 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
9806 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
9807 example for |getmatches()|.
9808 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
9809 window ID instead of the current window.
9810
9811 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9812 GetMatches()->setmatches()
9813<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009814 Return type: |Number|
9815
9816
9817setpos({expr}, {list}) *setpos()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009818 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
9819 . the cursor
9820 'x mark x
9821
9822 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
9823 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
9824 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
9825
9826 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
9827 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
9828 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
9829 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
9830 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
9831 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
9832 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
9833 Does not change the jumplist.
9834
9835 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
9836 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
9837 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
9838 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
9839
9840 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
9841 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9842 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9843 character.
9844
9845 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
9846 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
9847 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
9848 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
9849 mark position it is not used.
9850
9851 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
9852 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
9853 before '>.
9854
9855 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
9856 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
9857
9858 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
9859
9860 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
9861 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
9862 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
9863 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
9864 |winrestview()|.
9865
9866 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9867 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009868<
9869 Return type: |Number|
9870
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009871
9872setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
9873 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
9874
9875 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
9876 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
9877 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
9878 {what}.
9879 *setqflist-what*
9880 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
9881 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
9882 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
9883 entries:
9884
9885 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
9886 buffer
9887 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
9888 present or it is invalid.
9889 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
9890 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
9891 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00009892 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009893 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
9894 col column number
9895 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
9896 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00009897 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009898 nr error number
9899 text description of the error
9900 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
9901 valid recognized error message
Tom Praschanca6ac992023-08-11 23:26:12 +02009902 user_data custom data associated with the item, can be
9903 any type.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009904
9905 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
9906 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
9907 locate a matching error line.
9908 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
9909 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
9910 item will not be handled as an error line.
9911 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
9912 be used.
9913 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
9914 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
9915 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
9916 cleared.
9917 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
9918 |getqflist()| returns.
9919
9920 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
9921 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
9922 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
9923 new list is created.
9924
9925 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
9926 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
9927 clear the list: >
9928 :call setqflist([], 'r')
9929<
Jeremy Fleischman27fbf6e2024-10-14 20:46:27 +02009930 'u' Like 'r', but tries to preserve the current selection
9931 in the quickfix list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009932 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
9933 freed.
9934
9935 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
9936 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
9937 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
9938 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
9939 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
9940
9941 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
9942 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
9943 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
9944 "lines". If this is not present, then the
9945 'errorformat' option value is used.
9946 See |quickfix-parse|
9947 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
9948 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
9949 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
9950 then the last entry in the list is set as the
9951 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
9952 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
9953 argument.
9954 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
9955 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
9956 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
9957 See |quickfix-parse|
9958 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
9959 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
9960 the last quickfix list.
9961 quickfixtextfunc
9962 function to get the text to display in the
9963 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
9964 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
9965 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
9966 of how to write the function and an example.
9967 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
9968 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
9969 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
9970 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
9971 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
9972 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
9973 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
9974 specify the list.
9975
9976 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
9977 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
9978 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
9979 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
9980<
9981 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
9982
9983 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
9984 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
9985 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
9986
9987 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9988 second argument: >
9989 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
9990<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +02009991 Return type: |Number|
9992
9993
9994setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}]) *setreg()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009995 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
9996 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
9997 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
9998 {regname} must be one character.
9999
10000 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
10001 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
10002 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
10003 then the value is appended.
10004
10005 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
10006 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
10007 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
10008 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
10009 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
10010 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
10011 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
10012 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
10013
10014 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
10015 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
10016 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
10017 mode is never selected automatically.
10018 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10019
10020 *E883*
10021 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
10022 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
10023 items act like empty strings.
10024
10025 Examples: >
10026 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
10027 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
10028 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
10029 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
10030
10031< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
10032 register: >
10033 :let var_a = getreginfo()
10034 :call setreg('a', var_a)
10035< or: >
10036 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
10037 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
10038 ....
10039 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
10040< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
10041 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
10042 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
10043 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
10044
10045 You can also change the type of a register by appending
10046 nothing: >
10047 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
10048
10049< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10050 second argument: >
10051 GetText()->setreg('a')
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010052<
10053 Return type: |Number|
10054
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010055
10056settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
10057 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
10058 |t:var|
10059 The {varname} argument is a string.
10060 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
10061 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
10062 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
10063 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
10064 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
10065
10066 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10067 third argument: >
10068 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010069<
10070 Return type: |Number|
10071
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010072
10073settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
10074 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
10075 {val}.
10076 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
10077 use |setwinvar()|.
10078 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10079 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
10080 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
10081 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
10082 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
10083 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
10084 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
10085 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
10086 Examples: >
10087 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
10088 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
10089< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
10090
10091 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10092 fourth argument: >
10093 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010094<
10095 Return type: |Number|
10096
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010097
10098settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
10099 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
10100 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10101
10102 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
10103 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
10104 stack.
10105 *E962*
10106 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
10107 argument:
10108 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
10109 stack is replaced.
10110 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
10111 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
10112 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
10113 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
10114 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
10115
10116 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
10117 stack after the modification.
10118
10119 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
10120
10121 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
10122 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
10123 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
10124
10125< Save and restore the tag stack: >
10126 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
10127 " do something else
10128 call settagstack(1003, stack)
10129 unlet stack
10130<
10131 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10132 second argument: >
10133 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010134<
10135 Return type: |Number|
10136
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010137
10138setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
10139 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
10140 Examples: >
10141 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
10142 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
10143
10144< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10145 third argument: >
10146 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010147<
10148 Return type: |Number|
10149
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010150
10151sha256({string}) *sha256()*
10152 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
10153 checksum of {string}.
10154
10155 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10156 GetText()->sha256()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010157<
10158 Return type: |String|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010159
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010160 {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010161
10162shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
10163 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
10164 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +000010165 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010166 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
10167 quotes.
10168 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
10169 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
10170 {string}.
10171 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
10172 replace all "'" with "'\''".
10173
Enno5faeb602024-05-15 21:54:19 +020010174 The {special} argument adds additional escaping of keywords
10175 used in Vim commands. When it is not omitted and a non-zero
K.Takatac0e038b2024-05-16 12:39:01 +090010176 number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
10177 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" (as listed in
10178 |expand()|) will be preceded by a backslash.
Enno5faeb602024-05-15 21:54:19 +020010179 This backslash will be removed again by the |:!| command.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010180
10181 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
10182 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
10183 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
10184 even when inside single quotes.
10185
10186 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
10187 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
10188 escaped a second time.
10189
10190 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
10191 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
10192 character inside single quotes.
10193
10194 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010195 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010196< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
10197 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010198 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010199< See also |::S|.
10200
10201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10202 GetCommand()->shellescape()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010203<
10204 Return type: |String|
10205
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010206
10207shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
10208 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
10209 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
10210 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
10211 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
10212 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
10213
10214 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
10215 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
10216 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
10217 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
10218
10219 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10220 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010221<
10222 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010223
10224sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
10225
10226
10227simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
10228 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
10229 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
10230 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
10231 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
10232 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
10233 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
10234 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
10235 standard).
10236 Example: >
10237 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
10238< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
10239 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
10240 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
10241 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
10242 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
10243
10244 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10245 GetName()->simplify()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010246<
10247 Return type: |String|
10248
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010249
10250sin({expr}) *sin()*
10251 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
10252 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +010010253 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010254 Examples: >
10255 :echo sin(100)
10256< -0.506366 >
10257 :echo sin(-4.01)
10258< 0.763301
10259
10260 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10261 Compute()->sin()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010262<
10263 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010264
10265
10266sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
10267 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
10268 [-inf, inf].
10269 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +010010270 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010271 Examples: >
10272 :echo sinh(0.5)
10273< 0.521095 >
10274 :echo sinh(-0.9)
10275< -1.026517
10276
10277 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10278 Compute()->sinh()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010279<
10280 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010281
10282
10283slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
10284 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
10285 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
10286 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
zeertzjqad387692024-03-23 08:23:48 +010010287 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are treated as a
10288 part of the preceding base character.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010289 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
10290 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +010010291 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010292
10293 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10294 GetList()->slice(offset)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010295<
10296 Return type: list<{type}>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010297
10298
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +000010299sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010300 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
10301
10302 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
10303 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
10304
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +010010305< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010306 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
10307 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
10308 current buffer use |:sort|.
10309
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +000010310 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
10311 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
10312 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010313
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +000010314 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010315 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
10316 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
10317 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
10318 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
10319 case. Example: >
10320 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
10321 :language collate en_US.UTF8
10322 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
10323< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
10324>
10325 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
10326 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
10327 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
10328< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
10329 This does not work properly on Mac.
10330
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +000010331 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010332 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
Bram Moolenaarbe19d782023-03-09 22:06:49 +000010333 strtod() function to parse numbers. Strings, Lists, Dicts and
10334 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0). Note that this won't
10335 sort a list of strings with numbers!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010336
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +000010337 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010338 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
10339 digits will be used as the number they represent.
10340
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +000010341 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010342 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
10343
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +000010344 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010345 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
10346 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
10347 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
10348 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
10349
10350 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
10351 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
10352
10353 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
10354 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
10355 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
10356 same order as they were originally.
10357
10358 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10359 mylist->sort()
10360
10361< Also see |uniq()|.
10362
10363 Example: >
10364 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
10365 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
10366 endfunc
10367 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
10368< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
10369 ignores overflow: >
10370 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
10371 return a:i1 - a:i2
10372 endfunc
10373< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
10374 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
10375<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010376 Return type: list<{type}>
10377
10378
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010379sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
10380 Stop playing all sounds.
10381
10382 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
10383 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
10384
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010385 Return type: |Number|
10386
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010387 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
10388
10389 *sound_playevent()*
10390sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
10391 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
10392 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
10393 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
10394 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
10395 call sound_playevent('bell')
10396< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
10397 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
10398 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
Yee Cheng Chin4314e4f2022-10-08 13:50:05 +010010399 On macOS, {name} refers to files located in
10400 /System/Library/Sounds (e.g. "Tink"). It will also work for
10401 custom installed sounds in folders like ~/Library/Sounds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010402
10403 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
10404 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
10405 argument is the status:
10406 0 sound was played to the end
10407 1 sound was interrupted
10408 2 error occurred after sound started
10409 Example: >
10410 func Callback(id, status)
10411 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
10412 endfunc
10413 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
10414
10415< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
10416
10417 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
10418 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
10419
10420 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10421 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010422<
10423 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010424
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010425 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010426
10427 *sound_playfile()*
10428sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
10429 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
10430 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
10431 with this command: >
10432 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
10433
10434< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10435 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010436<
10437 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010438
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010439 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010440
10441
10442sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
10443 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
10444 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
10445
10446 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
10447 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
10448
10449 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
10450 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
10451
10452 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10453 soundid->sound_stop()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010454<
10455 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010456
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010457 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010458
10459 *soundfold()*
10460soundfold({word})
10461 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
10462 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
10463 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
10464 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
10465 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
10466 the method can be quite slow.
10467
10468 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10469 GetWord()->soundfold()
10470<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010471 Return type: |String|
10472
10473
10474spellbadword([{sentence}]) *spellbadword()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010475 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
10476 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
10477 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
10478 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
10479
10480 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
10481 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
10482 result is an empty string.
10483
10484 The return value is a list with two items:
10485 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
10486 - The type of the spelling error:
10487 "bad" spelling mistake
10488 "rare" rare word
10489 "local" word only valid in another region
10490 "caps" word should start with Capital
10491 Example: >
10492 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
10493< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
10494
10495 The spelling information for the current window and the value
10496 of 'spelllang' are used.
10497
10498 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10499 GetText()->spellbadword()
10500<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010501 Return type: list<string>
10502
10503
10504spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]]) *spellsuggest()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010505 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
10506 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
10507 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
10508
10509 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
10510 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
10511 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
10512
10513 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
10514 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
10515 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
10516 replace a line.
10517
10518 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
10519 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
10520 although it may appear capitalized.
10521
10522 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
10523 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
10524
10525 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10526 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010527<
10528 Return type: list<string> or list<any>
10529
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010530
10531split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
10532 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
Shane Harperc1b39842024-07-17 19:40:40 +020010533 empty each white space separated sequence of characters
10534 becomes an item.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010535 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
10536 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
10537 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
10538 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
10539 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
10540 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
10541 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
10542 Example: >
10543 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
10544< To split a string in individual characters: >
10545 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
10546< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
10547 the end of the pattern: >
10548 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
10549< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
10550 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
10551 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
10552< The opposite function is |join()|.
10553
10554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10555 GetString()->split()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010556<
10557 Return type: list<string>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010558
10559sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
10560 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
10561 |Float|.
10562 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +010010563 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
10564 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010565 Examples: >
10566 :echo sqrt(100)
10567< 10.0 >
10568 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
10569< nan
10570 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
10571
10572 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10573 Compute()->sqrt()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010574<
10575 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010576
10577
10578srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
10579 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
10580 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
10581 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
10582 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
10583 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
10584 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
10585 when a predictable sequence is intended.
10586
10587 Examples: >
10588 :let seed = srand()
10589 :let seed = srand(userinput)
10590 :echo rand(seed)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010591<
10592 Return type: list<number>
10593
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010594
10595state([{what}]) *state()*
10596 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
10597 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
10598 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
10599 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
10600 Yes: then do it right away.
10601 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
10602 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
10603 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
10604 messages and callbacks).
10605 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
10606 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
10607 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
10608 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
10609 Also see |mode()|.
10610
10611 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
10612 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
10613 if state('s') == ''
10614 " screen has not scrolled
10615<
10616 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
10617 something is busy:
10618 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
10619 stuffed command
10620 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
10621 a Insert mode autocomplete active
10622 x executing an autocommand
10623 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
10624 ch_readraw() when reading json
10625 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
10626 |f| or a count
10627 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
10628 recursiveness up to "ccc")
10629 s screen has scrolled for messages
10630
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010631 Return type: |String|
10632
10633
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +010010634str2blob({list} [, {options}]) *str2blob()*
10635 Return a Blob by converting the characters in the List of
10636 strings in {list} into bytes.
10637
10638 A <NL> byte is added to the blob after each list item. A
10639 newline character in the string is translated into a <NUL>
10640 byte in the blob.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +010010641
10642 If {options} is not supplied, the current 'encoding' value is
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +010010643 used to convert the characters into bytes.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +010010644
10645 The argument {options} is a |Dict| and supports the following
10646 items:
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +010010647 encoding Encode the characters using this encoding.
10648 The value is a |String|. See |encoding-names|
10649 for the supported values.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +010010650
10651 An error is given and an empty blob is returned if the
10652 character encoding fails.
10653
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +010010654 Returns an empty Blob if {list} is empty.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +010010655
10656 See also |blob2str()|
10657
10658 Examples: >
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +010010659 str2blob(["ab"]) returns 0z6162
10660 str2blob(["«»"]) returns 0zC2ABC2BB
10661 str2blob(["a\nb"]) returns 0z610A62
10662 str2blob(readfile('myfile.txt'))
10663 str2blob(["«»"], {'encoding': 'latin1'}) returns 0zABBB
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +010010664<
10665 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Yegappan Lakshmanana11b23c2025-01-16 19:16:42 +010010666 GetListOfStrings()->str2blob()
Yegappan Lakshmanan1aefe1d2025-01-14 17:29:42 +010010667<
10668 Return type: |Blob|
10669
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010670str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
10671 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
10672 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
10673 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
10674 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
10675 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
10676 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
10677 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
10678 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
10679 thousand.
10680 Text after the number is silently ignored.
10681 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
10682 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
10683 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
10684 |substitute()|: >
10685 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
10686<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +010010687 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
10688
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010689 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10690 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010691<
10692 Return type: |Float|
10693
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010694
10695str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
10696 Return a list containing the number values which represent
10697 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
10698 str2list(" ") returns [32]
10699 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
10700< |list2str()| does the opposite.
10701
10702 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
10703 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
10704 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
10705 properly: >
10706 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
10707
10708< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10709 GetString()->str2list()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010710<
10711 Return type: list<number>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010712
10713
10714str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
10715 Convert string {string} to a number.
10716 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
10717 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
10718 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
10719
10720 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
10721 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
10722 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
10723 let nr = str2nr('0123')
10724<
10725 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
10726 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
10727 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
10728 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
10729 Text after the number is silently ignored.
10730
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +010010731 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
10732
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010733 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10734 GetText()->str2nr()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010735<
10736 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010737
10738
10739strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
10740 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
10741 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
10742 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
10743 composing characters separately.
10744
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +010010745 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
10746
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010747 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
10748
10749 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10750 GetText()->strcharlen()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010751<
10752 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010753
10754
10755strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
10756 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
10757 of byte index and length.
10758 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
10759 counted separately.
zeertzjqad387692024-03-23 08:23:48 +010010760 When {skipcc} set to 1, composing characters are treated as a
10761 part of the preceding base character, similar to |slice()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010762 When a character index is used where a character does not
10763 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
10764 example: >
10765 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
10766< results in 'a'.
10767
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010768 Returns an empty string on error.
10769
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010770 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10771 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010772<
10773 Return type: |String|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010774
10775
10776strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
10777 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
10778 in String {string}.
10779 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
10780 counted separately.
zeertzjqad387692024-03-23 08:23:48 +010010781 When {skipcc} set to 1, composing characters are ignored.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010782 |strcharlen()| always does this.
10783
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010784 Returns zero on error.
10785
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010786 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
10787
10788 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
10789 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
10790 if has("patch-7.4.755")
10791 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
10792 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
10793 endfunction
10794 else
10795 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
10796 if a:skipcc
10797 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
10798 else
10799 return strchars(a:str)
10800 endif
10801 endfunction
10802 endif
10803<
10804 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10805 GetText()->strchars()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010806<
10807 Return type: |Number|
10808
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010809
10810strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
10811 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
10812 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
10813 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
10814 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
10815 matters for Tab characters.
10816 The option settings of the current window are used. This
10817 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
10818 'tabstop' and 'display'.
10819 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
10820 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010821 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010822 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
10823
10824 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10825 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010826<
10827 Return type: |Number|
10828
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010829
10830strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
10831 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
10832 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
10833 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
10834 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
10835 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
10836 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
10837 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
10838 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
10839 Examples: >
10840 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
10841 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
10842 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
10843 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
10844 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
10845 Show mod time of file.c.
10846< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
10847 :if exists("*strftime")
10848
10849< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10850 GetFormat()->strftime()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010851<
10852 Return type: |String|
10853
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010854
10855strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +010010856 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
10857 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
10858 index. Composing characters are considered separate
10859 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
10860 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010861 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010862 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
10863
10864 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10865 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010866<
10867 Return type: |Number|
10868
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010869
10870stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
10871 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
10872 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
10873 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
10874 This can be used to find a second match: >
10875 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
10876 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
10877< The search is done case-sensitive.
10878 For pattern searches use |match()|.
10879 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
10880 See also |strridx()|.
10881 Examples: >
10882 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
10883 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
10884 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
10885< *strstr()* *strchr()*
10886 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
10887 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
10888
10889 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10890 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
10891<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010892 Return type: |Number|
10893
10894
10895string({expr}) *string()*
10896 Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010897 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
10898 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
10899 {expr} type result ~
10900 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
10901 Number 123
10902 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
10903 Funcref function('name')
10904 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
10905 List [item, item]
10906 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +000010907 Class class SomeName
10908 Object object of SomeName {lnum: 1, col: 3}
Yegappan Lakshmanan3164cf82024-03-28 10:36:42 +010010909 Enum enum EnumName
Yegappan Lakshmanan3cf121e2024-03-31 18:45:35 +020010910 EnumValue enum name.value {name: str, ordinal: nr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010911
10912 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
10913 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
10914 will then fail.
10915
mityu7f0bba22024-03-29 10:14:41 +010010916 For an object, invokes the string() method to get a textual
Yegappan Lakshmanand3eae7b2024-03-03 16:26:58 +010010917 representation of the object. If the method is not present,
mityu7f0bba22024-03-29 10:14:41 +010010918 then the default representation is used. |object-string()|
Yegappan Lakshmanand3eae7b2024-03-03 16:26:58 +010010919
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010920 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10921 mylist->string()
10922
10923< Also see |strtrans()|.
10924
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010925 Return type: |String|
10926
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010927
10928strlen({string}) *strlen()*
10929 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
10930 {string} in bytes.
10931 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010932 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010933 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
10934 |strchars()|.
10935 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
10936
10937 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10938 GetString()->strlen()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010939<
10940 Return type: |Number|
10941
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010942
10943strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
10944 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
10945 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
10946 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
10947 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
10948 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
10949 following composing characters).
10950 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
10951 |strcharpart()|.
10952
10953 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
10954 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
10955 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
10956 end of the {src}. >
10957 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
10958 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
10959 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
10960 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
10961
10962< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
10963 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
10964 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
10965<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010966 Returns an empty string on error.
10967
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010968 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10969 GetText()->strpart(5)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020010970<
10971 Return type: |String|
10972
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010973
10974strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
10975 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
10976 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
10977 the format specified in {format}.
10978
10979 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
10980 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
10981 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
10982 matters.
10983
10984 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
10985 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
10986 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
10987 result.
10988
10989 See also |strftime()|.
10990 Examples: >
10991 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
10992< 862156163 >
10993 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
10994< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
10995 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
10996< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
10997
10998 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10999 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
11000<
11001 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
11002 :if exists("*strptime")
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011003<
11004 Return type: |Number|
11005
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011006
11007strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
11008 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
11009 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
11010 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
11011 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
11012 match: >
11013 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
11014 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
11015< The search is done case-sensitive.
11016 For pattern searches use |match()|.
11017 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
11018 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
11019 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
11020 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
11021< *strrchr()*
11022 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
11023 function strrchr().
11024
11025 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11026 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011027<
11028 Return type: |Number|
11029
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011030
11031strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
11032 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
11033 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
11034 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
11035 echo strtrans(@a)
11036< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
11037 starting a new line.
11038
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011039 Returns an empty string on error.
11040
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011041 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11042 GetString()->strtrans()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011043<
11044 Return type: |String|
11045
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011046
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010011047strutf16len({string} [, {countcc}]) *strutf16len()*
11048 The result is a Number, which is the number of UTF-16 code
11049 units in String {string} (after converting it to UTF-16).
11050
11051 When {countcc} is TRUE, composing characters are counted
11052 separately.
11053 When {countcc} is omitted or FALSE, composing characters are
11054 ignored.
11055
11056 Returns zero on error.
11057
11058 Also see |strlen()| and |strcharlen()|.
11059 Examples: >
11060 echo strutf16len('a') returns 1
11061 echo strutf16len('©') returns 1
11062 echo strutf16len('😊') returns 2
11063 echo strutf16len('ą́') returns 1
11064 echo strutf16len('ą́', v:true) returns 3
a5ob7r790f9a82023-09-25 06:05:47 +090011065<
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010011066 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11067 GetText()->strutf16len()
11068<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011069 Return type: |Number|
11070
11071
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011072strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
11073 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
11074 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
11075 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
11076 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
11077 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011078 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011079 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
11080
11081 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11082 GetString()->strwidth()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011083<
11084 Return type: |Number|
11085
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011086
11087submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
11088 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
11089 substitute() function.
11090 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
11091 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
11092 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
11093 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
11094 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
11095
11096 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
11097 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
11098 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
11099 text.
11100 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
11101 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
11102 items, since there are no real line breaks.
11103
11104 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
11105 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
11106
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011107 Returns an empty string or list on error.
11108
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011109 Examples: >
11110 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
11111 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
11112< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
11113 A line break is included as a newline character.
11114
11115 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11116 GetNr()->submatch()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011117<
11118 Return type: |String| or list<string> depending on {list}
11119
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011120
11121substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
11122 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
11123 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
11124 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
11125 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
11126
11127 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
11128 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
11129 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
11130 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
11131 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
11132 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
11133 used.
11134
11135 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
11136 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
11137 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
11138 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
11139
11140 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
11141 unmodified.
11142
11143 Example: >
11144 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
11145< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
11146 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
11147< results in "TESTING".
11148
11149 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
11150 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
11151 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000011152 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011153
11154< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
11155 optional argument. Example: >
11156 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
11157< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
11158 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
11159 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000011160 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011161
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011162< Returns an empty string on error.
11163
11164 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011165 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011166<
11167 Return type: |String|
11168
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011169
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +000011170swapfilelist() *swapfilelist()*
11171 Returns a list of swap file names, like what "vim -r" shows.
11172 See the |-r| command argument. The 'directory' option is used
11173 for the directories to inspect. If you only want to get a
11174 list of swap files in the current directory then temporarily
11175 set 'directory' to a dot: >
11176 let save_dir = &directory
11177 let &directory = '.'
11178 let swapfiles = swapfilelist()
11179 let &directory = save_dir
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011180<
11181 Return type: list<string>
11182
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +000011183
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011184swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
11185 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
11186 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
11187 version Vim version
11188 user user name
11189 host host name
11190 fname original file name
11191 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
11192 file
11193 mtime last modification time in seconds
11194 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
11195 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
11196 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
11197 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
11198 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
11199 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
11200 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
11201 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
11202
11203 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11204 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011205<
11206 Return type: dict<any> or dict<string>
11207
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011208
11209swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
11210 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
11211 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
11212 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
11213 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
11214 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
11215
11216 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11217 GetBufname()->swapname()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011218<
11219 Return type: |String|
11220
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011221
11222synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
11223 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
11224 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
11225 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
11226 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
11227
11228 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
11229 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
11230 Note that when the position is after the last character,
11231 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
11232 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
11233
11234 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
11235 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
11236 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
11237 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
11238 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
11239 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
11240 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
11241
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011242 Returns zero on error.
11243
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011244 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
11245 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
11246<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011247 Return type: |Number|
11248
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011249
11250synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
11251 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
11252 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
11253 about a syntax item.
11254 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
11255 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
11256 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
11257 used (GUI, cterm or term).
11258 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
11259 {what} result
11260 "name" the name of the syntax item
11261 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
11262 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
11263 term: empty string)
11264 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
11265 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
11266 |highlight-font|
11267 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
11268 |highlight-guisp|
11269 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
11270 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
11271 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
11272 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
11273 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
11274 "bold" "1" if bold
11275 "italic" "1" if italic
11276 "reverse" "1" if reverse
11277 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
11278 "standout" "1" if standout
11279 "underline" "1" if underlined
11280 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
11281 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
Bram Moolenaarde786322022-07-30 14:56:17 +010011282 "nocombine" "1" if nocombine
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011283
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011284 Returns an empty string on error.
11285
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011286 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
11287 cursor): >
11288 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
11289<
11290 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11291 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011292<
11293 Return type: |String|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011294
11295
11296synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
11297 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
11298 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
11299 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
11300 ":highlight link" are followed.
11301
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011302 Returns zero on error.
11303
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011304 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11305 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011306<
11307 Return type: |Number|
11308
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011309
11310synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
11311 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
11312 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
11313 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
11314 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
11315 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
11316 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
11317 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
11318 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
11319 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
11320 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
11321 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
11322 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
11323 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
11324 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
11325 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
11326 and replaced by the character "X", then:
11327 call returns ~
11328 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
11329 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
11330 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
11331 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
11332 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
11333 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
11334
Christian Brabandtfe1e2b52024-04-26 18:42:59 +020011335 Note: Doesn't consider |matchadd()| highlighting items,
11336 since syntax and matching highlighting are two different
11337 mechanisms |syntax-vs-match|.
h-east52e7cc22024-07-28 17:03:29 +020011338
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011339 Return type: list<any>
Christian Brabandtfe1e2b52024-04-26 18:42:59 +020011340
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011341
11342synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
11343 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
11344 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
11345 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
11346 like what |synID()| returns.
11347 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
11348 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
11349 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
11350 transparent item.
11351 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
11352 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
11353 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
11354 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
11355 endfor
11356< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011357 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011358 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
11359 valid positions.
11360
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011361 Return type: list<number> or list<any>
11362
11363
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011364system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
11365 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
11366 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
11367
11368 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
11369 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
11370 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
11371 separators yourself.
11372 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
11373 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
11374 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
11375 list items converted to NULs).
11376 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
11377 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
11378 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
11379 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
11380
11381 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
11382
11383 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
11384 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
11385 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
11386 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
11387 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
11388<
11389 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
11390 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
11391 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
11392 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
11393 cause trouble.
11394 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
11395
11396 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000011397 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
11398 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011399
11400< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
11401 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
11402 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
11403 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
11404 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
11405
11406 The command executed is constructed using several options:
11407 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
11408 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
11409 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
11410 concatenated commands.
11411
11412 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
11413 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
11414
11415 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
11416 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
11417
11418 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
11419 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
11420 when using a security agent application.
11421 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
11422 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
11423
11424 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11425 :echo GetCmd()->system()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011426<
11427 Return type: |String|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011428
11429
11430systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
11431 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
11432 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
11433 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
11434 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
11435 result ends in a NL.
11436 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
11437
11438 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
11439 use |system()| and |split()|: >
11440 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
11441<
11442 Returns an empty string on error.
11443
11444 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11445 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011446<
11447 Return type: list<string>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011448
11449
11450tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
11451 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
11452 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
11453 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
11454 omitted the current tab page is used.
11455 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
11456 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
11457 let buflist = []
11458 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
11459 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
11460 endfor
11461< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
11462
11463 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11464 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011465<
11466 Return type: list<number>
11467
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011468
11469tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
11470 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
11471 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
11472
11473 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
11474 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
11475 count).
11476 # the number of the last accessed tab page
11477 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
11478 previous tab page 0 is returned.
11479 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
11480
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011481 Returns zero on error.
11482
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011483 Return type: |Number|
11484
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011485
11486tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
11487 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
11488 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
11489 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
11490 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
11491 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
11492 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
11493 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
11494 Useful examples: >
11495 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
11496 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
11497< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
11498
11499 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11500 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
11501<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011502 Return type: |Number|
11503
11504
11505tagfiles() *tagfiles()*
11506 Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011507 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
11508
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011509 Return type: list<string> or list<any>
11510
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011511
11512taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
11513 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
11514
11515 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
11516 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
11517 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
11518
11519 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
11520 entries:
11521 name Name of the tag.
11522 filename Name of the file where the tag is
11523 defined. It is either relative to the
11524 current directory or a full path.
11525 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
11526 the file.
11527 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
11528 entry depends on the language specific
11529 kind values. Only available when
11530 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +000011531 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011532 static A file specific tag. Refer to
11533 |static-tag| for more information.
11534 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
11535 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
11536 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
11537 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
11538 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
11539 contained in.
11540
11541 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
11542 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
11543
11544 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
11545
11546 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
11547 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
11548 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
11549 search regular expression pattern.
11550
11551 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
11552 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
11553 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
11554
11555 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11556 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011557<
11558 Return type: list<dict<any>> or list<any>
11559
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011560
11561tan({expr}) *tan()*
11562 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
11563 in the range [-inf, inf].
11564 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011565 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011566 Examples: >
11567 :echo tan(10)
11568< 0.648361 >
11569 :echo tan(-4.01)
11570< -1.181502
11571
11572 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11573 Compute()->tan()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011574<
11575 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011576
11577
11578tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
11579 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
11580 range [-1, 1].
11581 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011582 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011583 Examples: >
11584 :echo tanh(0.5)
11585< 0.462117 >
11586 :echo tanh(-1)
11587< -0.761594
11588
11589 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11590 Compute()->tanh()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011591<
11592 Return type: |Float|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011593
11594
11595tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
11596 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
11597 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
11598 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
11599 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000011600 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Christian Brabandt5cf53012024-05-18 10:13:11 +020011601< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|
11602 that is recursively deleted when Vim exits, on other systems
11603 temporary files are not cleaned up automatically on exit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011604 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
11605 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
11606 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
11607
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011608 Return type: |String|
11609
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011610
11611term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
11612
11613
11614terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
11615 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
11616 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
11617 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
11618 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
11619 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
11620 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
11621 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
11622 mouse mouse type supported
Bram Moolenaar4bc85f22022-10-21 14:17:24 +010011623 kitty whether Kitty terminal was detected
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011624
11625 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
11626
11627 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
11628 an empty dictionary.
11629
11630 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
11631 current cursor style.
11632 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
11633 request the cursor blink status.
11634 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
11635 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
11636 and |t_RC| on startup.
11637
11638 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
11639 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
11640
11641 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
11642
11643 Also see:
11644 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
11645 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
11646 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
11647
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011648 Return type: dict<string>
11649
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011650
11651test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
11652
11653
11654 *timer_info()*
11655timer_info([{id}])
11656 Return a list with information about timers.
11657 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
11658 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
11659 returned.
11660 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
11661
11662 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
11663 these items:
11664 "id" the timer ID
11665 "time" time the timer was started with
11666 "remaining" time until the timer fires
11667 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
11668 -1 means forever
11669 "callback" the callback
11670 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
11671
11672 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11673 GetTimer()->timer_info()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011674<
11675 Return type: list<dict<any>> or list<any>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011676
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011677 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
11678
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011679
11680timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
11681 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
11682 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
11683 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
11684 has passed.
11685
11686 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
11687 for a short time.
11688
11689 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
11690 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
11691 See |non-zero-arg|.
11692
11693 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11694 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011695<
11696 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011697
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011698 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
11699
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011700
11701 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
11702timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
11703 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
11704
11705 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
11706 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
11707 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
Bram Moolenaardd60c362023-02-27 15:49:53 +000011708 Zero can be used to execute the callback when Vim is back in
11709 the main loop.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011710
11711 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
11712 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
11713 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
11714 waiting for input.
11715 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
11716 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
11717
11718 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
11719 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
11720 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
11721 the callback will be called once.
11722 If the timer causes an error three times in a
11723 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
11724 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
11725 messages.
11726
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011727 Returns -1 on error.
11728
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011729 Example: >
11730 func MyHandler(timer)
11731 echo 'Handler called'
11732 endfunc
11733 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
11734 \ {'repeat': 3})
11735< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
11736 intervals.
11737
11738 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11739 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
11740
11741< Not available in the |sandbox|.
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011742
11743 Return type: |Number|
11744
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011745 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
11746
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011747
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011748timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
11749 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
11750 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
11751 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
11752
11753 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11754 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011755<
11756 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011757
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011758 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
11759
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011760
11761timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
11762 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
11763 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
11764 timers there is no error.
11765
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011766 Return type: |Number|
11767
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011768 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
11769
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011770
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011771tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
11772 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
11773 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011774 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011775
11776 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11777 GetText()->tolower()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011778<
11779 Return type: |String|
11780
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011781
11782toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
11783 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
11784 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011785 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011786
11787 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11788 GetText()->toupper()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011789<
11790 Return type: |String|
11791
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011792
11793tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
11794 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
11795 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
11796 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
11797 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
11798 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
11799 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
11800
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011801 Returns an empty string on error.
11802
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011803 Examples: >
11804 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
11805< returns "Hello THere" >
11806 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
11807< returns "{blob}"
11808
11809 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11810 GetText()->tr(from, to)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011811<
11812 Return type: |String|
11813
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011814
11815trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
11816 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
11817 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
11818
Illia Bobyr80799172023-10-17 18:00:50 +020011819 If {mask} is not given, or is an empty string, {mask} is all
11820 characters up to 0x20, which includes Tab, space, NL and CR,
11821 plus the non-breaking space character 0xa0.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011822
11823 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
11824 characters:
11825 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
11826 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
11827 2 remove only at the end of {text}
11828 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
11829
11830 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011831 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011832
11833 Examples: >
11834 echo trim(" some text ")
11835< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000011836 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011837< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
11838 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
11839< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
11840 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
11841< returns " vim"
11842
11843 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11844 GetText()->trim()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011845<
11846 Return type: |String|
11847
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011848
11849trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
11850 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
11851 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
11852 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011853 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011854 Examples: >
11855 echo trunc(1.456)
11856< 1.0 >
11857 echo trunc(-5.456)
11858< -5.0 >
11859 echo trunc(4.0)
11860< 4.0
11861
11862 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11863 Compute()->trunc()
11864<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011865 Return type: |Float|
11866
11867
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011868 *type()*
11869type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
11870 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
11871 v:t_ variable that has the value:
11872 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
11873 String: 1 |v:t_string|
11874 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
11875 List: 3 |v:t_list|
11876 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
11877 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
11878 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
11879 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
11880 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
11881 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
11882 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
h_east596a9f22023-11-21 21:24:23 +090011883 Class: 12 |v:t_class|
11884 Object: 13 |v:t_object|
Yegappan Lakshmanan2a71b542023-12-14 20:03:03 +010011885 Typealias: 14 |v:t_typealias|
Yegappan Lakshmanan3164cf82024-03-28 10:36:42 +010011886 Enum: 15 |v:t_enum|
11887 EnumValue: 16 |v:t_enumvalue|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011888 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
11889 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
11890 :if type(myvar) == type("")
11891 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
11892 :if type(myvar) == type([])
11893 :if type(myvar) == type({})
11894 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
11895 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
11896 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
11897< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
11898 :if exists('v:t_number')
11899
11900< Can also be used as a |method|: >
11901 mylist->type()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011902<
11903 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011904
11905
11906typename({expr}) *typename()*
11907 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
11908 Example: >
11909 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +000011910< list<number> ~
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011911
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011912 Return type: |String|
11913
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011914
11915undofile({name}) *undofile()*
11916 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
11917 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
11918 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
11919 the undo file exists.
11920 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
11921 is used internally.
11922 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
11923 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
11924 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
11925 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
11926 returns an empty string.
11927
11928 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11929 GetFilename()->undofile()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011930<
11931 Return type: |String|
11932
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011933
Devin J. Pohly5fee1112023-04-23 20:26:59 -050011934undotree([{buf}]) *undotree()*
11935 Return the current state of the undo tree for the current
11936 buffer, or for a specific buffer if {buf} is given. The
11937 result is a dictionary with the following items:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011938 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
11939 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
11940 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
11941 when some changes were undone.
11942 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
11943 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
11944 something readable.
11945 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
11946 write yet.
11947 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
11948 tree.
11949 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
11950 This happens when waiting from input from the
11951 user. See |undo-blocks|.
11952 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
11953 undo blocks.
11954
11955 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
11956 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
11957 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
11958 |:undolist|.
11959 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
11960 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
11961 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
11962 that was added. This marks the last change
11963 and where further changes will be added.
11964 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
11965 that was undone. This marks the current
11966 position in the undo tree, the block that will
11967 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
11968 undone after the last change this item will
11969 not appear anywhere.
11970 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
11971 write. The number is the write count. The
11972 first write has number 1, the last one the
11973 "save_last" mentioned above.
11974 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
11975 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
11976 item.
11977
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011978 Return type: dict<any>
11979
11980
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011981uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
11982 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
11983 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
11984 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
11985 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
11986< The default compare function uses the string representation of
11987 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
11988
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010011989 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
11990
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000011991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
11992 mylist->uniq()
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010011993<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020011994 Return type: list<{type}>
11995
11996
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010011997 *utf16idx()*
11998utf16idx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc} [, {charidx}]])
Yegappan Lakshmanan577922b2023-06-08 17:09:45 +010011999 Same as |charidx()| but returns the UTF-16 code unit index of
12000 the byte at {idx} in {string} (after converting it to UTF-16).
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010012001
12002 When {charidx} is present and TRUE, {idx} is used as the
12003 character index in the String {string} instead of as the byte
12004 index.
Yegappan Lakshmanan95707032023-06-14 13:10:15 +010012005 An {idx} in the middle of a UTF-8 sequence is rounded
12006 downwards to the beginning of that sequence.
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010012007
Yegappan Lakshmanan577922b2023-06-08 17:09:45 +010012008 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if there are less
12009 than {idx} bytes in {string}. If there are exactly {idx} bytes
12010 the length of the string in UTF-16 code units is returned.
12011
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010012012 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
12013 from the UTF-16 index and |charidx()| for getting the
12014 character index from the UTF-16 index.
12015 Refer to |string-offset-encoding| for more information.
12016 Examples: >
12017 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 3) returns 2
12018 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 7) returns 4
12019 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 1, 0, 1) returns 2
12020 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 2, 0, 1) returns 4
12021 echo utf16idx('aą́c', 6) returns 2
12022 echo utf16idx('aą́c', 6, 1) returns 4
12023 echo utf16idx('a😊😊', 9) returns -1
12024<
12025 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12026 GetName()->utf16idx(idx)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012027<
12028 Return type: |Number|
Christian Brabandt67672ef2023-04-24 21:09:54 +010012029
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012030
12031values({dict}) *values()*
12032 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
12033 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010012034 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012035
12036 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12037 mydict->values()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012038<
12039 Return type: list<any>
12040
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012041
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020012042virtcol({expr} [, {list} [, {winid}]]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012043 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
12044 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
12045 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
12046 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
12047 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
12048 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
12049 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
12050 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010012051
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +020012052 For the use of {expr} see |getpos()| and |col()|.
zeertzjqd353d272024-06-13 23:00:25 +080012053 When {expr} is "$", it means the end of the cursor line, so
12054 the result is the number of cells in the cursor line plus one.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010012055
12056 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
12057 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
12058 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
12059 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
12060 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
12061 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
12062 |'virtualedit'|
12063
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020012064 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a
12065 List with the first and last screen position occupied by the
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010012066 character.
12067
zeertzjq825cf812023-08-17 22:55:25 +020012068 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
12069 that window instead of the current window.
12070
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012071 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +020012072
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012073 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010012074 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
12075
12076 virtcol(".") " returns 5
12077 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
12078 virtcol("$") " returns 9
12079
12080 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
12081
12082 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
zeertzjq02f3eba2024-06-12 20:45:24 +020012083<
12084 The first column is 1. 0 or [0, 0] is returned for an error.
12085
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012086 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
12087 all lines: >
12088 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
12089
12090< Can also be used as a |method|: >
12091 GetPos()->virtcol()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012092<
12093 Return type: |Number|
12094
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012095
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010012096virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
12097 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
12098 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
12099 column {col}.
12100
zeertzjqb583eda2023-10-14 11:32:28 +020012101 If buffer line {lnum} is an empty line, 0 is returned.
12102
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010012103 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
12104 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
12105 virtual column is returned.
12106
Yegappan Lakshmananb209b862023-08-15 23:01:44 +020012107 For a multi-byte character, the column number of the first
12108 byte in the character is returned.
12109
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010012110 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
12111 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
12112
12113 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
12114 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
12115
12116 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
12117
12118 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12119 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012120<
12121 Return type: |Number|
12122
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012123
12124visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
12125 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
12126 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
12127 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
12128 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
12129 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
12130 respectively.
12131 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000012132 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012133< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
12134 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
12135 Visual mode that was used.
12136 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
12137 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
12138 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
12139 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
12140 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
12141
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012142 Return type: |String|
12143
12144
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012145wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
12146 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
12147 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
12148 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
12149 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
12150
12151 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
12152 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
12153<
Milly6c2fc372024-10-16 22:11:17 +020012154 (Note: this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012155
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012156 Return type: |Number|
12157
12158
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012159win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
12160 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
12161 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
12162 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
12163 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
Bram Moolenaarb7398fe2023-05-14 18:50:25 +010012164 have unexpected side effects. Use `:noautocmd` if needed.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012165 Example: >
12166 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
12167< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
12168 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012169 *E994*
12170 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
12171 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
12172 an empty string is returned.
12173
12174 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
12175 second argument: >
12176 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012177<
12178 Return type: |String|
12179
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012180
12181win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
12182 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
12183 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
12184
12185 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12186 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012187<
12188 Return type: list<number> or list<any>
12189
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012190
12191win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
12192 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
12193 When {win} is missing use the current window.
12194 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
12195 number 1.
12196 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
12197 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
12198 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
12199
12200 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12201 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012202<
12203 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012204
12205
12206win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
12207 Return the type of the window:
12208 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
12209 used to execute autocommands.
12210 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
12211 (empty) normal window
12212 "loclist" |location-list-window|
12213 "popup" popup window |popup|
12214 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
12215 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
12216 "unknown" window {nr} not found
12217
12218 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
12219 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
12220 |window-ID|.
12221
12222 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
12223 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
12224 returns "popup".
12225
12226 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12227 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
12228<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012229 Return type: |String|
12230
12231
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012232win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
12233 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
12234 tabpage.
12235 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
12236
12237 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12238 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012239<
12240 Return type: |Number|
12241
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012242
12243win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
12244 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
12245 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
12246 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
12247
12248 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12249 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012250<
12251 Return type: list<number>
12252
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012253
12254win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
12255 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
12256 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
12257
12258 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12259 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012260<
12261 Return type: |Number|
12262
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012263
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000012264win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
12265 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
12266 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
12267 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
12268 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
12269 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
12270 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
12271 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
12272 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
12273 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
12274 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010012275 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
12276 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000012277 Only works for the current tab page. *E1308*
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000012278
12279 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12280 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012281<
12282 Return type: |Number|
12283
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000012284
12285win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
12286 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
12287 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
12288 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
12289 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
12290 line will change the height of the window and the height of
12291 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
12292 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
12293 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
12294 be found and FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000012295 Only works for the current tab page.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000012296
12297 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12298 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012299<
12300 Return type: |Number|
12301
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000012302
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012303win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
12304 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
12305 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
12306 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
12307 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
12308 for the current window.
Sean Dewar5866bc32024-03-13 20:17:24 +010012309 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012310
12311 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12312 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
12313<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012314 Return type: list<number>
12315
12316
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012317win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
Sean Dewar96cc4ae2024-02-20 21:52:31 +010012318 Temporarily switch to window {target}, then move window {nr}
12319 to a new split adjacent to {target}.
12320 Unlike commands such as |:split|, no new windows are created
12321 (the |window-ID| of window {nr} is unchanged after the move).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012322
12323 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
12324 Both must be in the current tab page.
12325
12326 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
12327
12328 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
12329 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
12330 like with |:vsplit|.
12331 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
12332 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
12333 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
12334 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
12335 'splitright' are used.
12336
12337 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12338 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
12339<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012340 Return type: |Number|
12341
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012342
12343 *winbufnr()*
12344winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
12345 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
12346 the |window-ID|.
12347 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
12348 window is returned.
12349 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
12350 Example: >
12351 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
12352<
12353 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12354 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
12355<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012356 Return type: |Number|
12357
12358
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012359 *wincol()*
12360wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
12361 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
12362 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
12363
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012364 Return type: |Number|
12365
12366
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012367 *windowsversion()*
12368windowsversion()
12369 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
12370 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
12371 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
12372 an empty string.
12373
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012374 Return type: |String|
12375
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012376winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
12377 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
12378 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
12379 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
12380 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
12381 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
12382 This excludes any window toolbar line.
12383 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000012384 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012385
12386< Can also be used as a |method|: >
12387 GetWinid()->winheight()
12388<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012389 Return type: |Number|
12390
12391
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012392winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
12393 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
12394 in a tabpage.
12395
12396 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
12397 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
12398 returns an empty list.
12399
12400 For a leaf window, it returns:
12401 ['leaf', {winid}]
12402 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
12403 returns:
12404 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
12405 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
12406 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
12407
12408 Example: >
12409 " Only one window in the tab page
12410 :echo winlayout()
12411 ['leaf', 1000]
12412 " Two horizontally split windows
12413 :echo winlayout()
12414 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
12415 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
12416 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
12417 " middle window
12418 :echo winlayout(2)
12419 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
12420 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
12421<
12422 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12423 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
12424<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012425 Return type: list<any>
12426
12427
12428winline() *winline()*
12429 The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012430 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
12431 the window. The first line is one.
12432 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
12433 first, this may cause a scroll.
12434
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012435 Return type: |Number|
12436
12437
12438winnr([{arg}]) *winnr()*
12439 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012440 window. The top window has number 1.
12441 Returns zero for a popup window.
12442
12443 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
12444 $ the number of the last window (the window
12445 count).
12446 # the number of the last accessed window (where
12447 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
12448 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
Sean Deward64801e2024-03-12 20:46:12 +010012449 returned. May refer to the current window in
12450 some cases (e.g. when evaluating 'statusline'
12451 expressions).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012452 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
12453 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
12454 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
12455 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
12456 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
12457 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
12458 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
12459 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
12460 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
12461 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010012462 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012463 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
12464 Examples: >
12465 let window_count = winnr('$')
12466 let prev_window = winnr('#')
12467 let wnum = winnr('3k')
12468
12469< Can also be used as a |method|: >
12470 GetWinval()->winnr()
12471<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012472 Return type: |Number|
12473
12474
12475winrestcmd() *winrestcmd()*
12476 Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012477 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
12478 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
12479 unchanged.
12480 Example: >
12481 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
12482 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
12483 :exe cmd
12484<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012485 Return type: |String|
12486
12487
12488winrestview({dict}) *winrestview()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012489 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
12490 the view of the current window.
12491 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
12492 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
12493 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
12494 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
12495<
12496 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
12497 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
12498 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
12499 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
12500
12501 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
12502 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
12503
12504 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12505 GetView()->winrestview()
12506<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012507 Return type: |Number|
12508
12509
12510winsaveview() *winsaveview()*
12511 Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012512 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
12513 restore the view.
12514 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
12515 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
12516 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
12517 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
12518 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
12519 The return value includes:
12520 lnum cursor line number
12521 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000012522 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012523 returns)
12524 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000012525 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
12526 the first column is zero, as opposed
12527 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
12528 |$| command it will be a very large
12529 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012530 topline first line in the window
12531 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
12532 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
12533 'wrap' is off
12534 skipcol columns skipped
12535 Note that no option values are saved.
12536
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012537 Return type: dict<number>
12538
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012539
12540winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
12541 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
12542 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
12543 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
12544 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
12545 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
12546 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000012547 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012548 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
12549 : 50 wincmd |
12550 :endif
12551< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
12552 option.
12553
12554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12555 GetWinid()->winwidth()
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012556<
12557 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012558
12559
12560wordcount() *wordcount()*
12561 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
12562 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
12563 |g_CTRL-G|
12564 The return value includes:
12565 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
12566 chars Number of chars in the buffer
12567 words Number of words in the buffer
12568 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
12569 (not in Visual mode)
12570 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
12571 (not in Visual mode)
12572 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
12573 (not in Visual mode)
12574 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
12575 (only in Visual mode)
12576 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
12577 (only in Visual mode)
12578 visual_words Number of words visually selected
12579 (only in Visual mode)
12580
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012581 Return type: dict<number>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012582
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012583
12584writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}]) *writefile()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012585 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
12586 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
12587 or Number.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012588 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
12589 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
12590 to writefile().
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010012591
12592 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
12593 unmodified, also when binary mode is not specified.
12594
12595 {flags} must be a String. These characters are recognized:
12596
12597 'b' Binary mode is used: There will not be a NL after the
12598 last list item. An empty item at the end does cause the
12599 last line in the file to end in a NL.
12600
12601 'a' Append mode is used, lines are appended to the file: >
12602 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
12603 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
12604<
12605 'D' Delete the file when the current function ends. This
12606 works like: >
Bram Moolenaar938ae282023-02-20 20:44:55 +000012607 :defer delete({fname})
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010012608< Fails when not in a function. Also see |:defer|.
12609
12610 's' fsync() is called after writing the file. This flushes
12611 the file to disk, if possible. This takes more time but
12612 avoids losing the file if the system crashes.
12613
12614 'S' fsync() is not called, even when 'fsync' is set.
12615
12616 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
12617 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
12618
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012619 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010012620
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012621 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
12622 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
12623 fails.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010012624
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012625 Also see |readfile()|.
12626 To copy a file byte for byte: >
12627 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
12628 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
12629
12630< Can also be used as a |method|: >
12631 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012632<
12633 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012634
12635
12636xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
12637 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
12638 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010012639 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012640 Example: >
12641 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
12642<
12643 Can also be used as a |method|: >
12644 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
12645<
Christian Brabandt5674c9a2024-06-09 00:13:43 +020012646 Return type: |Number|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012647
12648==============================================================================
126493. Feature list *feature-list*
12650
12651There are three types of features:
126521. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
12653 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
12654 :if has("cindent")
12655< *gui_running*
126562. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
12657 Example: >
12658 :if has("gui_running")
12659< *has-patch*
126603. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
12661 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
12662 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
12663 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
12664< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
12665 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
12666 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
12667 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
12668 version 6.2.148 or later): >
12669 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
12670
12671Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
12672use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
12673
12674
12675acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010012676all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled. (always
12677 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012678amiga Amiga version of Vim.
12679arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
12680arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
12681autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
12682autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
12683autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
12684balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
12685balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
12686beos BeOS version of Vim.
12687browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
12688 work.
12689browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
12690bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010012691builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012692byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
12693channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010012694cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012695clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
12696clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
12697clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
12698cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
12699cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
12700cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
12701comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
12702compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
12703conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
12704cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
12705cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
12706cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
12707debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
12708dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
glepnirdf461152024-04-04 22:23:29 +020012709dialog_con_gui Compiled with console and GUI dialog support.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012710dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
12711diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
12712digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
12713directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
12714dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
12715drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
12716ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
12717emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
12718eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
12719 true, of course!
12720ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
12721extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
12722 |'hlsearch'|
12723farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
Bram Moolenaarf80f40a2022-08-25 16:02:23 +010012724file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>| (always
12725 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012726filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
12727 read/write/filter commands
12728find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
12729 |+find_in_path|.
12730float Compiled with support for |Float|.
12731fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
12732 this is not present).
12733folding Compiled with |folding| support.
12734footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
12735fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
12736gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
12737gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010012738gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012739gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
12740gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
12741gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
12742gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
12743gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
12744gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
12745gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
12746gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
12747gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
12748gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
12749gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
12750haiku Haiku version of Vim.
12751hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
12752hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
Zhaoming Luoa41dfcd2025-02-06 21:39:35 +010012753hurd GNU/Hurd version of Vim
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012754iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
12755insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
12756 Insert mode. (always true)
12757job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
12758ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010012759jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012760keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
12761lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
12762langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
12763libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
12764linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
12765 'breakindent' support.
12766linux Linux version of Vim.
12767lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010012768 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012769listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
12770 and the argument list |arglist|.
12771localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
12772lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
12773mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
12774macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
12775menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
12776mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
12777modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
12778 (always true)
12779mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
12780mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
12781mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
12782mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
12783mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
12784mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
12785mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
12786mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
12787mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
12788mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
12789mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
12790multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
12791multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
12792multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
12793multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
12794mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
12795nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
12796netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
12797netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010012798num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012799ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
12800osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
12801osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
12802packages Compiled with |packages| support.
12803path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
12804perl Compiled with Perl interface.
12805persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
12806postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
12807printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
12808profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
Bram Moolenaar71badf92023-04-22 22:40:14 +010012809prof_nsec Profile results are in nanoseconds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012810python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
12811python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
12812python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
12813python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
12814python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
12815python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
Yee Cheng Chinc13b3d12023-08-20 21:18:38 +020012816python3_stable Python 3.x interface is using Python Stable ABI. |has-python|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012817pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
12818qnx QNX version of Vim.
12819quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
12820reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
12821rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
12822ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
12823scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
12824showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
12825signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010012826smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012827sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
12828sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
12829spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
12830startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
12831statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
12832 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
12833sun SunOS version of Vim.
12834sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
12835syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
12836syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
12837 current buffer.
12838system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
12839tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010012840 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012841tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
12842 |tag-old-static|.
12843tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
12844termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
12845terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
12846terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
12847termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
12848textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
12849textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
12850tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
12851 or terminfo file.
12852timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
12853title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010012854 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012855toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
12856ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
12857ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
12858unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
12859unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
12860user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
12861vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
12862vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
12863 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
12864vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
12865 (always true)
12866vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
12867 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000012868vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012869viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
12870vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
12871vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
12872vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010012873vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012874virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
12875visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
12876visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
12877 true) |blockwise-operators|.
12878vms VMS version of Vim.
12879vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
12880vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
12881 out if it works in the current console).
12882wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
12883wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
12884win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
12885win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
12886 64 bits)
12887win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
12888win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
12889win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
12890winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
12891windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
12892 (always true)
12893writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
Christian Brabandte085dfd2023-09-30 12:49:18 +020012894xattr Compiled with extended attributes support |xattr|
12895 (currently only supported on Linux).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000012896xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
12897xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
12898xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
12899xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
12900 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
12901xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
12902xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
12903xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
12904xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
12905 xterm screen.
12906x11 Compiled with X11 support.
12907
12908
12909==============================================================================
129104. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
12911
12912This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
12913|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
12914pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
12915same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
12916When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
12917pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
12918>
12919 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
12920 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
12921 aa
12922 xx
12923 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
12924 a
12925 x
12926
12927Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
12928"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
12929"\n".
12930
12931 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: