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Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 8.2. Last change: 2022 Apr 06
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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9Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
10done, the builtin functions are not available. See |+eval| and
11|no-eval-feature|.
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131. Overview |builtin-function-list|
142. Details |builtin-function-details|
153. Feature list |feature-list|
164. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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18==============================================================================
191. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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21Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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23USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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25abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
26acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
27add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
28and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
29append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
30appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
31 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
32 in buffer {expr}
33argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
34argidx() Number current index in the argument list
35arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
36argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
37argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
38asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
39assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
40assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
41 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
42assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
43 Number assert file contents are equal
44assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
45 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
46assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
47 Number assert {cmd} fails
48assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
49 Number assert {actual} is false
50assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
51 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
52assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
53 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
54assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
55assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
56 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
57assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
58 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
59assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
60assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
61atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
62atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
63balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
64balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
65balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
66blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
67browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
68 String put up a file requester
69browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
70bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
71bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
72buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
73bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
74bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
75bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
76bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
77bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
78bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
79byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
80byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
81byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
82call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
83 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
84ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
85ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
86ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
87ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
88ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
89 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
90ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
91 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
92ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
93ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
94ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
95ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
96ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
97ch_open({address} [, {options}])
98 Channel open a channel to {address}
99ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
100ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
101 Blob read Blob from {handle}
102ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
103 String read raw from {handle}
104ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
105 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
106ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
107 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
108ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
109 none set options for {handle}
110ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
111 String status of channel {handle}
112changenr() Number current change number
113char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
114charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
115charcol({expr}) Number column number of cursor or mark
116charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
117 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
118chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
119cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
120clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
121col({expr}) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
122complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
123complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
124complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
125complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
126confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
127 Number number of choice picked by user
128copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
129cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
130cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
131count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
132 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
133cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
134 Number checks existence of cscope connection
135cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
136 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
137cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
138debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
139deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
140delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
141deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
142 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
143did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
144diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
145diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
146digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
147digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
148digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
149digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
150echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
151empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
152environ() Dict return environment variables
153escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
154eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
155eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
156executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
157execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
158exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
159exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
160exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
161exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
162expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
163 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100164expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
165 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000166extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
167 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
168extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
169 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
170 List or Dictionary
171feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
172filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
173filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
174filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
175 remove items from {expr1} where
176 {expr2} is 0
177finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
178 String find directory {name} in {path}
179findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
180 String find file {name} in {path}
181flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
182flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
183 List flatten a copy of {list}
184float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
185floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
186fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
187fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
188fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
189foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
190foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
191foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
192foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
193foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
194foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
195fullcommand({name}) String get full command from {name}
196funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
197 Funcref reference to function {name}
198function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
199 Funcref named reference to function {name}
200garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
201get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
202get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
203get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
204getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
205getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
206 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
207getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
208 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
209getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
210getchar([expr]) Number or String
211 get one character from the user
212getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
213getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
214getcharsearch() Dict last character search
215getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
216getcmdline() String return the current command-line
217getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
218getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
219getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
220getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
221 List list of cmdline completion matches
222getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
223getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
224getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
225getenv({name}) String return environment variable
226getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
227getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
228getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
229getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
230getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
231getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
232getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
233 List list of jump list items
234getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
235getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
236getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
237getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
238getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
239getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
240getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
241getpid() Number process ID of Vim
242getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
243getqflist() List list of quickfix items
244getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
245getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
246 String or List contents of a register
247getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
248getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
249gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
250gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
251 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
252gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
253 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
254gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
255gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
256getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
257getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
258getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
259getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
260getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
261 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
262glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
263 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
264glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
265globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
266 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
267has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
268has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
269haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
270 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
271 or |:tcd|
272hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
273 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
274histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
275histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
276histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
277histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
278hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
279hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
280hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
281hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
282hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
283iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
284indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
285index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
286 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
287input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
288 String get input from the user
289inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
290 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
291inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
292inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
293inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
294inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
295insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
296interrupt() none interrupt script execution
297invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
298isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
299isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
300 (positive or negative)
301islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
302isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
303items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
304job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
305job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
306job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
307job_start({command} [, {options}])
308 Job start a job
309job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
310job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
311join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
312js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
313js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
314json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
315json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
316keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
317len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
318libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
319libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
320line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
321line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
322lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
323list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
324list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
325listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
326 Number add a callback to listen to changes
327listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
328listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
329localtime() Number current time
330log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
331log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
332luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
333map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
334 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
335maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
336 String or Dict
337 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
338mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
339 String check for mappings matching {name}
340mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
341 like |map()| but creates a new List or
342 Dictionary
343mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
344match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
345 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
346matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
347 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
348matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
349 Number highlight positions with {group}
350matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
351matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
352matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
353 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
354matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
355 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
356matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
357 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
358matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
359 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
360matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
361 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
362matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
363 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
364max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
365menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
366min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
367mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
368 Number create directory {name}
369mode([expr]) String current editing mode
370mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
371nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
372nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
373or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
374pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
375perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
376popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
377popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
378popup_clear() none close all popup windows
379popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
380popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
381popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
382popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
383popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
384popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
385popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
386popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
387popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
388popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
389popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
390popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
391popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
392popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
393popup_notification({what}, {options})
394 Number create a notification popup window
395popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
396 none set options for popup window {id}
397popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
398popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
399pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
400prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
401printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
402prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
403prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
404prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
405prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
406prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
407prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
408 none add multiple text properties
409prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
410 none remove all text properties
411prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
412 Dict search for a text property
413prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
414prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
415 Number remove a text property
416prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
417prop_type_change({name}, {props})
418 none change an existing property type
419prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
420 none delete a property type
421prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
422 Dict get property type values
423prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
424pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
425pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
426py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
427pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
428pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
429rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
430range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
431 List items from {expr} to {max}
432readblob({fname}) Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
433readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
434 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
435readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
436 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
437readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
438 List get list of lines from file {fname}
439reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
440 any reduce {object} using {func}
441reg_executing() String get the executing register name
442reg_recording() String get the recording register name
443reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
444reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
445reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
446remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
447 String send expression
448remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
449remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
450 Number check for reply string
451remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
452 String read reply string
453remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
454 String send key sequence
455remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
456remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
457 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
458remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
459 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
460remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
461rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
462repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
463resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
464reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
465round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
466rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
467screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
468screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
469screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
470screencol() Number current cursor column
471screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
472screenrow() Number current cursor row
473screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
474search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
475 Number search for {pattern}
476searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
477searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
478 Number search for variable declaration
479searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
480 Number search for other end of start/end pair
481searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
482 List search for other end of start/end pair
483searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
484 List search for {pattern}
485server2client({clientid}, {string})
486 Number send reply string
487serverlist() String get a list of available servers
488setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
489 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
490 {expr}
491setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
492 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
493setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
494setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
495setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
496setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
497setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
498setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
499setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
500setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
501setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
502 Number modify location list using {list}
503setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
504 Number modify specific location list props
505setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
506setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
507setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
508setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
509 Number modify specific quickfix list props
510setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
511settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
512settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
513 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
514 page {tabnr} to {val}
515settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
516 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
517setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
518sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
519shellescape({string} [, {special}])
520 String escape {string} for use as shell
521 command argument
522shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
523sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
524sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
525sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
526sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
527 List get a list of placed signs
528sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
529 Number jump to a sign
530sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
531 Number place a sign
532sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
533sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
534sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
535sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
536 Number unplace a sign
537sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
538simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
539sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
540sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
541slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
542 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000543sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
544 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000545sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
546sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
547 Number play an event sound
548sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
549 Number play sound file {path}
550sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
551soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
552spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
553spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
554 List spelling suggestions
555split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
556 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
557sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
558srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
559state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
560str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
561str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
562 ASCII/UTF-8 value
563str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
564 Number convert String to Number
565strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
566strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
567 String {len} characters of {str} at
568 character {start}
569strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
570strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
571strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
572strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
573stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
574 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
575string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
576strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
577strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
578 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
579 byte {start}
580strptime({format}, {timestring})
581 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
582strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
583 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
584strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
585strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
586submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
587 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
588substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
589 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
590swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
591swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
592synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
593synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
594 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
595synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
596synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
597synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
598system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
599systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
600tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
601tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
602tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
603tagfiles() List tags files used
604taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
605tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
606tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
607tempname() String name for a temporary file
608term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
609 Number display difference between two dumps
610term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
611 Number displaying a screen dump
612term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
613 none dump terminal window contents
614term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
615term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
616term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
617term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
618term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
619term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
620term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
621term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
622term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
623term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
624term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
625term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
626term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
627term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
628term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
629 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
630term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
631term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
632term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
633term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
634 none set the size of a terminal
635term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
636term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
637terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
638test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
639 none make memory allocation fail
640test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
641test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
642test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
643test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
644test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000645test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000646test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
647test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
648test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
649test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
650test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
651test_null_job() Job null value for testing
652test_null_list() List null value for testing
653test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
654test_null_string() String null value for testing
655test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
656test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
657test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000658test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
659test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
660test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
661test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
662test_void() any void value for testing
663timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
664timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
665timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
666 Number create a timer
667timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
668timer_stopall() none stop all timers
669tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
670toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
671tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
672 to chars in {tostr}
673trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
674 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
675trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
676type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
677typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
678undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
679undotree() List undo file tree
680uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
681 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
682values({dict}) List values in {dict}
683virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
684visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
685wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
686win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
687 String execute {command} in window {id}
688win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
689win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
690win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
691win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
692win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
693win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000694win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
695win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000696win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
697win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
698 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
699winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
700wincol() Number window column of the cursor
701windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
702winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
703winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
704winline() Number window line of the cursor
705winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
706winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
707winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
708winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
709winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
710wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
711writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
712 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
713xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
714
715==============================================================================
7162. Details *builtin-function-details*
717
718Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
719specific functionality.
720
721abs({expr}) *abs()*
722 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
723 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
724 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
725 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
726 Examples: >
727 echo abs(1.456)
728< 1.456 >
729 echo abs(-5.456)
730< 5.456 >
731 echo abs(-4)
732< 4
733
734 Can also be used as a |method|: >
735 Compute()->abs()
736
737< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
738
739
740acos({expr}) *acos()*
741 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
742 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
743 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
744 [-1, 1].
745 Examples: >
746 :echo acos(0)
747< 1.570796 >
748 :echo acos(-0.5)
749< 2.094395
750
751 Can also be used as a |method|: >
752 Compute()->acos()
753
754< {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
755
756
757add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
758 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
759 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
760 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
761 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
762< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
763 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
764 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
765 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
766
767 Can also be used as a |method|: >
768 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
769
770
771and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
772 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
773 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
774 Example: >
775 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
776< Can also be used as a |method|: >
777 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
778
779
780append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
781 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
782 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
783 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
784 the current buffer.
785 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
786 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
787 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
788 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
789 0 for success. In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or
790 negative number results in an error. Example: >
791 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
792 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
793
794< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
795 passed as the second argument: >
796 mylist->append(lnum)
797
798
799appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
800 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
801
802 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
803 |bufload()| if needed.
804
805 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
806
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000807 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
808 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
809 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
810 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000811
812 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
813 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
814
815 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
816 error message is given. Example: >
817 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
818<
819 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
820 passed as the second argument: >
821 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
822
823
824argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
825 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
826 |arglist|.
827 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
828 window is used.
829 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
830 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
831 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
832 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
833
834 *argidx()*
835argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
836 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
837
838 *arglistid()*
839arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
840 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
841 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
842 global argument list. See |arglist|.
843 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
844
845 Without arguments use the current window.
846 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
847 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
848 page.
849 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
850
851 *argv()*
852argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
853 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
854 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
855 :let i = 0
856 :while i < argc()
857 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000858 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000859 : let i = i + 1
860 :endwhile
861< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
862 the whole |arglist| is returned.
863
864 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
865 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
866
867asin({expr}) *asin()*
868 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
869 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
870 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
871 [-1, 1].
872 Examples: >
873 :echo asin(0.8)
874< 0.927295 >
875 :echo asin(-0.5)
876< -0.523599
877
878 Can also be used as a |method|: >
879 Compute()->asin()
880<
881 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
882
883
884assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
885
886
887
888atan({expr}) *atan()*
889 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
890 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
891 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
892 Examples: >
893 :echo atan(100)
894< 1.560797 >
895 :echo atan(-4.01)
896< -1.326405
897
898 Can also be used as a |method|: >
899 Compute()->atan()
900<
901 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
902
903
904atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
905 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
906 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
907 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
908 Examples: >
909 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
910< -0.785398 >
911 :echo atan2(1, -1)
912< 2.356194
913
914 Can also be used as a |method|: >
915 Compute()->atan2(1)
916<
917 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
918
919balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
920 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
921 not used for the List.
922
923balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
924 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
925 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
926 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
927 split with |balloon_split()|.
928 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
929
930 Example: >
931 func GetBalloonContent()
932 " ... initiate getting the content
933 return ''
934 endfunc
935 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
936
937 func BalloonCallback(result)
938 call balloon_show(a:result)
939 endfunc
940< Can also be used as a |method|: >
941 GetText()->balloon_show()
942<
943 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
944 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
945 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
946 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
947 empty string or a placeholder.
948
949 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
950 error message.
951 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
952 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
953
954balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
955 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
956 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
957 to show debugger output.
958 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
959 Can also be used as a |method|: >
960 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
961
962< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
963 feature}
964
965blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
966 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
967 {blob}. Examples: >
968 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
969 blob2list(0z) returns []
970< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
971 opposite.
972
973 Can also be used as a |method|: >
974 GetBlob()->blob2list()
975
976 *browse()*
977browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
978 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
979 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
980 The input fields are:
981 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
982 {title} title for the requester
983 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
984 {default} default file name
985 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
986 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
987
988 *browsedir()*
989browsedir({title}, {initdir})
990 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
991 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
992 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
993 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
994 to be used.
995 The input fields are:
996 {title} title for the requester
997 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
998 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
999 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1000
1001bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
1002 Add a buffer to the buffer list with String {name}.
1003 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1004 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1005 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1006 buffer is always created.
1007 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1008 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1009 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1010 call bufload(bufnr)
1011 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
1012< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1013 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1014
1015bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1016 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1017 {buf} exists.
1018 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1019 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1020
1021 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1022 exactly. The name can be:
1023 - Relative to the current directory.
1024 - A full path.
1025 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1026 - A URL name.
1027 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1028 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1029 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1030 long name to be able to find them.
1031 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1032 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1033 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1034 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1035 file name.
1036
1037 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1038 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1039<
1040 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1041
1042buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1043 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1044 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1045 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1046
1047 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1048 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1049
1050bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1051 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1052 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1053 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
1054 then there is no change.
1055 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1056 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1057 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1058
1059 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1060 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1061
1062bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1063 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1064 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1065 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1066
1067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1068 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1069
1070bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1071 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1072 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1073 "[No Name]".
1074 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1075 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1076 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1077 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1078 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1079 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1080 match an empty string is returned.
1081 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1082 alternate buffer.
1083 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1084 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1085 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1086 pattern.
1087 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1088 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1089 buffers are searched for.
1090 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1091 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1092 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1093< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1094 echo bufnr->bufname()
1095
1096< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1097 string is returned. >
1098 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1099 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1100 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1101 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1102< *buffer_name()*
1103 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1104
1105 *bufnr()*
1106bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1107 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1108 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1109 above.
1110
1111 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1112 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1113 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1114 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1115< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1116 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1117
1118 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1119 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1120< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1121 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1122 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1123 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1124
1125 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1126 echo bufref->bufnr()
1127<
1128 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1129 *last_buffer_nr()*
1130 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1131
1132bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1133 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1134 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1135 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1136 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1137
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001138 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001139<
1140 Only deals with the current tab page.
1141
1142 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1143 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1144
1145bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1146 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1147 |window-ID|.
1148 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1149 is returned. Example: >
1150
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001151 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001152
1153< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1154 |:wincmd|.
1155
1156 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1157 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1158
1159byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1160 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1161 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1162 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1163 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1164 one.
1165 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1166
1167 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1168 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1169
1170< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1171 feature}
1172
1173byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1174 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1175 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1176 zero.
1177 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1178 equal to {nr}.
1179 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1180 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1181 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1182 separately.
1183 Example : >
1184 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1185< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1186 same: >
1187 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1188 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1189< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1190
1191 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1192 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1193 in bytes is returned.
1194
1195 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1196 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1197
1198byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1199 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1200 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001201 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001202 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1203 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1204 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1205< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1206 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1207 one byte).
1208 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1209 to a Unicode encoding.
1210
1211 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1212 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1213
1214call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1215 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1216 arguments.
1217 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1218 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1219 Returns the return value of the called function.
1220 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1221 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1222
1223 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1224 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1225
1226ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1227 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1228 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1229 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1230 Examples: >
1231 echo ceil(1.456)
1232< 2.0 >
1233 echo ceil(-5.456)
1234< -5.0 >
1235 echo ceil(4.0)
1236< 4.0
1237
1238 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1239 Compute()->ceil()
1240<
1241 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1242
1243
1244ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1245
1246
1247changenr() *changenr()*
1248 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1249 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1250 with the |:undo| command.
1251 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1252 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1253 one less than the number of the undone change.
1254
1255char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
1256 Return number value of the first char in {string}.
1257 Examples: >
1258 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1259 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1260< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1261 Example for "utf-8": >
1262 char2nr("á") returns 225
1263 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1264< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1265 A combining character is a separate character.
1266 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1267 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1268 let str = "ABC"
1269 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1270< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1271
1272 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1273 GetChar()->char2nr()
1274
1275
1276charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1277 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1278 The character class is one of:
1279 0 blank
1280 1 punctuation
1281 2 word character
1282 3 emoji
1283 other specific Unicode class
1284 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
1285
1286
1287charcol({expr}) *charcol()*
1288 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1289 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1290
1291 Example:
1292 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1293 charcol('.') returns 3
1294 col('.') returns 7
1295
1296< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1297 GetPos()->col()
1298<
1299 *charidx()*
1300charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1301 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1302 The index of the first character is zero.
1303 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1304 equal to {idx}.
1305 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1306 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1307 added to the preceding base character.
1308 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1309 counted as separate characters.
1310 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1311 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1312 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1313 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1314 and is not zero or one.
1315 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1316 from the character index.
1317 Examples: >
1318 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1319 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1320 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1321<
1322 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1323 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1324
1325chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1326 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1327 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1328 window:
1329 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1330 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1331 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1332 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1333 directory.
1334 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1335 {dir} must be a String.
1336 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1337 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1338 On failure, returns an empty string.
1339
1340 Example: >
1341 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1342 if save_dir != ""
1343 " ... do some work
1344 call chdir(save_dir)
1345 endif
1346
1347< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1348 GetDir()->chdir()
1349<
1350cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1351 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1352 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1353 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1354 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1355 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1356 feature, -1 is returned.
1357 See |C-indenting|.
1358
1359 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1360 GetLnum()->cindent()
1361
1362clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1363 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1364 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1365 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1366 window ID instead of the current window.
1367
1368 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1369 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1370<
1371 *col()*
1372col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1373 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1374 . the cursor position
1375 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1376 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1377 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1378 returned)
1379 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1380 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1381 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1382 that it's updated right away.
1383 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1384 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1385 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1386 out of range then col() returns zero.
1387 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1388 |getpos()|.
1389 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1390 character position use |charcol()|.
1391 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1392 Examples: >
1393 col(".") column of cursor
1394 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1395 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001396 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001397< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1398 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1399 buffer.
1400 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1401 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1402 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1403 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1404 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001405 \<C-O>:echo col(".") .. "\n" <Bar>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001406 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
1407
1408< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1409 GetPos()->col()
1410<
1411
1412complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1413 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1414 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1415 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1416 or with an expression mapping.
1417 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1418 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1419 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1420 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1421 match.
1422 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1423 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1424 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1425 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1426 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1427 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1428 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1429 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1430 Example: >
1431 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1432
1433 func! ListMonths()
1434 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1435 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1436 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1437 return ''
1438 endfunc
1439< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1440 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1441
1442 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1443 second argument: >
1444 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1445
1446complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1447 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1448 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1449 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1450 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1451 the list.
1452 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1453 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1454
1455 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1456 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1457
1458complete_check() *complete_check()*
1459 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1460 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1461 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1462 zero otherwise.
1463 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1464 'completefunc' option.
1465
1466
1467complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1468 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1469 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1470 The items are:
1471 mode Current completion mode name string.
1472 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1473 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1474 See |pumvisible()|.
1475 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1476 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1477 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1478 See |complete-items|.
1479 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1480 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1481 typed text only, or the last completion after
1482 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1483 <Down> keys)
1484 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
1485
1486 *complete_info_mode*
1487 mode values are:
1488 "" Not in completion mode
1489 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1490 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1491 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1492 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1493 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1494 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1495 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1496 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1497 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1498 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1499 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1500 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1501 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1502 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1503 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1504 "eval" |complete()| completion
1505 "unknown" Other internal modes
1506
1507 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1508 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1509 {what} are silently ignored.
1510
1511 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1512 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1513 |CompleteChanged| event.
1514
1515 Examples: >
1516 " Get all items
1517 call complete_info()
1518 " Get only 'mode'
1519 call complete_info(['mode'])
1520 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1521 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1522
1523< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1524 GetItems()->complete_info()
1525<
1526 *confirm()*
1527confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1528 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1529 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1530 choice this is 1.
1531 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1532 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1533
1534 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1535 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1536 used (and translated).
1537 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1538 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1539
1540 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1541 by '\n', e.g. >
1542 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1543< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1544 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1545 not need to be the first letter: >
1546 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1547< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1548 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1549
1550 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1551 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1552 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1553 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1554
1555 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1556 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1557 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1558 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1559 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1560 used.
1561
1562 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1563 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1564
1565 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001566 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
1567 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1568 if choice == 0
1569 echo "make up your mind!"
1570 elseif choice == 3
1571 echo "tasteful"
1572 else
1573 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1574 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001575< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1576 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1577 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1578 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1579 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1580 the horizontal layout is always used.
1581
1582 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1583 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1584<
1585 *copy()*
1586copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1587 different from using {expr} directly.
1588 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1589 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1590 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1591 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1592 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1593 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1594 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1595 mylist->copy()
1596
1597cos({expr}) *cos()*
1598 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1599 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1600 Examples: >
1601 :echo cos(100)
1602< 0.862319 >
1603 :echo cos(-4.01)
1604< -0.646043
1605
1606 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1607 Compute()->cos()
1608<
1609 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1610
1611
1612cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1613 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1614 [1, inf].
1615 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1616 Examples: >
1617 :echo cosh(0.5)
1618< 1.127626 >
1619 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1620< -1.127626
1621
1622 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1623 Compute()->cosh()
1624<
1625 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1626
1627
1628count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1629 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1630 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1631
1632 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1633 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1634
1635 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1636
1637 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1638 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1639 {expr} is an empty string.
1640
1641 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1642 mylist->count(val)
1643<
1644 *cscope_connection()*
1645cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1646 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1647 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1648 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1649 if there are no cscope connections;
1650 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1651
1652 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1653 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1654
1655 {num} Description of existence check
1656 ----- ------------------------------
1657 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1658 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1659 {dbpath}.
1660 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1661 {dbpath}.
1662 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1663 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1664 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1665 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1666
1667 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1668
1669 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1670
1671 # pid database name prepend path
1672 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1673<
1674 Invocation Return Val ~
1675 ---------- ---------- >
1676 cscope_connection() 1
1677 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1678 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1679 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1680 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1681 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1682 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1683 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1684<
1685cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1686cursor({list})
1687 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1688 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1689
1690 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1691 with two, three or four item:
1692 [{lnum}, {col}]
1693 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1694 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1695 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1696 but without the first item.
1697
1698 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1699 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1700
1701 Does not change the jumplist.
1702 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1703 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1704 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
1705 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
1706 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1707 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1708 line.
1709 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1710 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1711 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1712
1713 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1714 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1715 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1716 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1717
1718 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1719 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1720
1721debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1722 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1723 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1724 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1725 {only available on MS-Windows}
1726
1727 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1728 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1729
1730deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1731 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1732 different from using {expr} directly.
1733 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1734 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1735 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1736 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1737 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1738 the original |List|.
1739 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1740
1741 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1742 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1743 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1744 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1745 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1746 *E724*
1747 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1748 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1749 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1750 Also see |copy()|.
1751
1752 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1753 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1754
1755delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1756 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001757 name {fname}.
1758
1759 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1760 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001761
1762 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1763 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1764
1765 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1766 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1767 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1768 that is being used.
1769
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001770 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1771 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1772 or partly failed.
1773
1774 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1775 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1776 |deletebufline()|.
1777
1778 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1779 GetName()->delete()
1780
1781deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1782 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1783 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1784 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1785
1786 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1787 |bufload()| if needed.
1788
1789 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1790
1791 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1792 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1793 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1794
1795 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1796 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1797<
1798 *did_filetype()*
1799did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1800 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
1801 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
1802 that detect the file type. |FileType|
1803 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
1804 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
1805 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
1806 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
1807 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
1808 file.
1809
1810diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
1811 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
1812 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
1813 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
1814 display but don't exist in the buffer.
1815 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1816 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1817 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
1818
1819 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1820 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
1821
1822diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
1823 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
1824 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
1825 diff change zero is returned.
1826 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
1827 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
1828 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
1829 line.
1830 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
1831 syntax information about the highlighting.
1832
1833 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1834 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
1835<
1836
1837digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
1838 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
1839 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
1840 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
1841 is given and an empty string is returned.
1842
1843 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1844 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
1845 available, it might fail.
1846
1847 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
1848
1849 Examples: >
1850 " Get a built-in digraph
1851 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
1852
1853 " Get a user-defined digraph
1854 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
1855 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
1856<
1857 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1858 GetChars()->digraph_get()
1859<
1860 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1861 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1862 display an error message.
1863
1864
1865digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
1866 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
1867 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
1868 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
1869
1870 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
1871 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
1872 available, it might fail.
1873
1874 Also see |digraph_get()|.
1875
1876 Examples: >
1877 " Get user-defined digraphs
1878 :echo digraph_getlist()
1879
1880 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
1881 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
1882<
1883 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1884 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
1885<
1886 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1887 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1888 display an error message.
1889
1890
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001891digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001892 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
1893 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001894 encoded character. *E1215*
1895 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
1896 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
1897 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001898
1899 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
1900 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
1901
1902 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
1903 |digraph_setlist()|.
1904
1905 Example: >
1906 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
1907<
1908 Can be used as a |method|: >
1909 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
1910<
1911 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1912 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1913 display an error message.
1914
1915
1916digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
1917 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
1918 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
1919 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00001920 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001921 Example: >
1922 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
1923<
1924 It is similar to the following: >
1925 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
1926 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
1927 endfor
1928< Except that the function returns after the first error,
1929 following digraphs will not be added.
1930
1931 Can be used as a |method|: >
1932 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
1933<
1934 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
1935 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
1936 display an error message.
1937
1938
1939echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
1940 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
1941 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
1942 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
1943 call echoraw(&t_TE)
1944< and to enable it again: >
1945 call echoraw(&t_TI)
1946< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
1947
1948
1949empty({expr}) *empty()*
1950 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
1951 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
1952 items.
1953 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
1954 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
1955 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
1956 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
1957 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
1958 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
1959
1960 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
1961 length with zero.
1962
1963 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1964 mylist->empty()
1965
1966environ() *environ()*
1967 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1968 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1969 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1970< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1971 use this: >
1972 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1973
1974escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
1975 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
1976 backslash. Example: >
1977 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
1978< results in: >
1979 c:\\program\ files\\vim
1980< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1981
1982 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1983 GetText()->escape(' \')
1984<
1985 *eval()*
1986eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
1987 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
1988 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
1989 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1990 functions.
1991
1992 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1993 argv->join()->eval()
1994
1995eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
1996 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
1997 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
1998 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
1999 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2000
2001executable({expr}) *executable()*
2002 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2003 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2004 arguments.
2005 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2006 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2007 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2008 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2009 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2010 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2011 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2012 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2013 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2014 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2015 directory, not if it's really executable.
2016 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
2017 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2018 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
2019 The result is a Number:
2020 1 exists
2021 0 does not exist
2022 -1 not implemented on this system
2023 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2024
2025 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2026 GetCommand()->executable()
2027
2028execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2029 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2030 string.
2031 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2032 lines are executed one by one.
2033 This is equivalent to: >
2034 redir => var
2035 {command}
2036 redir END
2037<
2038 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2039 "" no `:silent` used
2040 "silent" `:silent` used
2041 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2042 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2043 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2044 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2045 *E930*
2046 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2047
2048 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
2049 split(execute('args'), "\n")
2050
2051< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2052 use `win_execute()`.
2053
2054 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2055 included in the output of the higher level call.
2056
2057 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2058 GetCommand()->execute()
2059
2060exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2061 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2062 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2063 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2064 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2065 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2066< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2067 an empty string is returned.
2068
2069 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2070 GetCommand()->exepath()
2071<
2072 *exists()*
2073exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2074 zero otherwise.
2075
2076 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2077 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2078 at compile time.
2079
2080 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2081 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2082
2083 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002084 varname internal variable (see
2085 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2086 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2087 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002088 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002089 Does not work for local variables in a
2090 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002091 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2092 script, since it can be used as a
2093 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002094 Beware that evaluating an index may
2095 cause an error message for an invalid
2096 expression. E.g.: >
2097 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2098 :echo exists("l[5]")
2099< 0 >
2100 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2101< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2102 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002103 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2104 not if it really works)
2105 +option-name Vim option that works.
2106 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2107 done by comparing with an empty
2108 string)
2109 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2110 or user defined function (see
2111 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2112 Also works for a variable that is a
2113 Funcref.
2114 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2115 implemented; to be used to check if
2116 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002117 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2118 command or command modifier |:command|.
2119 Returns:
2120 1 for match with start of a command
2121 2 full match with a command
2122 3 matches several user commands
2123 To check for a supported command
2124 always check the return value to be 2.
2125 :2match The |:2match| command.
2126 :3match The |:3match| command.
2127 #event autocommand defined for this event
2128 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2129 pattern (the pattern is taken
2130 literally and compared to the
2131 autocommand patterns character by
2132 character)
2133 #group autocommand group exists
2134 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2135 event.
2136 #group#event#pattern
2137 autocommand defined for this group,
2138 event and pattern.
2139 ##event autocommand for this event is
2140 supported.
2141
2142 Examples: >
2143 exists("&shortname")
2144 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2145 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002146 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2147 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002148 exists("bufcount")
2149 exists(":Make")
2150 exists("#CursorHold")
2151 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2152 exists("#filetypeindent")
2153 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2154 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2155 exists("##ColorScheme")
2156< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2157 name.
2158 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
2159 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
2160 the future, thus don't count on it!
2161 Working example: >
2162 exists(":make")
2163< NOT working example: >
2164 exists(":make install")
2165
2166< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2167 variable itself. For example: >
2168 exists(bufcount)
2169< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2170 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2171
2172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2173 Varname()->exists()
2174<
2175
2176exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2177 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2178 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2179 give an error: >
2180 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2181 ThatFunction('works')
2182 endif
2183< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2184 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2185
2186 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2187 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2188 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2189
2190
2191exp({expr}) *exp()*
2192 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2193 [0, inf].
2194 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2195 Examples: >
2196 :echo exp(2)
2197< 7.389056 >
2198 :echo exp(-1)
2199< 0.367879
2200
2201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2202 Compute()->exp()
2203<
2204 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2205
2206
2207expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2208 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2209 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2210
2211 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2212 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2213 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2214 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2215 file name contains a space]
2216
2217 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2218 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2219 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2220
2221 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2222 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2223 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2224
2225 % current file name
2226 # alternate file name
2227 #n alternate file name n
2228 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2229 <afile> autocmd file name
2230 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2231 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2232 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2233 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2234 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2235 line number
2236 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2237 a function
2238 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2239 current script ID |<SID>|
2240 <stack> call stack
2241 <cword> word under the cursor
2242 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2243 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2244 message |server2client()|
2245 Modifiers:
2246 :p expand to full path
2247 :h head (last path component removed)
2248 :t tail (last path component only)
2249 :r root (one extension removed)
2250 :e extension only
2251
2252 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002253 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002254< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2255 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2256 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2257< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002258 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002259< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2260 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2261 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2262 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2263 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2264<
2265 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2266 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2267 to modify normal file names.
2268
2269 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2270 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2271 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2272 '/' added.
2273
2274 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2275 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2276 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2277 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2278 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2279 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2280 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2281 :echo expand("**/README")
2282<
2283 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2284 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2285 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2286 |expr-env-expand|.
2287 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2288 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2289 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2290 "$FOOBAR".
2291
2292 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2293 getting the raw output of an external command.
2294
2295 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2296 Getpattern()->expand()
2297
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002298expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002299 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2300 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2301 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2302 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2303 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002304
2305 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2306 argument:
2307 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2308 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2309 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2310
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002311 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2312 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002313
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002314 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002315 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002316 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2317 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2318<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002319 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002320 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2321<
2322extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2323 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2324 |Dictionaries|.
2325
2326 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2327 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2328 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2329 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2330 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2331 Examples: >
2332 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2333 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2334< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2335 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2336 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2337 (where N is the original length of the List).
2338 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2339 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2340 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2341<
2342 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2343 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2344 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2345 used to decide what to do:
2346 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2347 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2348 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2349 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2350
2351 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2352 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2353 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2354 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2355 fails.
2356 Returns {expr1}.
2357
2358 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2359 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2360
2361
2362extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2363 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2364 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2365 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2366 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2367
2368
2369feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2370 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2371 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2372
2373 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2374 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2375 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2376 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2377 characters from a mapping.
2378
2379 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2380 {string}.
2381
2382 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2383 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2384 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2385 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2386 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2387 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2388
2389 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2390 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2391 keys are remapped.
2392 'n' Do not remap keys.
2393 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2394 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2395 opening folds, etc.
2396 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2397 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2398 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2399 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2400 the internal "got_int" flag.
2401 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2402 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2403 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2404 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2405 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2406 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2407 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2408 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2409 script continues.
2410 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2411 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2412 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002413 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2414 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
2415 etc.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002416 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2417 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2418 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2419
2420 Return value is always 0.
2421
2422 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2423 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2424
2425filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2426 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2427 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2428 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2429 expression, which is used as a String.
2430 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2431 |glob()|.
2432 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2433 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2434 0
2435 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2436 1
2437
2438< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2439 GetName()->filereadable()
2440< *file_readable()*
2441 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2442
2443
2444filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2445 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2446 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2447 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2448 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2449
2450 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2451 GetName()->filewritable()
2452
2453
2454filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2455 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2456 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2457 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2458 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002459 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002460
2461 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2462
2463 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2464 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2465 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2466 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2467 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2468 current character.
2469 Examples: >
2470 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2471< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2472 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2473< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2474 call filter(var, 0)
2475< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2476
2477 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2478 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2479 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2480
2481 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2482 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2483 2. the value of the current item.
2484 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2485 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2486 func Odd(idx, val)
2487 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2488 endfunc
2489 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002490< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2491 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2492< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002493 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2494< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2495 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2496<
2497 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2498 Other values will result in a type error.
2499
2500 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2501 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2502 first: >
2503 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2504
2505< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002506 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002507 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2508 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2509 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2510 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2511
2512 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2513 mylist->filter(expr2)
2514
2515finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2516 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2517 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2518 for the syntax of {path}.
2519
2520 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2521 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2522 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2523 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2524
2525 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2526 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2527 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2528
2529 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
2530 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
2531 feature}
2532
2533 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2534 GetName()->finddir()
2535
2536findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2537 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2538 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2539 Example: >
2540 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2541< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2542 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2543
2544 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2545 GetName()->findfile()
2546
2547flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2548 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2549 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2550 a very large number.
2551 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2552 not want that.
2553 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002554 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002555 *E900*
2556 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2557 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2558 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2559
2560 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2561
2562 Example: >
2563 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2564< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2565 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2566< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2567
2568 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2569 mylist->flatten()
2570<
2571flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2572 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2573
2574
2575float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2576 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2577 decimal point.
2578 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
2579 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2580 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2581 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2582 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2583 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2584 Examples: >
2585 echo float2nr(3.95)
2586< 3 >
2587 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2588< -23 >
2589 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2590< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2591 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2592< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2593 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2594< 0
2595
2596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2597 Compute()->float2nr()
2598<
2599 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2600
2601
2602floor({expr}) *floor()*
2603 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2604 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2605 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2606 Examples: >
2607 echo floor(1.856)
2608< 1.0 >
2609 echo floor(-5.456)
2610< -6.0 >
2611 echo floor(4.0)
2612< 4.0
2613
2614 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2615 Compute()->floor()
2616<
2617 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2618
2619
2620fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2621 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2622 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2623 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2624 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2625 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2626 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2627 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2628 Examples: >
2629 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2630< 0.13 >
2631 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2632< -0.13
2633
2634 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2635 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
2636<
2637 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2638
2639
2640fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2641 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2642 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2643 are escaped with a backslash.
2644 For most systems the characters escaped are
2645 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2646 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2647 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2648 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
2649 Example: >
2650 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002651 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002652< results in executing: >
2653 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2654<
2655 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2656 GetName()->fnameescape()
2657
2658fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2659 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2660 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2661 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2662 Example: >
2663 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2664< results in: >
2665 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
2666< If {mods} is empty then {fname} is returned.
2667 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2668 |expand()| first then.
2669
2670 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2671 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2672
2673foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2674 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2675 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2676 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2677 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2678 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2679
2680 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2681 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2682
2683foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2684 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2685 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2686 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2687 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2688 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2689
2690 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2691 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2692
2693foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2694 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2695 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2696 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2697 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2698 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2699 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2700 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2701 previous line is usually available.
2702 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2703 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2704
2705 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2706 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2707<
2708 *foldtext()*
2709foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2710 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2711 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2712 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2713 The returned string looks like this: >
2714 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2715< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2716 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2717 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2718 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2719 'commentstring' options is removed.
2720 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2721 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2722 setting.
2723 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2724
2725foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2726 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2727 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2728 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2729 returned.
2730 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2731 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2732 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2733 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2734
2735
2736 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2737 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2738<
2739 *foreground()*
2740foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2741 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2742 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2743 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2744 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002745 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002746 Win32 console version}
2747
2748fullcommand({name}) *fullcommand()*
2749 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2750 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2751
2752 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2753 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
2754 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist or if it's
2755 ambiguous (for user-defined commands).
2756
2757 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2758 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2759
2760 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2761 GetName()->fullcommand()
2762<
2763 *funcref()*
2764funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2765 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2766 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2767 function {name} is redefined later.
2768
2769 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002770 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2771 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2772 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2773 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002774
2775 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2776 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2777<
2778 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2779function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2780 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
2781 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
2782 internal function.
2783
2784 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
2785 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
2786 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
2787 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
2788 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
2789<
2790 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
2791 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
2792 same function.
2793
2794 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
2795 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
2796 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
2797
2798 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
2799 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
2800 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2801 ...
2802 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
2803 ...
2804 call Partial('name')
2805< Invokes the function as with: >
2806 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2807
2808< With a |method|: >
2809 func Callback(one, two, three)
2810 ...
2811 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
2812 ...
2813 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
2814< Invokes the function as with: >
2815 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
2816
2817< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
2818 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
2819 arguments. Example: >
2820 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
2821 ...
2822 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
2823 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
2824 ...
2825 call Func2('name')
2826< Invokes the function as with: >
2827 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
2828
2829< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
2830 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
2831 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002832 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002833 endfunction
2834 ...
2835 let context = {"name": "example"}
2836 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2837 ...
2838 call Func() " will echo: called for example
2839< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
2840 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
2841 let Func = function('Callback', context)
2842 let Func = context.Callback
2843
2844< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
2845 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
2846 ...
2847 let context = {"name": "example"}
2848 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
2849 ...
2850 call Func(500)
2851< Invokes the function as with: >
2852 call context.Callback('one', 500)
2853<
2854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2855 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
2856
2857
2858garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
2859 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
2860 that have circular references.
2861
2862 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
2863 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
2864 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
2865 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
2866 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
2867 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
2868 for a long time.
2869
2870 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
2871 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
2872 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
2873
2874 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
2875 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
2876 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
2877 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
2878
2879get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
2880 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
2881 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
2882 omitted.
2883 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2884 mylist->get(idx)
2885get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
2886 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
2887 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
2888 omitted.
2889 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2890 myblob->get(idx)
2891get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
2892 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
2893 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
2894 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
2895 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
2896< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
2897 'default' when it does not exist.
2898 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2899 mydict->get(key)
2900get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00002901 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002902 {what} are:
2903 "name" The function name
2904 "func" The function
2905 "dict" The dictionary
2906 "args" The list with arguments
2907 Preferably used as a |method|: >
2908 myfunc->get(what)
2909<
2910 *getbufinfo()*
2911getbufinfo([{buf}])
2912getbufinfo([{dict}])
2913 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
2914
2915 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
2916 returned.
2917
2918 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
2919 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
2920 be specified in {dict}:
2921 buflisted include only listed buffers.
2922 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
2923 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
2924
2925 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
2926 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
2927 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
2928 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
2929
2930 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
2931 entries:
2932 bufnr Buffer number.
2933 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
2934 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
2935 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
2936 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
2937 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
2938 last used.
2939 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
2940 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
2941 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
2942 opened in the current window.
2943 Only valid if the buffer has been
2944 displayed in the window in the past.
2945 If you want the line number of the
2946 last known cursor position in a given
2947 window, use |line()|: >
2948 :echo line('.', {winid})
2949<
2950 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
2951 valid when loaded)
2952 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
2953 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
2954 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
2955 Each list item is a dictionary with
2956 the following fields:
2957 id sign identifier
2958 lnum line number
2959 name sign name
2960 variables A reference to the dictionary with
2961 buffer-local variables.
2962 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
2963 buffer
2964 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
2965 display this buffer
2966
2967 Examples: >
2968 for buf in getbufinfo()
2969 echo buf.name
2970 endfor
2971 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
2972 if buf.changed
2973 ....
2974 endif
2975 endfor
2976<
2977 To get buffer-local options use: >
2978 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
2979<
2980 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2981 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
2982<
2983
2984 *getbufline()*
2985getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
2986 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
2987 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
2988 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
2989
2990 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
2991
2992 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
2993 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
2994
2995 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
2996 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
2997
2998 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
2999 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3000 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3001 returned.
3002
3003 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3004 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3005
3006 Example: >
3007 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3008
3009< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3010 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
3011
3012getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3013 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3014 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3015 must be used.
3016 The {varname} argument is a string.
3017 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3018 buffer-local variables.
3019 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3020 the buffer-local options.
3021 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3022 a buffer-local option.
3023 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3024 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3025 window-local option.
3026 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3027 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3028 string is returned, there is no error message.
3029 Examples: >
3030 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003031 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003032
3033< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3034 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3035<
3036getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3037 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3038 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3039 exist, an empty list is returned.
3040
3041 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3042 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3043 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3044 entries:
3045 col column number
3046 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3047 lnum line number
3048 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3049 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3050 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3051
3052 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3053 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3054
3055getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3056 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3057 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3058 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3059 Return zero otherwise.
3060 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3061 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3062 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3063
3064 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3065 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
3066 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3067 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3068 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3069 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3070 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3071 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3072 that is not included in the character.
3073
3074 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3075 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3076 sequence.
3077
3078 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3079 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3080 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3081
3082 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3083
3084 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3085 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3086 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3087 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3088 ignored.
3089 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3090 let c = getchar()
3091 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003092 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003093 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003094 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003095 endif
3096<
3097 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3098 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3099 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3100
3101 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3102 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3103 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3104 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3105
3106 There is no mapping for the character.
3107 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3108 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3109 sequence. Examples: >
3110 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3111 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3112< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3113 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3114 :function FindChar()
3115 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3116 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3117 : normal l
3118 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3119 : break
3120 : endif
3121 : endwhile
3122 :endfunction
3123<
3124 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3125 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3126 another character: >
3127 :function GetKey()
3128 : let c = getchar()
3129 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3130 : let c = getchar()
3131 : endwhile
3132 : return c
3133 :endfunction
3134
3135getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3136 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3137 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3138 These values are added together:
3139 2 shift
3140 4 control
3141 8 alt (meta)
3142 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3143 32 mouse double click
3144 64 mouse triple click
3145 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3146 128 command (Macintosh only)
3147 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3148 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
3149 without a modifier.
3150
3151 *getcharpos()*
3152getcharpos({expr})
3153 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3154 column number in the returned List is a character index
3155 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003156 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3157 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003158 of the last character.
3159
3160 Example:
3161 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3162 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3163 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3164<
3165 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3166 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3167
3168getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3169 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3170 with the following entries:
3171
3172 char character previously used for a character
3173 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3174 if no character search has been performed
3175 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3176 0 for backward
3177 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3178 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3179 character search
3180
3181 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3182 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3183 character search: >
3184 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3185 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3186< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3187
3188
3189getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3190 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3191 string.
3192 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3193 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3194 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3195 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3196 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3197 if no character is available.
3198 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3199 result is converted to a string.
3200
3201
3202getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3203 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3204 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3205 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3206 Example: >
3207 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
3208< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
3209 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3210 |inputsecret()|.
3211
3212getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3213 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3214 byte count. The first column is 1.
3215 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3216 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3217 Returns 0 otherwise.
3218 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3219
3220getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3221 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3222 are:
3223 : normal Ex command
3224 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3225 / forward search command
3226 ? backward search command
3227 @ |input()| command
3228 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3229 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3230 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3231 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3232 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3233 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3234
3235getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3236 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3237 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3238 when not in the command-line window.
3239
3240getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3241 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3242 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3243 types are supported:
3244
3245 arglist file names in argument list
3246 augroup autocmd groups
3247 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003248 behave |:behave| suboptions
3249 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003250 color color schemes
3251 command Ex command
3252 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3253 compiler compilers
3254 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3255 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3256 dir directory names
3257 environment environment variable names
3258 event autocommand events
3259 expression Vim expression
3260 file file and directory names
3261 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3262 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3263 function function name
3264 help help subjects
3265 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003266 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003267 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3268 mapclear buffer argument
3269 mapping mapping name
3270 menu menus
3271 messages |:messages| suboptions
3272 option options
3273 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003274 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003275 shellcmd Shell command
3276 sign |:sign| suboptions
3277 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3278 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3279 tag tags
3280 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3281 user user names
3282 var user variables
3283
3284 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3285 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3286 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3287
3288 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3289 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3290 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3291
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003292 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3293 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003294 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3295 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3296 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3297 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003298
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003299 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3300 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3301 a ":call" command: >
3302 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3303<
3304 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3305 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3306
3307 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3308 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3309<
3310 *getcurpos()*
3311getcurpos([{winid}])
3312 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3313 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3314 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3315 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003316 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3317 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003318 |getpos()|.
3319 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3320 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3321 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3322
3323 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3324 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3325 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3326 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3327 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3328
3329 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3330 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3331 MoveTheCursorAround
3332 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3333< Note that this only works within the window. See
3334 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3335
3336 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3337 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3338<
3339 *getcursorcharpos()*
3340getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3341 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3342 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3343
3344 Example:
3345 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3346 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3347 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3348<
3349 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3350 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3351
3352< *getcwd()*
3353getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3354 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3355 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3356
3357 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3358 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3359 the |window-ID|.
3360 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3361 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3362
3363 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3364 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3365 the working directory of the tabpage.
3366 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3367 use the current tabpage.
3368 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3369 the current window.
3370 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3371
3372 Examples: >
3373 " Get the working directory of the current window
3374 :echo getcwd()
3375 :echo getcwd(0)
3376 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3377 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3378 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3379 " Get the global working directory
3380 :echo getcwd(-1)
3381 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3382 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3383 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3384 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3385
3386< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3387 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3388
3389getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3390 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3391 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3392 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3393
3394< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3395 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3396 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3397 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3398
3399 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3400 GetVarname()->getenv()
3401
3402getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3403 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3404 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3405 |hl-Normal|.
3406 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3407 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3408 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3409 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3410 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3411 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3412 function just after the GUI has started.
3413 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3414 a valid name does not work.
3415
3416getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3417 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3418 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3419 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3420 empty string is returned.
3421 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3422 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3423 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3424 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3425 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3426 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3427 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3428< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3429 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3430
3431 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3432 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3433<
3434 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3435
3436getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3437 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3438 given file {fname}.
3439 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3440 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3441 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3442 is returned.
3443
3444 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3445 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3446
3447getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3448 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3449 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3450 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3451 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3452 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3453
3454 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3455 GetFilename()->getftime()
3456
3457getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3458 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3459 file of the given file {fname}.
3460 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3461 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3462 results:
3463 Normal file "file"
3464 Directory "dir"
3465 Symbolic link "link"
3466 Block device "bdev"
3467 Character device "cdev"
3468 Socket "socket"
3469 FIFO "fifo"
3470 All other "other"
3471 Example: >
3472 getftype("/home")
3473< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3474 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3475 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3476 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3477
3478 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3479 GetFilename()->getftype()
3480
3481getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3482 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
3483 active.
3484 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3485
3486getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3487 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3488
3489 Without arguments use the current window.
3490 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3491 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3492 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
3493 page.
3494
3495 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3496 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3497 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3498 the following entries:
3499 bufnr buffer number
3500 col column number
3501 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3502 filename filename if available
3503 lnum line number
3504
3505 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3506 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3507
3508< *getline()*
3509getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3510 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3511 from the current buffer. Example: >
3512 getline(1)
3513< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3514 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3515 To get the line under the cursor: >
3516 getline(".")
3517< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3518 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3519
3520 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3521 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3522 including line {end}.
3523 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3524 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3525 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3526 Example: >
3527 :let start = line('.')
3528 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3529 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3530
3531< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3532 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3533
3534< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
3535
3536getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3537 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3538 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3539 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3540
3541 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3542 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3543 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3544
3545 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3546 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3547 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3548
3549 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3550 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3551
3552 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3553 from the location list. This field is
3554 applicable only when called from a
3555 location list window. See
3556 |location-list-file-window| for more
3557 details.
3558
3559 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3560 location list for the window {nr}.
3561 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3562
3563 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3564 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3565 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3566
3567
3568getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3569 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3570 about all the global marks. |mark|
3571
3572 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3573 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
3574 see |bufname()|.
3575
3576 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3577 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3578 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3579 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3580 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3581 file file name
3582
3583 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3584 mark.
3585
3586 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3587 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3588
3589getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3590 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3591 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3592 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3593 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3594 |getmatches()|.
3595 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
3596 window ID instead of the current window.
3597 Example: >
3598 :echo getmatches()
3599< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3600 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3601 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3602 :let m = getmatches()
3603 :call clearmatches()
3604 :echo getmatches()
3605< [] >
3606 :call setmatches(m)
3607 :echo getmatches()
3608< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3609 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3610 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3611 :unlet m
3612<
3613getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3614 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3615 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3616 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3617 screenrow screen row
3618 screencol screen column
3619 winid Window ID of the click
3620 winrow row inside "winid"
3621 wincol column inside "winid"
3622 line text line inside "winid"
3623 column text column inside "winid"
3624 All numbers are 1-based.
3625
3626 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3627 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3628
3629 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3630 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3631 are zero.
3632
3633 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3634 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3635
3636 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3637
3638 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3639 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3640
3641 *getpid()*
3642getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3643 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3644 exits.
3645
3646 *getpos()*
3647getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3648 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3649 |getcurpos()|.
3650 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3651 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3652 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3653 is the buffer number of the mark.
3654 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3655 column is 1.
3656 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3657 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3658 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3659 character.
3660 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3661 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003662 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003663 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3664 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3665 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003666 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3667 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003668 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3669 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3670 ...
3671 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3672< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3673
3674 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3675 GetMark()->getpos()
3676
3677getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3678 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3679 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3680 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3681 bufname() to get the name
3682 module module name
3683 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3684 end_lnum
3685 end of line number if the item is multiline
3686 col column number (first column is 1)
3687 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3688 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3689 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3690 nr error number
3691 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3692 text description of the error
3693 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3694 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3695
3696 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3697 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3698 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3699 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3700 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3701
3702 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3703 do something with them: >
3704 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3705 :for d in getqflist()
3706 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3707 :endfor
3708<
3709 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3710 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3711 following string items are supported in {what}:
3712 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3713 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3714 context get the |quickfix-context|
3715 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3716 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3717 value is used.
3718 id get information for the quickfix list with
3719 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3720 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3721 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3722 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3723 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3724 See |quickfix-index|
3725 items quickfix list entries
3726 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3727 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3728 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3729 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3730 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
3731 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
3732 the last quickfix list
3733 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3734 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
3735 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
3736 size number of entries in the quickfix list
3737 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
3738 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
3739 all all of the above quickfix properties
3740 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
3741 particular item, set it to zero.
3742 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
3743 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
3744 specified by "id" is used.
3745 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
3746 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
3747 contains the quickfix stack size.
3748 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
3749 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
3750 "items" with the list of entries.
3751
3752 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3753 changedtick total number of changes made to the
3754 list |quickfix-changedtick|
3755 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
3756 If not present, set to "".
3757 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
3758 present, set to 0.
3759 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
3760 present, set to 0.
3761 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
3762 an empty list.
3763 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
3764 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
3765 window. If not present, set to 0.
3766 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
3767 present, set to 0.
3768 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
3769 to "".
3770 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
3771
3772 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3773 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
3774 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
3775 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
3776<
3777getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
3778 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
3779 {regname}. Example: >
3780 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
3781< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
3782 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00003783 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003784
3785 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
3786 register. (For use in maps.)
3787 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
3788 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
3789 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
3790
3791 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
3792 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
3793 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
3794 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
3795 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
3796 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
3797
3798 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3799 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3800 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3801
3802 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3803 GetRegname()->getreg()
3804
3805getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
3806 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
3807 Dictionary with the following entries:
3808 regcontents List of lines contained in register
3809 {regname}, like
3810 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
3811 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
3812 |getregtype()|.
3813 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
3814 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
3815 register.
3816 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
3817 single letter name of the register
3818 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
3819 For example, after deleting a line
3820 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
3821 which is the register that got the
3822 deleted text.
3823
3824 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
3825 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
3826 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
3827 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3828 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
3829 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3830
3831 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3832 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
3833
3834getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
3835 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3836 The value will be one of:
3837 "v" for |characterwise| text
3838 "V" for |linewise| text
3839 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
3840 "" for an empty or unknown register
3841 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3842 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
3843 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
3844 |v:register| is used.
3845 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
3846
3847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3848 GetRegname()->getregtype()
3849
3850gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
3851 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
3852 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
3853 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
3854 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
3855 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
3856
3857 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3858 tabnr tab page number.
3859 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3860 tabpage-local variables
3861 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
3862
3863 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3864 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
3865
3866gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
3867 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
3868 {tabnr}. |t:var|
3869 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
3870 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3871 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
3872 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
3873 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3874 string is returned, there is no error message.
3875
3876 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3877 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
3878
3879gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
3880 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
3881 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
3882 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
3883 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
3884 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
3885 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
3886 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
3887 window-local option.
3888 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
3889 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
3890 use |getwinvar()|.
3891 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3892 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
3893 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
3894 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
3895 or buffer-local variable.
3896 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
3897 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
3898 Examples: >
3899 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003900 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003901<
3902 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
3903 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
3904
3905< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3906 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
3907
3908gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
3909 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
3910 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3911 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
3912 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
3913
3914 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
3915 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
3916 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
3917 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
3918 items List of items in the stack. Each item
3919 is a dictionary containing the
3920 entries described below.
3921 length Number of entries in the stack.
3922
3923 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
3924 entries:
3925 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
3926 from cursor position before the tag jump.
3927 See |getpos()| for the format of the
3928 returned list.
3929 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
3930 multiple matching tags are found for a
3931 name.
3932 tagname name of the tag
3933
3934 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
3935
3936 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3937 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
3938
3939
3940gettext({text}) *gettext()*
3941 Translate String {text} if possible.
3942 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
3943 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
3944 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
3945 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
3946 called.
3947 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
3948 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
3949 strings.
3950
3951
3952getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
3953 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
3954
3955 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
3956 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
3957 exist the result is an empty list.
3958
3959 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
3960 tab pages is returned.
3961
3962 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
3963 botline last complete displayed buffer line
3964 bufnr number of buffer in the window
3965 height window height (excluding winbar)
3966 loclist 1 if showing a location list
3967 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3968 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
3969 {only with the +quickfix feature}
3970 terminal 1 if a terminal window
3971 {only with the +terminal feature}
3972 tabnr tab page number
3973 topline first displayed buffer line
3974 variables a reference to the dictionary with
3975 window-local variables
3976 width window width
3977 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
3978 otherwise
3979 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
3980 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
3981 textoff number of columns occupied by any
3982 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
3983 number in front of the text
3984 winid |window-ID|
3985 winnr window number
3986 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
3987 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
3988
3989 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3990 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
3991
3992getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
3993 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
3994 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
3995 [x-pos, y-pos]
3996 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
3997 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
3998 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
3999 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4000 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4001 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4002 do some work in the meantime: >
4003 while 1
4004 let res = getwinpos(1)
4005 if res[0] >= 0
4006 break
4007 endif
4008 " Do some work here
4009 endwhile
4010<
4011
4012 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4013 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4014<
4015 *getwinposx()*
4016getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4017 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4018 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4019 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4020 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4021
4022 *getwinposy()*
4023getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4024 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4025 a timeout of 100 msec).
4026 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4027 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4028
4029getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4030 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4031 Examples: >
4032 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004033 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004034
4035< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4036 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4037<
4038glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4039 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4040 use of special characters.
4041
4042 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4043 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4044 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4045 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4046 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4047
4048 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4049 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4050 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4051 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4052 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4053
4054 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4055
4056 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4057 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4058
4059 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4060 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4061 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4062 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4063
4064 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4065 any external command. Example: >
4066 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4067 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4068< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4069 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4070
4071 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4072 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4073
4074 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4075 GetExpr()->glob()
4076
4077glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4078 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4079 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4080 is a file name. E.g. >
4081 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4082< This is equivalent to: >
4083 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4084< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4085 empty string.
4086 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4087 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4088
4089 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4090 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4091< *globpath()*
4092globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4093 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4094 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4095 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4096<
4097 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4098 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4099 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4100 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4101 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4102 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4103 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4104 error message.
4105
4106 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4107 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4108 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4109 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4110
4111 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4112 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4113 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4114 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4115 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4116 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4117<
4118 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4119
4120 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4121 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4122 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4123 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4124< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4125 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4126
4127 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4128 second argument: >
4129 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4130<
4131 *has()*
4132has({feature} [, {check}])
4133 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4134 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4135 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4136 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4137
4138 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4139 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4140 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4141 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4142 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4143 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4144 current Vim version.
4145
4146 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4147
4148 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4149 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4150 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4151 separate line: >
4152 if has('feature')
4153 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4154 endif
4155< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4156 would not be found.
4157
4158
4159has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4160 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
4161 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise. The {key}
4162 argument is a string.
4163
4164 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4165 mydict->has_key(key)
4166
4167haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4168 The result is a Number:
4169 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4170 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4171 0 otherwise.
4172
4173 Without arguments use the current window.
4174 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4175 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4176 page.
4177 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4178 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4179 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4180 Examples: >
4181 if haslocaldir() == 1
4182 " window local directory case
4183 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4184 " tab-local directory case
4185 else
4186 " global directory case
4187 endif
4188
4189 " current window
4190 :echo haslocaldir()
4191 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4192 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4193 " window n in current tab page
4194 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4195 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4196 " window n in tab page m
4197 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4198 " tab page m
4199 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4200<
4201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4202 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4203
4204hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4205 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4206 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4207 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4208 indicated by {mode}.
4209 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4210 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4211 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4212 Command-line mode.
4213 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4214 buffer are checked for a match.
4215 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4216 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4217 n Normal mode
4218 v Visual and Select mode
4219 x Visual mode
4220 s Select mode
4221 o Operator-pending mode
4222 i Insert mode
4223 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4224 c Command-line mode
4225 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4226
4227 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4228 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4229 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4230 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4231 :endif
4232< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4233 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4234
4235 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4236 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4237
4238histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4239 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4240 one of: *hist-names*
4241 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4242 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4243 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4244 "input" or "@" input line history
4245 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4246 empty the current or last used history
4247 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4248 character is sufficient.
4249 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4250 shifted to become the newest entry.
4251 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4252 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4253
4254 Example: >
4255 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4256 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4257< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4258
4259 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4260 second argument: >
4261 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4262
4263histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4264 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4265 for the possible values of {history}.
4266
4267 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4268 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4269 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4270 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4271 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4272 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4273 be removed if it exists.
4274
4275 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4276 is returned.
4277
4278 Examples:
4279 Clear expression register history: >
4280 :call histdel("expr")
4281<
4282 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4283 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4284<
4285 The following three are equivalent: >
4286 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4287 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004288 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004289<
4290 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4291 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4292 :call histdel("search", -1)
4293 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4294<
4295 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4296 GetHistory()->histdel()
4297
4298histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4299 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4300 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4301 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4302 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4303 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4304
4305 Examples:
4306 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004307 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004308
4309< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4310 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4311 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4312<
4313 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4314 GetHistory()->histget()
4315
4316histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4317 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4318 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4319 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4320
4321 Example: >
4322 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4323
4324< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4325 GetHistory()->histnr()
4326<
4327hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4328 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4329 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4330 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4331 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4332 item.
4333 *highlight_exists()*
4334 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4335
4336 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4337 GetName()->hlexists()
4338<
4339hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4340 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4341 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4342 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4343 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4344
4345 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4346 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4347 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4348 resolved highlight group are returned.
4349
4350 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4351 following items:
4352 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4353 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4354 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4355 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4356 ctermbg cterm background color.
4357 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4358 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4359 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4360 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4361 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4362 group link is a default link. See
4363 |highlight-default|.
4364 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4365 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4366 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4367 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4368 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4369 id highlight group ID.
4370 linksto linked highlight group name.
4371 See |:highlight-link|.
4372 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4373 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4374 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4375 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4376
4377 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4378 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4379 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4380 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4381
4382 Example(s): >
4383 :echo hlget()
4384 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4385 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4386<
4387 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4388 GetName()->hlget()
4389<
4390hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4391 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4392 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4393 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4394 supported items in this dictionary.
4395
4396 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4397 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4398
4399 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4400 a link for an existing highlight group
4401 with attributes.
4402
4403 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4404 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4405 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4406 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4407 modified.
4408
4409 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4410 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4411 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4412 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4413
4414 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4415 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4416
4417 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4418
4419 Example(s): >
4420 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4421 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4422 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4423 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4424 :let l = hlget()
4425 :call hlset(l)
4426 " clear the Search highlight group
4427 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4428 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4429 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4430 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4431 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4432 " remove the MyHlg group link
4433 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4434 " clear the attributes and a link
4435 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4436 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4437<
4438 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4439 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4440<
4441 *hlID()*
4442hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4443 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4444 zero is returned.
4445 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4446 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4447 "Comment" group: >
4448 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4449< *highlightID()*
4450 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4451
4452 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4453 GetName()->hlID()
4454
4455hostname() *hostname()*
4456 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4457 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4458 256 characters long are truncated.
4459
4460iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4461 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4462 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4463 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4464 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4465 are replaced with "?".
4466 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4467 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4468 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4469 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4470 can be done.
4471 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4472 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4473 UTF-8 and use: >
4474 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4475< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4476 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4477 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4478
4479 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4480 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4481<
4482 *indent()*
4483indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4484 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4485 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4486 |getline()|.
4487 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4488 error is given.
4489
4490 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4491 GetLnum()->indent()
4492
4493index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
4494 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4495 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4496 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4497 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
4498 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
4499
4500 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4501 value is equal to {expr}.
4502
4503 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4504 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
4505 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4506 case must match.
4507 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4508 Example: >
4509 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4510 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4511
4512< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4513 GetObject()->index(what)
4514
4515input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4516 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4517 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4518 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4519 in the prompt to start a new line.
4520 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4521 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4522 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4523 for lines typed for input().
4524 Example: >
4525 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4526 : echo "Cheers!"
4527 :endif
4528<
4529 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4530 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4531 Example: >
4532 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4533
4534< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4535 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4536 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4537 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4538 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4539 more information. Example: >
4540 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4541<
4542 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4543 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4544 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4545 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4546 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4547 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4548 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4549 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4550 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4551
4552 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004553 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004554 :function GetFoo()
4555 : call inputsave()
4556 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4557 : call inputrestore()
4558 :endfunction
4559
4560< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4561 GetPrompt()->input()
4562
4563inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4564 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4565 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4566 Example: >
4567 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4568 :if n != ""
4569 : let &sw = n
4570 :endif
4571< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4572 omitted an empty string is returned.
4573 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4574 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4575 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4576
4577 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4578 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4579
4580inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4581 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4582 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4583 enter a number, which is returned.
4584 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4585 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4586 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4587 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4588 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4589 length of {textlist} is returned.
4590 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4591 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4592 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4593 Example: >
4594 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4595 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4596
4597< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4598 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4599
4600inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4601 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4602 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4603 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4604 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4605
4606inputsave() *inputsave()*
4607 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4608 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4609 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4610 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4611 many inputrestore() calls.
4612 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4613
4614inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4615 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4616 two exceptions:
4617 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4618 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4619 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4620 |history| stack.
4621 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4622 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4623 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4624
4625 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4626 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4627
4628insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4629 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4630 of it.
4631
4632 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4633 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4634 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4635 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4636
4637 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4638 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4639 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
4640 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
4641< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
4642 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
4643 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
4644
4645 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4646 mylist->insert(item)
4647
4648interrupt() *interrupt()*
4649 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
4650 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
4651 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
4652 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
4653 :function s:check_typoname(file)
4654 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
4655 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
4656 : call interrupt()
4657 : endif
4658 :endfunction
4659 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
4660
4661invert({expr}) *invert()*
4662 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
4663 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
4664 :let bits = invert(bits)
4665< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4666 :let bits = bits->invert()
4667
4668isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
4669 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
4670 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
4671 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
4672 is any expression, which is used as a String.
4673
4674 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4675 GetName()->isdirectory()
4676
4677isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
4678 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
4679 infinity, otherwise 0. >
4680 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
4681< 1 >
4682 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
4683< -1
4684
4685 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4686 Compute()->isinf()
4687<
4688 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4689
4690islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
4691 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
4692 name of a locked variable.
4693 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
4694 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
4695 Example: >
4696 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
4697 :lockvar 1 alist
4698 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
4699 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
4700
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00004701< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
4702 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
4703 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
4704 |exists()| to check for existence.
4705 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004706
4707 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4708 GetName()->islocked()
4709
4710isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
4711 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
4712 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
4713< 1
4714
4715 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4716 Compute()->isnan()
4717<
4718 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
4719
4720items({dict}) *items()*
4721 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
4722 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
4723 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
4724 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4725 Example: >
4726 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004727 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004728 endfor
4729
4730< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4731 mydict->items()
4732
4733job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
4734
4735
4736join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
4737 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
4738 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
4739 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
4740 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
4741 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004742 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004743< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
4744 converted into a string like with |string()|.
4745 The opposite function is |split()|.
4746
4747 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4748 mylist->join()
4749
4750js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
4751 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
4752 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
4753 - Strings can be in single quotes.
4754 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
4755 result in v:none items.
4756
4757 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4758 ReadObject()->js_decode()
4759
4760js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
4761 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
4762 - Object key names are not in quotes.
4763 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
4764 commas.
4765 For example, the Vim object:
4766 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
4767 Will be encoded as:
4768 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
4769 While json_encode() would produce:
4770 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
4771 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
4772 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
4773
4774 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4775 GetObject()->js_encode()
4776
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00004777json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004778 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
4779 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
4780 JSON and Vim values.
4781 The decoding is permissive:
4782 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
4783 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
4784 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
4785 same as {"1":2}.
4786 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
4787 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
4788 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
4789 are accepted.
4790 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
4791 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
4792 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
4793 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
4794 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
4795 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
4796 character in string) for "\t".
4797 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
4798 and results in v:none.
4799 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
4800 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
4801 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
4802 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
4803 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
4804 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
4805 *E938*
4806 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
4807 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
4808 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
4809
4810 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4811 ReadObject()->json_decode()
4812
4813json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
4814 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
4815 The encoding is specified in:
4816 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004817 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004818 |Number| decimal number
4819 |Float| floating point number
4820 Float nan "NaN"
4821 Float inf "Infinity"
4822 Float -inf "-Infinity"
4823 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
4824 |Funcref| not possible, error
4825 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
4826 used recursively: []
4827 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
4828 used recursively: {}
4829 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
4830 v:false "false"
4831 v:true "true"
4832 v:none "null"
4833 v:null "null"
4834 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
4835 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
4836 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01004837 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
4838 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004839
4840 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4841 GetObject()->json_encode()
4842
4843keys({dict}) *keys()*
4844 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
4845 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
4846
4847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4848 mydict->keys()
4849
4850< *len()* *E701*
4851len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
4852 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
4853 used, as with |strlen()|.
4854 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
4855 returned.
4856 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
4857 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
4858 |Dictionary| is returned.
4859 Otherwise an error is given.
4860
4861 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4862 mylist->len()
4863
4864< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
4865libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4866 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
4867 with single argument {argument}.
4868 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
4869 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
4870 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
4871 limited.
4872 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
4873 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
4874 to Vim.
4875 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
4876 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
4877 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
4878 null-terminated string.
4879 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
4880
4881 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
4882 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
4883 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
4884 very probably crash.
4885
4886 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
4887 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
4888 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
4889 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
4890 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
4891 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
4892 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
4893 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
4894 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
4895 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
4896
4897 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
4898 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
4899 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
4900 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
4901 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
4902 the DLL is not in the usual places.
4903 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
4904 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
4905 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4906 feature is present}
4907 Examples: >
4908 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
4909
4910< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4911 third argument: >
4912 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
4913<
4914 *libcallnr()*
4915libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
4916 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
4917 int instead of a string.
4918 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
4919 feature is present}
4920 Examples: >
4921 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
4922 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
4923 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
4924<
4925 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4926 third argument: >
4927 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
4928<
4929
4930line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
4931 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
4932 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004933 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004934 . the cursor position
4935 $ the last line in the current buffer
4936 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
4937 returned)
4938 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
4939 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
4940 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
4941 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
4942 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
4943 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
4944 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
4945 that it's updated right away.
4946 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
4947 then applies to another buffer.
4948 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
4949 |getpos()|.
4950 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
4951 that window instead of the current window.
4952 Examples: >
4953 line(".") line number of the cursor
4954 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
4955 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004956 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004957<
4958 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
4959 |last-position-jump|.
4960
4961 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4962 GetValue()->line()
4963
4964line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
4965 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
4966 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
4967 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
4968 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
4969 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
4970 below the last line: >
4971 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
4972< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
4973 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
4974 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
4975 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
4976 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
4977
4978 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4979 GetLnum()->line2byte()
4980
4981lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
4982 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
4983 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
4984 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
4985 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
4986 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
4987 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4988 error is given.
4989
4990 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4991 GetLnum()->lispindent()
4992
4993list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
4994 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
4995 Examples: >
4996 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
4997 list2blob([]) returns 0z
4998< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
4999 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5000
5001 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5002
5003 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5004 GetList()->list2blob()
5005
5006list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5007 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5008 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5009 list2str([32]) returns " "
5010 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5011< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5012 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5013< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5014
5015 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5016 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5017 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5018 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5019<
5020 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5021 GetList()->list2str()
5022
5023listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5024 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5025 been made to buffer {buf}.
5026 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5027 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5028 buffer is used.
5029 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5030
5031 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005032 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5033 start first changed line number
5034 end first line number below the change
5035 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005036 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005037 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005038
5039 Example: >
5040 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5041 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5042 endfunc
5043 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5044
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005045< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005046 dictionary with these entries:
5047 lnum the first line number of the change
5048 end the first line below the change
5049 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5050 deleted
5051 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5052 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5053 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5054 character has a value of one.
5055 When lines are inserted the values are:
5056 lnum line above which the new line is added
5057 end equal to "lnum"
5058 added number of lines inserted
5059 col 1
5060 When lines are deleted the values are:
5061 lnum the first deleted line
5062 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5063 the deletion was done
5064 added negative, number of lines deleted
5065 col 1
5066 When lines are changed:
5067 lnum the first changed line
5068 end the line below the last changed line
5069 added 0
5070 col first column with a change or 1
5071
5072 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5073 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5074 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5075 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5076
5077 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5078 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5079 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5080 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5081
5082 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5083 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5084 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5085
5086 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5087 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5088 of a buffer.
5089 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5090 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5091
5092 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5093 second argument: >
5094 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5095
5096listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5097 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5098 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5099
5100 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5101 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5102 buffer is used.
5103
5104 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5105 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5106
5107listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5108 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5109 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5110 removed.
5111
5112 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5113 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5114
5115localtime() *localtime()*
5116 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5117 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5118
5119
5120log({expr}) *log()*
5121 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5122 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5123 (0, inf].
5124 Examples: >
5125 :echo log(10)
5126< 2.302585 >
5127 :echo log(exp(5))
5128< 5.0
5129
5130 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5131 Compute()->log()
5132<
5133 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5134
5135
5136log10({expr}) *log10()*
5137 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5138 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5139 Examples: >
5140 :echo log10(1000)
5141< 3.0 >
5142 :echo log10(0.01)
5143< -2.0
5144
5145 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5146 Compute()->log10()
5147<
5148 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
5149
5150luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5151 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5152 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5153 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5154 Strings are returned as they are.
5155 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
5156 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
5157 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
5158 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5159 as-is.
5160 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5161 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5162 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5163 to {expr}.
5164
5165 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5166 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5167
5168< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5169
5170map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5171 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005172 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005173 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5174 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5175 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5176 characters, is replaced.
5177 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5178 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5179 Vim9 script.
5180
5181 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5182
5183 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5184 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5185 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5186 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5187 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5188 current character.
5189 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005190 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005191< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5192
5193 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5194 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5195 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5196 still have to double ' quotes
5197
5198 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5199 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5200 2. the value of the current item.
5201 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5202 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5203 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005204 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005205 endfunc
5206 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5207< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005208 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005209< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005210 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005211< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005212 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005213<
5214 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5215 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005216 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005217
5218< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5219 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5220 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5221 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5222 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5223 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5224
5225 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5226 mylist->map(expr2)
5227
5228
5229maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5230 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5231 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5232 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
5233 listing.
5234
5235 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
5236 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
5237 is returned.
5238
5239 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5240 command.
5241
5242 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5243 "n" Normal
5244 "v" Visual (including Select)
5245 "o" Operator-pending
5246 "i" Insert
5247 "c" Cmd-line
5248 "s" Select
5249 "x" Visual
5250 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5251 "t" Terminal-Job
5252 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5253 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5254
5255 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5256 instead of mappings.
5257
5258 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5259 containing all the information of the mapping with the
5260 following items:
5261 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5262 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5263 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5264 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5265 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5266 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5267 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5268 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5269 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5270 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5271 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5272 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5273 characters will be used:
5274 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5275 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5276 (|mapmode-ic|)
5277 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5278 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005279 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
5280 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005281 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5282 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5283 (|:map-<nowait>|).
5284
5285 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5286 |mapset()|.
5287
5288 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5289 then the global mappings.
5290 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5291 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005292 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005293
5294< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5295 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5296
5297mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5298 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5299 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5300 {name}.
5301 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5302 instead of mappings.
5303 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5304 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5305
5306 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5307 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5308 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5309 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5310 mapcheck("b") no no no
5311
5312 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5313 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5314 mapping for {name} exactly.
5315 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5316 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5317 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5318 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5319 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5320 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5321 then the global mappings.
5322 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5323 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5324 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5325 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5326 :endif
5327< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5328 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5329
5330 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5331 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5332
5333
5334mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5335 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5336 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5337 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5338 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5339
5340
5341mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
5342 Restore a mapping from a dictionary returned by |maparg()|.
5343 {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as for the call to
5344 |maparg()|. *E460*
5345 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5346 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5347 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5348 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5349 nnoremap K somethingelse
5350 ...
5351 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5352< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
5353 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save the mapping for all of
5354 them, since they can differ.
5355
5356
5357match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5358 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5359 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5360 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5361
5362 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5363 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5364 {pat} matches.
5365
5366 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5367 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5368
5369 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5370 Example: >
5371 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5372 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5373< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5374 *strpbrk()*
5375 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5376 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5377< *strcasestr()*
5378 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5379 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5380 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5381<
5382 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5383 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5384 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5385 first character/item. Example: >
5386 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5387< result is again "4". >
5388 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5389< result is again "4". >
5390 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5391< result is "3".
5392 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5393 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5394 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5395 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5396 backwards compatible).
5397 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5398 the index is counted from the end.
5399 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5400 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5401
5402 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5403 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5404 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5405 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5406< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5407 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5408 see above.
5409
5410 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5411 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5412 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5413 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5414 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5415 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5416 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5417 further down in the text.
5418
5419 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5420 GetText()->match('word')
5421 GetList()->match('word')
5422<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005423 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005424matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5425 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5426 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5427 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5428 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5429 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5430 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5431 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5432 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5433 concealed.
5434
5435 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5436 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5437 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5438 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5439 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5440 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5441 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5442 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5443 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5444 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5445
5446 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5447 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5448 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5449 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5450 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
5451 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
5452 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
5453
5454 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5455 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5456 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5457 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5458
5459 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5460 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5461 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5462 window Instead of the current window use the
5463 window with this number or window ID.
5464
5465 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5466 the |:match| commands.
5467
5468 Example: >
5469 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5470 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5471< Deletion of the pattern: >
5472 :call matchdelete(m)
5473
5474< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5475 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5476 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5477
5478 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5479 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5480<
5481 *matchaddpos()*
5482matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5483 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5484 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5485 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5486 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5487 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5488 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5489
5490 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5491 these:
5492 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5493 line has number 1.
5494 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5495 number will be highlighted.
5496 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5497 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5498 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5499 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5500 be highlighted.
5501 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5502 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5503
5504 The maximum number of positions in {pos} is 8.
5505
5506 Example: >
5507 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5508 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5509< Deletion of the pattern: >
5510 :call matchdelete(m)
5511
5512< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5513 |getmatches()|.
5514
5515 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5516 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5517
5518matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5519 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5520 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5521 Return a |List| with two elements:
5522 The name of the highlight group used
5523 The pattern used.
5524 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5525 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5526 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5527 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5528 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5529
5530 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5531 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5532
5533matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5534 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5535 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5536 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5537 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5538 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5539 window ID instead of the current window.
5540
5541 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5542 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
5543
5544matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
5545 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
5546 after the match. Example: >
5547 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
5548< results in "7".
5549 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
5550 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
5551 do it with matchend(): >
5552 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
5553 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
5554< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
5555
5556 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5557 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
5558< results in "7". >
5559 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
5560< result is "-1".
5561 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
5562
5563 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5564 GetText()->matchend('word')
5565
5566
5567matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
5568 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
5569 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
5570 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
5571
5572 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
5573 items:
5574 matchseq When this item is present and {str} contains
5575 multiple words separated by white space, then
5576 returns only matches that contain the words in
5577 the given sequence.
5578
5579 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
5580 argument supports the following additional items:
5581 key key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
5582 {str}. The value of this item should be a
5583 string.
5584 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
5585 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
5586 This should accept a dictionary item as the
5587 argument and return the text for that item to
5588 use for fuzzy matching.
5589
5590 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
5591 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
5592 is 256.
5593
5594 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
5595 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
5596
5597 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
5598 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
5599 256, then returns an empty list.
5600
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00005601 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005602 matching strings.
5603
5604 Example: >
5605 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
5606< results in ["clay"]. >
5607 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
5608< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5609 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
5610< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5611 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
5612 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
5613 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
5614< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
5615 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
5616 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
5617< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
5618 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
5619< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
5620 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
5621< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
5622 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
5623 \ {'matchseq': 1})
5624< results in ['two one'].
5625
5626matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
5627 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
5628 strings, the list of character positions where characters
5629 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
5630 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
5631 position.
5632
5633 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
5634 positions for the best match is returned.
5635
5636 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
5637 list with three empty list items is returned.
5638
5639 Example: >
5640 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
5641< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
5642 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
5643< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
5644 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
5645< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
5646
5647matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
5648 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
5649 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
5650 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
5651 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
5652 empty string is used. Example: >
5653 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
5654< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
5655 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
5656
5657 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
5658
5659 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5660 GetText()->matchlist('word')
5661
5662matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
5663 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
5664 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
5665< results in "ing".
5666 When there is no match "" is returned.
5667 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5668 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
5669< results in "ing". >
5670 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
5671< result is "".
5672 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
5673 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5674
5675 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5676 GetText()->matchstr('word')
5677
5678matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
5679 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
5680 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
5681 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
5682< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
5683 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
5684 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
5685 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
5686< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
5687 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
5688< result is ["", -1, -1].
5689 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
5690 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
5691 end position of the match are returned. >
5692 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
5693< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
5694 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
5695
5696 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5697 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
5698<
5699
5700 *max()*
5701max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5702 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
5703
5704< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5705 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
5706 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5707 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5708 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5709
5710 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5711 mylist->max()
5712
5713
5714menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
5715 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
5716 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
5717 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
5718 menu names are returned.
5719
5720 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5721 "n" Normal
5722 "v" Visual (including Select)
5723 "o" Operator-pending
5724 "i" Insert
5725 "c" Cmd-line
5726 "s" Select
5727 "x" Visual
5728 "t" Terminal-Job
5729 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5730 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
5731 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5732
5733 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
5734 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
5735 display display name (name without '&')
5736 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
5737 Refer to |:menu-enable|
5738 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
5739 |toolbar-icon|
5740 iconidx index of a built-in icon
5741 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
5742 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5743 characters will be used:
5744 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5745 name menu item name.
5746 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
5747 remappable else v:false.
5748 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
5749 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
5750 string has special characters translated like
5751 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
5752 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
5753 "<Nop>" is returned.
5754 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
5755 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
5756 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
5757 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
5758 silent v:true if the menu item is created
5759 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
5760 submenus |List| containing the names of
5761 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
5762 item has submenus.
5763
5764 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
5765
5766 Examples: >
5767 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
5768 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
5769
5770 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
5771 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
5772 let m = menu_info(a:name)
5773 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
5774 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
5775 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
5776 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
5777 endfor
5778 endfunc
5779 new
5780 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
5781 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
5782 endfor
5783<
5784 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5785 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
5786
5787
5788< *min()*
5789min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
5790 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
5791
5792< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
5793 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
5794 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
5795 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
5796 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
5797
5798 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5799 mylist->min()
5800
5801< *mkdir()* *E739*
5802mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
5803 Create directory {name}.
5804
5805 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
5806 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
5807
5808 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
5809 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
5810 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
5811 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
5812 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
5813 created with 0o755.
5814 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005815 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005816
5817< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
5818
5819 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
5820 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
5821 "p" option the call will fail.
5822
5823 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
5824 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
5825 failed.
5826
5827 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
5828 :if exists("*mkdir")
5829
5830< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5831 GetName()->mkdir()
5832<
5833 *mode()*
5834mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
5835 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5836 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
5837 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
5838 Also see |state()|.
5839
5840 n Normal
5841 no Operator-pending
5842 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
5843 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
5844 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
5845 CTRL-V is one character
5846 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
5847 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
5848 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
5849 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
5850 v Visual by character
5851 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5852 V Visual by line
5853 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5854 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
5855 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
5856 s Select by character
5857 S Select by line
5858 CTRL-S Select blockwise
5859 i Insert
5860 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
5861 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5862 R Replace |R|
5863 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5864 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5865 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
5866 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
5867 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
5868 c Command-line editing
5869 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
5870 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
5871 r Hit-enter prompt
5872 rm The -- more -- prompt
5873 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
5874 ! Shell or external command is executing
5875 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
5876
5877 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
5878 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
5879 "c" or "n".
5880 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
5881 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
5882 the leading character(s).
5883 Also see |visualmode()|.
5884
5885 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5886 DoFull()->mode()
5887
5888mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
5889 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
5890 converted to Vim data structures.
5891 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
5892 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
5893 returned as Vim |Lists|.
5894 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
5895 converted to strings.
5896 All other types are converted to string with display function.
5897 Examples: >
5898 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
5899 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
5900 :echo mzeval("l")
5901 :echo mzeval("h")
5902<
5903 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5904 to {expr}.
5905
5906 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5907 GetExpr()->mzeval()
5908<
5909 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
5910
5911nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
5912 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
5913 that is not blank. Example: >
5914 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
5915< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
5916 below it, zero is returned.
5917 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
5918 See also |prevnonblank()|.
5919
5920 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5921 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
5922
5923nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
5924 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
5925 value {expr}. Examples: >
5926 nr2char(64) returns "@"
5927 nr2char(32) returns " "
5928< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5929 Example for "utf-8": >
5930 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
5931< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5932 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
5933 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
5934 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
5935 string, thus results in an empty string.
5936 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
5937 let list = [65, 66, 67]
5938 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5939< Result: "ABC"
5940
5941 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5942 GetNumber()->nr2char()
5943
5944or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
5945 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
5946 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
5947 Example: >
5948 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
5949< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5950 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
5951
5952
5953pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
5954 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
5955 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
5956 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
5957 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
5958 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
5959 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
5960< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
5961>
5962 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
5963< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
5964 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
5965
5966 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5967 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
5968
5969perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
5970 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
5971 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
5972 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
5973 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
5974 reference to it.
5975 Example: >
5976 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
5977< [1, 2, 3, 4]
5978
5979 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5980 to {expr}.
5981
5982 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5983 GetExpr()->perleval()
5984
5985< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
5986
5987
5988popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
5989
5990
5991pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
5992 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
5993 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
5994 Examples: >
5995 :echo pow(3, 3)
5996< 27.0 >
5997 :echo pow(2, 16)
5998< 65536.0 >
5999 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6000< 2.0
6001
6002 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6003 Compute()->pow(3)
6004<
6005 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6006
6007prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6008 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6009 that is not blank. Example: >
6010 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6011< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6012 above it, zero is returned.
6013 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6014 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6015
6016 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6017 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6018
6019printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6020 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6021 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6022 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6023< May result in:
6024 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6025
6026 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6027 argument: >
6028 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006029<
6030 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006031
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006032 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006033 %s string
6034 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6035 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6036 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6037 %c single byte
6038 %d decimal number
6039 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6040 %x hex number
6041 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6042 %X hex number using upper case letters
6043 %o octal number
6044 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6045 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6046 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6047 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6048 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6049 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6050 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6051 %% the % character itself
6052
6053 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6054 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6055 the result.
6056
6057 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6058 arguments appear in sequence:
6059
6060 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6061
6062 flags
6063 Zero or more of the following flags:
6064
6065 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6066 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6067 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6068 of the number is increased to force the first
6069 character of the output string to a zero (except
6070 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6071 precision of zero).
6072 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6073 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6074 prepended to it.
6075 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6076 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6077 prepended to it.
6078
6079 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6080 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6081 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6082 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6083 flag is ignored.
6084
6085 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6086 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6087 The converted value is padded on the right with
6088 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6089 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6090
6091 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6092 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6093
6094 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6095 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6096 a space if both are used.
6097
6098 field-width
6099 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6100 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6101 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6102 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6103 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6104 conversion the count is in cells.
6105
6106 .precision
6107 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6108 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6109 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6110 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6111 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6112 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6113 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6114 string for S conversions.
6115 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6116 the decimal point.
6117
6118 type
6119 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6120 be applied, see below.
6121
6122 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6123 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6124 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6125 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6126 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6127 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6128 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6129< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6130 "width" bytes.
6131
6132 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6133
6134 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6135 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6136 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6137 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6138 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6139 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6140 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6141 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6142 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6143 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6144 zeros.
6145 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6146 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6147 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6148 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6149 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6150 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6151 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6152 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6153 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6154
6155 i alias for d
6156 D alias for ld
6157 U alias for lu
6158 O alias for lo
6159
6160 *printf-c*
6161 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6162 resulting character is written.
6163
6164 *printf-s*
6165 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6166 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6167 specified are used.
6168 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6169 automatically converted to text with the same format
6170 as ":echo".
6171 *printf-S*
6172 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6173 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6174 number specified are used.
6175
6176 *printf-f* *E807*
6177 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6178 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6179 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6180 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6181 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6182 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6183 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6184 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6185 Example: >
6186 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6187< 12.12
6188 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6189 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6190
6191 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6192 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6193 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6194 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6195 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6196
6197 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6198 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6199 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6200 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6201 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6202 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6203 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6204 results in 1.0e7.
6205
6206 *printf-%*
6207 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6208 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6209
6210 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6211 accepted and automatically converted.
6212 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6213 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6214 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6215
6216 *E766* *E767*
6217 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6218 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6219 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6220
6221
6222prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6223 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6224 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6225
6226 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6227 string is returned.
6228
6229 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6230 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6231
6232< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6233
6234
6235prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6236 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6237 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6238 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6239
6240 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6241 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6242 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6243 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6244 line.
6245 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6246 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6247 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6248 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6249 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6250 if the user only typed Enter.
6251 Example: >
6252 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6253 func s:TextEntered(text)
6254 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6255 stopinsert
6256 close
6257 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006258 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006259 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6260 set nomodified
6261 endif
6262 endfunc
6263
6264< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6265 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6266
6267< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6268
6269prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6270 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6271 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6272 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6273
6274 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6275 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6276 as in any buffer.
6277
6278 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6279 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6280
6281< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6282
6283prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6284 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6285 {text} to end in a space.
6286 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6287 "prompt". Example: >
6288 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6289<
6290 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6291 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6292
6293< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6294
6295prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6296
6297pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6298 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6299 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6300 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6301 height nr of items visible
6302 width screen cells
6303 row top screen row (0 first row)
6304 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6305 size total nr of items
6306 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6307
6308 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6309 |CompleteChanged|.
6310
6311pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6312 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6313 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6314 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6315 popup menu.
6316
6317py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6318 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6319 converted to Vim data structures.
6320 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6321 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6322 'encoding').
6323 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6324 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6325 keys converted to strings.
6326 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6327 to {expr}.
6328
6329 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6330 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6331
6332< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6333
6334 *E858* *E859*
6335pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6336 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6337 converted to Vim data structures.
6338 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6339 copied though).
6340 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6341 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6342 non-string keys result in error.
6343 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6344 to {expr}.
6345
6346 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6347 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6348
6349< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6350
6351pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6352 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6353 converted to Vim data structures.
6354 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6355 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6356
6357 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6358 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6359
6360< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6361 |+python3| feature}
6362
6363rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6364 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6365 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6366 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6367 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6368 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6369 and updated.
6370
6371 Examples: >
6372 :echo rand()
6373 :let seed = srand()
6374 :echo rand(seed)
6375 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6376<
6377
6378 *E726* *E727*
6379range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6380 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6381 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6382 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6383 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6384 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6385 producing a value past {max}).
6386 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6387 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6388 start this is an error.
6389 Examples: >
6390 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6391 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6392 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6393 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6394 range(0) " []
6395 range(2, 0) " error!
6396<
6397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6398 GetExpr()->range()
6399<
6400
6401readblob({fname}) *readblob()*
6402 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
6403 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6404 the result is an empty |Blob|.
6405 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6406
6407
6408readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6409 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6410 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6411 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6412 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6413 argument below for changing the sort order.
6414
6415 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6416 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6417 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6418 be handled.
6419 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6420 added to the list.
6421 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6422 to the list.
6423 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6424 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6425 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6426 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6427 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6428< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6429 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006430< *E857*
6431 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006432 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6433 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6434
6435 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6436 Valid values are:
6437 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6438 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6439 each character, technically, using
6440 strcmp()) (default)
6441 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6442 using strcasecmp())
6443 "collate" sort using the collation order
6444 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6445 (technically using strcoll())
6446 Other values are silently ignored.
6447
6448 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6449 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6450 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6451< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6452 function! s:tree(dir)
6453 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6454 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006455 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006456 endfunction
6457 echo s:tree(".")
6458<
6459 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6460 GetDirName()->readdir()
6461<
6462readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6463 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6464 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6465 information in {directory}.
6466 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6467 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6468 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6469 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6470 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6471 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6472 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6473 argument, see |readdir()|.
6474
6475 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6476 following items:
6477 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6478 name Name of the entry.
6479 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6480 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6481 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6482 type Type of the entry.
6483 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6484 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6485 Other symlink "link"
6486 On MS-Windows:
6487 Normal file "file"
6488 Directory "dir"
6489 Junction "junction"
6490 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6491 Other symlink "link"
6492 Other reparse point "reparse"
6493 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
6494 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
6495 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
6496 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
6497 itself because of performance reasons.
6498
6499 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6500 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6501 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6502 be handled.
6503 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6504 added to the list.
6505 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6506 to the list.
6507 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6508 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
6509 of the entry.
6510 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
6511 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6512 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
6513<
6514 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6515 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6516 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6517
6518<
6519 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6520 GetDirName()->readdirex()
6521<
6522
6523 *readfile()*
6524readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
6525 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
6526 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
6527 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
6528 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
6529 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
6530 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
6531 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
6532 added.
6533 - No CR characters are removed.
6534 Otherwise:
6535 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
6536 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
6537 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
6538 removed from the text.
6539 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
6540 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
6541 lines of a file: >
6542 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
6543 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
6544 :endfor
6545< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
6546 are returned, or as many as there are.
6547 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
6548 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
6549 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
6550 file into a buffer if you need to.
6551 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
6552 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
6553 unmodified.
6554 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
6555 the result is an empty list.
6556 Also see |writefile()|.
6557
6558 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6559 GetFileName()->readfile()
6560
6561reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
6562 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
6563 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
6564 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00006565 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006566
6567 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
6568 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
6569 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
6570 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
6571
6572 Examples: >
6573 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
6574 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
6575 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
6576 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
6577<
6578 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6579 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
6580
6581
6582reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
6583 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
6584 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
6585 See |@|.
6586
6587reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
6588 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
6589 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
6590
6591reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
6592 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
6593 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
6594 list<any> can be used.
6595 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
6596 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float.
6597
6598 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time.
6599 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
6600 specified in the argument.
6601 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
6602 and {end}.
6603
6604 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
6605 reltime(). If there is an error zero is returned in legacy
6606 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6607
6608 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6609 GetStart()->reltime()
6610<
6611 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6612
6613reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
6614 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
6615 Example: >
6616 let start = reltime()
6617 call MyFunction()
6618 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
6619< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
6620 Also see |profiling|.
6621 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
6622 script an error is given.
6623
6624 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6625 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
6626
6627< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6628
6629reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
6630 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
6631 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
6632 microseconds. Example: >
6633 let start = reltime()
6634 call MyFunction()
6635 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
6636< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
6637 The accuracy depends on the system.
6638 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
6639 can use split() to remove it. >
6640 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
6641< Also see |profiling|.
6642 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
6643 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
6644
6645 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6646 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
6647
6648< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
6649
6650 *remote_expr()* *E449*
6651remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006652 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6653 string, also see |{server}|.
6654
6655 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
6656 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
6657 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
6658 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
6659 "\n").
6660
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006661 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
6662 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
6663 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006664
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006665 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
6666 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006667
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006668 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6669 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6670 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6671 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
6672 and the result will be the empty string.
6673
6674 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
6675 independent of a function currently being active. Except
6676 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
6677 arguments can be evaluated.
6678
6679 Examples: >
6680 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
6681 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
6682<
6683 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6684 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
6685
6686remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
6687 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006688 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006689 This works like: >
6690 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
6691< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
6692 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
6693 to bring itself to the foreground.
6694 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
6695 like foreground() does.
6696 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6697
6698 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6699 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
6700
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006701< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006702 Win32 console version}
6703
6704
6705remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
6706 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
6707 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
6708 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
6709 name of a variable.
6710 Returns zero if none are available.
6711 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
6712 See also |clientserver|.
6713 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6714 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6715 Examples: >
6716 :let repl = ""
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006717 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006718
6719< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6720 ServerId()->remote_peek()
6721
6722remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
6723 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
6724 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
6725 reply is available.
6726 See also |clientserver|.
6727 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6728 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6729 Example: >
6730 :echo remote_read(id)
6731
6732< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6733 ServerId()->remote_read()
6734<
6735 *remote_send()* *E241*
6736remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006737 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
6738 string, also see |{server}|.
6739
6740 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
6741 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
6742 |:map|.
6743
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006744 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
6745 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
6746 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006747
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006748 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
6749 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6750 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6751
6752 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
6753 up the display.
6754 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006755 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006756 \ remote_read(serverid)
6757
6758 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
6759 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006760 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006761 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
6762<
6763 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6764 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
6765<
6766 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
6767remote_startserver({name})
6768 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
6769 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
6770
6771 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6772 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
6773
6774< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
6775
6776remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
6777 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
6778 return the item.
6779 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6780 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
6781 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
6782 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
6783 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
6784 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006785 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006786 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6787<
6788 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
6789
6790 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6791 mylist->remove(idx)
6792
6793remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
6794 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
6795 return the byte.
6796 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
6797 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
6798 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
6799 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
6800 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006801 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006802 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
6803
6804remove({dict}, {key})
6805 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
6806 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006807 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006808< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
6809
6810rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
6811 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
6812 should also work to move files across file systems. The
6813 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
6814 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
6815 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
6816 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6817
6818 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6819 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
6820
6821repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
6822 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
6823 result. Example: >
6824 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
6825< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
6826 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
6827 {count} times. Example: >
6828 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
6829< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
6830
6831 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6832 mylist->repeat(count)
6833
6834resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
6835 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
6836 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
6837 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
6838 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
6839 removed, return {filename}.
6840 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
6841 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
6842 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
6843 stopped after 100 iterations.
6844 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
6845 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
6846 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
6847 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
6848 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
6849
6850 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6851 GetName()->resolve()
6852
6853reverse({object}) *reverse()*
6854 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
6855 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
6856 Returns {object}.
6857 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
6858 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
6859< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6860 mylist->reverse()
6861
6862round({expr}) *round()*
6863 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
6864 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
6865 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
6866 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
6867 Examples: >
6868 echo round(0.456)
6869< 0.0 >
6870 echo round(4.5)
6871< 5.0 >
6872 echo round(-4.5)
6873< -5.0
6874
6875 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6876 Compute()->round()
6877<
6878 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
6879
6880rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
6881 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
6882 converted to Vim data structures.
6883 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
6884 are copied though).
6885 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
6886 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
6887 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
6888 "Object#to_s" method.
6889 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6890 to {expr}.
6891
6892 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6893 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
6894
6895< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
6896
6897screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
6898 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
6899 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
6900 attribute at other positions.
6901
6902 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6903 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
6904
6905screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
6906 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
6907 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
6908 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
6909 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
6910 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
6911 encodings it may only be the first byte.
6912 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6913 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
6914
6915 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6916 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
6917
6918screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
6919 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
6920 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
6921 composing characters on top of the base character.
6922 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6923 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
6924
6925 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6926 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
6927
6928screencol() *screencol()*
6929 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
6930 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
6931 This function is mainly used for testing.
6932
6933 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
6934 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
6935 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
6936 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
6937 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006938 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006939 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
6940 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
6941<
6942screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
6943 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
6944 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
6945 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
6946 The Dict has these members:
6947 row screen row
6948 col first screen column
6949 endcol last screen column
6950 curscol cursor screen column
6951 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
6952 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
6953 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
6954 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
6955 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
6956 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
6957 width character it would be the same as "col".
6958 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
6959 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
6960 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
6961 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00006962 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
6963 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006964
6965 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6966 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
6967
6968screenrow() *screenrow()*
6969 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
6970 cursor. The top line has number one.
6971 This function is mainly used for testing.
6972 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
6973
6974 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
6975
6976screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
6977 The result is a String that contains the base character and
6978 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
6979 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
6980 characters.
6981 This is mainly to be used for testing.
6982 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
6983
6984 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6985 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
6986<
6987 *search()*
6988search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
6989 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
6990 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
6991
6992 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
6993 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
6994 move. No error message is given.
6995
6996 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
6997 'b' search Backward instead of forward
6998 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
6999 'e' move to the End of the match
7000 'n' do Not move the cursor
7001 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7002 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7003 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7004 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7005 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7006 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7007
7008 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7009 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7010 flag.
7011
7012 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7013
7014 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7015 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7016 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7017 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
7018 search starts one column further. This matters for
7019 overlapping matches.
7020 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7021 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7022 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7023 file).
7024
7025 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7026 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7027 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7028 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7029 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7030< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7031 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7032 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
7033
7034 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7035 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7036 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7037 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7038 giving the argument.
7039 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7040
7041 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7042 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7043 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7044 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7045 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7046 function reference or a lambda.
7047 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7048 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7049 and -1 returned.
7050 *search()-sub-match*
7051 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7052 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7053 whole pattern did match.
7054 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7055
7056 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7057 flag is used.
7058
7059 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7060 :let n = 1
7061 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007062 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007063 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7064 : " first search to find match at start of file
7065 : normal G$
7066 : let flags = "w"
7067 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7068 : s/foo/bar/g
7069 : let flags = "W"
7070 : endwhile
7071 : update " write the file if modified
7072 : let n = n + 1
7073 :endwhile
7074<
7075 Example for using some flags: >
7076 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7077< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7078 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7079 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7080 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7081 line:
7082 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7083 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7084 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7085 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7086 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7087
7088 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7089 GetPattern()->search()
7090
7091searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7092 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7093 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7094 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7095
7096 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7097 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7098
7099 key type meaning ~
7100 current |Number| current position of match;
7101 0 if the cursor position is
7102 before the first match
7103 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7104 "pos", otherwise 0
7105 total |Number| total count of matches found
7106 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7107 1: recomputing was timed out
7108 2: max count exceeded
7109
7110 For {options} see further down.
7111
7112 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7113 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7114 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7115 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7116 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7117
7118 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7119 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7120
7121 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7122 " to 1)
7123 let result = searchcount()
7124<
7125 The function is useful to add the count to |statusline|: >
7126 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7127 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7128 if empty(result)
7129 return ''
7130 endif
7131 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7132 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7133 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7134 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7135 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7136 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7137 \ result.current, result.total)
7138 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7139 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7140 \ result.current, result.total)
7141 endif
7142 endif
7143 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7144 \ result.current, result.total)
7145 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007146 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007147
7148 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7149 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007150 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007151 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7152<
7153 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7154 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7155
7156 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7157 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7158 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7159 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7160 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7161 call searchcount(#{
7162 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7163 redrawstatus
7164 endif
7165 endfunction
7166<
7167 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7168 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7169
7170 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7171 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7172 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7173
7174 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7175 " search again
7176 call searchcount()
7177<
7178 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7179 key type meaning ~
7180 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7181 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7182 otherwise returns the last
7183 computed result (when |n| or
7184 |N| was used when "S" is not
7185 in 'shortmess', or this
7186 function was called).
7187 (default: |TRUE|)
7188 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7189 and different with |@/|.
7190 this works as same as the
7191 below command is executed
7192 before calling this function >
7193 let @/ = pattern
7194< (default: |@/|)
7195 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7196 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7197 for recomputing the result
7198 (default: 0)
7199 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7200 limit. max count of matched
7201 text while recomputing the
7202 result. if search exceeded
7203 total count, "total" value
7204 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7205 (default: 99)
7206 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7207 when recomputing the result.
7208 this changes "current" result
7209 value. see |cursor()|,
7210 |getpos()|
7211 (default: cursor's position)
7212
7213 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7214 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7215<
7216searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7217 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7218
7219 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7220 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7221 first match in the function.
7222
7223 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7224 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7225 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7226
7227 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7228 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7229 Example: >
7230 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7231 echo getline('.')
7232 endif
7233<
7234 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7235 GetName()->searchdecl()
7236<
7237 *searchpair()*
7238searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7239 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7240 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7241 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7242 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7243 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7244 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7245 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7246 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7247 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7248 given.
7249
7250 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7251 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7252 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7253 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7254 typical use is: >
7255 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7256< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7257
7258 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7259 |search()|. Additionally:
7260 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7261 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7262 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7263 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7264 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7265 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7266
7267 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7268 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7269 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7270 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7271 or a string.
7272 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7273 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7274 and -1 returned.
7275 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7276 Anything else makes the function fail.
7277 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7278 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7279
7280 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7281
7282 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7283 patterns are used like it's on.
7284
7285 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7286 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7287 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7288 if 1
7289 if 2
7290 endif 2
7291 endif 1
7292< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7293 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7294 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7295 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7296 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7297 "endif 2".
7298 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7299 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7300 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7301 the matching start.
7302
7303 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7304
7305 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7306 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7307
7308< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7309 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7310 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7311 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7312 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7313 match.
7314 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7315
7316 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7317
7318< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7319 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7320 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7321
7322 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7323 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7324<
7325 *searchpairpos()*
7326searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7327 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7328 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7329 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7330 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7331 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7332 returns [0, 0]. >
7333
7334 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7335<
7336 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7337
7338 *searchpos()*
7339searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7340 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7341 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7342 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7343 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7344 returns [0, 0].
7345 Example: >
7346 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7347
7348< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7349 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7350 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7351< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7352 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7353
7354 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7355 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7356
7357server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7358 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7359 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7360 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7361 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7362 Note:
7363 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7364 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7365 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7366 See also |clientserver|.
7367 Example: >
7368 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7369
7370< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7371 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7372<
7373serverlist() *serverlist()*
7374 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7375 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7376 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7377 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7378 Example: >
7379 :echo serverlist()
7380<
7381setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7382 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7383 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7384
7385 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7386 |bufload()| if needed.
7387
7388 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7389 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7390
7391 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a list of strings
7392 to set multiple lines. If the list extends below the last
7393 line then those lines are added.
7394
7395 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7396
7397 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7398 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7399 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7400 added below the last line.
7401
7402 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7403 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7404 error is given.
7405 On success 0 is returned.
7406
7407 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7408 third argument: >
7409 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7410
7411setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7412 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7413 {val}.
7414 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7415 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7416 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7417 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7418 The {varname} argument is a string.
7419 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7420 Examples: >
7421 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7422 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7423< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7424
7425 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7426 third argument: >
7427 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7428
7429
7430setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7431 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
7432 tells Vim how wide characters are, counted in screen cells.
7433 This overrides 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7434 setcellwidths([[0xad, 0xad, 1],
7435 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2]])
7436
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007437< *E1109* *E1110* *E1111* *E1112* *E1113* *E1114*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007438 The {list} argument is a list of lists with each three
7439 numbers. These three numbers are [low, high, width]. "low"
7440 and "high" can be the same, in which case this refers to one
7441 character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from "low"
7442 to "high" (inclusive). "width" is either 1 or 2, indicating
7443 the character width in screen cells.
7444 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7445 range overlaps with another.
7446 Only characters with value 0x100 and higher can be used.
7447
7448 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7449 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7450
7451 To clear the overrides pass an empty list: >
7452 setcellwidths([]);
7453< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
7454 the effect for known emoji characters.
7455
7456setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7457 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7458 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7459
7460 Example:
7461 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7462 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7463< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7464 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7465< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
7466
7467 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7468 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
7469
7470setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
7471 Set the current character search information to {dict},
7472 which contains one or more of the following entries:
7473
7474 char character which will be used for a subsequent
7475 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
7476 character search
7477 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
7478 0 for backward
7479 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
7480 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
7481 character search
7482
7483 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
7484 from a script: >
7485 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
7486 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
7487 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
7488< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
7489
7490 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7491 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
7492
7493setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
7494 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
7495 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7496 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
7497 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
7498 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
7499 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
7500 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
7501 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
7502 before inserting the resulting text.
7503 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
7504 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
7505 Returns FALSE when successful, TRUE when not editing the
7506 command line.
7507
7508 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7509 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
7510
7511setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
7512setcursorcharpos({list})
7513 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
7514 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7515
7516 Example:
7517 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
7518 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
7519< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
7520 call cursor(4, 3)
7521< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
7522
7523 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7524 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
7525
7526
7527setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
7528 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
7529 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
7530
7531< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
7532 See also |expr-env|.
7533
7534 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7535 second argument: >
7536 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
7537
7538setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
7539 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
7540 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
7541 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
7542 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
7543 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
7544 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
7545 characters are not supported.
7546
7547 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
7548 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
7549 would do the same thing.
7550
7551 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
7552
7553 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7554 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
7555<
7556 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
7557
7558
7559setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
7560 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
7561 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
7562 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7563
7564 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
7565 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7566 added below the last line.
7567 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
7568 converted to a String.
7569
7570 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
7571 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
7572 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
7573
7574 Example: >
7575 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
7576
7577< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
7578 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
7579 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
7580< This is equivalent to: >
7581 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
7582 : call setline(n, l)
7583 :endfor
7584
7585< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
7586
7587 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7588 second argument: >
7589 GetText()->setline(lnum)
7590
7591setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
7592 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
7593 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7594 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
7595
7596 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
7597 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
7598 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
7599 Also see |location-list|.
7600
7601 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
7602
7603 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7604 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
7605 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
7606
7607 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7608 second argument: >
7609 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
7610
7611setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
7612 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
7613 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
7614 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
7615 example for |getmatches()|.
7616 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
7617 window ID instead of the current window.
7618
7619 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7620 GetMatches()->setmatches()
7621<
7622 *setpos()*
7623setpos({expr}, {list})
7624 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
7625 . the cursor
7626 'x mark x
7627
7628 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
7629 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
7630 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
7631
7632 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
7633 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
7634 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
7635 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
7636 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
7637 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
7638 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
7639 Does not change the jumplist.
7640
7641 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
7642 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
7643 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
7644 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
7645
7646 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
7647 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
7648 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
7649 character.
7650
7651 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
7652 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
7653 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
7654 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
7655 mark position it is not used.
7656
7657 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7658 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7659 before '>.
7660
7661 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7662 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
7663
7664 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
7665
7666 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
7667 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
7668 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
7669 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
7670 |winrestview()|.
7671
7672 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7673 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
7674
7675setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
7676 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
7677
7678 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
7679 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
7680 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
7681 {what}.
7682 *setqflist-what*
7683 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
7684 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
7685 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
7686 entries:
7687
7688 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
7689 buffer
7690 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
7691 present or it is invalid.
7692 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
7693 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
7694 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007695 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007696 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
7697 col column number
7698 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
7699 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00007700 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007701 nr error number
7702 text description of the error
7703 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
7704 valid recognized error message
7705
7706 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
7707 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
7708 locate a matching error line.
7709 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
7710 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
7711 item will not be handled as an error line.
7712 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
7713 be used.
7714 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
7715 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
7716 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
7717 cleared.
7718 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
7719 |getqflist()| returns.
7720
7721 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
7722 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
7723 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
7724 new list is created.
7725
7726 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
7727 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
7728 clear the list: >
7729 :call setqflist([], 'r')
7730<
7731 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
7732 freed.
7733
7734 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
7735 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
7736 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
7737 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
7738 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
7739
7740 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
7741 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
7742 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
7743 "lines". If this is not present, then the
7744 'errorformat' option value is used.
7745 See |quickfix-parse|
7746 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
7747 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
7748 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
7749 then the last entry in the list is set as the
7750 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
7751 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
7752 argument.
7753 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
7754 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
7755 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
7756 See |quickfix-parse|
7757 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
7758 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
7759 the last quickfix list.
7760 quickfixtextfunc
7761 function to get the text to display in the
7762 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
7763 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
7764 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
7765 of how to write the function and an example.
7766 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
7767 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
7768 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
7769 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
7770 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
7771 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
7772 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
7773 specify the list.
7774
7775 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
7776 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
7777 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
7778 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
7779<
7780 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7781
7782 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
7783 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
7784 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
7785
7786 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7787 second argument: >
7788 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
7789<
7790 *setreg()*
7791setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7792 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
7793 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
7794 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
7795 {regname} must be one character.
7796
7797 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
7798 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
7799 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
7800 then the value is appended.
7801
7802 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7803 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
7804 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
7805 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
7806 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
7807 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
7808 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
7809 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7810
7811 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
7812 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
7813 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
7814 mode is never selected automatically.
7815 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7816
7817 *E883*
7818 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
7819 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
7820 items act like empty strings.
7821
7822 Examples: >
7823 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
7824 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
7825 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
7826 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
7827
7828< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
7829 register: >
7830 :let var_a = getreginfo()
7831 :call setreg('a', var_a)
7832< or: >
7833 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7834 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
7835 ....
7836 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
7837< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
7838 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
7839 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
7840 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
7841
7842 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7843 nothing: >
7844 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
7845
7846< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7847 second argument: >
7848 GetText()->setreg('a')
7849
7850settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
7851 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
7852 |t:var|
7853 The {varname} argument is a string.
7854 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7855 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
7856 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
7857 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
7858 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7859
7860 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7861 third argument: >
7862 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
7863
7864settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
7865 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
7866 {val}.
7867 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
7868 use |setwinvar()|.
7869 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7870 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
7871 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
7872 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7873 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
7874 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
7875 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
7876 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
7877 Examples: >
7878 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
7879 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
7880< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7881
7882 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7883 fourth argument: >
7884 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
7885
7886settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
7887 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
7888 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7889
7890 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
7891 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
7892 stack.
7893 *E962*
7894 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
7895 argument:
7896 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
7897 stack is replaced.
7898 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
7899 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
7900 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
7901 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
7902 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
7903
7904 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
7905 stack after the modification.
7906
7907 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7908
7909 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
7910 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
7911 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
7912
7913< Save and restore the tag stack: >
7914 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
7915 " do something else
7916 call settagstack(1003, stack)
7917 unlet stack
7918<
7919 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7920 second argument: >
7921 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
7922
7923setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
7924 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7925 Examples: >
7926 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
7927 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
7928
7929< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7930 third argument: >
7931 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
7932
7933sha256({string}) *sha256()*
7934 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
7935 checksum of {string}.
7936
7937 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7938 GetText()->sha256()
7939
7940< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
7941
7942shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
7943 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
7944 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007945 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007946 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
7947 quotes.
7948 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
7949 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
7950 {string}.
7951 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
7952 replace all "'" with "'\''".
7953
7954 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
7955 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
7956 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
7957 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
7958 command.
7959
7960 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
7961 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
7962 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
7963 even when inside single quotes.
7964
7965 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
7966 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
7967 escaped a second time.
7968
7969 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
7970 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
7971 character inside single quotes.
7972
7973 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007974 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007975< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
7976 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007977 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007978< See also |::S|.
7979
7980 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7981 GetCommand()->shellescape()
7982
7983shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
7984 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
7985 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
7986 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
7987 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
7988 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
7989
7990 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
7991 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
7992 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
7993 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
7994
7995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7996 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
7997
7998sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
7999
8000
8001simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8002 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8003 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8004 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8005 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8006 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8007 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8008 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8009 standard).
8010 Example: >
8011 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8012< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8013 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8014 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8015 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8016 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8017
8018 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8019 GetName()->simplify()
8020
8021sin({expr}) *sin()*
8022 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8023 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8024 Examples: >
8025 :echo sin(100)
8026< -0.506366 >
8027 :echo sin(-4.01)
8028< 0.763301
8029
8030 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8031 Compute()->sin()
8032<
8033 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8034
8035
8036sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8037 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8038 [-inf, inf].
8039 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
8040 Examples: >
8041 :echo sinh(0.5)
8042< 0.521095 >
8043 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8044< -1.026517
8045
8046 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8047 Compute()->sinh()
8048<
8049 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8050
8051
8052slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8053 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8054 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8055 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8056 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8057 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8058 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
8059
8060 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8061 GetList()->slice(offset)
8062
8063
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008064sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008065 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8066
8067 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8068 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8069
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008070< When {how} is omitted or is an string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008071 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8072 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8073 current buffer use |:sort|.
8074
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008075 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8076 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8077 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008078
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008079 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008080 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8081 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8082 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8083 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8084 case. Example: >
8085 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8086 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8087 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8088< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8089>
8090 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8091 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8092 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8093< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8094 This does not work properly on Mac.
8095
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008096 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008097 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8098 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8099 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8100
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008101 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008102 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8103 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8104
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008105 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008106 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8107
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008108 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008109 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8110 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8111 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8112 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8113
8114 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8115 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8116
8117 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8118 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8119 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8120 same order as they were originally.
8121
8122 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8123 mylist->sort()
8124
8125< Also see |uniq()|.
8126
8127 Example: >
8128 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8129 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8130 endfunc
8131 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8132< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8133 ignores overflow: >
8134 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8135 return a:i1 - a:i2
8136 endfunc
8137< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8138 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8139<
8140sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8141 Stop playing all sounds.
8142
8143 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8144 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8145
8146 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8147
8148 *sound_playevent()*
8149sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8150 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8151 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8152 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8153 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8154 call sound_playevent('bell')
8155< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8156 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8157 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
8158
8159 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8160 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8161 argument is the status:
8162 0 sound was played to the end
8163 1 sound was interrupted
8164 2 error occurred after sound started
8165 Example: >
8166 func Callback(id, status)
8167 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8168 endfunc
8169 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8170
8171< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8172
8173 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8174 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8175
8176 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8177 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8178
8179< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8180
8181 *sound_playfile()*
8182sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8183 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8184 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8185 with this command: >
8186 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8187
8188< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8189 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8190
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008191< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008192
8193
8194sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8195 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8196 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8197
8198 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8199 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8200
8201 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8202 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8203
8204 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8205 soundid->sound_stop()
8206
8207< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8208
8209 *soundfold()*
8210soundfold({word})
8211 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8212 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8213 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8214 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8215 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8216 the method can be quite slow.
8217
8218 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8219 GetWord()->soundfold()
8220<
8221 *spellbadword()*
8222spellbadword([{sentence}])
8223 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8224 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8225 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8226 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8227
8228 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8229 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8230 result is an empty string.
8231
8232 The return value is a list with two items:
8233 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8234 - The type of the spelling error:
8235 "bad" spelling mistake
8236 "rare" rare word
8237 "local" word only valid in another region
8238 "caps" word should start with Capital
8239 Example: >
8240 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8241< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8242
8243 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8244 of 'spelllang' are used.
8245
8246 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8247 GetText()->spellbadword()
8248<
8249 *spellsuggest()*
8250spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8251 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8252 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8253 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8254
8255 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8256 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8257 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8258
8259 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8260 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8261 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8262 replace a line.
8263
8264 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8265 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8266 although it may appear capitalized.
8267
8268 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8269 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8270
8271 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8272 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8273
8274split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8275 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8276 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8277 item.
8278 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8279 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8280 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8281 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8282 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8283 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8284 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8285 Example: >
8286 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8287< To split a string in individual characters: >
8288 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8289< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8290 the end of the pattern: >
8291 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8292< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8293 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8294 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8295< The opposite function is |join()|.
8296
8297 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8298 GetString()->split()
8299
8300sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8301 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8302 |Float|.
8303 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
8304 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
8305 Examples: >
8306 :echo sqrt(100)
8307< 10.0 >
8308 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8309< nan
8310 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8311
8312 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8313 Compute()->sqrt()
8314<
8315 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8316
8317
8318srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8319 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8320 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8321 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8322 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8323 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8324 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8325 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8326
8327 Examples: >
8328 :let seed = srand()
8329 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8330 :echo rand(seed)
8331
8332state([{what}]) *state()*
8333 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8334 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8335 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8336 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8337 Yes: then do it right away.
8338 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8339 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8340 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8341 messages and callbacks).
8342 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8343 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8344 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8345 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8346 Also see |mode()|.
8347
8348 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8349 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8350 if state('s') == ''
8351 " screen has not scrolled
8352<
8353 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8354 something is busy:
8355 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8356 stuffed command
8357 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8358 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8359 x executing an autocommand
8360 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8361 ch_readraw() when reading json
8362 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8363 |f| or a count
8364 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8365 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8366 s screen has scrolled for messages
8367
8368str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8369 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8370 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8371 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8372 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8373 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8374 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8375 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8376 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8377 thousand.
8378 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8379 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8380 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8381 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8382 |substitute()|: >
8383 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8384<
8385 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8386 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
8387<
8388 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
8389
8390str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8391 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8392 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8393 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8394 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8395< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8396
8397 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8398 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8399 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8400 properly: >
8401 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8402
8403< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8404 GetString()->str2list()
8405
8406
8407str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8408 Convert string {string} to a number.
8409 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8410 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8411 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8412
8413 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8414 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8415 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8416 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8417<
8418 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8419 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8420 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8421 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8422 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8423
8424 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8425 GetText()->str2nr()
8426
8427
8428strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8429 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8430 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8431 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8432 composing characters separately.
8433
8434 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8435
8436 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8437 GetText()->strcharlen()
8438
8439
8440strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8441 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8442 of byte index and length.
8443 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8444 counted separately.
8445 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8446 similar to |slice()|.
8447 When a character index is used where a character does not
8448 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8449 example: >
8450 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
8451< results in 'a'.
8452
8453 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8454 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
8455
8456
8457strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
8458 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8459 in String {string}.
8460 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8461 counted separately.
8462 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
8463 |strcharlen()| always does this.
8464
8465 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8466
8467 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
8468 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
8469 if has("patch-7.4.755")
8470 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8471 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
8472 endfunction
8473 else
8474 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
8475 if a:skipcc
8476 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
8477 else
8478 return strchars(a:str)
8479 endif
8480 endfunction
8481 endif
8482<
8483 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8484 GetText()->strchars()
8485
8486strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
8487 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8488 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
8489 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
8490 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
8491 matters for Tab characters.
8492 The option settings of the current window are used. This
8493 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
8494 'tabstop' and 'display'.
8495 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8496 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8497 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
8498
8499 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8500 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
8501
8502strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
8503 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
8504 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
8505 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
8506 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
8507 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
8508 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
8509 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
8510 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
8511 Examples: >
8512 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
8513 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
8514 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
8515 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
8516 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
8517 Show mod time of file.c.
8518< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8519 :if exists("*strftime")
8520
8521< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8522 GetFormat()->strftime()
8523
8524strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
8525 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
8526 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
8527 separate characters here.
8528 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
8529
8530 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8531 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
8532
8533stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
8534 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8535 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
8536 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8537 This can be used to find a second match: >
8538 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
8539 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
8540< The search is done case-sensitive.
8541 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8542 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8543 See also |strridx()|.
8544 Examples: >
8545 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
8546 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
8547 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
8548< *strstr()* *strchr()*
8549 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8550 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8551
8552 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8553 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
8554<
8555 *string()*
8556string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
8557 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
8558 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
8559 {expr} type result ~
8560 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
8561 Number 123
8562 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
8563 Funcref function('name')
8564 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
8565 List [item, item]
8566 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8567
8568 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
8569 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
8570 will then fail.
8571
8572 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8573 mylist->string()
8574
8575< Also see |strtrans()|.
8576
8577
8578strlen({string}) *strlen()*
8579 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
8580 {string} in bytes.
8581 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
8582 For other types an error is given.
8583 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
8584 |strchars()|.
8585 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8586
8587 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8588 GetString()->strlen()
8589
8590strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
8591 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
8592 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8593 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
8594 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
8595 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
8596 following composing characters).
8597 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
8598 |strcharpart()|.
8599
8600 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
8601 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
8602 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
8603 end of the {src}. >
8604 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
8605 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
8606 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
8607 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8608
8609< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
8610 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
8611 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
8612<
8613 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8614 GetText()->strpart(5)
8615
8616strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
8617 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
8618 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
8619 the format specified in {format}.
8620
8621 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
8622 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
8623 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
8624 matters.
8625
8626 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
8627 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
8628 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
8629 result.
8630
8631 See also |strftime()|.
8632 Examples: >
8633 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
8634< 862156163 >
8635 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
8636< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
8637 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
8638< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
8639
8640 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8641 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
8642<
8643 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
8644 :if exists("*strptime")
8645
8646strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
8647 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8648 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8649 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8650 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8651 match: >
8652 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8653 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
8654< The search is done case-sensitive.
8655 For pattern searches use |match()|.
8656 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
8657 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
8658 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
8659 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
8660< *strrchr()*
8661 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8662 function strrchr().
8663
8664 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8665 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
8666
8667strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
8668 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
8669 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
8670 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
8671 echo strtrans(@a)
8672< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
8673 starting a new line.
8674
8675 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8676 GetString()->strtrans()
8677
8678strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
8679 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
8680 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
8681 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
8682 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
8683 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
8684 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
8685
8686 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8687 GetString()->strwidth()
8688
8689submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
8690 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
8691 substitute() function.
8692 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
8693 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
8694 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
8695 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
8696 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
8697
8698 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
8699 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
8700 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
8701 text.
8702 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
8703 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
8704 items, since there are no real line breaks.
8705
8706 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
8707 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
8708
8709 Examples: >
8710 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
8711 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
8712< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
8713 A line break is included as a newline character.
8714
8715 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8716 GetNr()->submatch()
8717
8718substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
8719 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
8720 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
8721 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
8722 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
8723
8724 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
8725 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
8726 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
8727 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
8728 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
8729 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
8730 used.
8731
8732 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
8733 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
8734 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
8735 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
8736
8737 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
8738 unmodified.
8739
8740 Example: >
8741 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
8742< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
8743 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
8744< results in "TESTING".
8745
8746 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
8747 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
8748 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008749 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008750
8751< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
8752 optional argument. Example: >
8753 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
8754< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
8755 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
8756 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008757 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008758
8759< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8760 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
8761
8762swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
8763 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
8764 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
8765 version Vim version
8766 user user name
8767 host host name
8768 fname original file name
8769 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
8770 file
8771 mtime last modification time in seconds
8772 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
8773 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
8774 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
8775 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
8776 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
8777 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
8778 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
8779 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
8780
8781 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8782 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
8783
8784swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
8785 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
8786 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
8787 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
8788 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
8789 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
8790
8791 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8792 GetBufname()->swapname()
8793
8794synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
8795 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
8796 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
8797 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
8798 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
8799
8800 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
8801 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
8802 Note that when the position is after the last character,
8803 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
8804 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8805
8806 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
8807 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
8808 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
8809 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
8810 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
8811 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
8812 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
8813
8814 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
8815 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
8816<
8817
8818synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
8819 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
8820 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
8821 about a syntax item.
8822 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
8823 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
8824 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
8825 used (GUI, cterm or term).
8826 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
8827 {what} result
8828 "name" the name of the syntax item
8829 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
8830 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
8831 term: empty string)
8832 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
8833 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
8834 |highlight-font|
8835 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
8836 |highlight-guisp|
8837 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
8838 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
8839 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
8840 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
8841 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
8842 "bold" "1" if bold
8843 "italic" "1" if italic
8844 "reverse" "1" if reverse
8845 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
8846 "standout" "1" if standout
8847 "underline" "1" if underlined
8848 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
8849 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
8850
8851 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
8852 cursor): >
8853 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
8854<
8855 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8856 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8857
8858
8859synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
8860 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
8861 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
8862 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
8863 ":highlight link" are followed.
8864
8865 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8866 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
8867
8868synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
8869 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
8870 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
8871 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
8872 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8873 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
8874 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
8875 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
8876 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
8877 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
8878 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
8879 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
8880 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
8881 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
8882 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
8883 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
8884 and replaced by the character "X", then:
8885 call returns ~
8886 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8887 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8888 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8889 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8890 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8891 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
8892
8893
8894synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
8895 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
8896 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
8897 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
8898 like what |synID()| returns.
8899 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
8900 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
8901 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
8902 transparent item.
8903 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
8904 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
8905 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
8906 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
8907 endfor
8908< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
8909 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
8910 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
8911 valid positions.
8912
8913system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
8914 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
8915 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
8916
8917 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
8918 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
8919 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
8920 separators yourself.
8921 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
8922 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
8923 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
8924 list items converted to NULs).
8925 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
8926 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
8927 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
8928 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
8929
8930 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
8931
8932 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
8933 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
8934 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
8935 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
8936 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
8937<
8938 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
8939 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
8940 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
8941 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
8942 cause trouble.
8943 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
8944
8945 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008946 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
8947 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008948
8949< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
8950 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
8951 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
8952 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
8953 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
8954
8955 The command executed is constructed using several options:
8956 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
8957 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
8958 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
8959 concatenated commands.
8960
8961 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
8962 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
8963
8964 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
8965 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
8966
8967 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
8968 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
8969 when using a security agent application.
8970 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
8971 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
8972
8973 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8974 :echo GetCmd()->system()
8975
8976
8977systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
8978 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
8979 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
8980 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
8981 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
8982 result ends in a NL.
8983 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
8984
8985 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
8986 use |system()| and |split()|: >
8987 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
8988<
8989 Returns an empty string on error.
8990
8991 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8992 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
8993
8994
8995tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
8996 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
8997 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
8998 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
8999 omitted the current tab page is used.
9000 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9001 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9002 let buflist = []
9003 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9004 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9005 endfor
9006< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9007
9008 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9009 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9010
9011tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9012 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9013 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9014
9015 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9016 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9017 count).
9018 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9019 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9020 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9021 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9022
9023
9024tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9025 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9026 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9027 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9028 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9029 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9030 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9031 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9032 Useful examples: >
9033 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9034 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9035< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9036
9037 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9038 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9039<
9040 *tagfiles()*
9041tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9042 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9043
9044
9045taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9046 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9047
9048 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9049 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9050 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9051
9052 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9053 entries:
9054 name Name of the tag.
9055 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9056 defined. It is either relative to the
9057 current directory or a full path.
9058 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9059 the file.
9060 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9061 entry depends on the language specific
9062 kind values. Only available when
9063 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009064 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009065 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9066 |static-tag| for more information.
9067 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9068 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9069 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9070 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9071 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9072 contained in.
9073
9074 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9075 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9076
9077 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9078
9079 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9080 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9081 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9082 search regular expression pattern.
9083
9084 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9085 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9086 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9087
9088 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9089 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9090
9091tan({expr}) *tan()*
9092 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9093 in the range [-inf, inf].
9094 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9095 Examples: >
9096 :echo tan(10)
9097< 0.648361 >
9098 :echo tan(-4.01)
9099< -1.181502
9100
9101 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9102 Compute()->tan()
9103<
9104 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9105
9106
9107tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9108 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9109 range [-1, 1].
9110 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9111 Examples: >
9112 :echo tanh(0.5)
9113< 0.462117 >
9114 :echo tanh(-1)
9115< -0.761594
9116
9117 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9118 Compute()->tanh()
9119<
9120 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9121
9122
9123tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9124 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9125 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9126 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9127 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009128 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009129< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9130 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9131 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9132 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9133
9134
9135term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9136
9137
9138terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9139 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9140 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9141 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9142 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9143 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9144 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9145 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9146 mouse mouse type supported
9147
9148 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9149
9150 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9151 an empty dictionary.
9152
9153 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9154 current cursor style.
9155 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9156 request the cursor blink status.
9157 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9158 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9159 and |t_RC| on startup.
9160
9161 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9162 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9163
9164 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9165
9166 Also see:
9167 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9168 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9169 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9170
9171
9172test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9173
9174
9175 *timer_info()*
9176timer_info([{id}])
9177 Return a list with information about timers.
9178 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9179 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9180 returned.
9181 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9182
9183 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9184 these items:
9185 "id" the timer ID
9186 "time" time the timer was started with
9187 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9188 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9189 -1 means forever
9190 "callback" the callback
9191 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9192
9193 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9194 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9195
9196< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9197
9198timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9199 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9200 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9201 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9202 has passed.
9203
9204 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9205 for a short time.
9206
9207 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9208 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9209 See |non-zero-arg|.
9210
9211 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9212 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9213
9214< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9215
9216 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9217timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9218 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9219
9220 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9221 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9222 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9223
9224 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9225 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9226 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9227 waiting for input.
9228 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9229 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9230
9231 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9232 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9233 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9234 the callback will be called once.
9235 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9236 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9237 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9238 messages.
9239
9240 Example: >
9241 func MyHandler(timer)
9242 echo 'Handler called'
9243 endfunc
9244 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9245 \ {'repeat': 3})
9246< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9247 intervals.
9248
9249 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9250 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9251
9252< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9253 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9254
9255timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9256 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9257 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9258 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9259
9260 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9261 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9262
9263< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9264
9265timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9266 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9267 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9268 timers there is no error.
9269
9270 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9271
9272tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9273 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9274 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
9275 the string).
9276
9277 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9278 GetText()->tolower()
9279
9280toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9281 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9282 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
9283 the string).
9284
9285 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9286 GetText()->toupper()
9287
9288tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9289 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9290 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9291 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9292 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9293 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9294 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9295
9296 Examples: >
9297 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9298< returns "Hello THere" >
9299 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9300< returns "{blob}"
9301
9302 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9303 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9304
9305trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9306 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9307 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9308
9309 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9310 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9311 space character 0xa0.
9312
9313 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9314 characters:
9315 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9316 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9317 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9318 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9319
9320 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
9321
9322 Examples: >
9323 echo trim(" some text ")
9324< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009325 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009326< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9327 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9328< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9329 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9330< returns " vim"
9331
9332 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9333 GetText()->trim()
9334
9335trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9336 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9337 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9338 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
9339 Examples: >
9340 echo trunc(1.456)
9341< 1.0 >
9342 echo trunc(-5.456)
9343< -5.0 >
9344 echo trunc(4.0)
9345< 4.0
9346
9347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9348 Compute()->trunc()
9349<
9350 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
9351
9352 *type()*
9353type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9354 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9355 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9356 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9357 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9358 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9359 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9360 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9361 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9362 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9363 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9364 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9365 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9366 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9367 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9368 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9369 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9370 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9371 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9372 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9373 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9374 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9375 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9376< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9377 :if exists('v:t_number')
9378
9379< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9380 mylist->type()
9381
9382
9383typename({expr}) *typename()*
9384 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9385 Example: >
9386 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
9387 list<number>
9388
9389
9390undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9391 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9392 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9393 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9394 the undo file exists.
9395 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9396 is used internally.
9397 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9398 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9399 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9400 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9401 returns an empty string.
9402
9403 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9404 GetFilename()->undofile()
9405
9406undotree() *undotree()*
9407 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
9408 the following items:
9409 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
9410 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
9411 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
9412 when some changes were undone.
9413 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
9414 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
9415 something readable.
9416 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
9417 write yet.
9418 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
9419 tree.
9420 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
9421 This happens when waiting from input from the
9422 user. See |undo-blocks|.
9423 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
9424 undo blocks.
9425
9426 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
9427 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
9428 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
9429 |:undolist|.
9430 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
9431 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
9432 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9433 that was added. This marks the last change
9434 and where further changes will be added.
9435 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
9436 that was undone. This marks the current
9437 position in the undo tree, the block that will
9438 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
9439 undone after the last change this item will
9440 not appear anywhere.
9441 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
9442 write. The number is the write count. The
9443 first write has number 1, the last one the
9444 "save_last" mentioned above.
9445 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
9446 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
9447 item.
9448
9449uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
9450 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
9451 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
9452 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
9453 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
9454< The default compare function uses the string representation of
9455 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
9456
9457 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9458 mylist->uniq()
9459
9460values({dict}) *values()*
9461 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
9462 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
9463
9464 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9465 mydict->values()
9466
9467virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
9468 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
9469 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
9470 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
9471 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
9472 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
9473 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
9474 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
9475 For the byte position use |col()|.
9476 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
9477 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
9478 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
9479 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
9480 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
9481 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
9482 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
9483 The accepted positions are:
9484 . the cursor position
9485 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
9486 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
9487 plus one)
9488 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
9489 returned)
9490 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
9491 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
9492 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
9493 that it's updated right away.
9494 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
9495 Examples: >
9496 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
9497 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
9498 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9499< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
9500 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9501 all lines: >
9502 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9503
9504< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9505 GetPos()->virtcol()
9506
9507
9508visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
9509 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
9510 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
9511 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
9512 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
9513 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
9514 respectively.
9515 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009516 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009517< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
9518 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
9519 Visual mode that was used.
9520 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
9521 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
9522 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
9523 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9524 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
9525
9526wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9527 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
9528 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
9529 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
9530 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
9531
9532 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
9533 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
9534<
9535 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
9536
9537win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
9538 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
9539 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
9540 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
9541 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
9542 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
9543 Example: >
9544 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
9545< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
9546 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009547 *E994*
9548 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
9549 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
9550 an empty string is returned.
9551
9552 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9553 second argument: >
9554 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
9555
9556win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9557 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
9558 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
9559
9560 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9561 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
9562
9563win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9564 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
9565 When {win} is missing use the current window.
9566 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
9567 number 1.
9568 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
9569 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
9570 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
9571
9572 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9573 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
9574
9575
9576win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
9577 Return the type of the window:
9578 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
9579 used to execute autocommands.
9580 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
9581 (empty) normal window
9582 "loclist" |location-list-window|
9583 "popup" popup window |popup|
9584 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
9585 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
9586 "unknown" window {nr} not found
9587
9588 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
9589 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
9590 |window-ID|.
9591
9592 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
9593 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
9594 returns "popup".
9595
9596 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9597 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
9598<
9599win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
9600 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
9601 tabpage.
9602 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
9603
9604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9605 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
9606
9607win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
9608 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
9609 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
9610 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
9611
9612 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9613 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
9614
9615win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
9616 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
9617 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
9618
9619 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9620 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
9621
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +00009622win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
9623 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
9624 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
9625 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
9626 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
9627 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
9628 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
9629 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
9630 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
9631 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
9632 FALSE otherwise.
9633
9634 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9635 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
9636
9637win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
9638 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
9639 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
9640 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
9641 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
9642 line will change the height of the window and the height of
9643 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
9644 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
9645 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
9646 be found and FALSE otherwise.
9647
9648 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9649 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
9650
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009651win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
9652 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
9653 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
9654 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
9655 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
9656 for the current window.
9657 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
9658 tabpage.
9659
9660 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9661 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
9662<
9663win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
9664 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
9665 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
9666 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
9667 then closing {nr}.
9668
9669 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
9670 Both must be in the current tab page.
9671
9672 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9673
9674 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
9675 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
9676 like with |:vsplit|.
9677 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
9678 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
9679 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
9680 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
9681 'splitright' are used.
9682
9683 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9684 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
9685<
9686
9687 *winbufnr()*
9688winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9689 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9690 the |window-ID|.
9691 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
9692 window is returned.
9693 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9694 Example: >
9695 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
9696<
9697 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9698 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
9699<
9700 *wincol()*
9701wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
9702 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
9703 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
9704
9705 *windowsversion()*
9706windowsversion()
9707 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
9708 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
9709 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
9710 an empty string.
9711
9712winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
9713 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9714 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9715 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
9716 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9717 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
9718 This excludes any window toolbar line.
9719 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009720 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009721
9722< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9723 GetWinid()->winheight()
9724<
9725winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
9726 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
9727 in a tabpage.
9728
9729 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
9730 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
9731 returns an empty list.
9732
9733 For a leaf window, it returns:
9734 ['leaf', {winid}]
9735 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
9736 returns:
9737 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
9738 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
9739 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
9740
9741 Example: >
9742 " Only one window in the tab page
9743 :echo winlayout()
9744 ['leaf', 1000]
9745 " Two horizontally split windows
9746 :echo winlayout()
9747 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
9748 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
9749 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
9750 " middle window
9751 :echo winlayout(2)
9752 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
9753 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
9754<
9755 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9756 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
9757<
9758 *winline()*
9759winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9760 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
9761 the window. The first line is one.
9762 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
9763 first, this may cause a scroll.
9764
9765 *winnr()*
9766winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9767 window. The top window has number 1.
9768 Returns zero for a popup window.
9769
9770 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9771 $ the number of the last window (the window
9772 count).
9773 # the number of the last accessed window (where
9774 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
9775 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
9776 returned.
9777 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
9778 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
9779 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
9780 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
9781 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
9782 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
9783 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
9784 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
9785 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
9786 |:wincmd|.
9787 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
9788 Examples: >
9789 let window_count = winnr('$')
9790 let prev_window = winnr('#')
9791 let wnum = winnr('3k')
9792
9793< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9794 GetWinval()->winnr()
9795<
9796 *winrestcmd()*
9797winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
9798 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
9799 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
9800 unchanged.
9801 Example: >
9802 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
9803 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
9804 :exe cmd
9805<
9806 *winrestview()*
9807winrestview({dict})
9808 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
9809 the view of the current window.
9810 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
9811 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
9812 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
9813 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
9814<
9815 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
9816 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
9817 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
9818 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
9819
9820 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
9821 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
9822
9823 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9824 GetView()->winrestview()
9825<
9826 *winsaveview()*
9827winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
9828 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
9829 restore the view.
9830 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
9831 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
9832 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
9833 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
9834 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
9835 The return value includes:
9836 lnum cursor line number
9837 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009838 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009839 returns)
9840 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00009841 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
9842 the first column is zero, as opposed
9843 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
9844 |$| command it will be a very large
9845 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009846 topline first line in the window
9847 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
9848 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
9849 'wrap' is off
9850 skipcol columns skipped
9851 Note that no option values are saved.
9852
9853
9854winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
9855 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9856 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9857 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
9858 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
9859 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
9860 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009861 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009862 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
9863 : 50 wincmd |
9864 :endif
9865< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
9866 option.
9867
9868 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9869 GetWinid()->winwidth()
9870
9871
9872wordcount() *wordcount()*
9873 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
9874 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
9875 |g_CTRL-G|
9876 The return value includes:
9877 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
9878 chars Number of chars in the buffer
9879 words Number of words in the buffer
9880 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
9881 (not in Visual mode)
9882 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
9883 (not in Visual mode)
9884 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
9885 (not in Visual mode)
9886 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
9887 (only in Visual mode)
9888 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
9889 (only in Visual mode)
9890 visual_words Number of words visually selected
9891 (only in Visual mode)
9892
9893
9894 *writefile()*
9895writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
9896 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
9897 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
9898 or Number.
9899 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
9900 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
9901 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
9902
9903 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
9904 unmodified.
9905
9906 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
9907 appended to the file: >
9908 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
9909 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
9910<
9911 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
9912 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
9913 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
9914 crashes.
9915 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
9916 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
9917 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
9918 when 'fsync' is set.
9919
9920 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
9921 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
9922 to writefile().
9923 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
9924 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
9925 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
9926 fails.
9927 Also see |readfile()|.
9928 To copy a file byte for byte: >
9929 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
9930 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
9931
9932< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9933 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
9934
9935
9936xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
9937 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
9938 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
9939 Example: >
9940 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
9941<
9942 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9943 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
9944<
9945
9946==============================================================================
99473. Feature list *feature-list*
9948
9949There are three types of features:
99501. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
9951 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
9952 :if has("cindent")
9953< *gui_running*
99542. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
9955 Example: >
9956 :if has("gui_running")
9957< *has-patch*
99583. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
9959 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
9960 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
9961 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
9962< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
9963 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
9964 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
9965 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
9966 version 6.2.148 or later): >
9967 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
9968
9969Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
9970use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
9971
9972
9973acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
9974all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
9975amiga Amiga version of Vim.
9976arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
9977arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
9978autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
9979autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
9980autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
9981balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
9982balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
9983beos BeOS version of Vim.
9984browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
9985 work.
9986browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
9987bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
9988builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
9989byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
9990channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
9991cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
9992clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
9993clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
9994clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
9995cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
9996cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
9997cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
9998comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
9999compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10000conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10001cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10002cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10003cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10004debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10005dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10006dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10007diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10008digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10009directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10010dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10011drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10012ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10013emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10014eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10015 true, of course!
10016ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10017extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10018 |'hlsearch'|
10019farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
10020file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
10021filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10022 read/write/filter commands
10023find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10024 |+find_in_path|.
10025float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10026fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10027 this is not present).
10028folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10029footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10030fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10031gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10032gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010033gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010034gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10035gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10036gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10037gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10038gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10039gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10040gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10041gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10042gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10043gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10044gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10045haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10046hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10047hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10048iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10049insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10050 Insert mode. (always true)
10051job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10052ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
10053jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
10054keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10055lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10056langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10057libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10058linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10059 'breakindent' support.
10060linux Linux version of Vim.
10061lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
10062listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10063 and the argument list |arglist|.
10064localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10065lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10066mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10067macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10068menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10069mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10070modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10071 (always true)
10072mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10073mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10074mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10075mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10076mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10077mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10078mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10079mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10080mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10081mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10082mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10083multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10084multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10085multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10086multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10087mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10088nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10089netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10090netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
10091num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
10092ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10093osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10094osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10095packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10096path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10097perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10098persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10099postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10100printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10101profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10102python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10103python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10104python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10105python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10106python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10107python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10108pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10109qnx QNX version of Vim.
10110quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10111reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10112rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10113ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10114scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10115showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10116signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
10117smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
10118sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10119sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10120spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10121startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10122statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10123 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10124sun SunOS version of Vim.
10125sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10126syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10127syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10128 current buffer.
10129system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10130tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
10131 |tag-binary-search|.
10132tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10133 |tag-old-static|.
10134tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10135termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10136terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10137terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10138termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10139textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10140textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10141tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10142 or terminfo file.
10143timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10144title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
10145toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10146ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10147ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10148unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10149unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10150user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10151vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10152vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10153 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10154vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10155 (always true)
10156vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10157 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010158vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010159viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10160vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10161vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10162vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
10163virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10164visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10165visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10166 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10167vms VMS version of Vim.
10168vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10169vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10170 out if it works in the current console).
10171wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10172wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10173win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10174win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10175 64 bits)
10176win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10177win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10178win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10179winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10180windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10181 (always true)
10182writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10183xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10184xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10185xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10186xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10187 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10188xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10189xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10190xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10191xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10192 xterm screen.
10193x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10194
10195
10196==============================================================================
101974. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10198
10199This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10200|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10201pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10202same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10203When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10204pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10205>
10206 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10207 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10208 aa
10209 xx
10210 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10211 a
10212 x
10213
10214Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10215"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10216"\n".
10217
10218 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: