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Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00001*builtin.txt* For Vim version 9.0. Last change: 2022 Dec 23
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7Builtin functions *builtin-functions*
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Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01009Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time, the builtin
10functions are not available then. See |+eval| and |no-eval-feature|.
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12For functions grouped by what they are used for see |function-list|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000013
141. Overview |builtin-function-list|
152. Details |builtin-function-details|
163. Feature list |feature-list|
174. Matching a pattern in a String |string-match|
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19==============================================================================
201. Overview *builtin-function-list*
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22Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.
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24USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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26abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
27acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
28add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
29and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
30append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
31appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
32 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
33 in buffer {expr}
34argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
35argidx() Number current index in the argument list
36arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
37argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
38argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
39asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
40assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
41assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
42 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
43assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two} [, {msg}])
44 Number assert file contents are equal
45assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
46 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
47assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg} [, {lnum} [, {context}]]]])
48 Number assert {cmd} fails
49assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
50 Number assert {actual} is false
51assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
52 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
53assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
54 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
55assert_nobeep({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} does not cause a beep
56assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
57 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
58assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
59 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
60assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
61assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
62atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
63atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +010064autocmd_add({acmds}) Bool add a list of autocmds and groups
65autocmd_delete({acmds}) Bool delete a list of autocmds and groups
66autocmd_get([{opts}]) List return a list of autocmds
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000067balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
68balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
69balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
70blob2list({blob}) List convert {blob} into a list of numbers
71browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
72 String put up a file requester
73browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
74bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
75bufexists({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} exists
76buflisted({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is listed
77bufload({buf}) Number load buffer {buf} if not loaded yet
78bufloaded({buf}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {buf} is loaded
79bufname([{buf}]) String Name of the buffer {buf}
80bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {buf}
81bufwinid({buf}) Number window ID of buffer {buf}
82bufwinnr({buf}) Number window number of buffer {buf}
83byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
84byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
85byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
86call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
87 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
88ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
89ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
90ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
91ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
92ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
93 any evaluate {expr} on JSON {handle}
94ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
95 any evaluate {string} on raw {handle}
96ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
97ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
98ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
99ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
100ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
101ch_open({address} [, {options}])
102 Channel open a channel to {address}
103ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
104ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
105 Blob read Blob from {handle}
106ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
107 String read raw from {handle}
108ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
109 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
110ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
111 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
112ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
113 none set options for {handle}
114ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
115 String status of channel {handle}
116changenr() Number current change number
117char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF-8 value of first char in {expr}
118charclass({string}) Number character class of {string}
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000119charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column number of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000120charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
121 Number char index of byte {idx} in {string}
122chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
123cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
124clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +0000125col({expr} [, {winid}]) Number column byte index of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000126complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
127complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
128complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
129complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
130confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
131 Number number of choice picked by user
132copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
133cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
134cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
135count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
136 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
137cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
138 Number checks existence of cscope connection
139cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
140 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
141cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
142debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
143deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
144delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
145deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}])
146 Number delete lines from buffer {buf}
147did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
148diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
149diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
150digraph_get({chars}) String get the |digraph| of {chars}
151digraph_getlist([{listall}]) List get all |digraph|s
152digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) Boolean register |digraph|
153digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) Boolean register multiple |digraph|s
154echoraw({expr}) none output {expr} as-is
155empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
156environ() Dict return environment variables
157escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
158eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
159eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
160executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
161execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
162exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
163exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
164exists_compiled({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists at compile time
165exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
166expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
167 any expand special keywords in {expr}
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +0100168expandcmd({string} [, {options}])
169 String expand {string} like with `:edit`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000170extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
171 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
172extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
173 List/Dict like |extend()| but creates a new
174 List or Dictionary
175feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
176filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
177filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
178filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
179 remove items from {expr1} where
180 {expr2} is 0
181finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
182 String find directory {name} in {path}
183findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
184 String find file {name} in {path}
185flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) List flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels
186flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}])
187 List flatten a copy of {list}
188float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
189floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
190fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
191fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
192fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
193foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
194foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
195foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
196foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
197foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
198foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +0100199fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) String get full command from {name}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000200funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
201 Funcref reference to function {name}
202function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
203 Funcref named reference to function {name}
204garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
205get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
206get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
207get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
208getbufinfo([{buf}]) List information about buffers
209getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
210 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +0000211getbufoneline({buf}, {lnum}) String line {lnum} of buffer {buf}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000212getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}])
213 any variable {varname} in buffer {buf}
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +0000214getcellwidths() List get character cell width overrides
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000215getchangelist([{buf}]) List list of change list items
216getchar([expr]) Number or String
217 get one character from the user
218getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
219getcharpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
220getcharsearch() Dict last character search
221getcharstr([expr]) String get one character from the user
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100222getcmdcompltype() String return the type of the current
223 command-line completion
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000224getcmdline() String return the current command-line
225getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +0100226getcmdscreenpos() Number return cursor screen position in
227 command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000228getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
229getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
230getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
231 List list of cmdline completion matches
232getcurpos([{winnr}]) List position of the cursor
233getcursorcharpos([{winnr}]) List character position of the cursor
234getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
235getenv({name}) String return environment variable
236getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
237getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
238getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
239getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
240getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
241getimstatus() Number |TRUE| if the IME status is active
242getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
243 List list of jump list items
244getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
245getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
246getloclist({nr}) List list of location list items
247getloclist({nr}, {what}) Dict get specific location list properties
248getmarklist([{buf}]) List list of global/local marks
249getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
250getmousepos() Dict last known mouse position
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +0000251getmouseshape() String current mouse shape name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000252getpid() Number process ID of Vim
253getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
254getqflist() List list of quickfix items
255getqflist({what}) Dict get specific quickfix list properties
256getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
257 String or List contents of a register
258getreginfo([{regname}]) Dict information about a register
259getregtype([{regname}]) String type of a register
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +0100260getscriptinfo([{opts}]) List list of sourced scripts
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000261gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
262gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
263 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
264gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
265 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
266gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
267gettext({text}) String lookup translation of {text}
268getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
269getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
270getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
271getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
272getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
273 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
274glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
275 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
276glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
277globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
278 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
279has({feature} [, {check}]) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
280has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
281haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
282 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
283 or |:tcd|
284hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
285 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
286histadd({history}, {item}) Number add an item to a history
287histdel({history} [, {item}]) Number remove an item from a history
288histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
289histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
290hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
291hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
292hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) List get highlight group attributes
293hlset({list}) Number set highlight group attributes
294hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
295iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
296indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
297index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
298 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +0100299indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]])
300 Number index in {object} where {expr} is true
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000301input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
302 String get input from the user
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +0100303inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000304 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
305inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
306inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
307inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
308inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
309insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
310interrupt() none interrupt script execution
311invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +0100312isabsolutepath({path}) Number |TRUE| if {path} is an absolute path
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000313isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
314isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
315 (positive or negative)
316islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
317isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
318items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
319job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
320job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
321job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
322job_start({command} [, {options}])
323 Job start a job
324job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
325job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
326join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
327js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
328js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
329json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
330json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
331keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +0100332keytrans({string}) String translate internal keycodes to a form
333 that can be used by |:map|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000334len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
335libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
336libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
337line({expr} [, {winid}]) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
338line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
339lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
340list2blob({list}) Blob turn {list} of numbers into a Blob
341list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn {list} of numbers into a String
342listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
343 Number add a callback to listen to changes
344listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
345listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
346localtime() Number current time
347log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
348log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
349luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
350map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
351 change each item in {expr1} to {expr2}
352maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
353 String or Dict
354 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
355mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
356 String check for mappings matching {name}
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +0100357maplist([{abbr}]) List list of all mappings, a dict for each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000358mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict/Blob/String
359 like |map()| but creates a new List or
360 Dictionary
361mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) none restore mapping from |maparg()| result
362match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
363 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
364matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
365 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
366matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
367 Number highlight positions with {group}
368matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
369matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
370matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
371 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
372matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
373 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
374matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}])
375 List fuzzy match {str} in {list}
376matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
377 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
378matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
379 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
380matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
381 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
382max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
383menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) Dict get menu item information
384min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
385mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
386 Number create directory {name}
387mode([expr]) String current editing mode
388mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
389nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
390nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF-8 value {expr}
391or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
392pathshorten({expr} [, {len}]) String shorten directory names in a path
393perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
394popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
395popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
396popup_clear() none close all popup windows
397popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
398popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
399popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
400popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
401popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
Bram Moolenaarbdc09a12022-10-07 14:31:45 +0100402popup_findecho() Number get window ID of popup for `:echowin`
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000403popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
404popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
405popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
406popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
407popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
408popup_list() List get a list of window IDs of all popups
409popup_locate({row}, {col}) Number get window ID of popup at position
410popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
411popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
412popup_notification({what}, {options})
413 Number create a notification popup window
414popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
415 none set options for popup window {id}
416popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
417popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
418pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
419prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
420printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
421prompt_getprompt({buf}) String get prompt text
422prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
423prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
424prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
425prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add one text property
426prop_add_list({props}, [[{lnum}, {col}, {end-lnum}, {end-col}], ...])
427 none add multiple text properties
428prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
429 none remove all text properties
430prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
431 Dict search for a text property
432prop_list({lnum} [, {props}]) List text properties in {lnum}
433prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
434 Number remove a text property
435prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
436prop_type_change({name}, {props})
437 none change an existing property type
438prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
439 none delete a property type
440prop_type_get({name} [, {props}])
441 Dict get property type values
442prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
443pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
444pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
445py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
446pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
447pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
448rand([{expr}]) Number get pseudo-random number
449range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
450 List items from {expr} to {max}
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +0100451readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]])
452 Blob read a |Blob| from {fname}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000453readdir({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
454 List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
455readdirex({dir} [, {expr} [, {dict}]])
456 List file info in {dir} selected by {expr}
457readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
458 List get list of lines from file {fname}
459reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}])
460 any reduce {object} using {func}
461reg_executing() String get the executing register name
462reg_recording() String get the recording register name
463reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
464reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
465reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
466remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
467 String send expression
468remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
469remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
470 Number check for reply string
471remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
472 String read reply string
473remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
474 String send key sequence
475remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
476remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
477 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
478remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
479 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
480remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
481rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +0100482repeat({expr}, {count}) List/Blob/String
483 repeat {expr} {count} times
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000484resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
485reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
486round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
487rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
488screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
489screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
490screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
491screencol() Number current cursor column
492screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
493screenrow() Number current cursor row
494screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
495search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
496 Number search for {pattern}
497searchcount([{options}]) Dict get or update search stats
498searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
499 Number search for variable declaration
500searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
501 Number search for other end of start/end pair
502searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
503 List search for other end of start/end pair
504searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
505 List search for {pattern}
506server2client({clientid}, {string})
507 Number send reply string
508serverlist() String get a list of available servers
509setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
510 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
511 {expr}
512setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val})
513 none set {varname} in buffer {buf} to {val}
514setcellwidths({list}) none set character cell width overrides
515setcharpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
516setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +0100517setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) Number set command-line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000518setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
519setcursorcharpos({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
520setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
521setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
522setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
523setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action}])
524 Number modify location list using {list}
525setloclist({nr}, {list}, {action}, {what})
526 Number modify specific location list props
527setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
528setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
529setqflist({list} [, {action}]) Number modify quickfix list using {list}
530setqflist({list}, {action}, {what})
531 Number modify specific quickfix list props
532setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
533settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
534settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
535 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
536 page {tabnr} to {val}
537settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
538 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
539setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
540sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
541shellescape({string} [, {special}])
542 String escape {string} for use as shell
543 command argument
544shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
545sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
546sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
547sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
548sign_getplaced([{buf} [, {dict}]])
549 List get a list of placed signs
550sign_jump({id}, {group}, {buf})
551 Number jump to a sign
552sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {buf} [, {dict}])
553 Number place a sign
554sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
555sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
556sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
557sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
558 Number unplace a sign
559sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
560simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
561sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
562sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
563slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) String, List or Blob
564 slice of a String, List or Blob
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +0000565sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]])
566 List sort {list}, compare with {how}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000567sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
568sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
569 Number play an event sound
570sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
571 Number play sound file {path}
572sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
573soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
574spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
575spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
576 List spelling suggestions
577split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
578 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
579sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
580srand([{expr}]) List get seed for |rand()|
581state([{what}]) String current state of Vim
582str2float({expr} [, {quoted}]) Float convert String to Float
583str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
584 ASCII/UTF-8 value
585str2nr({expr} [, {base} [, {quoted}]])
586 Number convert String to Number
587strcharlen({expr}) Number character length of the String {expr}
588strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]])
589 String {len} characters of {str} at
590 character {start}
591strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character count of the String {expr}
592strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
593strftime({format} [, {time}]) String format time with a specified format
594strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
595stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
596 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
597string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
598strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
599strpart({str}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]])
600 String {len} bytes/chars of {str} at
601 byte {start}
602strptime({format}, {timestring})
603 Number Convert {timestring} to unix timestamp
604strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
605 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
606strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
607strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
608submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
609 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
610substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
611 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +0000612swapfilelist() List swap files found in 'directory'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000613swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
614swapname({buf}) String swap file of buffer {buf}
615synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
616synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
617 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
618synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
619synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
620synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
621system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
622systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
623tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
624tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
625tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
626tagfiles() List tags files used
627taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
628tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
629tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
630tempname() String name for a temporary file
631term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
632 Number display difference between two dumps
633term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
634 Number displaying a screen dump
635term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
636 none dump terminal window contents
637term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
638term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
639term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
640term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
641term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
642term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
643term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
644term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
645term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
646term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
647term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
648term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
649term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
650term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
651term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
652 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
653term_setapi({buf}, {expr}) none set |terminal-api| function name prefix
654term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
655term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
656term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
657 none set the size of a terminal
658term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
659term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
660terminalprops() Dict properties of the terminal
661test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
662 none make memory allocation fail
663test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
664test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
665test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
666test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
667test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
Yegappan Lakshmanan06011e12022-01-30 12:37:29 +0000668test_gui_event({event}, {args}) bool generate a GUI event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000669test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
Christopher Plewright20b795e2022-12-20 20:01:58 +0000670test_mswin_event({event}, {args})
671 bool generate MS-Windows event for testing
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000672test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
673test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
674test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
675test_null_function() Funcref null value for testing
676test_null_job() Job null value for testing
677test_null_list() List null value for testing
678test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
679test_null_string() String null value for testing
680test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
681test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
682test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000683test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
684test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
685test_srand_seed([seed]) none set seed for testing srand()
686test_unknown() any unknown value for testing
687test_void() any void value for testing
688timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
689timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
690timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
691 Number create a timer
692timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
693timer_stopall() none stop all timers
694tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
695toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
696tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
697 to chars in {tostr}
698trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]])
699 String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
700trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
701type({expr}) Number type of value {expr}
702typename({expr}) String representation of the type of {expr}
703undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
704undotree() List undo file tree
705uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
706 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
707values({dict}) List values in {dict}
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100708virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) Number or List
709 screen column of cursor or mark
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +0100710virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col})
711 Number byte index of a character on screen
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000712visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
713wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
714win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
715 String execute {command} in window {id}
716win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
717win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
718win_gettype([{nr}]) String type of window {nr}
719win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
720win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
721win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +0000722win_move_separator({nr}) Number move window vertical separator
723win_move_statusline({nr}) Number move window status line
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000724win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
725win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}])
726 Number move window {nr} to split of {target}
727winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
728wincol() Number window column of the cursor
729windowsversion() String MS-Windows OS version
730winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
731winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
732winline() Number window line of the cursor
733winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
734winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
735winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
736winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
737winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
738wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
739writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
740 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
741xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
742
743==============================================================================
7442. Details *builtin-function-details*
745
746Not all functions are here, some have been moved to a help file covering the
747specific functionality.
748
749abs({expr}) *abs()*
750 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
751 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
752 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
753 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
754 Examples: >
755 echo abs(1.456)
756< 1.456 >
757 echo abs(-5.456)
758< 5.456 >
759 echo abs(-4)
760< 4
761
762 Can also be used as a |method|: >
763 Compute()->abs()
764
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000765
766acos({expr}) *acos()*
767 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
768 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
769 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100770 [-1, 1]. Otherwise acos() returns "nan".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000771 Examples: >
772 :echo acos(0)
773< 1.570796 >
774 :echo acos(-0.5)
775< 2.094395
776
777 Can also be used as a |method|: >
778 Compute()->acos()
779
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000780
781add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
782 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
783 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
784 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
785 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
786< Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
787 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
788 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
789 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100790 Returns 1 if {object} is not a |List| or a |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000791
792 Can also be used as a |method|: >
793 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
794
795
796and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
797 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
798 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100799 Also see `or()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000800 Example: >
801 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
802< Can also be used as a |method|: >
803 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
804
805
806append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
807 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
808 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
809 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
810 the current buffer.
811 Any type of item is accepted and converted to a String.
812 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
813 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
814 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000815 0 for success. When {text} is an empty list zero is returned,
816 no matter the value of {lnum}.
817 In |Vim9| script an invalid argument or negative number
818 results in an error. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000819 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
820 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
821
822< Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
823 passed as the second argument: >
824 mylist->append(lnum)
825
826
827appendbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
828 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {buf}.
829
830 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
831 |bufload()| if needed.
832
833 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|.
834
Bram Moolenaar8b6256f2021-12-28 11:24:49 +0000835 {lnum} is the line number to append below. Note that using
836 |line()| would use the current buffer, not the one appending
837 to. Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer. Other string
838 values are not supported.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000839
840 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
841 In |Vim9| script an error is given for an invalid {lnum}.
842
843 If {buf} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
844 error message is given. Example: >
845 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000846< However, when {text} is an empty list then no error is given
847 for an invalid {lnum}, since {lnum} isn't actually used.
848
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000849 Can also be used as a |method| after a List, the base is
850 passed as the second argument: >
851 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
852
853
854argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
855 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
856 |arglist|.
857 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
858 window is used.
859 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
860 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
861 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
862 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
863
864 *argidx()*
865argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
866 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
867
868 *arglistid()*
869arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
870 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
871 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
872 global argument list. See |arglist|.
873 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
874
875 Without arguments use the current window.
876 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
877 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
878 page.
879 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
880
881 *argv()*
882argv([{nr} [, {winid}]])
883 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
884 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
885 :let i = 0
886 :while i < argc()
887 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +0000888 : exe 'amenu Arg.' .. f .. ' :e ' .. f .. '<CR>'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000889 : let i = i + 1
890 :endwhile
891< Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
892 the whole |arglist| is returned.
893
894 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
895 For the Vim command line arguments see |v:argv|.
896
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100897 Returns an empty string if {nr}th argument is not present in
898 the argument list. Returns an empty List if the {winid}
899 argument is invalid.
900
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000901asin({expr}) *asin()*
902 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
903 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
904 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
905 [-1, 1].
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100906 Returns "nan" if {expr} is outside the range [-1, 1]. Returns
907 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000908 Examples: >
909 :echo asin(0.8)
910< 0.927295 >
911 :echo asin(-0.5)
912< -0.523599
913
914 Can also be used as a |method|: >
915 Compute()->asin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000916
917
918assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
919
920
921
922atan({expr}) *atan()*
923 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
924 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
925 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100926 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000927 Examples: >
928 :echo atan(100)
929< 1.560797 >
930 :echo atan(-4.01)
931< -1.326405
932
933 Can also be used as a |method|: >
934 Compute()->atan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000935
936
937atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
938 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
939 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
940 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +0100941 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
942 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000943 Examples: >
944 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
945< -0.785398 >
946 :echo atan2(1, -1)
947< 2.356194
948
949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
950 Compute()->atan2(1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +0000951
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100952
953autocmd_add({acmds}) *autocmd_add()*
954 Adds a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
955
956 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
957 the following optional items:
958 bufnr buffer number to add a buffer-local autocmd.
959 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
960 item is ignored.
961 cmd Ex command to execute for this autocmd event
962 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100963 This can be either a String with a single
964 event name or a List of event names.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100965 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
966 If this group doesn't exist then it is
967 created. If not specified or empty, then the
968 default group is used.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100969 nested boolean flag, set to v:true to add a nested
970 autocmd. Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100971 once boolean flag, set to v:true to add an autocmd
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100972 which executes only once. Refer to
973 |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100974 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
975 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
Yegappan Lakshmanane0ff3a72022-05-27 18:05:33 +0100976 present, then this item is ignored. This can
977 be a String with a single pattern or a List of
978 patterns.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +0100979 replace boolean flag, set to v:true to remove all the
980 commands associated with the specified autocmd
981 event and group and add the {cmd}. This is
982 useful to avoid adding the same command
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +0100983 multiple times for an autocmd event in a group.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100984
985 Returns v:true on success and v:false on failure.
986 Examples: >
987 " Create a buffer-local autocmd for buffer 5
988 let acmd = {}
989 let acmd.group = 'MyGroup'
990 let acmd.event = 'BufEnter'
991 let acmd.bufnr = 5
992 let acmd.cmd = 'call BufEnterFunc()'
993 call autocmd_add([acmd])
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +0000994<
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +0100995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
996 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_add()
997<
998autocmd_delete({acmds}) *autocmd_delete()*
999 Deletes a List of autocmds and autocmd groups.
1000
1001 The {acmds} argument is a List where each item is a Dict with
1002 the following optional items:
1003 bufnr buffer number to delete a buffer-local autocmd.
1004 If this item is specified, then the "pattern"
1005 item is ignored.
1006 cmd Ex command for this autocmd event
1007 event autocmd event name. Refer to |autocmd-events|.
1008 If '*' then all the autocmd events in this
1009 group are deleted.
1010 group autocmd group name. Refer to |autocmd-groups|.
1011 If not specified or empty, then the default
1012 group is used.
1013 nested set to v:true for a nested autocmd.
1014 Refer to |autocmd-nested|.
1015 once set to v:true for an autocmd which executes
1016 only once. Refer to |autocmd-once|.
1017 pattern autocmd pattern string. Refer to
1018 |autocmd-patterns|. If "bufnr" item is
1019 present, then this item is ignored.
1020
1021 If only {group} is specified in a {acmds} entry and {event},
1022 {pattern} and {cmd} are not specified, then that autocmd group
1023 is deleted.
1024
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001025 Returns |v:true| on success and |v:false| on failure.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001026 Examples: >
1027 " :autocmd! BufLeave *.vim
1028 let acmd = #{event: 'BufLeave', pattern: '*.vim'}
1029 call autocmd_delete([acmd]})
1030 " :autocmd! MyGroup1 BufLeave
1031 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup1', event: 'BufLeave'}
1032 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1033 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 BufEnter *.c
1034 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: 'BufEnter',
1035 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1036 " :autocmd! MyGroup2 * *.c
1037 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup2', event: '*',
1038 \ pattern: '*.c'}
1039 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1040 " :autocmd! MyGroup3
1041 let acmd = #{group: 'MyGroup3'}
1042 call autocmd_delete([acmd])
1043<
1044 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1045 GetAutocmdList()->autocmd_delete()
1046
1047autocmd_get([{opts}]) *autocmd_get()*
1048 Returns a |List| of autocmds. If {opts} is not supplied, then
1049 returns the autocmds for all the events in all the groups.
1050
1051 The optional {opts} Dict argument supports the following
1052 items:
1053 group Autocmd group name. If specified, returns only
1054 the autocmds defined in this group. If the
1055 specified group doesn't exist, results in an
1056 error message. If set to an empty string,
1057 then the default autocmd group is used.
1058 event Autocmd event name. If specified, returns only
1059 the autocmds defined for this event. If set
1060 to "*", then returns autocmds for all the
1061 events. If the specified event doesn't exist,
1062 results in an error message.
1063 pattern Autocmd pattern. If specified, returns only
1064 the autocmds defined for this pattern.
1065 A combination of the above three times can be supplied in
1066 {opts}.
1067
1068 Each Dict in the returned List contains the following items:
1069 bufnr For buffer-local autocmds, buffer number where
1070 the autocmd is defined.
1071 cmd Command executed for this autocmd.
1072 event Autocmd event name.
1073 group Autocmd group name.
Yegappan Lakshmanan971f6822022-05-24 11:40:11 +01001074 nested Boolean flag, set to v:true for a nested
1075 autocmd. See |autocmd-nested|.
1076 once Boolean flag, set to v:true, if the autocmd
1077 will be executed only once. See |autocmd-once|.
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001078 pattern Autocmd pattern. For a buffer-local
1079 autocmd, this will be of the form "<buffer=n>".
1080 If there are multiple commands for an autocmd event in a
1081 group, then separate items are returned for each command.
1082
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001083 Returns an empty List if an autocmd with the specified group
1084 or event or pattern is not found.
1085
Yegappan Lakshmanan1755a912022-05-19 10:31:47 +01001086 Examples: >
1087 " :autocmd MyGroup
1088 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'Mygroup'})
1089 " :autocmd G BufUnload
1090 echo autocmd_get(#{group: 'G', event: 'BufUnload'})
1091 " :autocmd G * *.ts
1092 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: '*', pattern: '*.ts'}
1093 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1094 " :autocmd Syntax
1095 echo autocmd_get(#{event: 'Syntax'})
1096 " :autocmd G BufEnter *.ts
1097 let acmd = #{group: 'G', event: 'BufEnter',
1098 \ pattern: '*.ts'}
1099 echo autocmd_get(acmd)
1100<
1101 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1102 Getopts()->autocmd_get()
1103<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001104balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
1105 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001106 not used for the List. Returns an empty string if balloon
1107 is not present.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001108
1109balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
1110 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
1111 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
1112 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
1113 split with |balloon_split()|.
1114 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
1115
1116 Example: >
1117 func GetBalloonContent()
1118 " ... initiate getting the content
1119 return ''
1120 endfunc
1121 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
1122
1123 func BalloonCallback(result)
1124 call balloon_show(a:result)
1125 endfunc
1126< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1127 GetText()->balloon_show()
1128<
1129 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
1130 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
1131 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
1132 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001133 empty string or a placeholder, e.g. "loading...".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001134
Bram Moolenaar069a7d52022-06-27 22:16:08 +01001135 When showing a balloon is not possible then nothing happens,
1136 no error message is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001137 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
1138 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
1139
1140balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
1141 Split String {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon.
1142 The splits are made for the current window size and optimize
1143 to show debugger output.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001144 Returns a |List| with the split lines. Returns an empty List
1145 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001146 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1147 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
1148
1149< {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
1150 feature}
1151
1152blob2list({blob}) *blob2list()*
1153 Return a List containing the number value of each byte in Blob
1154 {blob}. Examples: >
1155 blob2list(0z0102.0304) returns [1, 2, 3, 4]
1156 blob2list(0z) returns []
1157< Returns an empty List on error. |list2blob()| does the
1158 opposite.
1159
1160 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1161 GetBlob()->blob2list()
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01001162<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001163 *browse()*
1164browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
1165 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
1166 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1167 The input fields are:
1168 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
1169 {title} title for the requester
1170 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1171 {default} default file name
1172 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
1173 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
1174
1175 *browsedir()*
1176browsedir({title}, {initdir})
1177 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
1178 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
1179 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
1180 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
1181 to be used.
1182 The input fields are:
1183 {title} title for the requester
1184 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
1185 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
1186 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
1187
1188bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001189 Add a buffer to the buffer list with name {name} (must be a
1190 String).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001191 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
1192 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
1193 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
1194 buffer is always created.
1195 The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
1196 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
1197 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
1198 call bufload(bufnr)
1199 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001200< Returns 0 on error.
1201 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001202 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
1203
1204bufexists({buf}) *bufexists()*
1205 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1206 {buf} exists.
1207 If the {buf} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
1208 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1209
1210 If the {buf} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
1211 exactly. The name can be:
1212 - Relative to the current directory.
1213 - A full path.
1214 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
1215 - A URL name.
1216 Unlisted buffers will be found.
1217 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
1218 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
1219 long name to be able to find them.
1220 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
1221 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
1222 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
1223 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
1224 file name.
1225
1226 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1227 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
1228<
1229 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
1230
1231buflisted({buf}) *buflisted()*
1232 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1233 {buf} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
1234 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1235
1236 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1237 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
1238
1239bufload({buf}) *bufload()*
1240 Ensure the buffer {buf} is loaded. When the buffer name
1241 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
1242 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
Bram Moolenaar2eddbac2022-08-25 12:45:21 +01001243 then there is no change. If the buffer is not related to a
1244 file the no file is read (e.g., when 'buftype' is "nofile").
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001245 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
1246 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
1247 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1248
1249 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1250 eval 'somename'->bufload()
1251
1252bufloaded({buf}) *bufloaded()*
1253 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
1254 {buf} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
1255 The {buf} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
1256
1257 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1258 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
1259
1260bufname([{buf}]) *bufname()*
1261 The result is the name of a buffer. Mostly as it is displayed
1262 by the `:ls` command, but not using special names such as
1263 "[No Name]".
1264 If {buf} is omitted the current buffer is used.
1265 If {buf} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
1266 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1267 If {buf} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
1268 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
1269 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
1270 match an empty string is returned.
1271 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
1272 alternate buffer.
1273 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1274 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
1275 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
1276 pattern.
1277 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
1278 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
1279 buffers are searched for.
1280 If the {buf} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
1281 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
1282 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
1283< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1284 echo bufnr->bufname()
1285
1286< If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
1287 string is returned. >
1288 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
1289 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
1290 bufname("%") name of current buffer
1291 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
1292< *buffer_name()*
1293 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
1294
1295 *bufnr()*
1296bufnr([{buf} [, {create}]])
1297 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
1298 the `:ls` command. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
1299 above.
1300
1301 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
1302 {create} argument is present and TRUE, a new, unlisted,
1303 buffer is created and its number is returned. Example: >
1304 let newbuf = bufnr('Scratch001', 1)
1305< Using an empty name uses the current buffer. To create a new
1306 buffer with an empty name use |bufadd()|.
1307
1308 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
1309 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
1310< The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
1311 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
1312 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
1313 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
1314
1315 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1316 echo bufref->bufnr()
1317<
1318 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
1319 *last_buffer_nr()*
1320 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
1321
1322bufwinid({buf}) *bufwinid()*
1323 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
1324 window associated with buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
1325 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or
1326 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
1327
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001328 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinid(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001329<
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001330 Only deals with the current tab page. See |win_findbuf()| for
1331 finding more.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001332
1333 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1334 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
1335
1336bufwinnr({buf}) *bufwinnr()*
1337 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
1338 |window-ID|.
1339 If buffer {buf} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
1340 is returned. Example: >
1341
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001342 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " .. (bufwinnr(1))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001343
1344< The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
1345 |:wincmd|.
1346
1347 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1348 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
1349
1350byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
1351 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
1352 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
1353 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
1354 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
1355 one.
1356 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
1357
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001358 Returns -1 if the {byte} value is invalid.
1359
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001360 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1361 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1362
1363< {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
1364 feature}
1365
1366byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
1367 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the String
1368 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it then returns
1369 zero.
1370 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1371 equal to {nr}.
1372 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
1373 length is added to the preceding base character. See
1374 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
1375 separately.
1376 Example : >
1377 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
1378< will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
1379 same: >
1380 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
1381 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
1382< Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
1383
1384 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
1385 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
1386 in bytes is returned.
1387
1388 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1389 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1390
1391byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
1392 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
1393 as a separate character. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001394 let s = 'e' .. nr2char(0x301)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001395 echo byteidx(s, 1)
1396 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
1397 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
1398< The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
1399 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
1400 one byte).
1401 Only works differently from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set
1402 to a Unicode encoding.
1403
1404 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1405 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1406
1407call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
1408 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
1409 arguments.
1410 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
1411 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
1412 Returns the return value of the called function.
1413 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
1414 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
1415
1416 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1417 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1418
1419ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
1420 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
1421 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
1422 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
1423 Examples: >
1424 echo ceil(1.456)
1425< 2.0 >
1426 echo ceil(-5.456)
1427< -5.0 >
1428 echo ceil(4.0)
1429< 4.0
1430
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001431 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
1432
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001433 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1434 Compute()->ceil()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001435
1436
1437ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
1438
1439
1440changenr() *changenr()*
1441 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1442 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1443 with the |:undo| command.
1444 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1445 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1446 one less than the number of the undone change.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001447 Returns 0 if the undo list is empty.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001448
1449char2nr({string} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001450 Return Number value of the first char in {string}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001451 Examples: >
1452 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1453 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1454< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1455 Example for "utf-8": >
1456 char2nr("á") returns 225
1457 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
1458< When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat as UTF-8 characters.
1459 A combining character is a separate character.
1460 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
1461 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
1462 let str = "ABC"
1463 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
1464< Result: [65, 66, 67]
1465
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001466 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
1467
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001468 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1469 GetChar()->char2nr()
1470
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001471charclass({string}) *charclass()*
1472 Return the character class of the first character in {string}.
1473 The character class is one of:
1474 0 blank
1475 1 punctuation
1476 2 word character
1477 3 emoji
1478 other specific Unicode class
1479 The class is used in patterns and word motions.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001480 Returns 0 if {string} is not a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001481
1482
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001483charcol({expr} [, {winid}]) *charcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001484 Same as |col()| but returns the character index of the column
1485 position given with {expr} instead of the byte position.
1486
1487 Example:
1488 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
1489 charcol('.') returns 3
1490 col('.') returns 7
1491
1492< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1493 GetPos()->col()
1494<
1495 *charidx()*
1496charidx({string}, {idx} [, {countcc}])
1497 Return the character index of the byte at {idx} in {string}.
1498 The index of the first character is zero.
1499 If there are no multibyte characters the returned value is
1500 equal to {idx}.
1501 When {countcc} is omitted or |FALSE|, then composing characters
1502 are not counted separately, their byte length is
1503 added to the preceding base character.
1504 When {countcc} is |TRUE|, then composing characters are
1505 counted as separate characters.
1506 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid or if {idx} is greater
1507 than the index of the last byte in {string}. An error is
1508 given if the first argument is not a string, the second
1509 argument is not a number or when the third argument is present
1510 and is not zero or one.
1511 See |byteidx()| and |byteidxcomp()| for getting the byte index
1512 from the character index.
1513 Examples: >
1514 echo charidx('áb́ć', 3) returns 1
1515 echo charidx('áb́ć', 6, 1) returns 4
1516 echo charidx('áb́ć', 16) returns -1
1517<
1518 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1519 GetName()->charidx(idx)
1520
1521chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
1522 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
1523 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
1524 window:
1525 - If the current window has a window-local directory
1526 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
1527 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
1528 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
1529 directory.
1530 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
1531 {dir} must be a String.
1532 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
1533 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
1534 On failure, returns an empty string.
1535
1536 Example: >
1537 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
1538 if save_dir != ""
1539 " ... do some work
1540 call chdir(save_dir)
1541 endif
1542
1543< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1544 GetDir()->chdir()
1545<
1546cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1547 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1548 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1549 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1550 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01001551 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001552 See |C-indenting|.
1553
1554 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1555 GetLnum()->cindent()
1556
1557clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
1558 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
1559 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
1560 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
1561 window ID instead of the current window.
1562
1563 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1564 GetWin()->clearmatches()
1565<
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001566col({expr} [, {winid}) *col()*
1567 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001568 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1569 . the cursor position
1570 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1571 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1572 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1573 returned)
1574 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1575 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1576 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1577 that it's updated right away.
1578 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1579 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1580 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1581 out of range then col() returns zero.
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001582 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
1583 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001584 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1585 |getpos()|.
1586 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|. For the
1587 character position use |charcol()|.
1588 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1589 Examples: >
1590 col(".") column of cursor
1591 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1592 col("'t") column of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00001593 col("'" .. markname) column of mark markname
Yegappan Lakshmanan4c8d2f02022-11-12 16:07:47 +00001594< The first column is 1. Returns 0 if {expr} is invalid or when
1595 the window with ID {winid} is not found.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001596 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1597 buffer.
1598 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1599 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
Bram Moolenaar6ebe4f92022-10-28 20:47:54 +01001600 line. Also, when using a <Cmd> mapping the cursor isn't
1601 moved, this can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00001602 :imap <F2> <Cmd>echowin col(".")<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001603
1604< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1605 GetPos()->col()
1606<
1607
1608complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1609 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1610 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1611 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1612 or with an expression mapping.
1613 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1614 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1615 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1616 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1617 match.
1618 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1619 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1620 "longest" in 'completeopt' is ignored.
1621 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1622 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1623 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1624 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1625 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1626 Example: >
1627 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1628
1629 func! ListMonths()
1630 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1631 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1632 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1633 return ''
1634 endfunc
1635< This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1636 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1637
1638 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
1639 second argument: >
1640 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
1641
1642complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1643 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1644 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1645 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1646 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1647 the list.
1648 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1649 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1650
1651 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1652 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
1653
1654complete_check() *complete_check()*
1655 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1656 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1657 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1658 zero otherwise.
1659 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1660 'completefunc' option.
1661
1662
1663complete_info([{what}]) *complete_info()*
1664 Returns a |Dictionary| with information about Insert mode
1665 completion. See |ins-completion|.
1666 The items are:
1667 mode Current completion mode name string.
1668 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
1669 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
1670 See |pumvisible()|.
1671 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
1672 dictionary containing the entries "word",
1673 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
1674 See |complete-items|.
1675 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
1676 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
1677 typed text only, or the last completion after
1678 no item is selected when using the <Up> or
1679 <Down> keys)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01001680 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENTED YET]
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001681
1682 *complete_info_mode*
1683 mode values are:
1684 "" Not in completion mode
1685 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
1686 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
1687 "scroll" Scrolling with |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-E| or
1688 |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-Y|
1689 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
1690 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
1691 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
1692 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
1693 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
1694 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
1695 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
1696 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
1697 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
1698 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
1699 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
1700 "eval" |complete()| completion
1701 "unknown" Other internal modes
1702
1703 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
1704 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
1705 {what} are silently ignored.
1706
1707 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
1708 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
1709 |CompleteChanged| event.
1710
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001711 Returns an empty |Dictionary| on error.
1712
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001713 Examples: >
1714 " Get all items
1715 call complete_info()
1716 " Get only 'mode'
1717 call complete_info(['mode'])
1718 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
1719 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
1720
1721< Can also be used as a |method|: >
1722 GetItems()->complete_info()
1723<
1724 *confirm()*
1725confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
1726 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
1727 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1728 choice this is 1.
1729 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1730 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1731
1732 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1733 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1734 used (and translated).
1735 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1736 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1737
1738 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1739 by '\n', e.g. >
1740 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1741< The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1742 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1743 not need to be the first letter: >
1744 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1745< For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1746 the default shortcut key. Case is ignored.
1747
1748 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1749 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1750 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1751 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1752
1753 The optional {type} String argument gives the type of dialog.
1754 This is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and
1755 Win32 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error",
1756 "Question", "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first
1757 character is relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is
1758 used.
1759
1760 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1761 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1762
1763 An example: >
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001764 let choice = confirm("What do you want?",
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001765 \ "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001766 if choice == 0
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001767 echo "make up your mind!"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001768 elseif choice == 3
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001769 echo "tasteful"
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001770 else
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01001771 echo "I prefer bananas myself."
Bram Moolenaar46eea442022-03-30 10:51:39 +01001772 endif
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001773< In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1774 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1775 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1776 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1777 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1778 the horizontal layout is always used.
1779
1780 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
1781 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
1782<
1783 *copy()*
1784copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1785 different from using {expr} directly.
1786 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
1787 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1788 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
1789 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
1790 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1791 Also see |deepcopy()|.
1792 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1793 mylist->copy()
1794
1795cos({expr}) *cos()*
1796 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
1797 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001798 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001799 Examples: >
1800 :echo cos(100)
1801< 0.862319 >
1802 :echo cos(-4.01)
1803< -0.646043
1804
1805 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1806 Compute()->cos()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001807
1808
1809cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
1810 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
1811 [1, inf].
1812 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001813 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001814 Examples: >
1815 :echo cosh(0.5)
1816< 1.127626 >
1817 :echo cosh(-0.5)
1818< -1.127626
1819
1820 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1821 Compute()->cosh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001822
1823
1824count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
1825 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
1826 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
1827
1828 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
1829 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
1830
1831 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
1832
1833 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
1834 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
1835 {expr} is an empty string.
1836
1837 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1838 mylist->count(val)
1839<
1840 *cscope_connection()*
1841cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
1842 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
1843 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
1844 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
1845 if there are no cscope connections;
1846 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
1847
1848 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
1849 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
1850
1851 {num} Description of existence check
1852 ----- ------------------------------
1853 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
1854 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
1855 {dbpath}.
1856 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
1857 {dbpath}.
1858 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
1859 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1860 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
1861 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
1862
1863 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
1864
1865 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
1866
1867 # pid database name prepend path
1868 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
1869<
1870 Invocation Return Val ~
1871 ---------- ---------- >
1872 cscope_connection() 1
1873 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
1874 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
1875 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
1876 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
1877 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
1878 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
1879 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
1880<
1881cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
1882cursor({list})
1883 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
1884 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
1885
1886 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
1887 with two, three or four item:
1888 [{lnum}, {col}]
1889 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
1890 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
1891 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
1892 but without the first item.
1893
1894 To position the cursor using the character count, use
1895 |setcursorcharpos()|.
1896
1897 Does not change the jumplist.
Bram Moolenaar7c6cd442022-10-11 21:54:04 +01001898 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|, except that if {lnum} is
1899 zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001900 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
1901 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001902 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
1903 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
1904 line.
1905 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
1906 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
1907 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
1908
1909 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
1910 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1911 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1912 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
1913
1914 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1915 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
1916
1917debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
1918 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
1919 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
1920 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
1921 {only available on MS-Windows}
1922
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01001923 Returns |TRUE| if successfully interrupted the program.
1924 Otherwise returns |FALSE|.
1925
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001926 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1927 GetPid()->debugbreak()
1928
1929deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
1930 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
1931 different from using {expr} directly.
1932 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
1933 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1934 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
1935 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
1936 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
1937 the original |List|.
1938 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
1939
1940 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
1941 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
1942 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
1943 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
1944 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
1945 *E724*
1946 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
1947 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
1948 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
1949 Also see |copy()|.
1950
1951 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1952 GetObject()->deepcopy()
1953
1954delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
1955 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01001956 name {fname}.
1957
1958 This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link. The symbolic
1959 link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001960
1961 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
1962 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
1963
1964 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
1965 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
1966 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
1967 that is being used.
1968
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00001969 The result is a Number, which is 0/false if the delete
1970 operation was successful and -1/true when the deletion failed
1971 or partly failed.
1972
1973 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
1974 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
1975 |deletebufline()|.
1976
1977 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1978 GetName()->delete()
1979
1980deletebufline({buf}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
1981 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {buf}.
1982 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
1983 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
1984
1985 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
1986 |bufload()| if needed.
1987
1988 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
1989
1990 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
1991 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
1992 to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
1993
1994 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1995 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
1996<
1997 *did_filetype()*
1998did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
1999 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
2000 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
2001 that detect the file type. |FileType|
2002 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
2003 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
2004 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
2005 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
2006 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
2007 file.
2008
2009diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
2010 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
2011 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
2012 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
2013 display but don't exist in the buffer.
2014 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2015 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2016 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
2017
2018 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2019 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
2020
2021diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
2022 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
2023 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
2024 diff change zero is returned.
2025 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2026 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2027 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
2028 line.
2029 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
2030 syntax information about the highlighting.
2031
2032 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2033 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
2034<
2035
2036digraph_get({chars}) *digraph_get()* *E1214*
2037 Return the digraph of {chars}. This should be a string with
2038 exactly two characters. If {chars} are not just two
2039 characters, or the digraph of {chars} does not exist, an error
2040 is given and an empty string is returned.
2041
2042 The character will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2043 when needed. This does require the conversion to be
2044 available, it might fail.
2045
2046 Also see |digraph_getlist()|.
2047
2048 Examples: >
2049 " Get a built-in digraph
2050 :echo digraph_get('00') " Returns '∞'
2051
2052 " Get a user-defined digraph
2053 :call digraph_set('aa', 'あ')
2054 :echo digraph_get('aa') " Returns 'あ'
2055<
2056 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2057 GetChars()->digraph_get()
2058<
2059 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2060 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2061 display an error message.
2062
2063
2064digraph_getlist([{listall}]) *digraph_getlist()*
2065 Return a list of digraphs. If the {listall} argument is given
2066 and it is TRUE, return all digraphs, including the default
2067 digraphs. Otherwise, return only user-defined digraphs.
2068
2069 The characters will be converted from Unicode to 'encoding'
2070 when needed. This does require the conservation to be
2071 available, it might fail.
2072
2073 Also see |digraph_get()|.
2074
2075 Examples: >
2076 " Get user-defined digraphs
2077 :echo digraph_getlist()
2078
2079 " Get all the digraphs, including default digraphs
2080 :echo digraph_getlist(1)
2081<
2082 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2083 GetNumber()->digraph_getlist()
2084<
2085 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2086 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2087 display an error message.
2088
2089
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002090digraph_set({chars}, {digraph}) *digraph_set()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002091 Add digraph {chars} to the list. {chars} must be a string
2092 with two characters. {digraph} is a string with one UTF-8
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002093 encoded character. *E1215*
2094 Be careful, composing characters are NOT ignored. This
2095 function is similar to |:digraphs| command, but useful to add
2096 digraphs start with a white space.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002097
2098 The function result is v:true if |digraph| is registered. If
2099 this fails an error message is given and v:false is returned.
2100
2101 If you want to define multiple digraphs at once, you can use
2102 |digraph_setlist()|.
2103
2104 Example: >
2105 call digraph_set(' ', 'あ')
2106<
2107 Can be used as a |method|: >
2108 GetString()->digraph_set('あ')
2109<
2110 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2111 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2112 display an error message.
2113
2114
2115digraph_setlist({digraphlist}) *digraph_setlist()*
2116 Similar to |digraph_set()| but this function can add multiple
2117 digraphs at once. {digraphlist} is a list composed of lists,
2118 where each list contains two strings with {chars} and
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002119 {digraph} as in |digraph_set()|. *E1216*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002120 Example: >
2121 call digraph_setlist([['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']])
2122<
2123 It is similar to the following: >
2124 for [chars, digraph] in [['aa', 'あ'], ['ii', 'い']]
2125 call digraph_set(chars, digraph)
2126 endfor
2127< Except that the function returns after the first error,
2128 following digraphs will not be added.
2129
2130 Can be used as a |method|: >
2131 GetList()->digraph_setlist()
2132<
2133 This function works only when compiled with the |+digraphs|
2134 feature. If this feature is disabled, this function will
2135 display an error message.
2136
2137
2138echoraw({string}) *echoraw()*
2139 Output {string} as-is, including unprintable characters.
2140 This can be used to output a terminal code. For example, to
2141 disable modifyOtherKeys: >
2142 call echoraw(&t_TE)
2143< and to enable it again: >
2144 call echoraw(&t_TI)
2145< Use with care, you can mess up the terminal this way.
2146
2147
2148empty({expr}) *empty()*
2149 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
2150 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
2151 items.
2152 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
2153 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
2154 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
2155 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
2156 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
2157 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
2158
2159 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
2160 length with zero.
2161
2162 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2163 mylist->empty()
2164
2165environ() *environ()*
2166 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
2167 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
2168 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
2169< Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
2170 use this: >
2171 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
2172
2173escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
2174 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
2175 backslash. Example: >
2176 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
2177< results in: >
2178 c:\\program\ files\\vim
2179< Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
2180
2181 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2182 GetText()->escape(' \')
2183<
2184 *eval()*
2185eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
2186 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
2187 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
2188 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
2189 functions.
2190
2191 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2192 argv->join()->eval()
2193
2194eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
2195 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
2196 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
2197 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
2198 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
2199
2200executable({expr}) *executable()*
2201 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
2202 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
2203 arguments.
2204 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
2205 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
2206 On MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can optionally be
2207 included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are tried. Thus if
2208 "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be found. If
2209 $PATHEXT is not set then ".com;.exe;.bat;.cmd" is used. A dot
2210 by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using the name
2211 without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a Unix shell,
2212 then the name is also tried without adding an extension.
2213 On MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and is not a
2214 directory, not if it's really executable.
2215 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
Yasuhiro Matsumoto05cf63e2022-05-03 11:02:28 +01002216 normally found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
2217 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|. This can be
2218 disabled by setting the $NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath
2219 environment variable. *NoDefaultCurrentDirectoryInExePath*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002220 The result is a Number:
2221 1 exists
2222 0 does not exist
2223 -1 not implemented on this system
2224 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
2225
2226 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2227 GetCommand()->executable()
2228
2229execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
2230 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
2231 string.
2232 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
2233 lines are executed one by one.
2234 This is equivalent to: >
2235 redir => var
2236 {command}
2237 redir END
2238<
2239 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
2240 "" no `:silent` used
2241 "silent" `:silent` used
2242 "silent!" `:silent!` used
2243 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
2244 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
2245 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
2246 *E930*
2247 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
2248
2249 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002250 execute('args')->split("\n")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002251
2252< To execute a command in another window than the current one
2253 use `win_execute()`.
2254
2255 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
2256 included in the output of the higher level call.
2257
2258 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2259 GetCommand()->execute()
2260
2261exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
2262 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
2263 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
2264 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
2265 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
2266 echo exepath(v:progpath)
2267< If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
2268 an empty string is returned.
2269
2270 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2271 GetCommand()->exepath()
2272<
2273 *exists()*
2274exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
2275 zero otherwise.
2276
2277 Note: In a compiled |:def| function the evaluation is done at
2278 runtime. Use `exists_compiled()` to evaluate the expression
2279 at compile time.
2280
2281 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
2282 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
2283
2284 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002285 varname internal variable (see
2286 dict.key |internal-variables|). Also works
2287 list[i] for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
2288 import.Func entries, |List| items, imported
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002289 items, etc.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002290 Does not work for local variables in a
2291 compiled `:def` function.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002292 Also works for a function in |Vim9|
2293 script, since it can be used as a
2294 function reference.
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00002295 Beware that evaluating an index may
2296 cause an error message for an invalid
2297 expression. E.g.: >
2298 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
2299 :echo exists("l[5]")
2300< 0 >
2301 :echo exists("l[xx]")
2302< E121: Undefined variable: xx
2303 0
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002304 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
2305 not if it really works)
2306 +option-name Vim option that works.
2307 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
2308 done by comparing with an empty
2309 string)
2310 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
2311 or user defined function (see
2312 |user-functions|) that is implemented.
2313 Also works for a variable that is a
2314 Funcref.
2315 ?funcname built-in function that could be
2316 implemented; to be used to check if
2317 "funcname" is valid
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002318 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
2319 command or command modifier |:command|.
2320 Returns:
2321 1 for match with start of a command
2322 2 full match with a command
2323 3 matches several user commands
2324 To check for a supported command
2325 always check the return value to be 2.
2326 :2match The |:2match| command.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01002327 :3match The |:3match| command (but you
2328 probably should not use it, it is
2329 reserved for internal usage)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002330 #event autocommand defined for this event
2331 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
2332 pattern (the pattern is taken
2333 literally and compared to the
2334 autocommand patterns character by
2335 character)
2336 #group autocommand group exists
2337 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
2338 event.
2339 #group#event#pattern
2340 autocommand defined for this group,
2341 event and pattern.
2342 ##event autocommand for this event is
2343 supported.
2344
2345 Examples: >
2346 exists("&shortname")
2347 exists("$HOSTNAME")
2348 exists("*strftime")
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00002349 exists("*s:MyFunc") " only for legacy script
2350 exists("*MyFunc")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002351 exists("bufcount")
2352 exists(":Make")
2353 exists("#CursorHold")
2354 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
2355 exists("#filetypeindent")
2356 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
2357 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
2358 exists("##ColorScheme")
2359< There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
2360 name.
2361 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01002362 a few cases this is ignored. That may become stricter in the
2363 future, thus don't count on it!
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002364 Working example: >
2365 exists(":make")
2366< NOT working example: >
2367 exists(":make install")
2368
2369< Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
2370 variable itself. For example: >
2371 exists(bufcount)
2372< This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
2373 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
2374
2375 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2376 Varname()->exists()
2377<
2378
2379exists_compiled({expr}) *exists_compiled()*
2380 Like `exists()` but evaluated at compile time. This is useful
2381 to skip a block where a function is used that would otherwise
2382 give an error: >
2383 if exists_compiled('*ThatFunction')
2384 ThatFunction('works')
2385 endif
2386< If `exists()` were used then a compilation error would be
2387 given if ThatFunction() is not defined.
2388
2389 {expr} must be a literal string. *E1232*
2390 Can only be used in a |:def| function. *E1233*
2391 This does not work to check for arguments or local variables.
2392
2393
2394exp({expr}) *exp()*
2395 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2396 [0, inf].
2397 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002398 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002399 Examples: >
2400 :echo exp(2)
2401< 7.389056 >
2402 :echo exp(-1)
2403< 0.367879
2404
2405 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2406 Compute()->exp()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002407
2408
2409expand({string} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
2410 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in
2411 {string}. 'wildignorecase' applies.
2412
2413 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
2414 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
2415 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
2416 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
2417 file name contains a space]
2418
2419 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
2420 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {string} does
2421 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
2422
2423 When {string} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is
2424 done like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their
2425 associated modifiers. Here is a short overview:
2426
2427 % current file name
2428 # alternate file name
2429 #n alternate file name n
2430 <cfile> file name under the cursor
2431 <afile> autocmd file name
2432 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
2433 <amatch> autocmd matched name
2434 <cexpr> C expression under the cursor
2435 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
2436 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
2437 line number
2438 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
2439 a function
2440 <SID> "<SNR>123_" where "123" is the
2441 current script ID |<SID>|
Bram Moolenaar75ab5902022-04-18 15:36:40 +01002442 <script> sourced script file, or script file
2443 where the current function was defined
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002444 <stack> call stack
2445 <cword> word under the cursor
2446 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
2447 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
2448 message |server2client()|
2449 Modifiers:
2450 :p expand to full path
2451 :h head (last path component removed)
2452 :t tail (last path component only)
2453 :r root (one extension removed)
2454 :e extension only
2455
2456 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002457 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") .. "/tags"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002458< Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
2459 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
2460 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
2461< Use this: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002462 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") .. ".bak"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002463< Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
2464 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
2465 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
2466 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
2467 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
2468<
2469 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
2470 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
2471 to modify normal file names.
2472
2473 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
2474 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
2475 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
2476 '/' added.
Bram Moolenaar57544522022-04-12 12:54:11 +01002477 When 'verbose' is set then expanding '%', '#' and <> items
2478 will result in an error message if the argument cannot be
2479 expanded.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002480
2481 When {string} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
2482 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
2483 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
2484 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
2485 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
2486 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
2487 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
2488 :echo expand("**/README")
2489<
2490 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
2491 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
2492 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
2493 |expr-env-expand|.
2494 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
2495 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
2496 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
2497 "$FOOBAR".
2498
2499 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
2500 getting the raw output of an external command.
2501
2502 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2503 Getpattern()->expand()
2504
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002505expandcmd({string} [, {options}]) *expandcmd()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002506 Expand special items in String {string} like what is done for
2507 an Ex command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords,
2508 like with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
2509 {string}. "~user" and "~/path" are only expanded at the
2510 start.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002511
2512 The following items are supported in the {options} Dict
2513 argument:
2514 errmsg If set to TRUE, error messages are displayed
2515 if an error is encountered during expansion.
2516 By default, error messages are not displayed.
2517
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002518 Returns the expanded string. If an error is encountered
2519 during expansion, the unmodified {string} is returned.
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002520
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002521 Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002522 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
Yegappan Lakshmanan2b74b682022-04-03 21:30:32 +01002523 make /path/runtime/doc/builtin.o
2524 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o', {'errmsg': v:true})
2525<
Yegappan Lakshmanan5018a832022-04-02 21:12:21 +01002526 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002527 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
2528<
2529extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
2530 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
2531 |Dictionaries|.
2532
2533 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
2534 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before the
2535 item with index {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero
2536 insert before the first item. When {expr3} is equal to
2537 len({expr1}) then {expr2} is appended.
2538 Examples: >
2539 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
2540 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
2541< When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
2542 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
2543 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
2544 (where N is the original length of the List).
2545 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
2546 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
2547 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
2548<
2549 If they are |Dictionaries|:
2550 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
2551 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
2552 used to decide what to do:
2553 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
2554 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
2555 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
2556 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
2557
2558 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
2559 make a copy of {expr1} first.
2560 {expr2} remains unchanged.
2561 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
2562 fails.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002563 Returns {expr1}. Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002564
2565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2566 mylist->extend(otherlist)
2567
2568
2569extendnew({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extendnew()*
2570 Like |extend()| but instead of adding items to {expr1} a new
2571 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
2572 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
2573 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
2574
2575
2576feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
2577 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
2578 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
2579
2580 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2581 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2582 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2583 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2584 characters from a mapping.
2585
2586 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
2587 {string}.
2588
2589 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
2590 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
2591 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
2592 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
2593 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
2594 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
2595
2596 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
2597 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
2598 keys are remapped.
2599 'n' Do not remap keys.
2600 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
2601 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
2602 opening folds, etc.
2603 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
2604 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
2605 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
2606 When a CTRL-C interrupts and 't' is included it sets
2607 the internal "got_int" flag.
2608 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
2609 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
2610 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
2611 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
2612 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
2613 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
2614 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
2615 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
2616 script continues.
2617 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
2618 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
2619 all typeahead will be consumed by the last call.
Bram Moolenaara9725222022-01-16 13:30:33 +00002620 'c' Remove any script context when executing, so that
2621 legacy script syntax applies, "s:var" does not work,
Bram Moolenaard899e512022-05-07 21:54:03 +01002622 etc. Note that if the string being fed sets a script
Bram Moolenaarce001a32022-04-27 15:25:03 +01002623 context this still applies.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002624 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
2625 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
2626 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
2627
2628 Return value is always 0.
2629
2630 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2631 GetInput()->feedkeys()
2632
2633filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
2634 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
2635 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
2636 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
2637 expression, which is used as a String.
2638 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
2639 |glob()|.
2640 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
2641 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
2642 0
2643 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
2644 1
2645
2646< Can also be used as a |method|: >
2647 GetName()->filereadable()
2648< *file_readable()*
2649 Obsolete name: file_readable().
2650
2651
2652filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
2653 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
2654 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
2655 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
2656 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
2657
2658 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2659 GetName()->filewritable()
2660
2661
2662filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
2663 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
2664 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
2665 is zero or false remove the item from the |List| or
2666 |Dictionary|. Similarly for each byte in a |Blob| and each
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002667 character in a |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002668
2669 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
2670
2671 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
2672 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
2673 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
2674 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
2675 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
2676 current character.
2677 Examples: >
2678 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
2679< Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
2680 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
2681< Removes the items with a key below 8. >
2682 call filter(var, 0)
2683< Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
2684
2685 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
2686 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
2687 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
2688
2689 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
2690 1. the key or the index of the current item.
2691 2. the value of the current item.
2692 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
2693 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
2694 func Odd(idx, val)
2695 return a:idx % 2 == 1
2696 endfunc
2697 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002698< It is shorter when using a |lambda|. In |Vim9| syntax: >
2699 call filter(myList, (idx, val) => idx * val <= 42)
2700< In legacy script syntax: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002701 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
2702< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
2703 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
2704<
2705 In |Vim9| script the result must be true, false, zero or one.
2706 Other values will result in a type error.
2707
2708 For a |List| and a |Dictionary| the operation is done
2709 in-place. If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy
2710 first: >
2711 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
2712
2713< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00002714 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002715 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
2716 further items in {expr1} are processed.
2717 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
2718 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
2719
2720 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2721 mylist->filter(expr2)
2722
2723finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
2724 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
2725 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
2726 for the syntax of {path}.
2727
2728 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
2729 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
2730 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
2731 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
2732
2733 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
2734 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
2735 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
2736
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002737 Returns an empty string if the directory is not found.
2738
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002739 This is quite similar to the ex-command `:find`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002740
2741 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2742 GetName()->finddir()
2743
2744findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
2745 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
2746 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
2747 Example: >
2748 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
2749< Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
2750 it finds the file "tags.vim".
2751
2752 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2753 GetName()->findfile()
2754
2755flatten({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flatten()*
2756 Flatten {list} up to {maxdepth} levels. Without {maxdepth}
2757 the result is a |List| without nesting, as if {maxdepth} is
2758 a very large number.
2759 The {list} is changed in place, use |flattennew()| if you do
2760 not want that.
2761 In Vim9 script flatten() cannot be used, you must always use
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00002762 |flattennew()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002763 *E900*
2764 {maxdepth} means how deep in nested lists changes are made.
2765 {list} is not modified when {maxdepth} is 0.
2766 {maxdepth} must be positive number.
2767
2768 If there is an error the number zero is returned.
2769
2770 Example: >
2771 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5])
2772< [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] >
2773 :echo flatten([1, [2, [3, 4]], 5], 1)
2774< [1, 2, [3, 4], 5]
2775
2776 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2777 mylist->flatten()
2778<
2779flattennew({list} [, {maxdepth}]) *flattennew()*
2780 Like |flatten()| but first make a copy of {list}.
2781
2782
2783float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
2784 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
2785 decimal point.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +00002786 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002787 Returns 0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002788 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
2789 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
2790 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
2791 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
2792 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
2793 Examples: >
2794 echo float2nr(3.95)
2795< 3 >
2796 echo float2nr(-23.45)
2797< -23 >
2798 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
2799< 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
2800 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
2801< -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
2802 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
2803< 0
2804
2805 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2806 Compute()->float2nr()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002807
2808
2809floor({expr}) *floor()*
2810 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
2811 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
2812 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002813 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002814 Examples: >
2815 echo floor(1.856)
2816< 1.0 >
2817 echo floor(-5.456)
2818< -6.0 >
2819 echo floor(4.0)
2820< 4.0
2821
2822 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2823 Compute()->floor()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002824
2825
2826fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
2827 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
2828 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
2829 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
2830 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
2831 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2832 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
2833 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002834 Returns 0.0 if {expr1} or {expr2} is not a |Float| or a
2835 |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002836 Examples: >
2837 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
2838< 0.13 >
2839 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
2840< -0.13
2841
2842 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2843 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002844
2845
2846fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
2847 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
2848 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
2849 are escaped with a backslash.
2850 For most systems the characters escaped are
2851 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
2852 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
2853 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
2854 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002855 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002856 Example: >
2857 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00002858 :exe "edit " .. fnameescape(fname)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002859< results in executing: >
2860 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
2861<
2862 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2863 GetName()->fnameescape()
2864
2865fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
2866 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
2867 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
2868 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
2869 Example: >
2870 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
2871< results in: >
Bram Moolenaard799daa2022-06-20 11:17:32 +01002872 /home/user/vim/vim/src
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002873< If {mods} is empty or an unsupported modifier is used then
2874 {fname} is returned.
Bram Moolenaar5ed11532022-07-06 13:18:11 +01002875 When {fname} is empty then with {mods} ":h" returns ".", so
2876 that `:cd` can be used with it. This is different from
2877 expand('%:h') without a buffer name, which returns an empty
2878 string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002879 Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
2880 |expand()| first then.
2881
2882 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2883 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
2884
2885foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
2886 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2887 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
2888 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2889 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2890 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2891
2892 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2893 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
2894
2895foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
2896 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
2897 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
2898 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
2899 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2900 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2901
2902 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2903 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
2904
2905foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
2906 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
2907 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
2908 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
2909 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
2910 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
2911 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
2912 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
2913 previous line is usually available.
2914 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2915 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2916
2917 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2918 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
2919<
2920 *foldtext()*
2921foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
2922 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
2923 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
2924 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
2925 The returned string looks like this: >
2926 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
2927< The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
2928 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
2929 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
2930 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
2931 'commentstring' options is removed.
2932 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
2933 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
2934 setting.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002935 Returns an empty string when there is no fold.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002936 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2937
2938foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
2939 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
2940 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
2941 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
2942 returned.
2943 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
2944 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
2945 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
2946 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
2947
2948
2949 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2950 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
2951<
2952 *foreground()*
2953foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
2954 a client to a Vim server. |remote_send()|
2955 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
2956 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
2957 |remote_foreground()| instead.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01002958 {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002959 Win32 console version}
2960
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01002961fullcommand({name} [, {vim9}]) *fullcommand()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002962 Get the full command name from a short abbreviated command
2963 name; see |20.2| for details on command abbreviations.
2964
2965 The string argument {name} may start with a `:` and can
2966 include a [range], these are skipped and not returned.
Bram Moolenaaraa534142022-09-15 21:46:02 +01002967 Returns an empty string if a command doesn't exist, if it's
2968 ambiguous (for user-defined commands) or cannot be shortened
2969 this way. |vim9-no-shorten|
2970
2971 Without the {vim9} argument uses the current script version.
2972 If {vim9} is present and FALSE then legacy script rules are
2973 used. When {vim9} is present and TRUE then Vim9 rules are
2974 used, e.g. "en" is not a short form of "endif".
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002975
2976 For example `fullcommand('s')`, `fullcommand('sub')`,
2977 `fullcommand(':%substitute')` all return "substitute".
2978
2979 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2980 GetName()->fullcommand()
2981<
2982 *funcref()*
2983funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
2984 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
2985 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
2986 function {name} is redefined later.
2987
2988 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00002989 It only works for an autoloaded function if it has already
2990 been loaded (to avoid mistakenly loading the autoload script
2991 when only intending to use the function name, use |function()|
2992 instead). {name} cannot be a builtin function.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01002993 Returns 0 on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00002994
2995 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2996 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
2997<
2998 *function()* *partial* *E700* *E922* *E923*
2999function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
3000 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
3001 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
3002 internal function.
3003
3004 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
3005 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
3006 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
3007 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
3008 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
3009<
3010 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
3011 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
3012 same function.
3013
3014 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
3015 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
3016 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
3017
3018 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
3019 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
3020 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
3021 ...
3022 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
3023 ...
3024 call Partial('name')
3025< Invokes the function as with: >
3026 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3027
3028< With a |method|: >
3029 func Callback(one, two, three)
3030 ...
3031 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
3032 ...
3033 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
3034< Invokes the function as with: >
3035 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
3036
3037< The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
3038 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
3039 arguments. Example: >
3040 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003041 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003042 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
3043 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003044 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003045 call Func2('name')
3046< Invokes the function as with: >
3047 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
3048
3049< The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
3050 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
3051 function Callback() dict
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003052 echo "called for " .. self.name
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003053 endfunction
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003054 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003055 let context = {"name": "example"}
3056 let Func = function('Callback', context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003057 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003058 call Func() " will echo: called for example
3059< The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003060 arguments, these two are equivalent, if Callback() is defined
3061 as context.Callback(): >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003062 let Func = function('Callback', context)
3063 let Func = context.Callback
3064
3065< The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
3066 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003067 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003068 let context = {"name": "example"}
3069 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
Bram Moolenaar0daafaa2022-09-04 17:45:43 +01003070 "...
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003071 call Func(500)
3072< Invokes the function as with: >
3073 call context.Callback('one', 500)
3074<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003075 Returns 0 on error.
3076
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003077 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3078 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
3079
3080
3081garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
3082 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
3083 that have circular references.
3084
3085 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
3086 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
3087 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
3088 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
3089 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
3090 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
3091 for a long time.
3092
3093 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
3094 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
3095 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
3096
3097 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
3098 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
3099 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
3100 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
3101
3102get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
3103 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
3104 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
3105 omitted.
3106 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3107 mylist->get(idx)
3108get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
3109 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
3110 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
3111 omitted.
3112 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3113 myblob->get(idx)
3114get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
3115 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
3116 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
3117 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
3118 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
3119< This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
3120 'default' when it does not exist.
3121 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3122 mydict->get(key)
3123get({func}, {what})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00003124 Get item {what} from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003125 {what} are:
3126 "name" The function name
3127 "func" The function
3128 "dict" The dictionary
3129 "args" The list with arguments
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003130 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003131 Preferably used as a |method|: >
3132 myfunc->get(what)
3133<
3134 *getbufinfo()*
3135getbufinfo([{buf}])
3136getbufinfo([{dict}])
3137 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
3138
3139 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
3140 returned.
3141
3142 When the argument is a |Dictionary| only the buffers matching
3143 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
3144 be specified in {dict}:
3145 buflisted include only listed buffers.
3146 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
3147 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
3148
3149 Otherwise, {buf} specifies a particular buffer to return
3150 information for. For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()|
3151 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
3152 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
3153
3154 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
3155 entries:
3156 bufnr Buffer number.
3157 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
3158 changedtick Number of changes made to the buffer.
3159 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
3160 lastused Timestamp in seconds, like
3161 |localtime()|, when the buffer was
3162 last used.
3163 {only with the |+viminfo| feature}
3164 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
3165 lnum Line number used for the buffer when
3166 opened in the current window.
3167 Only valid if the buffer has been
3168 displayed in the window in the past.
3169 If you want the line number of the
3170 last known cursor position in a given
3171 window, use |line()|: >
3172 :echo line('.', {winid})
3173<
3174 linecount Number of lines in the buffer (only
3175 valid when loaded)
3176 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
3177 name Full path to the file in the buffer.
3178 signs List of signs placed in the buffer.
3179 Each list item is a dictionary with
3180 the following fields:
3181 id sign identifier
3182 lnum line number
3183 name sign name
3184 variables A reference to the dictionary with
3185 buffer-local variables.
3186 windows List of |window-ID|s that display this
3187 buffer
3188 popups List of popup |window-ID|s that
3189 display this buffer
3190
3191 Examples: >
3192 for buf in getbufinfo()
3193 echo buf.name
3194 endfor
3195 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
3196 if buf.changed
3197 ....
3198 endif
3199 endfor
3200<
3201 To get buffer-local options use: >
3202 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
3203<
3204 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3205 GetBufnr()->getbufinfo()
3206<
3207
3208 *getbufline()*
3209getbufline({buf}, {lnum} [, {end}])
3210 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
3211 (inclusive) in the buffer {buf}. If {end} is omitted, a
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003212 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned. See
3213 `getbufoneline()` for only getting the line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003214
3215 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3216
3217 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
3218 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
3219
3220 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3221 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
3222
3223 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3224 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
3225 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
3226 returned.
3227
3228 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
3229 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
3230
3231 Example: >
3232 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
3233
3234< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3235 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003236<
3237 *getbufoneline()*
3238getbufoneline({buf}, {lnum})
3239 Just like `getbufline()` but only get one line and return it
3240 as a string.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003241
3242getbufvar({buf}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
3243 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
3244 {varname} in buffer {buf}. Note that the name without "b:"
3245 must be used.
3246 The {varname} argument is a string.
3247 When {varname} is empty returns a |Dictionary| with all the
3248 buffer-local variables.
3249 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a |Dictionary| with all
3250 the buffer-local options.
3251 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
3252 a buffer-local option.
3253 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
3254 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
3255 window-local option.
3256 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
3257 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
3258 string is returned, there is no error message.
3259 Examples: >
3260 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003261 :echo "todo myvar = " .. getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003262
3263< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3264 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
3265<
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +00003266getcellwidths() *getcellwidths()*
3267 Returns a |List| of cell widths of character ranges overridden
3268 by |setcellwidths()|. The format is equal to the argument of
3269 |setcellwidths()|. If no character ranges have their cell
3270 widths overridden, an empty List is returned.
3271
3272
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003273getchangelist([{buf}]) *getchangelist()*
3274 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {buf}. For the use
3275 of {buf}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {buf} doesn't
3276 exist, an empty list is returned.
3277
3278 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
3279 locations and the current position in the list. Each
3280 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
3281 entries:
3282 col column number
3283 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3284 lnum line number
3285 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, then the current
3286 position refers to the position in the list. For other
3287 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
3288
3289 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3290 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
3291
3292getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
3293 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
3294 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3295 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
3296 Return zero otherwise.
3297 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
3298 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
3299 If you prefer always getting a string use |getcharstr()|.
3300
3301 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
3302 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01003303 result is a Number. Use |nr2char()| to convert it to a String.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003304 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
3305 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
3306 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
3307 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
3308 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
3309 that is not included in the character.
3310
3311 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
3312 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
3313 sequence.
3314
3315 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
3316 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
3317 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
3318
3319 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
3320
3321 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
3322 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
3323 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|.
3324 |getmousepos()| can also be used. Mouse move events will be
3325 ignored.
3326 This example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
3327 let c = getchar()
3328 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003329 exe v:mouse_win .. "wincmd w"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003330 exe v:mouse_lnum
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00003331 exe "normal " .. v:mouse_col .. "|"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003332 endif
3333<
3334 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
3335 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
3336 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
3337
3338 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3339 user that a character has to be typed. The screen is not
3340 redrawn, e.g. when resizing the window. When using a popup
3341 window it should work better with a |popup-filter|.
3342
3343 There is no mapping for the character.
3344 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3345 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3346 sequence. Examples: >
3347 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3348 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3349< This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3350 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3351 :function FindChar()
3352 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
3353 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3354 : normal l
3355 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3356 : break
3357 : endif
3358 : endwhile
3359 :endfunction
3360<
3361 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
3362 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
3363 another character: >
3364 :function GetKey()
3365 : let c = getchar()
3366 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
3367 : let c = getchar()
3368 : endwhile
3369 : return c
3370 :endfunction
3371
3372getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3373 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3374 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3375 These values are added together:
3376 2 shift
3377 4 control
3378 8 alt (meta)
3379 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
3380 32 mouse double click
3381 64 mouse triple click
3382 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
3383 128 command (Macintosh only)
3384 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
3385 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003386 without a modifier. Returns 0 if no modifiers are used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003387
3388 *getcharpos()*
3389getcharpos({expr})
3390 Get the position for String {expr}. Same as |getpos()| but the
3391 column number in the returned List is a character index
3392 instead of a byte index.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003393 If |getpos()| returns a very large column number, equal to
3394 |v:maxcol|, then getcharpos() will return the character index
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003395 of the last character.
3396
3397 Example:
3398 With the cursor on '세' in line 5 with text "여보세요": >
3399 getcharpos('.') returns [0, 5, 3, 0]
3400 getpos('.') returns [0, 5, 7, 0]
3401<
3402 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3403 GetMark()->getcharpos()
3404
3405getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
3406 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
3407 with the following entries:
3408
3409 char character previously used for a character
3410 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
3411 if no character search has been performed
3412 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
3413 0 for backward
3414 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
3415 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
3416 character search
3417
3418 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
3419 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
3420 character search: >
3421 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
3422 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
3423< Also see |setcharsearch()|.
3424
3425
3426getcharstr([expr]) *getcharstr()*
3427 Get a single character from the user or input stream as a
3428 string.
3429 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
3430 If [expr] is 0 or false, only get a character when one is
3431 available. Return an empty string otherwise.
3432 If [expr] is 1 or true, only check if a character is
3433 available, it is not consumed. Return an empty string
3434 if no character is available.
3435 Otherwise this works like |getchar()|, except that a number
3436 result is converted to a string.
3437
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003438getcmdcompltype() *getcmdcompltype()*
3439 Return the type of the current command-line completion.
3440 Only works when the command line is being edited, thus
3441 requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=|.
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01003442 See |:command-completion| for the return string.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003443 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3444 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003445 Returns an empty string when completion is not defined.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003446
3447getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
3448 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
3449 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
3450 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
3451 Example: >
3452 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003453< Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and
3454 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003455 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
3456 |inputsecret()|.
3457
3458getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
3459 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
3460 byte count. The first column is 1.
3461 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3462 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3463 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003464 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3465 |setcmdline()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003466
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003467getcmdscreenpos() *getcmdscreenpos()*
3468 Return the screen position of the cursor in the command line
3469 as a byte count. The first column is 1.
3470 Instead of |getcmdpos()|, it adds the prompt position.
3471 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3472 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3473 Returns 0 otherwise.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01003474 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()|, |getcmdline()| and
3475 |setcmdline()|.
Shougo Matsushita79d599b2022-05-07 12:48:29 +01003476
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003477getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
3478 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
3479 are:
3480 : normal Ex command
3481 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
3482 / forward search command
3483 ? backward search command
3484 @ |input()| command
3485 - |:insert| or |:append| command
3486 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
3487 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3488 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
3489 Returns an empty string otherwise.
3490 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
3491
3492getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
3493 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
3494 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
3495 when not in the command-line window.
3496
3497getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
3498 Return a list of command-line completion matches. The String
3499 {type} argument specifies what for. The following completion
3500 types are supported:
3501
3502 arglist file names in argument list
3503 augroup autocmd groups
3504 buffer buffer names
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003505 behave |:behave| suboptions
3506 breakpoint |:breakadd| and |:breakdel| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003507 color color schemes
3508 command Ex command
3509 cmdline |cmdline-completion| result
3510 compiler compilers
3511 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
3512 diff_buffer |:diffget| and |:diffput| completion
3513 dir directory names
3514 environment environment variable names
3515 event autocommand events
3516 expression Vim expression
3517 file file and directory names
3518 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
3519 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
3520 function function name
3521 help help subjects
3522 highlight highlight groups
Bram Moolenaar6e2e2cc2022-03-14 19:24:46 +00003523 history |:history| suboptions
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003524 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
3525 mapclear buffer argument
3526 mapping mapping name
3527 menu menus
3528 messages |:messages| suboptions
3529 option options
3530 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
zeertzjq3770f4c2023-01-22 18:38:51 +00003531 runtime runtime file names |:runtime|
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003532 scriptnames sourced script names |:scriptnames|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003533 shellcmd Shell command
3534 sign |:sign| suboptions
3535 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
3536 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
3537 tag tags
3538 tag_listfiles tags, file names
3539 user user names
3540 var user variables
3541
3542 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are
3543 returned. Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned.
3544 See |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
3545
3546 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
3547 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
3548 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
3549
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003550 If the 'wildoptions' option contains 'fuzzy', then fuzzy
3551 matching is used to get the completion matches. Otherwise
Yegappan Lakshmanan454ce672022-03-24 11:22:13 +00003552 regular expression matching is used. Thus this function
3553 follows the user preference, what happens on the command line.
3554 If you do not want this you can make 'wildoptions' empty
3555 before calling getcompletion() and restore it afterwards.
Yegappan Lakshmanane7dd0fa2022-03-22 16:06:31 +00003556
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003557 If {type} is "cmdline", then the |cmdline-completion| result is
3558 returned. For example, to complete the possible values after
3559 a ":call" command: >
3560 echo getcompletion('call ', 'cmdline')
3561<
3562 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
3563 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
3564
3565 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3566 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
3567<
3568 *getcurpos()*
3569getcurpos([{winid}])
3570 Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
3571 includes an extra "curswant" item in the list:
3572 [0, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
3573 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003574 cursor vertically. After |$| command it will be a very large
3575 number equal to |v:maxcol|. Also see |getcursorcharpos()| and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003576 |getpos()|.
3577 The first "bufnum" item is always zero. The byte position of
3578 the cursor is returned in 'col'. To get the character
3579 position, use |getcursorcharpos()|.
3580
3581 The optional {winid} argument can specify the window. It can
3582 be the window number or the |window-ID|. The last known
3583 cursor position is returned, this may be invalid for the
3584 current value of the buffer if it is not the current window.
3585 If {winid} is invalid a list with zeroes is returned.
3586
3587 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
3588 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
3589 MoveTheCursorAround
3590 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
3591< Note that this only works within the window. See
3592 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
3593
3594 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3595 GetWinid()->getcurpos()
3596<
3597 *getcursorcharpos()*
3598getcursorcharpos([{winid}])
3599 Same as |getcurpos()| but the column number in the returned
3600 List is a character index instead of a byte index.
3601
3602 Example:
3603 With the cursor on '보' in line 3 with text "여보세요": >
3604 getcursorcharpos() returns [0, 3, 2, 0, 3]
3605 getcurpos() returns [0, 3, 4, 0, 3]
3606<
3607 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3608 GetWinid()->getcursorcharpos()
3609
3610< *getcwd()*
3611getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
3612 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
3613 working directory. 'autochdir' is ignored.
3614
3615 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
3616 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
3617 the |window-ID|.
3618 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
3619 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
3620
3621 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
3622 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
3623 the working directory of the tabpage.
3624 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
3625 use the current tabpage.
3626 Without any arguments, return the actual working directory of
3627 the current window.
3628 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
3629
3630 Examples: >
3631 " Get the working directory of the current window
3632 :echo getcwd()
3633 :echo getcwd(0)
3634 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
3635 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
3636 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
3637 " Get the global working directory
3638 :echo getcwd(-1)
3639 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
3640 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
3641 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
3642 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
3643
3644< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3645 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
3646
3647getenv({name}) *getenv()*
3648 Return the value of environment variable {name}. The {name}
3649 argument is a string, without a leading '$'. Example: >
3650 myHome = getenv('HOME')
3651
3652< When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
3653 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
3654 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
3655 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
3656
3657 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3658 GetVarname()->getenv()
3659
3660getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
3661 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
3662 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
3663 |hl-Normal|.
3664 With an argument a check is done whether String {name} is a
3665 valid font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
3666 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
3667 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
3668 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
3669 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
3670 function just after the GUI has started.
3671 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
3672 a valid name does not work.
3673
3674getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
3675 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
3676 permissions of the given file {fname}.
3677 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
3678 empty string is returned.
3679 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
3680 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
3681 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
3682 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3683 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
3684 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3685 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
3686< This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
3687 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
3688
3689 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3690 GetFilename()->getfperm()
3691<
3692 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
3693
3694getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
3695 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
3696 given file {fname}.
3697 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
3698 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
3699 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
3700 is returned.
3701
3702 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3703 GetFilename()->getfsize()
3704
3705getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3706 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3707 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3708 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3709 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3710 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3711
3712 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3713 GetFilename()->getftime()
3714
3715getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
3716 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
3717 file of the given file {fname}.
3718 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
3719 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
3720 results:
3721 Normal file "file"
3722 Directory "dir"
3723 Symbolic link "link"
3724 Block device "bdev"
3725 Character device "cdev"
3726 Socket "socket"
3727 FIFO "fifo"
3728 All other "other"
3729 Example: >
3730 getftype("/home")
3731< Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
3732 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
3733 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
3734 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
3735
3736 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3737 GetFilename()->getftype()
3738
3739getimstatus() *getimstatus()*
3740 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when the IME status is
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003741 active and |FALSE| otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003742 See 'imstatusfunc'.
3743
3744getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
3745 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
3746
3747 Without arguments use the current window.
3748 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
3749 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
3750 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003751 page. If {winnr} or {tabnr} is invalid, an empty list is
3752 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003753
3754 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
3755 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
3756 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
3757 the following entries:
3758 bufnr buffer number
3759 col column number
3760 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
3761 filename filename if available
3762 lnum line number
3763
3764 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3765 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
3766
3767< *getline()*
3768getline({lnum} [, {end}])
3769 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
3770 from the current buffer. Example: >
3771 getline(1)
3772< When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
3773 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
3774 To get the line under the cursor: >
3775 getline(".")
3776< When {lnum} is a number smaller than 1 or bigger than the
3777 number of lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3778
3779 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
3780 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
3781 including line {end}.
3782 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
3783 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
3784 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
3785 Example: >
3786 :let start = line('.')
3787 :let end = search("^$") - 1
3788 :let lines = getline(start, end)
3789
3790< Can also be used as a |method|: >
3791 ComputeLnum()->getline()
3792
Bram Moolenaarce30ccc2022-11-21 19:57:04 +00003793< To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()| and
3794 |getbufoneline()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003795
3796getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
3797 Returns a |List| with all the entries in the location list for
3798 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
3799 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
3800
3801 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
3802 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
3803 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
3804
3805 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3806 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
3807 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
3808
3809 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
3810 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
3811
3812 filewinid id of the window used to display files
3813 from the location list. This field is
3814 applicable only when called from a
3815 location list window. See
3816 |location-list-file-window| for more
3817 details.
3818
3819 Returns a |Dictionary| with default values if there is no
3820 location list for the window {nr}.
3821 Returns an empty Dictionary if window {nr} does not exist.
3822
3823 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
3824 :echo getloclist(3, {'all': 0})
3825 :echo getloclist(5, {'filewinid': 0})
3826
3827
3828getmarklist([{buf}]) *getmarklist()*
3829 Without the {buf} argument returns a |List| with information
3830 about all the global marks. |mark|
3831
3832 If the optional {buf} argument is specified, returns the
3833 local marks defined in buffer {buf}. For the use of {buf},
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003834 see |bufname()|. If {buf} is invalid, an empty list is
3835 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003836
3837 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following:
3838 mark name of the mark prefixed by "'"
3839 pos a |List| with the position of the mark:
3840 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3841 Refer to |getpos()| for more information.
3842 file file name
3843
3844 Refer to |getpos()| for getting information about a specific
3845 mark.
3846
3847 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3848 GetBufnr()->getmarklist()
3849
3850getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
3851 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
3852 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
3853 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
3854 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
3855 |getmatches()|.
3856 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003857 window ID instead of the current window. If {win} is invalid,
3858 an empty list is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003859 Example: >
3860 :echo getmatches()
3861< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3862 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3863 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3864 :let m = getmatches()
3865 :call clearmatches()
3866 :echo getmatches()
3867< [] >
3868 :call setmatches(m)
3869 :echo getmatches()
3870< [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
3871 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
3872 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
3873 :unlet m
3874<
3875getmousepos() *getmousepos()*
3876 Returns a |Dictionary| with the last known position of the
3877 mouse. This can be used in a mapping for a mouse click or in
3878 a filter of a popup window. The items are:
3879 screenrow screen row
3880 screencol screen column
3881 winid Window ID of the click
3882 winrow row inside "winid"
3883 wincol column inside "winid"
3884 line text line inside "winid"
3885 column text column inside "winid"
3886 All numbers are 1-based.
3887
3888 If not over a window, e.g. when in the command line, then only
3889 "screenrow" and "screencol" are valid, the others are zero.
3890
3891 When on the status line below a window or the vertical
3892 separator right of a window, the "line" and "column" values
3893 are zero.
3894
3895 When the position is after the text then "column" is the
3896 length of the text in bytes plus one.
3897
3898 If the mouse is over a popup window then that window is used.
3899
3900 When using |getchar()| the Vim variables |v:mouse_lnum|,
3901 |v:mouse_col| and |v:mouse_winid| also provide these values.
3902
Bram Moolenaar24dc19c2022-11-14 19:49:15 +00003903getmouseshape() *getmouseshape()*
3904 Returns the name of the currently showing mouse pointer.
3905 When the |+mouseshape| feature is not supported or the shape
3906 is unknown an empty string is returned.
3907 This function is mainly intended for testing.
3908
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003909 *getpid()*
3910getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
3911 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
3912 exits.
3913
3914 *getpos()*
3915getpos({expr}) Get the position for String {expr}. For possible values of
3916 {expr} see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
3917 |getcurpos()|.
3918 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
3919 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
3920 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
3921 is the buffer number of the mark.
3922 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
3923 column is 1.
3924 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
3925 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
3926 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
3927 character.
3928 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
3929 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003930 '> is a large number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003931 The column number in the returned List is the byte position
3932 within the line. To get the character position in the line,
3933 use |getcharpos()|.
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +00003934 A very large column number equal to |v:maxcol| can be returned,
3935 in which case it means "after the end of the line".
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01003936 If {expr} is invalid, returns a list with all zeros.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00003937 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
3938 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
3939 ...
3940 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
3941< Also see |getcharpos()|, |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
3942
3943 Can also be used as a |method|: >
3944 GetMark()->getpos()
3945
3946getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
3947 Returns a |List| with all the current quickfix errors. Each
3948 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
3949 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
3950 bufname() to get the name
3951 module module name
3952 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
3953 end_lnum
3954 end of line number if the item is multiline
3955 col column number (first column is 1)
3956 end_col end of column number if the item has range
3957 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
3958 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
3959 nr error number
3960 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
3961 text description of the error
3962 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
3963 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
3964
3965 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
3966 returned. Quickfix list entries with a non-existing buffer
3967 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero (Note: some
3968 functions accept buffer number zero for the alternate buffer,
3969 you may need to explicitly check for zero).
3970
3971 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
3972 do something with them: >
3973 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
3974 :for d in getqflist()
3975 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
3976 :endfor
3977<
3978 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
3979 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
3980 following string items are supported in {what}:
3981 changedtick get the total number of changes made
3982 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
3983 context get the |quickfix-context|
3984 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
3985 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
3986 value is used.
3987 id get information for the quickfix list with
3988 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
3989 current list or the list specified by "nr"
3990 idx get information for the quickfix entry at this
3991 index in the list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
3992 If set to zero, then uses the current entry.
3993 See |quickfix-index|
3994 items quickfix list entries
3995 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
3996 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
3997 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
3998 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
3999 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
4000 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
4001 the last quickfix list
4002 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4003 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
4004 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
4005 size number of entries in the quickfix list
4006 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
4007 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
4008 all all of the above quickfix properties
4009 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
4010 particular item, set it to zero.
4011 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
4012 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
4013 specified by "id" is used.
4014 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
4015 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
4016 contains the quickfix stack size.
4017 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
4018 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
4019 "items" with the list of entries.
4020
4021 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4022 changedtick total number of changes made to the
4023 list |quickfix-changedtick|
4024 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
4025 If not present, set to "".
4026 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
4027 present, set to 0.
4028 idx index of the quickfix entry in the list. If not
4029 present, set to 0.
4030 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
4031 an empty list.
4032 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
4033 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
4034 window. If not present, set to 0.
4035 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
4036 present, set to 0.
4037 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
4038 to "".
4039 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
4040
4041 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
4042 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
4043 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
4044 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
4045<
4046getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
4047 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
4048 {regname}. Example: >
4049 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
4050< When register {regname} was not set the result is an empty
4051 string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00004052 The {regname} argument must be a string. *E1162*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004053
4054 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
4055 register. (For use in maps.)
4056 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
4057 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
4058 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
4059
4060 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
4061 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
4062 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
4063 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
4064 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
4065 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
4066
4067 If {regname} is "", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4068 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4069 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4070
4071 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4072 GetRegname()->getreg()
4073
4074getreginfo([{regname}]) *getreginfo()*
4075 Returns detailed information about register {regname} as a
4076 Dictionary with the following entries:
4077 regcontents List of lines contained in register
4078 {regname}, like
4079 |getreg|({regname}, 1, 1).
4080 regtype the type of register {regname}, as in
4081 |getregtype()|.
4082 isunnamed Boolean flag, v:true if this register
4083 is currently pointed to by the unnamed
4084 register.
4085 points_to for the unnamed register, gives the
4086 single letter name of the register
4087 currently pointed to (see |quotequote|).
4088 For example, after deleting a line
4089 with `dd`, this field will be "1",
4090 which is the register that got the
4091 deleted text.
4092
4093 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is invalid
4094 or not set, an empty Dictionary will be returned.
4095 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
4096 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
4097 The returned Dictionary can be passed to |setreg()|.
4098 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4099
4100 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4101 GetRegname()->getreginfo()
4102
4103getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
4104 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
4105 The value will be one of:
4106 "v" for |characterwise| text
4107 "V" for |linewise| text
4108 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
4109 "" for an empty or unknown register
4110 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
4111 The {regname} argument is a string. If {regname} is "", the
4112 unnamed register '"' is used. If {regname} is not specified,
4113 |v:register| is used.
4114 In |Vim9-script| {regname} must be one character.
4115
4116 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4117 GetRegname()->getregtype()
4118
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004119getscriptinfo([{opts}) *getscriptinfo()*
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004120 Returns a |List| with information about all the sourced Vim
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004121 scripts in the order they were sourced, like what
4122 `:scriptnames` shows.
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004123
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004124 The optional Dict argument {opts} supports the following
4125 optional items:
4126 name Script name match pattern. If specified,
4127 and "sid" is not specified, information about
4128 scripts with name that match the pattern
4129 "name" are returned.
4130 sid Script ID |<SID>|. If specified, only
4131 information about the script with ID "sid" is
4132 returned and "name" is ignored.
4133
Yegappan Lakshmananf768c3d2022-08-22 13:15:13 +01004134 Each item in the returned List is a |Dict| with the following
4135 items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004136 autoload Set to TRUE for a script that was used with
Bram Moolenaar753885b2022-08-24 16:30:36 +01004137 `import autoload` but was not actually sourced
4138 yet (see |import-autoload|).
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004139 functions List of script-local function names defined in
4140 the script. Present only when a particular
4141 script is specified using the "sid" item in
4142 {opts}.
4143 name Vim script file name.
4144 sid Script ID |<SID>|.
4145 sourced Script ID of the actually sourced script that
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01004146 this script name links to, if any, otherwise
4147 zero
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004148 variables A dictionary with the script-local variables.
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00004149 Present only when a particular script is
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004150 specified using the "sid" item in {opts}.
4151 Note that this is a copy, the value of
4152 script-local variables cannot be changed using
4153 this dictionary.
4154 version Vimscript version (|scriptversion|)
Yegappan Lakshmanan520f6ef2022-08-25 17:40:40 +01004155
Yegappan Lakshmanan2f892d82022-08-28 18:52:10 +01004156 Examples: >
4157 :echo getscriptinfo({'name': 'myscript'})
4158 :echo getscriptinfo({'sid': 15}).variables
4159<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004160gettabinfo([{tabnr}]) *gettabinfo()*
4161 If {tabnr} is not specified, then information about all the
4162 tab pages is returned as a |List|. Each List item is a
4163 |Dictionary|. Otherwise, {tabnr} specifies the tab page
4164 number and information about that one is returned. If the tab
4165 page does not exist an empty List is returned.
4166
4167 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4168 tabnr tab page number.
4169 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4170 tabpage-local variables
4171 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
4172
4173 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4174 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
4175
4176gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
4177 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
4178 {tabnr}. |t:var|
4179 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
4180 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4181 dictionary with all tab-local variables is returned.
4182 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4183 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
4184 string is returned, there is no error message.
4185
4186 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4187 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
4188
4189gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
4190 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
4191 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4192 The {varname} argument is a string. When {varname} is empty a
4193 dictionary with all window-local variables is returned.
4194 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
4195 window-local options in a |Dictionary|.
4196 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
4197 window-local option.
4198 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
4199 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
4200 use |getwinvar()|.
4201 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4202 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
4203 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
4204 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
4205 or buffer-local variable.
4206 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
4207 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
4208 Examples: >
4209 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004210 :echo "myvar = " .. gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004211<
4212 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
4213 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
4214
4215< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4216 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
4217
4218gettagstack([{winnr}]) *gettagstack()*
4219 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {winnr}.
4220 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4221 When {winnr} is not specified, the current window is used.
4222 When window {winnr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
4223
4224 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
4225 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
4226 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
4227 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
4228 items List of items in the stack. Each item
4229 is a dictionary containing the
4230 entries described below.
4231 length Number of entries in the stack.
4232
4233 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
4234 entries:
4235 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
4236 from cursor position before the tag jump.
4237 See |getpos()| for the format of the
4238 returned list.
4239 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
4240 multiple matching tags are found for a
4241 name.
4242 tagname name of the tag
4243
4244 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
4245
4246 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4247 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
4248
4249
4250gettext({text}) *gettext()*
4251 Translate String {text} if possible.
4252 This is mainly for use in the distributed Vim scripts. When
4253 generating message translations the {text} is extracted by
4254 xgettext, the translator can add the translated message in the
4255 .po file and Vim will lookup the translation when gettext() is
4256 called.
4257 For {text} double quoted strings are preferred, because
4258 xgettext does not understand escaping in single quoted
4259 strings.
4260
4261
4262getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
4263 Returns information about windows as a |List| with Dictionaries.
4264
4265 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
4266 is returned, as a |List| with one item. If the window does not
4267 exist the result is an empty list.
4268
4269 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
4270 tab pages is returned.
4271
4272 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with the following entries:
4273 botline last complete displayed buffer line
4274 bufnr number of buffer in the window
4275 height window height (excluding winbar)
4276 loclist 1 if showing a location list
4277 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4278 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
4279 {only with the +quickfix feature}
4280 terminal 1 if a terminal window
4281 {only with the +terminal feature}
4282 tabnr tab page number
4283 topline first displayed buffer line
4284 variables a reference to the dictionary with
4285 window-local variables
4286 width window width
4287 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
4288 otherwise
4289 wincol leftmost screen column of the window;
4290 "col" from |win_screenpos()|
4291 textoff number of columns occupied by any
4292 'foldcolumn', 'signcolumn' and line
4293 number in front of the text
4294 winid |window-ID|
4295 winnr window number
4296 winrow topmost screen line of the window;
4297 "row" from |win_screenpos()|
4298
4299 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4300 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
4301
4302getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
4303 The result is a |List| with two numbers, the result of
4304 |getwinposx()| and |getwinposy()| combined:
4305 [x-pos, y-pos]
4306 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
4307 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
4308 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
4309 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
4310 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
4311 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
4312 do some work in the meantime: >
4313 while 1
4314 let res = getwinpos(1)
4315 if res[0] >= 0
4316 break
4317 endif
4318 " Do some work here
4319 endwhile
4320<
4321
4322 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4323 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
4324<
4325 *getwinposx()*
4326getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
4327 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
4328 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
4329 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4330 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4331
4332 *getwinposy()*
4333getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
4334 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
4335 a timeout of 100 msec).
4336 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4337 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
4338
4339getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
4340 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
4341 Examples: >
4342 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004343 :echo "myvar = " .. getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004344
4345< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4346 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
4347<
4348glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
4349 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
4350 use of special characters.
4351
4352 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4353 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4354 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4355 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4356 'wildignorecase' always applies.
4357
4358 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4359 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
4360 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
4361 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
4362 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
4363
4364 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
4365
4366 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
4367 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
4368
4369 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
4370 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
4371 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
4372 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
4373
4374 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
4375 any external command. Example: >
4376 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
4377 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
4378< The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
4379 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
4380
4381 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
4382 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
4383
4384 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4385 GetExpr()->glob()
4386
4387glob2regpat({string}) *glob2regpat()*
4388 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
4389 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
4390 is a file name. E.g. >
4391 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
4392< This is equivalent to: >
4393 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
4394< When {string} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
4395 empty string.
4396 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
4397 a backslash usually means a path separator.
4398
4399 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4400 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
4401< *globpath()*
4402globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
4403 Perform glob() for String {expr} on all directories in {path}
4404 and concatenate the results. Example: >
4405 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
4406<
4407 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
4408 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
4409 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
4410 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
4411 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
4412 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
4413 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
4414 error message.
4415
4416 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
4417 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
4418 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
4419 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
4420
4421 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a |List|
4422 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
4423 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
4424 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
4425 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
4426 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
4427<
4428 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
4429
4430 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
4431 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
4432 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
4433 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
4434< Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
4435 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
4436
4437 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4438 second argument: >
4439 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
4440<
4441 *has()*
4442has({feature} [, {check}])
4443 When {check} is omitted or is zero: The result is a Number,
4444 which is 1 if the feature {feature} is supported, zero
4445 otherwise. The {feature} argument is a string, case is
4446 ignored. See |feature-list| below.
4447
4448 When {check} is present and not zero: The result is a Number,
4449 which is 1 if the feature {feature} could ever be supported,
4450 zero otherwise. This is useful to check for a typo in
4451 {feature} and to detect dead code. Keep in mind that an older
4452 Vim version will not know about a feature added later and
4453 features that have been abandoned will not be known by the
4454 current Vim version.
4455
4456 Also see |exists()| and |exists_compiled()|.
4457
4458 Note that to skip code that has a syntax error when the
4459 feature is not available, Vim may skip the rest of the line
4460 and miss a following `endif`. Therefore put the `endif` on a
4461 separate line: >
4462 if has('feature')
4463 let x = this->breaks->without->the->feature
4464 endif
4465< If the `endif` would be moved to the second line as "| endif" it
4466 would not be found.
4467
4468
4469has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
4470 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if |Dictionary| {dict}
Bram Moolenaare8008642022-08-19 17:15:35 +01004471 has an entry with key {key}. FALSE otherwise.
4472 The {key} argument is a string. In |Vim9| script a number is
4473 also accepted (and converted to a string) but no other types.
4474 In legacy script the usual automatic conversion to string is
4475 done.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004476
4477 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4478 mydict->has_key(key)
4479
4480haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
4481 The result is a Number:
4482 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
4483 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
4484 0 otherwise.
4485
4486 Without arguments use the current window.
4487 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
4488 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
4489 page.
4490 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
4491 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
4492 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
4493 Examples: >
4494 if haslocaldir() == 1
4495 " window local directory case
4496 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
4497 " tab-local directory case
4498 else
4499 " global directory case
4500 endif
4501
4502 " current window
4503 :echo haslocaldir()
4504 :echo haslocaldir(0)
4505 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
4506 " window n in current tab page
4507 :echo haslocaldir(n)
4508 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
4509 " window n in tab page m
4510 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
4511 " tab page m
4512 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
4513<
4514 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4515 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
4516
4517hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
4518 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if there is a mapping
4519 that contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is
4520 mapped to) and this mapping exists in one of the modes
4521 indicated by {mode}.
4522 The arguments {what} and {mode} are strings.
4523 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
4524 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
4525 Command-line mode.
4526 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
4527 buffer are checked for a match.
4528 If no matching mapping is found FALSE is returned.
4529 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
4530 n Normal mode
4531 v Visual and Select mode
4532 x Visual mode
4533 s Select mode
4534 o Operator-pending mode
4535 i Insert mode
4536 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
4537 c Command-line mode
4538 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
4539
4540 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
4541 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
4542 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
4543 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
4544 :endif
4545< This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
4546 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
4547
4548 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4549 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
4550
4551histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
4552 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
4553 one of: *hist-names*
4554 "cmd" or ":" command line history
4555 "search" or "/" search pattern history
4556 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
4557 "input" or "@" input line history
4558 "debug" or ">" debug command history
4559 empty the current or last used history
4560 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
4561 character is sufficient.
4562 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
4563 shifted to become the newest entry.
4564 The result is a Number: TRUE if the operation was successful,
4565 otherwise FALSE is returned.
4566
4567 Example: >
4568 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
4569 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
4570< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
4571
4572 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
4573 second argument: >
4574 GetHistory()->histadd('search')
4575
4576histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
4577 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
4578 for the possible values of {history}.
4579
4580 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
4581 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
4582 be removed from the history (if there are any).
4583 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
4584 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
4585 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
4586 be removed if it exists.
4587
4588 The result is TRUE for a successful operation, otherwise FALSE
4589 is returned.
4590
4591 Examples:
4592 Clear expression register history: >
4593 :call histdel("expr")
4594<
4595 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
4596 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
4597<
4598 The following three are equivalent: >
4599 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
4600 :call histdel("search", -1)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004601 :call histdel("search", '^' .. histget("search", -1) .. '$')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004602<
4603 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
4604 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
4605 :call histdel("search", -1)
4606 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
4607<
4608 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4609 GetHistory()->histdel()
4610
4611histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
4612 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
4613 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
4614 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
4615 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
4616 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
4617
4618 Examples:
4619 Redo the second last search from history. >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004620 :execute '/' .. histget("search", -2)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004621
4622< Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
4623 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
4624 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
4625<
4626 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4627 GetHistory()->histget()
4628
4629histnr({history}) *histnr()*
4630 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
4631 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
4632 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
4633
4634 Example: >
4635 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
4636
4637< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4638 GetHistory()->histnr()
4639<
4640hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
4641 The result is a Number, which is TRUE if a highlight group
4642 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
4643 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
4644 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
4645 item.
4646 *highlight_exists()*
4647 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
4648
4649 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4650 GetName()->hlexists()
4651<
4652hlget([{name} [, {resolve}]]) *hlget()*
4653 Returns a List of all the highlight group attributes. If the
4654 optional {name} is specified, then returns a List with only
4655 the attributes of the specified highlight group. Returns an
4656 empty List if the highlight group {name} is not present.
4657
4658 If the optional {resolve} argument is set to v:true and the
4659 highlight group {name} is linked to another group, then the
4660 link is resolved recursively and the attributes of the
4661 resolved highlight group are returned.
4662
4663 Each entry in the returned List is a Dictionary with the
4664 following items:
4665 cleared boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4666 group attributes are cleared or not yet
4667 specified. See |highlight-clear|.
4668 cterm cterm attributes. See |highlight-cterm|.
4669 ctermbg cterm background color.
4670 See |highlight-ctermbg|.
4671 ctermfg cterm foreground color.
4672 See |highlight-ctermfg|.
4673 ctermul cterm underline color. See |highlight-ctermul|.
4674 default boolean flag, set to v:true if the highlight
4675 group link is a default link. See
4676 |highlight-default|.
4677 font highlight group font. See |highlight-font|.
4678 gui gui attributes. See |highlight-gui|.
4679 guibg gui background color. See |highlight-guibg|.
4680 guifg gui foreground color. See |highlight-guifg|.
4681 guisp gui special color. See |highlight-guisp|.
4682 id highlight group ID.
4683 linksto linked highlight group name.
4684 See |:highlight-link|.
4685 name highlight group name. See |group-name|.
4686 start start terminal keycode. See |highlight-start|.
4687 stop stop terminal keycode. See |highlight-stop|.
4688 term term attributes. See |highlight-term|.
4689
4690 The 'term', 'cterm' and 'gui' items in the above Dictionary
4691 have a dictionary value with the following optional boolean
4692 items: 'bold', 'standout', 'underline', 'undercurl', 'italic',
4693 'reverse', 'inverse' and 'strikethrough'.
4694
4695 Example(s): >
4696 :echo hlget()
4697 :echo hlget('ModeMsg')
4698 :echo hlget('Number', v:true)
4699<
4700 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4701 GetName()->hlget()
4702<
4703hlset({list}) *hlset()*
4704 Creates or modifies the attributes of a List of highlight
4705 groups. Each item in {list} is a dictionary containing the
4706 attributes of a highlight group. See |hlget()| for the list of
4707 supported items in this dictionary.
4708
4709 In addition to the items described in |hlget()|, the following
4710 additional items are supported in the dictionary:
4711
4712 force boolean flag to force the creation of
4713 a link for an existing highlight group
4714 with attributes.
4715
4716 The highlight group is identified using the 'name' item and
4717 the 'id' item (if supplied) is ignored. If a highlight group
4718 with a specified name doesn't exist, then it is created.
4719 Otherwise the attributes of an existing highlight group are
4720 modified.
4721
4722 If an empty dictionary value is used for the 'term' or 'cterm'
4723 or 'gui' entries, then the corresponding attributes are
4724 cleared. If the 'cleared' item is set to v:true, then all the
4725 attributes of the highlight group are cleared.
4726
4727 The 'linksto' item can be used to link a highlight group to
4728 another highlight group. See |:highlight-link|.
4729
4730 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
4731
4732 Example(s): >
4733 " add bold attribute to the Visual highlight group
4734 :call hlset([#{name: 'Visual',
4735 \ term: #{reverse: 1 , bold: 1}}])
4736 :call hlset([#{name: 'Type', guifg: 'DarkGreen'}])
4737 :let l = hlget()
4738 :call hlset(l)
4739 " clear the Search highlight group
4740 :call hlset([#{name: 'Search', cleared: v:true}])
4741 " clear the 'term' attributes for a highlight group
4742 :call hlset([#{name: 'Title', term: {}}])
4743 " create the MyHlg group linking it to DiffAdd
4744 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'DiffAdd'}])
4745 " remove the MyHlg group link
4746 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', linksto: 'NONE'}])
4747 " clear the attributes and a link
4748 :call hlset([#{name: 'MyHlg', cleared: v:true,
4749 \ linksto: 'NONE'}])
4750<
4751 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4752 GetAttrList()->hlset()
4753<
4754 *hlID()*
4755hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
4756 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
4757 zero is returned.
4758 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
4759 group. For example, to get the background color of the
4760 "Comment" group: >
4761 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
4762< *highlightID()*
4763 Obsolete name: highlightID().
4764
4765 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4766 GetName()->hlID()
4767
4768hostname() *hostname()*
4769 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
4770 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
4771 256 characters long are truncated.
4772
4773iconv({string}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
4774 The result is a String, which is the text {string} converted
4775 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
4776 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
4777 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
4778 are replaced with "?".
4779 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
4780 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
4781 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
4782 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
4783 can be done.
4784 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
4785 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
4786 UTF-8 and use: >
4787 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
4788< Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
4789 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
4790 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
4791
4792 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4793 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
4794<
4795 *indent()*
4796indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
4797 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
4798 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
4799 |getline()|.
4800 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
4801 error is given.
4802
4803 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4804 GetLnum()->indent()
4805
4806index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004807 Find {expr} in {object} and return its index. See
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004808 |indexof()| for using a lambda to select the item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004809
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004810 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
4811 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
4812 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
4813 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004814 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case matters as indicated by
4815 the {ic} argument.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004816
4817 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
4818 value is equal to {expr}.
4819
4820 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
4821 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004822
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004823 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
4824 case must match.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004825
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004826 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
4827 Example: >
4828 :let idx = index(words, "the")
4829 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
4830
4831< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4832 GetObject()->index(what)
4833
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004834indexof({object}, {expr} [, {opts}]) *indexof()*
4835 Returns the index of an item in {object} where {expr} is
4836 v:true. {object} must be a |List| or a |Blob|.
4837
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004838 If {object} is a |List|, evaluate {expr} for each item in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004839 List until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4840 this item.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004841
4842 If {object} is a |Blob| evaluate {expr} for each byte in the
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004843 Blob until the expression is v:true and return the index of
4844 this byte.
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004845
4846 {expr} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
4847
4848 If {expr} is a |string|: If {object} is a |List|, inside
4849 {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current List item and
4850 |v:val| has the value of the item. If {object} is a |Blob|,
4851 inside {expr} |v:key| has the index of the current byte and
4852 |v:val| has the byte value.
4853
4854 If {expr} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
4855 1. the key or the index of the current item.
4856 2. the value of the current item.
4857 The function must return |TRUE| if the item is found and the
4858 search should stop.
4859
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004860 The optional argument {opts} is a Dict and supports the
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004861 following items:
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004862 startidx start evaluating {expr} at the item with this
4863 index; may be negative for an item relative to
4864 the end
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004865 Returns -1 when {expr} evaluates to v:false for all the items.
4866 Example: >
Yegappan Lakshmanan3fbf6cd2022-08-13 21:35:13 +01004867 :let l = [#{n: 10}, #{n: 20}, #{n: 30}]
4868 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20")
4869 :echo indexof(l, {i, v -> v.n == 30})
4870 :echo indexof(l, "v:val.n == 20", #{startidx: 1})
Yegappan Lakshmananb2186552022-08-13 13:09:20 +01004871
4872< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4873 mylist->indexof(expr)
4874
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004875input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
4876 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
4877 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
4878 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
4879 in the prompt to start a new line.
4880 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
4881 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
4882 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
4883 for lines typed for input().
4884 Example: >
4885 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
4886 : echo "Cheers!"
4887 :endif
4888<
4889 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
4890 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
4891 Example: >
4892 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
4893
4894< The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
4895 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
4896 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
4897 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
4898 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
4899 more information. Example: >
4900 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
4901<
4902 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
4903 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
4904 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
4905 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
4906 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
4907 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
4908 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
4909 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
4910 |:execute| or |:normal|.
4911
4912 Example with a mapping: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00004913 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" .. Foo<CR>
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00004914 :function GetFoo()
4915 : call inputsave()
4916 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
4917 : call inputrestore()
4918 :endfunction
4919
4920< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4921 GetPrompt()->input()
4922
4923inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
4924 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
4925 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
4926 Example: >
4927 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
4928 :if n != ""
4929 : let &sw = n
4930 :endif
4931< When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
4932 omitted an empty string is returned.
4933 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
4934 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
4935 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4936
4937 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4938 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
4939
4940inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
4941 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
4942 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
4943 enter a number, which is returned.
4944 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
4945 mouse, if the mouse is enabled in the command line ('mouse' is
4946 "a" or includes "c"). For the first string 0 is returned.
4947 When clicking above the first item a negative number is
4948 returned. When clicking on the prompt one more than the
4949 length of {textlist} is returned.
4950 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
4951 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
4952 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
4953 Example: >
4954 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
4955 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
4956
4957< Can also be used as a |method|: >
4958 GetChoices()->inputlist()
4959
4960inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
4961 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
4962 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
4963 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
4964 Returns TRUE when there is nothing to restore, FALSE otherwise.
4965
4966inputsave() *inputsave()*
4967 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
4968 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
4969 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
4970 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
4971 many inputrestore() calls.
4972 Returns TRUE when out of memory, FALSE otherwise.
4973
4974inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
4975 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
4976 two exceptions:
4977 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
4978 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
4979 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
4980 |history| stack.
4981 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
4982 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
4983 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
4984
4985 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4986 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
4987
4988insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
4989 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
4990 of it.
4991
4992 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
4993 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
4994 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
4995 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
4996
4997 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
4998 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
4999 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
5000 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
5001< The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
5002 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
5003 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
5004
5005 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5006 mylist->insert(item)
5007
5008interrupt() *interrupt()*
5009 Interrupt script execution. It works more or less like the
5010 user typing CTRL-C, most commands won't execute and control
5011 returns to the user. This is useful to abort execution
5012 from lower down, e.g. in an autocommand. Example: >
5013 :function s:check_typoname(file)
5014 : if fnamemodify(a:file, ':t') == '['
5015 : echomsg 'Maybe typo'
5016 : call interrupt()
5017 : endif
5018 :endfunction
5019 :au BufWritePre * call s:check_typoname(expand('<amatch>'))
5020
5021invert({expr}) *invert()*
5022 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
5023 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
5024 :let bits = invert(bits)
5025< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5026 :let bits = bits->invert()
5027
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005028isabsolutepath({path}) *isabsolutepath()*
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005029 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {path} is an
5030 absolute path.
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005031 On Unix, a path is considered absolute when it starts with '/'.
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005032 On MS-Windows, it is considered absolute when it starts with an
5033 optional drive prefix and is followed by a '\' or '/'. UNC paths
5034 are always absolute.
5035 Example: >
5036 echo isabsolutepath('/usr/share/') " 1
5037 echo isabsolutepath('./foobar') " 0
5038 echo isabsolutepath('C:\Windows') " 1
5039 echo isabsolutepath('foobar') " 0
5040 echo isabsolutepath('\\remote\file') " 1
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +01005041<
LemonBoydca1d402022-04-28 15:26:33 +01005042 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5043 GetName()->isabsolutepath()
5044
5045
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005046isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
5047 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
5048 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
5049 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
5050 is any expression, which is used as a String.
5051
5052 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5053 GetName()->isdirectory()
5054
5055isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
5056 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
5057 infinity, otherwise 0. >
5058 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
5059< 1 >
5060 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
5061< -1
5062
5063 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5064 Compute()->isinf()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005065
5066islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
5067 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
5068 name of a locked variable.
5069 The string argument {expr} must be the name of a variable,
5070 |List| item or |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself!
5071 Example: >
5072 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
5073 :lockvar 1 alist
5074 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
5075 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
5076
Bram Moolenaar9da17d72022-02-09 21:50:44 +00005077< When {expr} is a variable that does not exist -1 is returned.
5078 If {expr} uses a range, list or dict index that is out of
5079 range or does not exist you get an error message. Use
5080 |exists()| to check for existence.
5081 In Vim9 script it does not work for local function variables.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005082
5083 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5084 GetName()->islocked()
5085
5086isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
5087 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
5088 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
5089< 1
5090
5091 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5092 Compute()->isnan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005093
5094items({dict}) *items()*
5095 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
5096 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
5097 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
5098 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
5099 Example: >
5100 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005101 echo key .. ': ' .. value
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005102 endfor
5103
5104< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5105 mydict->items()
5106
5107job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
5108
5109
5110join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
5111 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
5112 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
5113 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
5114 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
5115 add it there too: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005116 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005117< String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
5118 converted into a string like with |string()|.
5119 The opposite function is |split()|.
5120
5121 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5122 mylist->join()
5123
5124js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
5125 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
5126 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
5127 - Strings can be in single quotes.
5128 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
5129 result in v:none items.
5130
5131 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5132 ReadObject()->js_decode()
5133
5134js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
5135 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
5136 - Object key names are not in quotes.
5137 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
5138 commas.
5139 For example, the Vim object:
5140 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
5141 Will be encoded as:
5142 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
5143 While json_encode() would produce:
5144 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
5145 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
5146 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
5147
5148 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5149 GetObject()->js_encode()
5150
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005151json_decode({string}) *json_decode()* *E491*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005152 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
5153 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
5154 JSON and Vim values.
5155 The decoding is permissive:
5156 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
5157 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
5158 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
5159 same as {"1":2}.
5160 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
5161 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
5162 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
5163 are accepted.
5164 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
5165 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
5166 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
5167 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
5168 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
5169 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
5170 character in string) for "\t".
5171 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
5172 and results in v:none.
5173 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
5174 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
5175 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
5176 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
5177 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
5178 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
5179 *E938*
5180 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
5181 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
5182 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
5183
5184 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5185 ReadObject()->json_decode()
5186
5187json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
5188 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
5189 The encoding is specified in:
5190 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005191 Vim values are converted as follows: *E1161*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005192 |Number| decimal number
5193 |Float| floating point number
5194 Float nan "NaN"
5195 Float inf "Infinity"
5196 Float -inf "-Infinity"
5197 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
5198 |Funcref| not possible, error
5199 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
5200 used recursively: []
5201 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
5202 used recursively: {}
5203 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
5204 v:false "false"
5205 v:true "true"
5206 v:none "null"
5207 v:null "null"
5208 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
5209 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
5210 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01005211 If a string contains an illegal character then the replacement
5212 character 0xfffd is used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005213
5214 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5215 GetObject()->json_encode()
5216
5217keys({dict}) *keys()*
5218 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
5219 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
5220
5221 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5222 mydict->keys()
5223
zeertzjqcdc83932022-09-12 13:38:41 +01005224keytrans({string}) *keytrans()*
5225 Turn the internal byte representation of keys into a form that
5226 can be used for |:map|. E.g. >
5227 :let xx = "\<C-Home>"
5228 :echo keytrans(xx)
5229< <C-Home>
5230
5231 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5232 "\<C-Home>"->keytrans()
5233
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005234< *len()* *E701*
5235len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
5236 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
5237 used, as with |strlen()|.
5238 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
5239 returned.
5240 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
5241 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
5242 |Dictionary| is returned.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005243 Otherwise an error is given and returns zero.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005244
5245 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5246 mylist->len()
5247
5248< *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
5249libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5250 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
5251 with single argument {argument}.
5252 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
5253 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
5254 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
5255 limited.
5256 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
5257 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
5258 to Vim.
5259 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
5260 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
5261 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
5262 null-terminated string.
5263 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
5264
5265 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
5266 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
5267 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
5268 very probably crash.
5269
5270 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
5271 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
5272 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
5273 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
5274 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
5275 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
5276 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
5277 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
5278 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
5279 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
5280
5281 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
5282 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
5283 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
5284 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
5285 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
5286 the DLL is not in the usual places.
5287 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
5288 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
5289 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5290 feature is present}
5291 Examples: >
5292 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
5293
5294< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5295 third argument: >
5296 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
5297<
5298 *libcallnr()*
5299libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
5300 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
5301 int instead of a string.
5302 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
5303 feature is present}
5304 Examples: >
5305 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
5306 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
5307 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
5308<
5309 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5310 third argument: >
5311 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
5312<
5313
5314line({expr} [, {winid}]) *line()*
5315 The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
5316 position given with {expr}. The {expr} argument is a string.
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00005317 The accepted positions are: *E1209*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005318 . the cursor position
5319 $ the last line in the current buffer
5320 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
5321 returned)
5322 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
5323 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
5324 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
5325 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
5326 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
5327 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
5328 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
5329 that it's updated right away.
5330 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
5331 then applies to another buffer.
5332 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
5333 |getpos()|.
5334 With the optional {winid} argument the values are obtained for
5335 that window instead of the current window.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005336 Returns 0 for invalid values of {expr} and {winid}.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005337 Examples: >
5338 line(".") line number of the cursor
5339 line(".", winid) idem, in window "winid"
5340 line("'t") line number of mark t
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005341 line("'" .. marker) line number of mark marker
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005342<
5343 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
5344 |last-position-jump|.
5345
5346 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5347 GetValue()->line()
5348
5349line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
5350 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
5351 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
5352 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
5353 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
5354 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
5355 below the last line: >
5356 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
5357< This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
5358 it is the file size plus one. {lnum} is used like with
5359 |getline()|. When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset|
5360 feature has been disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
5361 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
5362
5363 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5364 GetLnum()->line2byte()
5365
5366lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
5367 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
5368 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
5369 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
5370 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
Bram Moolenaar8e145b82022-05-21 20:17:31 +01005371 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005372 error is given.
5373
5374 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5375 GetLnum()->lispindent()
5376
5377list2blob({list}) *list2blob()*
5378 Return a Blob concatenating all the number values in {list}.
5379 Examples: >
5380 list2blob([1, 2, 3, 4]) returns 0z01020304
5381 list2blob([]) returns 0z
5382< Returns an empty Blob on error. If one of the numbers is
5383 negative or more than 255 error *E1239* is given.
5384
5385 |blob2list()| does the opposite.
5386
5387 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5388 GetList()->list2blob()
5389
5390list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
5391 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
5392 concatenate them all. Examples: >
5393 list2str([32]) returns " "
5394 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
5395< The same can be done (slowly) with: >
5396 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
5397< |str2list()| does the opposite.
5398
5399 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
5400 When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
5401 With UTF-8 composing characters work as expected: >
5402 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
5403<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005404 Returns an empty string on error.
5405
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005406 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5407 GetList()->list2str()
5408
5409listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
5410 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
5411 been made to buffer {buf}.
5412 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5413 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5414 buffer is used.
5415 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
5416
5417 The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005418 bufnr the buffer that was changed
5419 start first changed line number
5420 end first line number below the change
5421 added number of lines added, negative if lines were
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005422 deleted
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005423 changes a List of items with details about the changes
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005424
5425 Example: >
5426 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
5427 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
5428 endfunc
5429 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
5430
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005431< The List cannot be changed. Each item in "changes" is a
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005432 dictionary with these entries:
5433 lnum the first line number of the change
5434 end the first line below the change
5435 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
5436 deleted
5437 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
5438 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
5439 was affected; this is a byte index, first
5440 character has a value of one.
Bram Moolenaar3c053a12022-10-16 13:11:12 +01005441 When lines are inserted (not when a line is split, e.g. by
5442 typing CR in Insert mode) the values are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005443 lnum line above which the new line is added
5444 end equal to "lnum"
5445 added number of lines inserted
5446 col 1
5447 When lines are deleted the values are:
5448 lnum the first deleted line
5449 end the line below the first deleted line, before
5450 the deletion was done
5451 added negative, number of lines deleted
5452 col 1
5453 When lines are changed:
5454 lnum the first changed line
5455 end the line below the last changed line
5456 added 0
5457 col first column with a change or 1
5458
5459 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
5460 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
5461 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
5462 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
5463
5464 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
5465 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
5466 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
5467 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
5468
5469 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
5470 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
5471 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
5472
5473 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
5474 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
5475 of a buffer.
5476 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
5477 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
5478
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005479 Returns zero if {callback} or {buf} is invalid.
5480
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005481 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
5482 second argument: >
5483 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
5484
5485listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
5486 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
5487 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
5488
5489 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
5490 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
5491 buffer is used.
5492
5493 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5494 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
5495
5496listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
5497 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
5498 Returns FALSE when {id} could not be found, TRUE when {id} was
5499 removed.
5500
5501 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5502 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
5503
5504localtime() *localtime()*
5505 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
5506 1970. See also |strftime()|, |strptime()| and |getftime()|.
5507
5508
5509log({expr}) *log()*
5510 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
5511 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
5512 (0, inf].
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005513 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005514 Examples: >
5515 :echo log(10)
5516< 2.302585 >
5517 :echo log(exp(5))
5518< 5.0
5519
5520 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5521 Compute()->log()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005522
5523
5524log10({expr}) *log10()*
5525 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
5526 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005527 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005528 Examples: >
5529 :echo log10(1000)
5530< 3.0 >
5531 :echo log10(0.01)
5532< -2.0
5533
5534 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5535 Compute()->log10()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005536
5537luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
5538 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
5539 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
5540 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
5541 Strings are returned as they are.
5542 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
Bram Moolenaar73e28dc2022-09-17 21:08:33 +01005543 Numbers are converted to |Float| values.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005544 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
5545 as-is.
5546 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
5547 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
5548 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
5549 to {expr}.
5550
5551 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5552 GetExpr()->luaeval()
5553
5554< {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
5555
5556map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
5557 {expr1} must be a |List|, |String|, |Blob| or |Dictionary|.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00005558 When {expr1} is a |List| or |Dictionary|, replace each
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005559 item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating {expr2}.
5560 For a |Blob| each byte is replaced.
5561 For a |String|, each character, including composing
5562 characters, is replaced.
5563 If the item type changes you may want to use |mapnew()| to
5564 create a new List or Dictionary. This is required when using
5565 Vim9 script.
5566
5567 {expr2} must be a |String| or |Funcref|.
5568
5569 If {expr2} is a |String|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
5570 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
5571 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
5572 the current item. For a |Blob| |v:key| has the index of the
5573 current byte. For a |String| |v:key| has the index of the
5574 current character.
5575 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005576 :call map(mylist, '"> " .. v:val .. " <"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005577< This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
5578
5579 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
5580 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
5581 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
5582 still have to double ' quotes
5583
5584 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
5585 1. The key or the index of the current item.
5586 2. the value of the current item.
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00005587 With a legacy script lambda you don't get an error if it only
5588 accepts one argument, but with a Vim9 lambda you get "E1106:
5589 One argument too many", the number of arguments must match.
5590
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005591 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
5592 that changes each value by "key-value": >
5593 func KeyValue(key, val)
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005594 return a:key .. '-' .. a:val
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005595 endfunc
5596 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
5597< It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005598 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key .. '-' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005599< If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005600 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' .. key})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005601< If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005602 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' .. val})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005603<
5604 The operation is done in-place for a |List| and |Dictionary|.
5605 If you want it to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005606 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val .. "\t"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005607
5608< Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered,
5609 or a new |Blob| or |String|.
5610 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
5611 further items in {expr1} are processed.
5612 When {expr2} is a Funcref errors inside a function are ignored,
5613 unless it was defined with the "abort" flag.
5614
5615 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5616 mylist->map(expr2)
5617
5618
5619maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
5620 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
5621 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
5622 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005623 listing. When {dict} is TRUE a dictionary is returned, see
5624 below. To get a list of all mappings see |maplist()|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005625
5626 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005627 returned if {dict} is FALSE, otherwise returns an empty Dict.
5628 When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>" is
5629 returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005630
5631 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
5632 command.
5633
5634 {mode} can be one of these strings:
5635 "n" Normal
5636 "v" Visual (including Select)
5637 "o" Operator-pending
5638 "i" Insert
5639 "c" Cmd-line
5640 "s" Select
5641 "x" Visual
5642 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
5643 "t" Terminal-Job
5644 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5645 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
5646
5647 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5648 instead of mappings.
5649
5650 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
5651 containing all the information of the mapping with the
Ernie Rael659c2402022-04-24 18:40:28 +01005652 following items: *mapping-dict*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005653 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping as it would be typed
5654 "lhsraw" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes
5655 "lhsrawalt" The {lhs} of the mapping as raw bytes, alternate
5656 form, only present when it differs from "lhsraw"
5657 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
5658 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
5659 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
5660 "script" 1 if mapping was defined with <script>.
5661 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
5662 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
5663 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
5664 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
5665 characters will be used:
5666 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
5667 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
5668 (|mapmode-ic|)
5669 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
5670 (|<SID>|).
Bram Moolenaara9528b32022-01-18 20:51:35 +00005671 "scriptversion" The version of the script. 999999 for
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005672 |Vim9| script.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005673 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
5674 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
5675 (|:map-<nowait>|).
Bram Moolenaar921bde82022-05-09 19:50:35 +01005676 "abbr" True if this is an abbreviation |abbreviations|.
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005677 "mode_bits" Vim's internal binary representation of "mode".
5678 |mapset()| ignores this; only "mode" is used.
5679 See |maplist()| for usage examples. The values
5680 are from src/vim.h and may change in the future.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005681
5682 The dictionary can be used to restore a mapping with
5683 |mapset()|.
5684
5685 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5686 then the global mappings.
5687 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
5688 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00005689 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' .. maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005690
5691< Can also be used as a |method|: >
5692 GetKey()->maparg('n')
5693
5694mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
5695 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
5696 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
5697 {name}.
5698 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
5699 instead of mappings.
5700 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
5701 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
5702
5703 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
5704 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
5705 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
5706 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
5707 mapcheck("b") no no no
5708
5709 The difference with maparg() is that mapcheck() finds a
5710 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
5711 mapping for {name} exactly.
5712 When there is no mapping that starts with {name}, an empty
5713 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
5714 is returned. If there are several mappings that start with
5715 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
5716 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
5717 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
5718 then the global mappings.
5719 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
5720 without being ambiguous. Example: >
5721 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
5722 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
5723 :endif
5724< This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
5725 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
5726
5727 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5728 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
5729
5730
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005731maplist([{abbr}]) *maplist()*
5732 Returns a |List| of all mappings. Each List item is a |Dict|,
5733 the same as what is returned by |maparg()|, see
5734 |mapping-dict|. When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use
5735 abbreviations instead of mappings.
5736
5737 Example to show all mappings with 'MultiMatch' in rhs: >
5738 vim9script
5739 echo maplist()->filter(
5740 (_, m) => match(m.rhs, 'MultiMatch') >= 0)
Ernie Raeld8f5f762022-05-10 17:50:39 +01005741< It can be tricky to find mappings for particular |:map-modes|.
5742 |mapping-dict|'s "mode_bits" can simplify this. For example,
5743 the mode_bits for Normal, Insert or Command-line modes are
5744 0x19. To find all the mappings available in those modes you
5745 can do: >
5746 vim9script
5747 var saved_maps = []
5748 for m in maplist()
5749 if and(m.mode_bits, 0x19) != 0
5750 saved_maps->add(m)
5751 endif
5752 endfor
5753 echo saved_maps->mapnew((_, m) => m.lhs)
5754< The values of the mode_bits are defined in Vim's src/vim.h
5755 file and they can be discovered at runtime using
5756 |:map-commands| and "maplist()". Example: >
5757 vim9script
5758 omap xyzzy <Nop>
5759 var op_bit = maplist()->filter(
5760 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'xyzzy')[0].mode_bits
5761 ounmap xyzzy
5762 echo printf("Operator-pending mode bit: 0x%x", op_bit)
Ernie Rael09661202022-04-25 14:40:44 +01005763
5764
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005765mapnew({expr1}, {expr2}) *mapnew()*
5766 Like |map()| but instead of replacing items in {expr1} a new
5767 List or Dictionary is created and returned. {expr1} remains
5768 unchanged. Items can still be changed by {expr2}, if you
5769 don't want that use |deepcopy()| first.
5770
5771
5772mapset({mode}, {abbr}, {dict}) *mapset()*
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005773mapset({dict})
5774 Restore a mapping from a dictionary, possibly returned by
5775 |maparg()| or |maplist()|. A buffer mapping, when dict.buffer
5776 is true, is set on the current buffer; it is up to the caller
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01005777 to ensure that the intended buffer is the current buffer. This
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005778 feature allows copying mappings from one buffer to another.
5779 The dict.mode value may restore a single mapping that covers
5780 more than one mode, like with mode values of '!', ' ', 'nox',
5781 or 'v'. *E1276*
5782
5783 In the first form, {mode} and {abbr} should be the same as
5784 for the call to |maparg()|. *E460*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005785 {mode} is used to define the mode in which the mapping is set,
5786 not the "mode" entry in {dict}.
5787 Example for saving and restoring a mapping: >
5788 let save_map = maparg('K', 'n', 0, 1)
5789 nnoremap K somethingelse
5790 ...
5791 call mapset('n', 0, save_map)
5792< Note that if you are going to replace a map in several modes,
Ernie Rael51d04d12022-05-04 15:40:22 +01005793 e.g. with `:map!`, you need to save/restore the mapping for
5794 all of them, when they might differ.
5795
5796 In the second form, with {dict} as the only argument, mode
5797 and abbr are taken from the dict.
5798 Example: >
5799 vim9script
5800 var save_maps = maplist()->filter(
5801 (_, m) => m.lhs == 'K')
5802 nnoremap K somethingelse
5803 cnoremap K somethingelse2
5804 # ...
5805 unmap K
5806 for d in save_maps
5807 mapset(d)
5808 endfor
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005809
5810
5811match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
5812 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
5813 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
5814 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
5815
5816 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
5817 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
5818 {pat} matches.
5819
5820 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
5821 If there is no match -1 is returned.
5822
5823 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
5824 Example: >
5825 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
5826 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
5827< See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
5828 *strpbrk()*
5829 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
5830 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
5831< *strcasestr()*
5832 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
5833 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
5834 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
5835<
5836 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
5837 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
5838 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
5839 first character/item. Example: >
5840 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
5841< result is again "4". >
5842 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
5843< result is again "4". >
5844 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
5845< result is "3".
5846 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
5847 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
5848 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
5849 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
5850 backwards compatible).
5851 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
5852 the index is counted from the end.
5853 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
5854 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
5855
5856 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
5857 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
5858 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
5859 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
5860< In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
5861 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
5862 see above.
5863
5864 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
5865 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
5866 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
5867 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
5868 Note that a match at the start is preferred, thus when the
5869 pattern is using "*" (any number of matches) it tends to find
5870 zero matches at the start instead of a number of matches
5871 further down in the text.
5872
5873 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5874 GetText()->match('word')
5875 GetList()->match('word')
5876<
Bram Moolenaar2f0936c2022-01-08 21:51:59 +00005877 *matchadd()* *E290* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005878matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5879 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
5880 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
5881 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
5882 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5883 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
5884 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
5885 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
5886 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
5887 concealed.
5888
5889 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
5890 match. A match with a high priority will have its
5891 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
5892 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
5893 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
5894 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
5895 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
5896 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
5897 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
5898 always overrule syntax highlighting.
5899
5900 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
5901 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
5902 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
5903 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
5904 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01005905 respectively. 3 is reserved for use by the |matchparen|
5906 plugin.
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01005907 If the {id} argument is not specified or -1, |matchadd()|
Bram Moolenaar9f573a82022-09-29 13:50:08 +01005908 automatically chooses a free ID, which is at least 1000.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005909
5910 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
5911 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
5912 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
5913 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
5914
5915 conceal Special character to show instead of the
5916 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
5917 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
5918 window Instead of the current window use the
5919 window with this number or window ID.
5920
5921 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
5922 the |:match| commands.
5923
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005924 Returns -1 on error.
5925
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005926 Example: >
5927 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5928 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
5929< Deletion of the pattern: >
5930 :call matchdelete(m)
5931
5932< A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
5933 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
5934 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5935
5936 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5937 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
5938<
5939 *matchaddpos()*
5940matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5941 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
5942 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
5943 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
5944 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
5945 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
5946 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
5947
5948 {pos} is a list of positions. Each position can be one of
5949 these:
5950 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5951 line has number 1.
5952 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
5953 number will be highlighted.
5954 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
5955 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
5956 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
5957 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
5958 be highlighted.
5959 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
5960 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
5961
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01005962 Returns -1 on error.
5963
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00005964 Example: >
5965 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
5966 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
5967< Deletion of the pattern: >
5968 :call matchdelete(m)
5969
5970< Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
5971 |getmatches()|.
5972
5973 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5974 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
5975
5976matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
5977 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
5978 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
5979 Return a |List| with two elements:
5980 The name of the highlight group used
5981 The pattern used.
5982 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
5983 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
5984 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
5985 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
5986 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
5987
5988 Can also be used as a |method|: >
5989 GetMatch()->matcharg()
5990
5991matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
5992 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
5993 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
5994 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
5995 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
5996 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
5997 window ID instead of the current window.
5998
5999 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6000 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
6001
6002matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
6003 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
6004 after the match. Example: >
6005 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
6006< results in "7".
6007 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
6008 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
6009 do it with matchend(): >
6010 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
6011 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
6012< Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
6013
6014 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6015 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
6016< results in "7". >
6017 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
6018< result is "-1".
6019 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
6020
6021 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6022 GetText()->matchend('word')
6023
6024
6025matchfuzzy({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzy()*
6026 If {list} is a list of strings, then returns a |List| with all
6027 the strings in {list} that fuzzy match {str}. The strings in
6028 the returned list are sorted based on the matching score.
6029
6030 The optional {dict} argument always supports the following
6031 items:
zeertzjq9af2bc02022-05-11 14:15:37 +01006032 matchseq When this item is present return only matches
6033 that contain the characters in {str} in the
6034 given sequence.
Kazuyuki Miyagi47f1a552022-06-17 18:30:03 +01006035 limit Maximum number of matches in {list} to be
6036 returned. Zero means no limit.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006037
6038 If {list} is a list of dictionaries, then the optional {dict}
6039 argument supports the following additional items:
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006040 key Key of the item which is fuzzy matched against
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006041 {str}. The value of this item should be a
6042 string.
6043 text_cb |Funcref| that will be called for every item
6044 in {list} to get the text for fuzzy matching.
6045 This should accept a dictionary item as the
6046 argument and return the text for that item to
6047 use for fuzzy matching.
6048
6049 {str} is treated as a literal string and regular expression
6050 matching is NOT supported. The maximum supported {str} length
6051 is 256.
6052
6053 When {str} has multiple words each separated by white space,
6054 then the list of strings that have all the words is returned.
6055
6056 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then an
6057 empty list is returned. If length of {str} is greater than
6058 256, then returns an empty list.
6059
Yasuhiro Matsumoto9029a6e2022-04-16 12:35:35 +01006060 When {limit} is given, matchfuzzy() will find up to this
6061 number of matches in {list} and return them in sorted order.
6062
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00006063 Refer to |fuzzy-matching| for more information about fuzzy
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006064 matching strings.
6065
6066 Example: >
6067 :echo matchfuzzy(["clay", "crow"], "cay")
6068< results in ["clay"]. >
6069 :echo getbufinfo()->map({_, v -> v.name})->matchfuzzy("ndl")
6070< results in a list of buffer names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6071 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("ndl", {'key' : 'name'})
6072< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6073 names fuzzy matching "ndl". >
6074 :echo getbufinfo()->matchfuzzy("spl",
6075 \ {'text_cb' : {v -> v.name}})
6076< results in a list of buffer information dicts with buffer
6077 names fuzzy matching "spl". >
6078 :echo v:oldfiles->matchfuzzy("test")
6079< results in a list of file names fuzzy matching "test". >
6080 :let l = readfile("buffer.c")->matchfuzzy("str")
6081< results in a list of lines in "buffer.c" fuzzy matching "str". >
6082 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one')
6083< results in ['two one', 'one two']. >
6084 :echo ['one two', 'two one']->matchfuzzy('two one',
6085 \ {'matchseq': 1})
6086< results in ['two one'].
6087
6088matchfuzzypos({list}, {str} [, {dict}]) *matchfuzzypos()*
6089 Same as |matchfuzzy()|, but returns the list of matched
6090 strings, the list of character positions where characters
6091 in {str} matches and a list of matching scores. You can
6092 use |byteidx()| to convert a character position to a byte
6093 position.
6094
6095 If {str} matches multiple times in a string, then only the
6096 positions for the best match is returned.
6097
6098 If there are no matching strings or there is an error, then a
6099 list with three empty list items is returned.
6100
6101 Example: >
6102 :echo matchfuzzypos(['testing'], 'tsg')
6103< results in [['testing'], [[0, 2, 6]], [99]] >
6104 :echo matchfuzzypos(['clay', 'lacy'], 'la')
6105< results in [['lacy', 'clay'], [[0, 1], [1, 2]], [153, 133]] >
6106 :echo [{'text': 'hello', 'id' : 10}]->matchfuzzypos('ll', {'key' : 'text'})
6107< results in [[{'id': 10, 'text': 'hello'}], [[2, 3]], [127]]
6108
6109matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
6110 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
6111 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
6112 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
6113 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
6114 empty string is used. Example: >
6115 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
6116< Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
6117 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
6118
6119 You can pass in a List, but that is not very useful.
6120
6121 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6122 GetText()->matchlist('word')
6123
6124matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
6125 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
6126 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
6127< results in "ing".
6128 When there is no match "" is returned.
6129 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6130 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
6131< results in "ing". >
6132 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
6133< result is "".
6134 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
6135 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6136
6137 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6138 GetText()->matchstr('word')
6139
6140matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
6141 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
6142 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
6143 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
6144< results in ["ing", 4, 7].
6145 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
6146 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
6147 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
6148< results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
6149 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
6150< result is ["", -1, -1].
6151 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
6152 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
6153 end position of the match are returned. >
6154 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
6155< result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
6156 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
6157
6158 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6159 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
6160<
6161
6162 *max()*
6163max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6164 echo max([apples, pears, oranges])
6165
6166< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6167 it returns the maximum of all values in the Dictionary.
6168 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6169 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6170 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6171
6172 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6173 mylist->max()
6174
6175
6176menu_info({name} [, {mode}]) *menu_info()*
6177 Return information about the specified menu {name} in
6178 mode {mode}. The menu name should be specified without the
6179 shortcut character ('&'). If {name} is "", then the top-level
6180 menu names are returned.
6181
6182 {mode} can be one of these strings:
6183 "n" Normal
6184 "v" Visual (including Select)
6185 "o" Operator-pending
6186 "i" Insert
6187 "c" Cmd-line
6188 "s" Select
6189 "x" Visual
6190 "t" Terminal-Job
6191 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6192 "!" Insert and Cmd-line
6193 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
6194
6195 Returns a |Dictionary| containing the following items:
6196 accel menu item accelerator text |menu-text|
6197 display display name (name without '&')
6198 enabled v:true if this menu item is enabled
6199 Refer to |:menu-enable|
6200 icon name of the icon file (for toolbar)
6201 |toolbar-icon|
6202 iconidx index of a built-in icon
6203 modes modes for which the menu is defined. In
6204 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
6205 characters will be used:
6206 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
6207 name menu item name.
6208 noremenu v:true if the {rhs} of the menu item is not
6209 remappable else v:false.
6210 priority menu order priority |menu-priority|
6211 rhs right-hand-side of the menu item. The returned
6212 string has special characters translated like
6213 in the output of the ":menu" command listing.
6214 When the {rhs} of a menu item is empty, then
6215 "<Nop>" is returned.
6216 script v:true if script-local remapping of {rhs} is
6217 allowed else v:false. See |:menu-script|.
6218 shortcut shortcut key (character after '&' in
6219 the menu name) |menu-shortcut|
6220 silent v:true if the menu item is created
6221 with <silent> argument |:menu-silent|
6222 submenus |List| containing the names of
6223 all the submenus. Present only if the menu
6224 item has submenus.
6225
6226 Returns an empty dictionary if the menu item is not found.
6227
6228 Examples: >
6229 :echo menu_info('Edit.Cut')
6230 :echo menu_info('File.Save', 'n')
6231
6232 " Display the entire menu hierarchy in a buffer
6233 func ShowMenu(name, pfx)
6234 let m = menu_info(a:name)
6235 call append(line('$'), a:pfx .. m.display)
6236 for child in m->get('submenus', [])
6237 call ShowMenu(a:name .. '.' .. escape(child, '.'),
6238 \ a:pfx .. ' ')
6239 endfor
6240 endfunc
6241 new
6242 for topmenu in menu_info('').submenus
6243 call ShowMenu(topmenu, '')
6244 endfor
6245<
6246 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6247 GetMenuName()->menu_info('v')
6248
6249
6250< *min()*
6251min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}. Example: >
6252 echo min([apples, pears, oranges])
6253
6254< {expr} can be a |List| or a |Dictionary|. For a Dictionary,
6255 it returns the minimum of all values in the Dictionary.
6256 If {expr} is neither a List nor a Dictionary, or one of the
6257 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
6258 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
6259
6260 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6261 mylist->min()
6262
6263< *mkdir()* *E739*
6264mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
6265 Create directory {name}.
6266
Bram Moolenaar6f14da12022-09-07 21:30:44 +01006267 If {path} contains "p" then intermediate directories are
6268 created as necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
6269
6270 If {path} contains "D" then {name} is deleted at the end of
6271 the current function, as with: >
6272 defer delete({name}, 'd')
6273<
6274 If {path} contains "R" then {name} is deleted recursively at
6275 the end of the current function, as with: >
6276 defer delete({name}, 'rf')
6277< Note that when {name} has more than one part and "p" is used
6278 some directories may already exist. Only the first one that
6279 is created and what it contains is scheduled to be deleted.
6280 E.g. when using: >
6281 call mkdir('subdir/tmp/autoload', 'pR')
6282< and "subdir" already exists then "subdir/tmp" will be
6283 scheduled for deletion, like with: >
6284 defer delete('subdir/tmp', 'rf')
6285< Note that if scheduling the defer fails the directory is not
6286 deleted. This should only happen when out of memory.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006287
6288 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
6289 the new directory. The default is 0o755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
6290 the user, readable for others). Use 0o700 to make it
6291 unreadable for others. This is only used for the last part of
6292 {name}. Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be
6293 created with 0o755.
6294 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006295 :call mkdir($HOME .. "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0o700)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006296
6297< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
6298
6299 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
6300 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
6301 "p" option the call will fail.
6302
6303 The function result is a Number, which is TRUE if the call was
6304 successful or FALSE if the directory creation failed or partly
6305 failed.
6306
6307 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
6308 :if exists("*mkdir")
6309
6310< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6311 GetName()->mkdir()
6312<
6313 *mode()*
6314mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
6315 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
6316 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
6317 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
6318 Also see |state()|.
6319
6320 n Normal
6321 no Operator-pending
6322 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
6323 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
6324 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
6325 CTRL-V is one character
6326 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
6327 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
6328 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
6329 nt Terminal-Normal (insert goes to Terminal-Job mode)
6330 v Visual by character
6331 vs Visual by character using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6332 V Visual by line
6333 Vs Visual by line using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6334 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
6335 CTRL-Vs Visual blockwise using |v_CTRL-O| in Select mode
6336 s Select by character
6337 S Select by line
6338 CTRL-S Select blockwise
6339 i Insert
6340 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
6341 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6342 R Replace |R|
6343 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6344 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6345 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
6346 Rvc Virtual Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
6347 Rvx Virtual Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
6348 c Command-line editing
6349 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
6350 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
6351 r Hit-enter prompt
6352 rm The -- more -- prompt
6353 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
6354 ! Shell or external command is executing
6355 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
6356
6357 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
6358 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
6359 "c" or "n".
6360 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
6361 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
6362 the leading character(s).
6363 Also see |visualmode()|.
6364
6365 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6366 DoFull()->mode()
6367
6368mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
6369 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
6370 converted to Vim data structures.
6371 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
6372 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
6373 returned as Vim |Lists|.
6374 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
6375 converted to strings.
6376 All other types are converted to string with display function.
6377 Examples: >
6378 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
6379 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
6380 :echo mzeval("l")
6381 :echo mzeval("h")
6382<
6383 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6384 to {expr}.
6385
6386 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6387 GetExpr()->mzeval()
6388<
6389 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
6390
6391nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
6392 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
6393 that is not blank. Example: >
6394 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
6395< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6396 below it, zero is returned.
6397 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6398 See also |prevnonblank()|.
6399
6400 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6401 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6402
6403nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
6404 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
6405 value {expr}. Examples: >
6406 nr2char(64) returns "@"
6407 nr2char(32) returns " "
6408< When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
6409 Example for "utf-8": >
6410 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
6411< When {utf8} is TRUE, always return UTF-8 characters.
6412 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
6413 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
6414 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
6415 string, thus results in an empty string.
6416 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
6417 let list = [65, 66, 67]
6418 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
6419< Result: "ABC"
6420
6421 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6422 GetNumber()->nr2char()
6423
6424or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
6425 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
6426 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006427 Also see `and()` and `xor()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006428 Example: >
6429 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
6430< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6431 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
6432
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +01006433< Rationale: The reason this is a function and not using the "|"
6434 character like many languages, is that Vi has always used "|"
6435 to separate commands. In many places it would not be clear if
6436 "|" is an operator or a command separator.
6437
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006438
6439pathshorten({path} [, {len}]) *pathshorten()*
6440 Shorten directory names in the path {path} and return the
6441 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
6442 components in the path are reduced to {len} letters in length.
6443 If {len} is omitted or smaller than 1 then 1 is used (single
6444 letters). Leading '~' and '.' characters are kept. Examples: >
6445 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
6446< ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
6447>
6448 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim', 2)
6449< ~/.vi/au/myfile.vim ~
6450 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006451 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006452
6453 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6454 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6455
6456perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
6457 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
6458 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
6459 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
6460 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
6461 reference to it.
6462 Example: >
6463 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
6464< [1, 2, 3, 4]
6465
6466 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6467 to {expr}.
6468
6469 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6470 GetExpr()->perleval()
6471
6472< {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
6473
6474
6475popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|
6476
6477
6478pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
6479 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
6480 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006481 Returns 0.0 if {x} or {y} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006482 Examples: >
6483 :echo pow(3, 3)
6484< 27.0 >
6485 :echo pow(2, 16)
6486< 65536.0 >
6487 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
6488< 2.0
6489
6490 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6491 Compute()->pow(3)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006492
6493prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
6494 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
6495 that is not blank. Example: >
6496 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
6497< When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
6498 above it, zero is returned.
6499 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
6500 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
6501
6502 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6503 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
6504
6505printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
6506 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
6507 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
6508 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
6509< May result in:
6510 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
6511
6512 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
6513 argument: >
6514 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006515<
6516 You can use `call()` to pass the items as a list.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006517
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01006518 Often used items are:
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006519 %s string
6520 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
6521 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
6522 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
6523 %c single byte
6524 %d decimal number
6525 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
6526 %x hex number
6527 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
6528 %X hex number using upper case letters
6529 %o octal number
6530 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
6531 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
6532 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
6533 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
6534 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
6535 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
6536 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
6537 %% the % character itself
6538
6539 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
6540 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
6541 the result.
6542
6543 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
6544 arguments appear in sequence:
6545
6546 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
6547
6548 flags
6549 Zero or more of the following flags:
6550
6551 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
6552 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
6553 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
6554 of the number is increased to force the first
6555 character of the output string to a zero (except
6556 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
6557 precision of zero).
6558 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
6559 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
6560 prepended to it.
6561 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
6562 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
6563 prepended to it.
6564
6565 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
6566 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
6567 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
6568 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
6569 flag is ignored.
6570
6571 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
6572 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
6573 The converted value is padded on the right with
6574 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
6575 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
6576
6577 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
6578 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
6579
6580 + A sign must always be placed before a number
6581 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
6582 a space if both are used.
6583
6584 field-width
6585 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
6586 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
6587 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
6588 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
6589 been given) to fill out the field width. For the S
6590 conversion the count is in cells.
6591
6592 .precision
6593 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
6594 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
6595 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
6596 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
6597 d, o, x, and X conversions, the maximum number of
6598 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions,
6599 or the maximum number of cells to be printed from a
6600 string for S conversions.
6601 For floating point it is the number of digits after
6602 the decimal point.
6603
6604 type
6605 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
6606 be applied, see below.
6607
6608 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
6609 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
6610 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
6611 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
6612 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
6613 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
6614 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
6615< This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
6616 "width" bytes.
6617
6618 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
6619
6620 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
6621 *printf-x* *printf-X*
6622 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
6623 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
6624 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
6625 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
6626 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
6627 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
6628 digits that must appear; if the converted value
6629 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
6630 zeros.
6631 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
6632 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
6633 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
6634 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
6635 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
6636 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
6637 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
6638 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
6639 ignored when type is known from the argument.
6640
6641 i alias for d
6642 D alias for ld
6643 U alias for lu
6644 O alias for lo
6645
6646 *printf-c*
6647 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
6648 resulting character is written.
6649
6650 *printf-s*
6651 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
6652 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
6653 specified are used.
6654 If the argument is not a String type, it is
6655 automatically converted to text with the same format
6656 as ":echo".
6657 *printf-S*
6658 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
6659 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
6660 number specified are used.
6661
6662 *printf-f* *E807*
6663 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6664 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
6665 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
6666 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
6667 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
6668 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
6669 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
6670 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
6671 Example: >
6672 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
6673< 12.12
6674 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
6675 Use |round()| when in doubt.
6676
6677 *printf-e* *printf-E*
6678 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
6679 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
6680 precision specifies the number of digits after the
6681 decimal point, like with 'f'.
6682
6683 *printf-g* *printf-G*
6684 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
6685 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
6686 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
6687 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
6688 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
6689 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
6690 results in 1.0e7.
6691
6692 *printf-%*
6693 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
6694 complete conversion specification is "%%".
6695
6696 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
6697 accepted and automatically converted.
6698 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
6699 is also accepted and automatically converted.
6700 Any other argument type results in an error message.
6701
6702 *E766* *E767*
6703 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
6704 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
6705 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
6706
6707
6708prompt_getprompt({buf}) *prompt_getprompt()*
6709 Returns the effective prompt text for buffer {buf}. {buf} can
6710 be a buffer name or number. See |prompt-buffer|.
6711
6712 If the buffer doesn't exist or isn't a prompt buffer, an empty
6713 string is returned.
6714
6715 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6716 GetBuffer()->prompt_getprompt()
6717
6718< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6719
6720
6721prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
6722 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
6723 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
6724 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6725
6726 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
6727 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
6728 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
6729 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
6730 line.
6731 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
6732 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
6733 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
6734 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
6735 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
6736 if the user only typed Enter.
6737 Example: >
6738 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
6739 func s:TextEntered(text)
6740 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
6741 stopinsert
6742 close
6743 else
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006744 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' .. a:text .. '"')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006745 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
6746 set nomodified
6747 endif
6748 endfunc
6749
6750< Can also be used as a |method|: >
6751 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6752
6753< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6754
6755prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
6756 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
6757 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
6758 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
6759
6760 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
6761 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
6762 as in any buffer.
6763
6764 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6765 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6766
6767< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6768
6769prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
6770 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
6771 {text} to end in a space.
6772 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
6773 "prompt". Example: >
6774 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
6775<
6776 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6777 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6778
6779< {only available when compiled with the |+channel| feature}
6780
6781prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|
6782
6783pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
6784 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
6785 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
6786 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
6787 height nr of items visible
6788 width screen cells
6789 row top screen row (0 first row)
6790 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
6791 size total nr of items
6792 scrollbar |TRUE| if scrollbar is visible
6793
6794 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
6795 |CompleteChanged|.
6796
6797pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
6798 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
6799 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
6800 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
6801 popup menu.
6802
6803py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
6804 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6805 converted to Vim data structures.
6806 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6807 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
6808 'encoding').
6809 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6810 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
6811 keys converted to strings.
6812 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6813 to {expr}.
6814
6815 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6816 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6817
6818< {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
6819
6820 *E858* *E859*
6821pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
6822 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6823 converted to Vim data structures.
6824 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
6825 copied though).
6826 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
6827 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
6828 non-string keys result in error.
6829 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
6830 to {expr}.
6831
6832 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6833 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6834
6835< {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
6836
6837pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
6838 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
6839 converted to Vim data structures.
6840 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
6841 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
6842
6843 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6844 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6845
6846< {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
6847 |+python3| feature}
6848
6849rand([{expr}]) *rand()* *random*
6850 Return a pseudo-random Number generated with an xoshiro128**
6851 algorithm using seed {expr}. The returned number is 32 bits,
6852 also on 64 bits systems, for consistency.
6853 {expr} can be initialized by |srand()| and will be updated by
6854 rand(). If {expr} is omitted, an internal seed value is used
6855 and updated.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006856 Returns -1 if {expr} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006857
6858 Examples: >
6859 :echo rand()
6860 :let seed = srand()
6861 :echo rand(seed)
6862 :echo rand(seed) % 16 " random number 0 - 15
6863<
6864
6865 *E726* *E727*
6866range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
6867 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
6868 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
6869 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
6870 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
6871 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
6872 producing a value past {max}).
6873 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
6874 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
6875 start this is an error.
6876 Examples: >
6877 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
6878 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
6879 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
6880 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
6881 range(0) " []
6882 range(2, 0) " error!
6883<
6884 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6885 GetExpr()->range()
6886<
6887
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01006888readblob({fname} [, {offset} [, {size}]]) *readblob()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006889 Read file {fname} in binary mode and return a |Blob|.
K.Takata11df3ae2022-10-19 14:02:40 +01006890 If {offset} is specified, read the file from the specified
6891 offset. If it is a negative value, it is used as an offset
6892 from the end of the file. E.g., to read the last 12 bytes: >
6893 readblob('file.bin', -12)
6894< If {size} is specified, only the specified size will be read.
6895 E.g. to read the first 100 bytes of a file: >
6896 readblob('file.bin', 0, 100)
6897< If {size} is -1 or omitted, the whole data starting from
6898 {offset} will be read.
K.Takata43625762022-10-20 13:28:51 +01006899 This can be also used to read the data from a character device
6900 on Unix when {size} is explicitly set. Only if the device
6901 supports seeking {offset} can be used. Otherwise it should be
6902 zero. E.g. to read 10 bytes from a serial console: >
6903 readblob('/dev/ttyS0', 0, 10)
6904< When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006905 the result is an empty |Blob|.
Bram Moolenaar5b2a3d72022-10-21 11:25:30 +01006906 When the offset is beyond the end of the file the result is an
6907 empty blob.
6908 When trying to read more bytes than are available the result
6909 is truncated.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006910 Also see |readfile()| and |writefile()|.
6911
6912
6913readdir({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdir()*
6914 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
6915 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
6916 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
6917 The list will be sorted (case sensitive), see the {dict}
6918 argument below for changing the sort order.
6919
6920 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
6921 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
6922 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
6923 be handled.
6924 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
6925 added to the list.
6926 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
6927 to the list.
6928 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
6929 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
6930 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
6931 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
6932 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
6933< To skip hidden and backup files: >
6934 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
Bram Moolenaar6f4754b2022-01-23 12:07:04 +00006935< *E857*
6936 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006937 values. Currently this is used to specify if and how sorting
6938 should be performed. The dict can have the following members:
6939
6940 sort How to sort the result returned from the system.
6941 Valid values are:
6942 "none" do not sort (fastest method)
6943 "case" sort case sensitive (byte value of
6944 each character, technically, using
6945 strcmp()) (default)
6946 "icase" sort case insensitive (technically
6947 using strcasecmp())
6948 "collate" sort using the collation order
6949 of the "POSIX" or "C" |locale|
6950 (technically using strcoll())
6951 Other values are silently ignored.
6952
6953 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
6954 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
6955 readdir('.', '1', #{sort: 'none'})
6956< If you want to get a directory tree: >
6957 function! s:tree(dir)
6958 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
6959 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00006960 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir .. '/' .. x)} : x})}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006961 endfunction
6962 echo s:tree(".")
6963<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01006964 Returns an empty List on error.
6965
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00006966 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6967 GetDirName()->readdir()
6968<
6969readdirex({directory} [, {expr} [, {dict}]]) *readdirex()*
6970 Extended version of |readdir()|.
6971 Return a list of Dictionaries with file and directory
6972 information in {directory}.
6973 This is useful if you want to get the attributes of file and
6974 directory at the same time as getting a list of a directory.
6975 This is much faster than calling |readdir()| then calling
6976 |getfperm()|, |getfsize()|, |getftime()| and |getftype()| for
6977 each file and directory especially on MS-Windows.
6978 The list will by default be sorted by name (case sensitive),
6979 the sorting can be changed by using the optional {dict}
6980 argument, see |readdir()|.
6981
6982 The Dictionary for file and directory information has the
6983 following items:
6984 group Group name of the entry. (Only on Unix)
6985 name Name of the entry.
6986 perm Permissions of the entry. See |getfperm()|.
6987 size Size of the entry. See |getfsize()|.
6988 time Timestamp of the entry. See |getftime()|.
6989 type Type of the entry.
6990 On Unix, almost same as |getftype()| except:
6991 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6992 Other symlink "link"
6993 On MS-Windows:
6994 Normal file "file"
6995 Directory "dir"
6996 Junction "junction"
6997 Symlink to a dir "linkd"
6998 Other symlink "link"
6999 Other reparse point "reparse"
7000 user User name of the entry's owner. (Only on Unix)
7001 On Unix, if the entry is a symlink, the Dictionary includes
7002 the information of the target (except the "type" item).
7003 On MS-Windows, it includes the information of the symlink
7004 itself because of performance reasons.
7005
7006 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
7007 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
7008 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
7009 be handled.
7010 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
7011 added to the list.
7012 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
7013 to the list.
7014 The entries "." and ".." are always excluded.
7015 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to a |Dictionary|
7016 of the entry.
7017 When {expr} is a function the entry is passed as the argument.
7018 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
7019 readdirex(dirname, {e -> e.name =~ '.txt$'})
7020<
7021 For example, to get a list of all files in the current
7022 directory without sorting the individual entries: >
7023 readdirex(dirname, '1', #{sort: 'none'})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007024<
7025 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7026 GetDirName()->readdirex()
7027<
7028
7029 *readfile()*
7030readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
7031 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
7032 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
7033 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
7034 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
7035 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
7036 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
7037 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
7038 added.
7039 - No CR characters are removed.
7040 Otherwise:
7041 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
7042 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
7043 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
7044 removed from the text.
7045 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
7046 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
7047 lines of a file: >
7048 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
7049 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
7050 :endfor
7051< When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
7052 are returned, or as many as there are.
7053 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
7054 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
7055 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
7056 file into a buffer if you need to.
7057 Deprecated (use |readblob()| instead): When {type} contains
7058 "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary data of the file
7059 unmodified.
7060 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
7061 the result is an empty list.
7062 Also see |writefile()|.
7063
7064 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7065 GetFileName()->readfile()
7066
7067reduce({object}, {func} [, {initial}]) *reduce()* *E998*
7068 {func} is called for every item in {object}, which can be a
7069 |String|, |List| or a |Blob|. {func} is called with two
7070 arguments: the result so far and current item. After
Bram Moolenaarf10911e2022-01-29 22:20:48 +00007071 processing all items the result is returned. *E1132*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007072
7073 {initial} is the initial result. When omitted, the first item
7074 in {object} is used and {func} is first called for the second
7075 item. If {initial} is not given and {object} is empty no
7076 result can be computed, an E998 error is given.
7077
7078 Examples: >
7079 echo reduce([1, 3, 5], { acc, val -> acc + val })
7080 echo reduce(['x', 'y'], { acc, val -> acc .. val }, 'a')
7081 echo reduce(0z1122, { acc, val -> 2 * acc + val })
7082 echo reduce('xyz', { acc, val -> acc .. ',' .. val })
7083<
7084 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7085 echo mylist->reduce({ acc, val -> acc + val }, 0)
7086
7087
7088reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
7089 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
7090 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
7091 See |@|.
7092
7093reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
7094 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
7095 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
7096
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007097reltime()
7098reltime({start})
7099reltime({start}, {end}) *reltime()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007100 Return an item that represents a time value. The item is a
7101 list with items that depend on the system. In Vim 9 script
7102 list<any> can be used.
7103 The item can be passed to |reltimestr()| to convert it to a
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007104 string or |reltimefloat()| to convert to a Float. For
7105 example, to see the time spent in function Work(): >
7106 var startTime = reltime()
7107 Work()
7108 echo startTime->reltime()->reltimestr()
7109<
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007110 Without an argument reltime() returns the current time (the
Bram Moolenaareb490412022-06-28 13:44:46 +01007111 representation is system-dependent, it can not be used as the
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +01007112 wall-clock time, see |localtime()| for that).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007113 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
7114 specified in the argument.
7115 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
7116 and {end}.
7117
7118 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007119 reltime(). If there is an error an empty List is returned in
7120 legacy script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007121
7122 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7123 GetStart()->reltime()
7124<
7125 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7126
7127reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
7128 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
7129 Example: >
7130 let start = reltime()
7131 call MyFunction()
7132 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
7133< See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
7134 Also see |profiling|.
7135 If there is an error 0.0 is returned in legacy script, in Vim9
7136 script an error is given.
7137
7138 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7139 reltime(start)->reltimefloat()
7140
7141< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7142
7143reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
7144 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
7145 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
7146 microseconds. Example: >
7147 let start = reltime()
7148 call MyFunction()
7149 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
7150< Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
7151 The accuracy depends on the system.
7152 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
7153 can use split() to remove it. >
7154 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
7155< Also see |profiling|.
7156 If there is an error an empty string is returned in legacy
7157 script, in Vim9 script an error is given.
7158
7159 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7160 reltime(start)->reltimestr()
7161
7162< {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7163
7164 *remote_expr()* *E449*
7165remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007166 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7167 string, also see |{server}|.
7168
7169 The string is sent as an expression and the result is returned
7170 after evaluation. The result must be a String or a |List|. A
7171 |List| is turned into a String by joining the items with a
7172 line break in between (not at the end), like with join(expr,
7173 "\n").
7174
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007175 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
7176 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
7177 |remote_read()| is stored there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007178
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007179 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
7180 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007181
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007182 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7183 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7184 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7185 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
7186 and the result will be the empty string.
7187
7188 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
7189 independent of a function currently being active. Except
7190 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
7191 arguments can be evaluated.
7192
7193 Examples: >
7194 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
7195 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
7196<
7197 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7198 ServerName()->remote_expr(expr)
7199
7200remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
7201 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007202 The {server} argument is a string, also see |{server}|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007203 This works like: >
7204 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
7205< Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
7206 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
7207 to bring itself to the foreground.
7208 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
7209 like foreground() does.
7210 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7211
7212 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7213 ServerName()->remote_foreground()
7214
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +01007215< {only in the Win32, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007216 Win32 console version}
7217
7218
7219remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
7220 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
7221 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
7222 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7223 name of a variable.
7224 Returns zero if none are available.
7225 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
7226 See also |clientserver|.
7227 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7228 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7229 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007230 :let repl = ""
7231 :echo "PEEK: " .. remote_peek(id, "repl") .. ": " .. repl
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007232
7233< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7234 ServerId()->remote_peek()
7235
7236remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7237 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
7238 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007239 reply is available. Returns an empty string, if a reply is
7240 not available or on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007241 See also |clientserver|.
7242 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7243 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7244 Example: >
7245 :echo remote_read(id)
7246
7247< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7248 ServerId()->remote_read()
7249<
7250 *remote_send()* *E241*
7251remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007252 Send the {string} to {server}. The {server} argument is a
7253 string, also see |{server}|.
7254
7255 The string is sent as input keys and the function returns
7256 immediately. At the Vim server the keys are not mapped
7257 |:map|.
7258
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007259 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
7260 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
7261 there.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007262
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007263 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
7264 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7265 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7266
7267 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
7268 up the display.
7269 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007270 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply " .. file, "serverid") ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007271 \ remote_read(serverid)
7272
7273 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
7274 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007275 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo " ..
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007276 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
7277<
7278 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7279 ServerName()->remote_send(keys)
7280<
7281 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
7282remote_startserver({name})
7283 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
7284 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
7285
7286 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7287 ServerName()->remote_startserver()
7288
7289< {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7290
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007291remove({list}, {idx})
7292remove({list}, {idx}, {end}) *remove()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007293 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
7294 return the item.
7295 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7296 return a |List| with these items. When {idx} points to the same
7297 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
7298 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
7299 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007300 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007301 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007302 :echo "last item: " .. remove(mylist, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007303 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7304<
7305 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
7306
7307 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7308 mylist->remove(idx)
7309
Bram Moolenaarf269eab2022-10-03 18:04:35 +01007310remove({blob}, {idx})
7311remove({blob}, {idx}, {end})
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007312 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
7313 return the byte.
7314 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
7315 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
7316 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
7317 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007318 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007319 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007320 :echo "last byte: " .. remove(myblob, -1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007321 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
7322
7323remove({dict}, {key})
7324 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
7325 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007326 :echo "removed " .. remove(dict, "one")
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007327< If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007328 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007329
7330rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
7331 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
7332 should also work to move files across file systems. The
7333 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
7334 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
7335 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7336 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7337
7338 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7339 GetOldName()->rename(newname)
7340
7341repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
7342 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
7343 result. Example: >
7344 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
7345< When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
Bakudankun375141e2022-09-09 18:46:47 +01007346 When {expr} is a |List| or a |Blob| the result is {expr}
7347 concatenated {count} times. Example: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007348 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
7349< Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
7350
7351 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7352 mylist->repeat(count)
7353
7354resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
7355 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
7356 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
7357 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
7358 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
7359 removed, return {filename}.
7360 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
7361 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
7362 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
7363 stopped after 100 iterations.
7364 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
7365 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
7366 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
7367 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
7368 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
7369
7370 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7371 GetName()->resolve()
7372
7373reverse({object}) *reverse()*
7374 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
7375 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
7376 Returns {object}.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007377 Returns zero if {object} is not a List or a Blob.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007378 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
7379 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
7380< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7381 mylist->reverse()
7382
7383round({expr}) *round()*
7384 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
7385 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
7386 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
7387 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007388 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007389 Examples: >
7390 echo round(0.456)
7391< 0.0 >
7392 echo round(4.5)
7393< 5.0 >
7394 echo round(-4.5)
7395< -5.0
7396
7397 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7398 Compute()->round()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007399
7400rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
7401 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
7402 converted to Vim data structures.
7403 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
7404 are copied though).
7405 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
7406 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
7407 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
7408 "Object#to_s" method.
7409 Note that in a `:def` function local variables are not visible
7410 to {expr}.
7411
7412 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7413 GetRubyExpr()->rubyeval()
7414
7415< {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
7416
7417screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
7418 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
7419 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
7420 attribute at other positions.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007421 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007422
7423 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7424 GetRow()->screenattr(col)
7425
7426screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
7427 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
7428 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
7429 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
7430 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
7431 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
7432 encodings it may only be the first byte.
7433 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7434 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
7435
7436 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7437 GetRow()->screenchar(col)
7438
7439screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
7440 The result is a |List| of Numbers. The first number is the same
7441 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
7442 composing characters on top of the base character.
7443 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7444 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
7445
7446 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7447 GetRow()->screenchars(col)
7448
7449screencol() *screencol()*
7450 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
7451 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
7452 This function is mainly used for testing.
7453
7454 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
7455 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
7456 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
7457 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
7458 the following mappings: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007459 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom " .. screencol() .. "\n"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007460 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
7461 nnoremap GG <Cmd>echom screencol()<CR>
7462<
7463screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
7464 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
7465 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
7466 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
7467 The Dict has these members:
7468 row screen row
7469 col first screen column
7470 endcol last screen column
7471 curscol cursor screen column
7472 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
7473 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
7474 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
7475 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
7476 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
7477 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
7478 width character it would be the same as "col".
7479 The |conceal| feature is ignored here, the column numbers are
7480 as if 'conceallevel' is zero. You can set the cursor to the
7481 right position and use |screencol()| to get the value with
7482 |conceal| taken into account.
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00007483 If the position is in a closed fold the screen position of the
7484 first character is returned, {col} is not used.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01007485 Returns an empty Dict if {winid} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007486
7487 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7488 GetWinid()->screenpos(lnum, col)
7489
7490screenrow() *screenrow()*
7491 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
7492 cursor. The top line has number one.
7493 This function is mainly used for testing.
7494 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
7495
7496 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
7497
7498screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
7499 The result is a String that contains the base character and
7500 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
7501 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
7502 characters.
7503 This is mainly to be used for testing.
7504 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
7505
7506 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7507 GetRow()->screenstring(col)
7508<
7509 *search()*
7510search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7511 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
7512 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
7513
7514 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
7515 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
7516 move. No error message is given.
7517
7518 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7519 'b' search Backward instead of forward
7520 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
7521 'e' move to the End of the match
7522 'n' do Not move the cursor
7523 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
7524 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
7525 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
7526 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
7527 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7528 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
7529
7530 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
7531 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
7532 flag.
7533
7534 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
7535
7536 When the 'z' flag is not given, forward searching always
7537 starts in column zero and then matches before the cursor are
7538 skipped. When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next
7539 search starts after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next
Bram Moolenaarfd999452022-08-24 18:30:14 +01007540 search starts one column after the start of the match. This
7541 matters for overlapping matches. See |cpo-c|. You can also
7542 insert "\ze" to change where the match ends, see |/\ze|.
7543
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007544 When searching backwards and the 'z' flag is given then the
7545 search starts in column zero, thus no match in the current
7546 line will be found (unless wrapping around the end of the
7547 file).
7548
7549 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
7550 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
7551 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
7552 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
7553 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
7554< When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
7555 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
7556 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
Bram Moolenaar2ecbe532022-07-29 21:36:21 +01007557 *E1285* *E1286* *E1287* *E1288* *E1289*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007558 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
7559 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
7560 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
7561 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
7562 giving the argument.
7563 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
7564
7565 If the {skip} expression is given it is evaluated with the
7566 cursor positioned on the start of a match. If it evaluates to
7567 non-zero this match is skipped. This can be used, for
7568 example, to skip a match in a comment or a string.
7569 {skip} can be a string, which is evaluated as an expression, a
7570 function reference or a lambda.
7571 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7572 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7573 and -1 returned.
7574 *search()-sub-match*
7575 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
7576 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
7577 whole pattern did match.
7578 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
7579
7580 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
7581 flag is used.
7582
7583 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
7584 :let n = 1
7585 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007586 : exe "argument " .. n
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007587 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
7588 : " first search to find match at start of file
7589 : normal G$
7590 : let flags = "w"
7591 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
7592 : s/foo/bar/g
7593 : let flags = "W"
7594 : endwhile
7595 : update " write the file if modified
7596 : let n = n + 1
7597 :endwhile
7598<
7599 Example for using some flags: >
7600 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
7601< This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
7602 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
7603 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
7604 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
7605 line:
7606 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
7607 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
7608 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
7609 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
7610 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
7611
7612 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7613 GetPattern()->search()
7614
7615searchcount([{options}]) *searchcount()*
7616 Get or update the last search count, like what is displayed
7617 without the "S" flag in 'shortmess'. This works even if
7618 'shortmess' does contain the "S" flag.
7619
7620 This returns a |Dictionary|. The dictionary is empty if the
7621 previous pattern was not set and "pattern" was not specified.
7622
7623 key type meaning ~
7624 current |Number| current position of match;
7625 0 if the cursor position is
7626 before the first match
7627 exact_match |Boolean| 1 if "current" is matched on
7628 "pos", otherwise 0
7629 total |Number| total count of matches found
7630 incomplete |Number| 0: search was fully completed
7631 1: recomputing was timed out
7632 2: max count exceeded
7633
7634 For {options} see further down.
7635
7636 To get the last search count when |n| or |N| was pressed, call
7637 this function with `recompute: 0` . This sometimes returns
7638 wrong information because |n| and |N|'s maximum count is 99.
7639 If it exceeded 99 the result must be max count + 1 (100). If
7640 you want to get correct information, specify `recompute: 1`: >
7641
7642 " result == maxcount + 1 (100) when many matches
7643 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7644
7645 " Below returns correct result (recompute defaults
7646 " to 1)
7647 let result = searchcount()
7648<
Bram Moolenaarb529cfb2022-07-25 15:42:07 +01007649 The function is useful to add the count to 'statusline': >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007650 function! LastSearchCount() abort
7651 let result = searchcount(#{recompute: 0})
7652 if empty(result)
7653 return ''
7654 endif
7655 if result.incomplete ==# 1 " timed out
7656 return printf(' /%s [?/??]', @/)
7657 elseif result.incomplete ==# 2 " max count exceeded
7658 if result.total > result.maxcount &&
7659 \ result.current > result.maxcount
7660 return printf(' /%s [>%d/>%d]', @/,
7661 \ result.current, result.total)
7662 elseif result.total > result.maxcount
7663 return printf(' /%s [%d/>%d]', @/,
7664 \ result.current, result.total)
7665 endif
7666 endif
7667 return printf(' /%s [%d/%d]', @/,
7668 \ result.current, result.total)
7669 endfunction
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007670 let &statusline ..= '%{LastSearchCount()}'
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007671
7672 " Or if you want to show the count only when
7673 " 'hlsearch' was on
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00007674 " let &statusline ..=
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007675 " \ '%{v:hlsearch ? LastSearchCount() : ""}'
7676<
7677 You can also update the search count, which can be useful in a
7678 |CursorMoved| or |CursorMovedI| autocommand: >
7679
7680 autocmd CursorMoved,CursorMovedI *
7681 \ let s:searchcount_timer = timer_start(
7682 \ 200, function('s:update_searchcount'))
7683 function! s:update_searchcount(timer) abort
7684 if a:timer ==# s:searchcount_timer
7685 call searchcount(#{
7686 \ recompute: 1, maxcount: 0, timeout: 100})
7687 redrawstatus
7688 endif
7689 endfunction
7690<
7691 This can also be used to count matched texts with specified
7692 pattern in the current buffer using "pattern": >
7693
7694 " Count '\<foo\>' in this buffer
7695 " (Note that it also updates search count)
7696 let result = searchcount(#{pattern: '\<foo\>'})
7697
7698 " To restore old search count by old pattern,
7699 " search again
7700 call searchcount()
7701<
7702 {options} must be a |Dictionary|. It can contain:
7703 key type meaning ~
7704 recompute |Boolean| if |TRUE|, recompute the count
7705 like |n| or |N| was executed.
7706 otherwise returns the last
7707 computed result (when |n| or
7708 |N| was used when "S" is not
7709 in 'shortmess', or this
7710 function was called).
7711 (default: |TRUE|)
7712 pattern |String| recompute if this was given
7713 and different with |@/|.
7714 this works as same as the
7715 below command is executed
7716 before calling this function >
7717 let @/ = pattern
7718< (default: |@/|)
7719 timeout |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7720 timeout. timeout milliseconds
7721 for recomputing the result
7722 (default: 0)
7723 maxcount |Number| 0 or negative number is no
7724 limit. max count of matched
7725 text while recomputing the
7726 result. if search exceeded
7727 total count, "total" value
7728 becomes `maxcount + 1`
7729 (default: 99)
7730 pos |List| `[lnum, col, off]` value
7731 when recomputing the result.
7732 this changes "current" result
7733 value. see |cursor()|,
7734 |getpos()|
7735 (default: cursor's position)
7736
7737 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7738 GetSearchOpts()->searchcount()
7739<
7740searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
7741 Search for the declaration of {name}.
7742
7743 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
7744 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
7745 first match in the function.
7746
7747 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
7748 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
7749 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
7750
7751 Moves the cursor to the found match.
7752 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
7753 Example: >
7754 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
7755 echo getline('.')
7756 endif
7757<
7758 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7759 GetName()->searchdecl()
7760<
7761 *searchpair()*
7762searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7763 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7764 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
7765 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
7766 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
7767 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
7768 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
7769 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
7770 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
7771 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
7772 given.
7773
7774 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
7775 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
7776 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
7777 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
7778 typical use is: >
7779 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
7780< By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
7781
7782 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
7783 |search()|. Additionally:
7784 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
7785 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
7786 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
7787 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
7788 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
7789 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7790
7791 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
7792 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
7793 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
7794 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
7795 or a string.
7796 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
7797 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
7798 and -1 returned.
7799 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
7800 Anything else makes the function fail.
7801 In a `:def` function when the {skip} argument is a string
7802 constant it is compiled into instructions.
7803
7804 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
7805
7806 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
7807 patterns are used like it's on.
7808
7809 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
7810 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
7811 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
7812 if 1
7813 if 2
7814 endif 2
7815 endif 1
7816< When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
7817 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
7818 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
7819 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7820 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
7821 "endif 2".
7822 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
7823 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
7824 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
7825 the matching start.
7826
7827 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
7828
7829 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
7830 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
7831
7832< The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
7833 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
7834 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
7835 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
7836 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
7837 match.
7838 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
7839
7840 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
7841
7842< This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
7843 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
7844 highlighting recognized as strings: >
7845
7846 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
7847 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
7848<
7849 *searchpairpos()*
7850searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
7851 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7852 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7853 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7854 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7855 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7856 returns [0, 0]. >
7857
7858 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
7859<
7860 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
7861
7862 *searchpos()*
7863searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout} [, {skip}]]]])
7864 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
7865 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
7866 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
7867 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
7868 returns [0, 0].
7869 Example: >
7870 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
7871
7872< When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
7873 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
7874 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
7875< In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
7876 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
7877
7878 Can also be used as a |method|: >
7879 GetPattern()->searchpos()
7880
7881server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7882 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
7883 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
7884 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7885 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
7886 Note:
7887 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
7888 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7889 before calling any commands that waits for input.
7890 See also |clientserver|.
7891 Example: >
7892 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
7893
7894< Can also be used as a |method|: >
7895 GetClientId()->server2client(string)
7896<
7897serverlist() *serverlist()*
7898 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
7899 When there are no servers or the information is not available
7900 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
7901 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
7902 Example: >
7903 :echo serverlist()
7904<
7905setbufline({buf}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
7906 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {buf}. This works like
7907 |setline()| for the specified buffer.
7908
7909 This function works only for loaded buffers. First call
7910 |bufload()| if needed.
7911
7912 To insert lines use |appendbufline()|.
7913 Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
7914
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00007915 {text} can be a string to set one line, or a List of strings
7916 to set multiple lines. If the List extends below the last
7917 line then those lines are added. If the List is empty then
7918 nothing is changed and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007919
7920 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7921
7922 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
7923 Use "$" to refer to the last line in buffer {buf}.
7924 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
7925 added below the last line.
7926
7927 When {buf} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
7928 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. In |Vim9| script an
7929 error is given.
7930 On success 0 is returned.
7931
7932 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7933 third argument: >
7934 GetText()->setbufline(buf, lnum)
7935
7936setbufvar({buf}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
7937 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {buf} to
7938 {val}.
7939 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
7940 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
7941 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
7942 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
7943 The {varname} argument is a string.
7944 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
7945 Examples: >
7946 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
7947 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
7948< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
7949
7950 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
7951 third argument: >
7952 GetValue()->setbufvar(buf, varname)
7953
7954
7955setcellwidths({list}) *setcellwidths()*
7956 Specify overrides for cell widths of character ranges. This
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007957 tells Vim how wide characters are when displayed in the
7958 terminal, counted in screen cells. The values override
7959 'ambiwidth'. Example: >
7960 call setcellwidths([
7961 \ [0x111, 0x111, 1],
7962 \ [0x2194, 0x2199, 2],
7963 \ ])
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007964
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007965< The {list} argument is a List of Lists with each three
7966 numbers: [{low}, {high}, {width}]. *E1109* *E1110*
7967 {low} and {high} can be the same, in which case this refers to
7968 one character. Otherwise it is the range of characters from
7969 {low} to {high} (inclusive). *E1111* *E1114*
K.Takata71933232023-01-20 16:00:55 +00007970 Only characters with value 0x80 and higher can be used.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007971
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007972 {width} must be either 1 or 2, indicating the character width
7973 in screen cells. *E1112*
7974 An error is given if the argument is invalid, also when a
7975 range overlaps with another. *E1113*
7976
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007977 If the new value causes 'fillchars' or 'listchars' to become
7978 invalid it is rejected and an error is given.
7979
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007980 To clear the overrides pass an empty {list}: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007981 setcellwidths([]);
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007982
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007983< You can use the script $VIMRUNTIME/tools/emoji_list.vim to see
Bram Moolenaarb59ae592022-11-23 23:46:31 +00007984 the effect for known emoji characters. Move the cursor
7985 through the text to check if the cell widths of your terminal
7986 match with what Vim knows about each emoji. If it doesn't
7987 look right you need to adjust the {list} argument.
7988
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00007989
7990setcharpos({expr}, {list}) *setcharpos()*
7991 Same as |setpos()| but uses the specified column number as the
7992 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
7993
7994 Example:
7995 With the text "여보세요" in line 8: >
7996 call setcharpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7997< positions the cursor on the fourth character '요'. >
7998 call setpos('.', [0, 8, 4, 0])
7999< positions the cursor on the second character '보'.
8000
8001 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8002 GetPosition()->setcharpos('.')
8003
8004setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
8005 Set the current character search information to {dict},
8006 which contains one or more of the following entries:
8007
8008 char character which will be used for a subsequent
8009 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
8010 character search
8011 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
8012 0 for backward
8013 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
8014 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
8015 character search
8016
8017 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
8018 from a script: >
8019 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
8020 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
8021 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
8022< Also see |getcharsearch()|.
8023
8024 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8025 SavedSearch()->setcharsearch()
8026
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008027setcmdline({str} [, {pos}]) *setcmdline()*
8028 Set the command line to {str} and set the cursor position to
8029 {pos}.
8030 If {pos} is omitted, the cursor is positioned after the text.
8031 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8032 line.
8033
8034 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8035 GetText()->setcmdline()
8036
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008037setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
8038 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
8039 {pos}. The first position is 1.
8040 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
8041 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
8042 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
8043 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
8044 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
8045 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
8046 before inserting the resulting text.
8047 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
8048 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
Shougo Matsushita07ea5f12022-08-27 12:22:25 +01008049 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
8050 line.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008051
8052 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8053 GetPos()->setcmdpos()
8054
8055setcursorcharpos({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *setcursorcharpos()*
8056setcursorcharpos({list})
8057 Same as |cursor()| but uses the specified column number as the
8058 character index instead of the byte index in the line.
8059
8060 Example:
8061 With the text "여보세요" in line 4: >
8062 call setcursorcharpos(4, 3)
8063< positions the cursor on the third character '세'. >
8064 call cursor(4, 3)
8065< positions the cursor on the first character '여'.
8066
8067 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8068 GetCursorPos()->setcursorcharpos()
8069
8070
8071setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
8072 Set environment variable {name} to {val}. Example: >
8073 call setenv('HOME', '/home/myhome')
8074
8075< When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
8076 See also |expr-env|.
8077
8078 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8079 second argument: >
8080 GetPath()->setenv('PATH')
8081
8082setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
8083 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
8084 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
8085 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
8086 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
8087 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
8088 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
8089 characters are not supported.
8090
8091 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
8092 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
8093 would do the same thing.
8094
8095 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
8096
8097 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8098 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
8099<
8100 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
8101
8102
8103setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
8104 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
8105 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
8106 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
8107
8108 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
8109 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
8110 added below the last line.
8111 {text} can be any type or a List of any type, each item is
Bram Moolenaarcd9c8d42022-11-05 23:46:43 +00008112 converted to a String. When {text} is an empty List then
8113 nothing is changed and FALSE is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008114
8115 If this succeeds, FALSE is returned. If this fails (most likely
8116 because {lnum} is invalid) TRUE is returned.
8117 In |Vim9| script an error is given if {lnum} is invalid.
8118
8119 Example: >
8120 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
8121
8122< When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
8123 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
8124 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
8125< This is equivalent to: >
8126 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
8127 : call setline(n, l)
8128 :endfor
8129
8130< Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
8131
8132 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8133 second argument: >
8134 GetText()->setline(lnum)
8135
8136setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
8137 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
8138 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8139 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
8140
8141 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
8142 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
8143 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
8144 Also see |location-list|.
8145
8146 For {action} see |setqflist-action|.
8147
8148 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8149 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
8150 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
8151
8152 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8153 second argument: >
8154 GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
8155
8156setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
8157 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches()| for the
8158 current window. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
8159 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
8160 example for |getmatches()|.
8161 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
8162 window ID instead of the current window.
8163
8164 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8165 GetMatches()->setmatches()
8166<
8167 *setpos()*
8168setpos({expr}, {list})
8169 Set the position for String {expr}. Possible values:
8170 . the cursor
8171 'x mark x
8172
8173 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
8174 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
8175 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
8176
8177 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
8178 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
8179 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
8180 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
8181 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
8182 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
8183 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
8184 Does not change the jumplist.
8185
8186 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
8187 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
8188 smaller than 1 then 1 is used. To use the character count
8189 instead of the byte count, use |setcharpos()|.
8190
8191 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
8192 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
8193 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
8194 character.
8195
8196 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
8197 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
8198 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
8199 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
8200 mark position it is not used.
8201
8202 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
8203 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
8204 before '>.
8205
8206 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8207 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8208
8209 Also see |setcharpos()|, |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
8210
8211 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
8212 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
8213 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
8214 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
8215 |winrestview()|.
8216
8217 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8218 GetPosition()->setpos('.')
8219
8220setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
8221 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
8222
8223 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
8224 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
8225 argument is ignored. See below for the supported items in
8226 {what}.
8227 *setqflist-what*
8228 When {what} is not present, the items in {list} are used. Each
8229 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
8230 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
8231 entries:
8232
8233 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
8234 buffer
8235 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
8236 present or it is invalid.
8237 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
8238 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
8239 lnum line number in the file
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008240 end_lnum end of lines, if the item spans multiple lines
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008241 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
8242 col column number
8243 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
8244 when zero: "col" is byte index
Bram Moolenaara2baa732022-02-04 16:09:54 +00008245 end_col end column, if the item spans multiple columns
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008246 nr error number
8247 text description of the error
8248 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
8249 valid recognized error message
8250
8251 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
8252 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
8253 locate a matching error line.
8254 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
8255 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
8256 item will not be handled as an error line.
8257 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
8258 be used.
8259 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
8260 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
8261 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
8262 cleared.
8263 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
8264 |getqflist()| returns.
8265
8266 {action} values: *setqflist-action* *E927*
8267 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
8268 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
8269 new list is created.
8270
8271 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
8272 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
8273 clear the list: >
8274 :call setqflist([], 'r')
8275<
8276 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
8277 freed.
8278
8279 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
8280 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
8281 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
8282 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
8283 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
8284
8285 The following items can be specified in dictionary {what}:
8286 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
8287 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
8288 "lines". If this is not present, then the
8289 'errorformat' option value is used.
8290 See |quickfix-parse|
8291 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
8292 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
8293 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
8294 then the last entry in the list is set as the
8295 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
8296 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
8297 argument.
8298 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
8299 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
8300 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
8301 See |quickfix-parse|
8302 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
8303 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
8304 the last quickfix list.
8305 quickfixtextfunc
8306 function to get the text to display in the
8307 quickfix window. The value can be the name of
8308 a function or a funcref or a lambda. Refer to
8309 |quickfix-window-function| for an explanation
8310 of how to write the function and an example.
8311 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
8312 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
8313 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
8314 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
8315 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
8316 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
8317 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
8318 specify the list.
8319
8320 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
8321 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
8322 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
8323 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
8324<
8325 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8326
8327 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
8328 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
8329 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
8330
8331 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8332 second argument: >
8333 GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
8334<
8335 *setreg()*
8336setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
8337 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
8338 If {regname} is "" or "@", the unnamed register '"' is used.
8339 The {regname} argument is a string. In |Vim9-script|
8340 {regname} must be one character.
8341
8342 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()| or
8343 |getreginfo()|, including a |List| or |Dict|.
8344 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
8345 then the value is appended.
8346
8347 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
8348 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
8349 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
8350 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
8351 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
8352 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
8353 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
8354 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
8355
8356 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
8357 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
8358 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
8359 mode is never selected automatically.
8360 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
8361
8362 *E883*
8363 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
8364 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
8365 items act like empty strings.
8366
8367 Examples: >
8368 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
8369 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
8370 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
8371 :call setreg('"', { 'points_to': 'a'})
8372
8373< This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
8374 register: >
8375 :let var_a = getreginfo()
8376 :call setreg('a', var_a)
8377< or: >
8378 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
8379 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
8380 ....
8381 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
8382< Note: you may not reliably restore register value
8383 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
8384 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
8385 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
8386
8387 You can also change the type of a register by appending
8388 nothing: >
8389 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
8390
8391< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8392 second argument: >
8393 GetText()->setreg('a')
8394
8395settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
8396 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
8397 |t:var|
8398 The {varname} argument is a string.
8399 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8400 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
8401 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
8402 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
8403 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8404
8405 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8406 third argument: >
8407 GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
8408
8409settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
8410 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
8411 {val}.
8412 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
8413 use |setwinvar()|.
8414 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8415 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
8416 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
8417 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
8418 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
8419 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
8420 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
8421 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
8422 Examples: >
8423 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
8424 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
8425< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
8426
8427 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8428 fourth argument: >
8429 GetValue()->settabwinvar(tab, winnr, name)
8430
8431settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
8432 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
8433 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
8434
8435 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
8436 |gettagstack()|. "curidx" takes effect before changing the tag
8437 stack.
8438 *E962*
8439 How the tag stack is modified depends on the {action}
8440 argument:
8441 - If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
8442 stack is replaced.
8443 - If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries from {dict} are
8444 pushed (added) onto the tag stack.
8445 - If {action} is set to 't', then all the entries from the
8446 current entry in the tag stack or "curidx" in {dict} are
8447 removed and then new entries are pushed to the stack.
8448
8449 The current index is set to one after the length of the tag
8450 stack after the modification.
8451
8452 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
8453
8454 Examples (for more examples see |tagstack-examples|):
8455 Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
8456 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
8457
8458< Save and restore the tag stack: >
8459 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
8460 " do something else
8461 call settagstack(1003, stack)
8462 unlet stack
8463<
8464 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8465 second argument: >
8466 GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
8467
8468setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
8469 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
8470 Examples: >
8471 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
8472 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
8473
8474< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
8475 third argument: >
8476 GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
8477
8478sha256({string}) *sha256()*
8479 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
8480 checksum of {string}.
8481
8482 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8483 GetText()->sha256()
8484
8485< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
8486
8487shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
8488 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
8489 When the 'shell' contains powershell (MS-Windows) or pwsh
Bram Moolenaar944697a2022-02-20 19:48:20 +00008490 (MS-Windows, Linux, and macOS) then it will enclose {string}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008491 in single quotes and will double up all internal single
8492 quotes.
8493 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
8494 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
8495 {string}.
8496 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
8497 replace all "'" with "'\''".
8498
8499 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
8500 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
8501 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
8502 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
8503 command.
8504
8505 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
8506 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
8507 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
8508 even when inside single quotes.
8509
8510 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
8511 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
8512 escaped a second time.
8513
8514 The "\" character will be escaped when 'shell' contains "fish"
8515 in the tail. That is because for fish "\" is used as an escape
8516 character inside single quotes.
8517
8518 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008519 :exe '!dir ' .. shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008520< This results in a directory listing for the file under the
8521 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00008522 :call system("chmod +w -- " .. shellescape(expand("%")))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008523< See also |::S|.
8524
8525 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8526 GetCommand()->shellescape()
8527
8528shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
8529 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8530 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
8531 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
8532 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
8533 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
8534
8535 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
8536 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
8537 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
8538 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
8539
8540 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8541 GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
8542
8543sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
8544
8545
8546simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
8547 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
8548 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
8549 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
8550 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
8551 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
8552 not removed either. On Unix "//path" is unchanged, but
8553 "///path" is simplified to "/path" (this follows the Posix
8554 standard).
8555 Example: >
8556 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
8557< Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
8558 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
8559 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
8560 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
8561 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
8562
8563 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8564 GetName()->simplify()
8565
8566sin({expr}) *sin()*
8567 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
8568 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008569 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008570 Examples: >
8571 :echo sin(100)
8572< -0.506366 >
8573 :echo sin(-4.01)
8574< 0.763301
8575
8576 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8577 Compute()->sin()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008578
8579
8580sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
8581 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
8582 [-inf, inf].
8583 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008584 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008585 Examples: >
8586 :echo sinh(0.5)
8587< 0.521095 >
8588 :echo sinh(-0.9)
8589< -1.026517
8590
8591 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8592 Compute()->sinh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008593
8594
8595slice({expr}, {start} [, {end}]) *slice()*
8596 Similar to using a |slice| "expr[start : end]", but "end" is
8597 used exclusive. And for a string the indexes are used as
8598 character indexes instead of byte indexes, like in
8599 |vim9script|. Also, composing characters are not counted.
8600 When {end} is omitted the slice continues to the last item.
8601 When {end} is -1 the last item is omitted.
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008602 Returns an empty value if {start} or {end} are invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008603
8604 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8605 GetList()->slice(offset)
8606
8607
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008608sort({list} [, {how} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008609 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
8610
8611 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
8612 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
8613
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01008614< When {how} is omitted or is a string, then sort() uses the
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008615 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
8616 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
8617 current buffer use |:sort|.
8618
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008619 When {how} is given and it is 'i' then case is ignored.
8620 In legacy script, for backwards compatibility, the value one
8621 can be used to ignore case. Zero means to not ignore case.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008622
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008623 When {how} is given and it is 'l' then the current collation
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008624 locale is used for ordering. Implementation details: strcoll()
8625 is used to compare strings. See |:language| check or set the
8626 collation locale. |v:collate| can also be used to check the
8627 current locale. Sorting using the locale typically ignores
8628 case. Example: >
8629 " ö is sorted similarly to o with English locale.
8630 :language collate en_US.UTF8
8631 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8632< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'] ~
8633>
8634 " ö is sorted after z with Swedish locale.
8635 :language collate sv_SE.UTF8
8636 :echo sort(['n', 'o', 'O', 'ö', 'p', 'z'], 'l')
8637< ['n', 'o', 'O', 'p', 'z', 'ö'] ~
8638 This does not work properly on Mac.
8639
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008640 When {how} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008641 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: this uses the
8642 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
8643 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
8644
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008645 When {how} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008646 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
8647 digits will be used as the number they represent.
8648
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008649 When {how} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008650 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
8651
Bram Moolenaar2007dd42022-02-23 13:17:47 +00008652 When {how} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008653 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
8654 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
8655 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
8656 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
8657
8658 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
8659 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
8660
8661 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
8662 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
8663 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
8664 same order as they were originally.
8665
8666 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8667 mylist->sort()
8668
8669< Also see |uniq()|.
8670
8671 Example: >
8672 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8673 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
8674 endfunc
8675 eval mylist->sort("MyCompare")
8676< A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
8677 ignores overflow: >
8678 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
8679 return a:i1 - a:i2
8680 endfunc
8681< For a simple expression you can use a lambda: >
8682 eval mylist->sort({i1, i2 -> i1 - i2})
8683<
8684sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
8685 Stop playing all sounds.
8686
8687 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8688 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8689
8690 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8691
8692 *sound_playevent()*
8693sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
8694 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
8695 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
8696 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
8697 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
8698 call sound_playevent('bell')
8699< On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
8700 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
8701 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
Yee Cheng Chin4314e4f2022-10-08 13:50:05 +01008702 On macOS, {name} refers to files located in
8703 /System/Library/Sounds (e.g. "Tink"). It will also work for
8704 custom installed sounds in folders like ~/Library/Sounds.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008705
8706 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
8707 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
8708 argument is the status:
8709 0 sound was played to the end
8710 1 sound was interrupted
8711 2 error occurred after sound started
8712 Example: >
8713 func Callback(id, status)
8714 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
8715 endfunc
8716 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
8717
8718< MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
8719
8720 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
8721 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
8722
8723 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8724 GetSoundName()->sound_playevent()
8725
8726< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8727
8728 *sound_playfile()*
8729sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
8730 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
8731 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
8732 with this command: >
8733 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
8734
8735< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8736 GetSoundPath()->sound_playfile()
8737
Bram Moolenaar1588bc82022-03-08 21:35:07 +00008738< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008739
8740
8741sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
8742 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
8743 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
8744
8745 On some Linux systems you may need the libcanberra-pulse
8746 package, otherwise sound may not stop.
8747
8748 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
8749 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
8750
8751 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8752 soundid->sound_stop()
8753
8754< {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
8755
8756 *soundfold()*
8757soundfold({word})
8758 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
8759 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
8760 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
8761 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
8762 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
8763 the method can be quite slow.
8764
8765 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8766 GetWord()->soundfold()
8767<
8768 *spellbadword()*
8769spellbadword([{sentence}])
8770 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
8771 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
8772 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
8773 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
8774
8775 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
8776 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
8777 result is an empty string.
8778
8779 The return value is a list with two items:
8780 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
8781 - The type of the spelling error:
8782 "bad" spelling mistake
8783 "rare" rare word
8784 "local" word only valid in another region
8785 "caps" word should start with Capital
8786 Example: >
8787 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
8788< ['quik', 'bad'] ~
8789
8790 The spelling information for the current window and the value
8791 of 'spelllang' are used.
8792
8793 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8794 GetText()->spellbadword()
8795<
8796 *spellsuggest()*
8797spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
8798 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
8799 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
8800 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
8801
8802 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
8803 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
8804 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
8805
8806 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
8807 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
8808 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
8809 replace a line.
8810
8811 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
8812 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
8813 although it may appear capitalized.
8814
8815 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
8816 values of 'spelllang' and 'spellsuggest' are used.
8817
8818 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8819 GetWord()->spellsuggest()
8820
8821split({string} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
8822 Make a |List| out of {string}. When {pattern} is omitted or
8823 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
8824 item.
8825 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
8826 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
8827 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
8828 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
8829 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
8830 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
8831 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
8832 Example: >
8833 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
8834< To split a string in individual characters: >
8835 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
8836< If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
8837 the end of the pattern: >
8838 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
8839< ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
8840 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
8841 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
8842< The opposite function is |join()|.
8843
8844 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8845 GetString()->split()
8846
8847sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
8848 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
8849 |Float|.
8850 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008851 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number). Returns 0.0 if
8852 {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008853 Examples: >
8854 :echo sqrt(100)
8855< 10.0 >
8856 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
8857< nan
8858 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
8859
8860 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8861 Compute()->sqrt()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008862
8863
8864srand([{expr}]) *srand()*
8865 Initialize seed used by |rand()|:
8866 - If {expr} is not given, seed values are initialized by
8867 reading from /dev/urandom, if possible, or using time(NULL)
8868 a.k.a. epoch time otherwise; this only has second accuracy.
8869 - If {expr} is given it must be a Number. It is used to
8870 initialize the seed values. This is useful for testing or
8871 when a predictable sequence is intended.
8872
8873 Examples: >
8874 :let seed = srand()
8875 :let seed = srand(userinput)
8876 :echo rand(seed)
8877
8878state([{what}]) *state()*
8879 Return a string which contains characters indicating the
8880 current state. Mostly useful in callbacks that want to do
8881 work that may not always be safe. Roughly this works like:
8882 - callback uses state() to check if work is safe to do.
8883 Yes: then do it right away.
8884 No: add to work queue and add a |SafeState| and/or
8885 |SafeStateAgain| autocommand (|SafeState| triggers at
8886 toplevel, |SafeStateAgain| triggers after handling
8887 messages and callbacks).
8888 - When SafeState or SafeStateAgain is triggered and executes
8889 your autocommand, check with `state()` if the work can be
8890 done now, and if yes remove it from the queue and execute.
8891 Remove the autocommand if the queue is now empty.
8892 Also see |mode()|.
8893
8894 When {what} is given only characters in this string will be
8895 added. E.g, this checks if the screen has scrolled: >
8896 if state('s') == ''
8897 " screen has not scrolled
8898<
8899 These characters indicate the state, generally indicating that
8900 something is busy:
8901 m halfway a mapping, :normal command, feedkeys() or
8902 stuffed command
8903 o operator pending, e.g. after |d|
8904 a Insert mode autocomplete active
8905 x executing an autocommand
8906 w blocked on waiting, e.g. ch_evalexpr(), ch_read() and
8907 ch_readraw() when reading json
8908 S not triggering SafeState or SafeStateAgain, e.g. after
8909 |f| or a count
8910 c callback invoked, including timer (repeats for
8911 recursiveness up to "ccc")
8912 s screen has scrolled for messages
8913
8914str2float({string} [, {quoted}]) *str2float()*
8915 Convert String {string} to a Float. This mostly works the
8916 same as when using a floating point number in an expression,
8917 see |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
8918 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
8919 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
8920 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
8921 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8922 quotes before the dot are ignored, thus "1'000.0" is a
8923 thousand.
8924 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8925 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
8926 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
8927 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
8928 |substitute()|: >
8929 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
8930<
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008931 Returns 0.0 if the conversion fails.
8932
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008933 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8934 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008935
8936str2list({string} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
8937 Return a list containing the number values which represent
8938 each character in String {string}. Examples: >
8939 str2list(" ") returns [32]
8940 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
8941< |list2str()| does the opposite.
8942
8943 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
8944 When {utf8} is TRUE, always treat the String as UTF-8
8945 characters. With UTF-8 composing characters are handled
8946 properly: >
8947 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
8948
8949< Can also be used as a |method|: >
8950 GetString()->str2list()
8951
8952
8953str2nr({string} [, {base} [, {quoted}]]) *str2nr()*
8954 Convert string {string} to a number.
8955 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
8956 When {quoted} is present and non-zero then embedded single
8957 quotes are ignored, thus "1'000'000" is a million.
8958
8959 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
8960 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
8961 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
8962 let nr = str2nr('0123')
8963<
8964 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
8965 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
8966 {base} is 8 a leading "0", "0o" or "0O" is ignored, and when
8967 {base} is 2 a leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
8968 Text after the number is silently ignored.
8969
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008970 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8971
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008972 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8973 GetText()->str2nr()
8974
8975
8976strcharlen({string}) *strcharlen()*
8977 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
8978 in String {string}. Composing characters are ignored.
8979 |strchars()| can count the number of characters, counting
8980 composing characters separately.
8981
Bram Moolenaar6ba83ba2022-06-12 22:15:57 +01008982 Returns 0 if {string} is empty or on error.
8983
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00008984 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
8985
8986 Can also be used as a |method|: >
8987 GetText()->strcharlen()
8988
8989
8990strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {skipcc}]]) *strcharpart()*
8991 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
8992 of byte index and length.
8993 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
8994 counted separately.
8995 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored,
8996 similar to |slice()|.
8997 When a character index is used where a character does not
8998 exist it is omitted and counted as one character. For
8999 example: >
9000 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
9001< results in 'a'.
9002
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009003 Returns an empty string on error.
9004
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009005 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9006 GetText()->strcharpart(5)
9007
9008
9009strchars({string} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
9010 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
9011 in String {string}.
9012 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
9013 counted separately.
9014 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
9015 |strcharlen()| always does this.
9016
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009017 Returns zero on error.
9018
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009019 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9020
9021 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
9022 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
9023 if has("patch-7.4.755")
9024 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
9025 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
9026 endfunction
9027 else
9028 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
9029 if a:skipcc
9030 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
9031 else
9032 return strchars(a:str)
9033 endif
9034 endfunction
9035 endif
9036<
9037 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9038 GetText()->strchars()
9039
9040strdisplaywidth({string} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
9041 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9042 String {string} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
9043 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
9044 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
9045 matters for Tab characters.
9046 The option settings of the current window are used. This
9047 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
9048 'tabstop' and 'display'.
9049 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9050 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009051 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009052 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
9053
9054 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9055 GetText()->strdisplaywidth()
9056
9057strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
9058 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
9059 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
9060 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
9061 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
9062 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
9063 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
9064 See also |localtime()|, |getftime()| and |strptime()|.
9065 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
9066 Examples: >
9067 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
9068 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
9069 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
9070 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
9071 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
9072 Show mod time of file.c.
9073< Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9074 :if exists("*strftime")
9075
9076< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9077 GetFormat()->strftime()
9078
9079strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
Bram Moolenaar2d8ed022022-05-21 13:08:16 +01009080 Get a Number corresponding to the character at {index} in
9081 {str}. This uses a zero-based character index, not a byte
9082 index. Composing characters are considered separate
9083 characters here. Use |nr2char()| to convert the Number to a
9084 String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009085 Returns -1 if {index} is invalid.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009086 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
9087
9088 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9089 GetText()->strgetchar(5)
9090
9091stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
9092 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9093 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
9094 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
9095 This can be used to find a second match: >
9096 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
9097 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
9098< The search is done case-sensitive.
9099 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9100 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9101 See also |strridx()|.
9102 Examples: >
9103 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
9104 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
9105 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
9106< *strstr()* *strchr()*
9107 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
9108 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
9109
9110 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9111 GetHaystack()->stridx(needle)
9112<
9113 *string()*
9114string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
9115 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
9116 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
9117 {expr} type result ~
9118 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
9119 Number 123
9120 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
9121 Funcref function('name')
9122 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
9123 List [item, item]
9124 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
Bram Moolenaarf1dcd142022-12-31 15:30:45 +00009125 Class class SomeName
9126 Object object of SomeName {lnum: 1, col: 3}
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009127
9128 When a |List| or |Dictionary| has a recursive reference it is
9129 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
9130 will then fail.
9131
9132 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9133 mylist->string()
9134
9135< Also see |strtrans()|.
9136
9137
9138strlen({string}) *strlen()*
9139 The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
9140 {string} in bytes.
9141 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009142 For other types an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009143 If you want to count the number of multibyte characters use
9144 |strchars()|.
9145 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
9146
9147 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9148 GetString()->strlen()
9149
9150strpart({src}, {start} [, {len} [, {chars}]]) *strpart()*
9151 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
9152 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
9153 When {chars} is present and TRUE then {len} is the number of
9154 characters positions (composing characters are not counted
9155 separately, thus "1" means one base character and any
9156 following composing characters).
9157 To count {start} as characters instead of bytes use
9158 |strcharpart()|.
9159
9160 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
9161 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
9162 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
9163 end of the {src}. >
9164 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
9165 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
9166 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
9167 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
9168
9169< Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
9170 example, to get the character under the cursor: >
9171 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 1, v:true)
9172<
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009173 Returns an empty string on error.
9174
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009175 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9176 GetText()->strpart(5)
9177
9178strptime({format}, {timestring}) *strptime()*
9179 The result is a Number, which is a unix timestamp representing
9180 the date and time in {timestring}, which is expected to match
9181 the format specified in {format}.
9182
9183 The accepted {format} depends on your system, thus this is not
9184 portable! See the manual page of the C function strptime()
9185 for the format. Especially avoid "%c". The value of $TZ also
9186 matters.
9187
9188 If the {timestring} cannot be parsed with {format} zero is
9189 returned. If you do not know the format of {timestring} you
9190 can try different {format} values until you get a non-zero
9191 result.
9192
9193 See also |strftime()|.
9194 Examples: >
9195 :echo strptime("%Y %b %d %X", "1997 Apr 27 11:49:23")
9196< 862156163 >
9197 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%y%m%d %T", "970427 11:53:55"))
9198< Sun Apr 27 11:53:55 1997 >
9199 :echo strftime("%c", strptime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S", "19970427115355") + 3600)
9200< Sun Apr 27 12:53:55 1997
9201
9202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9203 GetFormat()->strptime(timestring)
9204<
9205 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
9206 :if exists("*strptime")
9207
9208strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
9209 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
9210 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
9211 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
9212 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
9213 match: >
9214 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
9215 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
9216< The search is done case-sensitive.
9217 For pattern searches use |match()|.
9218 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
9219 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
9220 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
9221 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
9222< *strrchr()*
9223 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
9224 function strrchr().
9225
9226 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9227 GetHaystack()->strridx(needle)
9228
9229strtrans({string}) *strtrans()*
9230 The result is a String, which is {string} with all unprintable
9231 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
9232 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
9233 echo strtrans(@a)
9234< This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
9235 starting a new line.
9236
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009237 Returns an empty string on error.
9238
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009239 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9240 GetString()->strtrans()
9241
9242strwidth({string}) *strwidth()*
9243 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
9244 String {string} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
9245 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
9246 When {string} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
9247 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009248 Returns zero on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009249 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
9250
9251 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9252 GetString()->strwidth()
9253
9254submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
9255 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
9256 substitute() function.
9257 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
9258 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
9259 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
9260 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
9261 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
9262
9263 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
9264 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
9265 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
9266 text.
9267 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
9268 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
9269 items, since there are no real line breaks.
9270
9271 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
9272 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
9273
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009274 Returns an empty string or list on error.
9275
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009276 Examples: >
9277 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
9278 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
9279< This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
9280 A line break is included as a newline character.
9281
9282 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9283 GetNr()->submatch()
9284
9285substitute({string}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
9286 The result is a String, which is a copy of {string}, in which
9287 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
9288 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {string} are
9289 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
9290
9291 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
9292 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
9293 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
9294 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
9295 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
9296 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
9297 used.
9298
9299 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
9300 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9301 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
9302 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
9303
9304 When {pat} does not match in {string}, {string} is returned
9305 unmodified.
9306
9307 Example: >
9308 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
9309< This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9310 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
9311< results in "TESTING".
9312
9313 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
9314 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9315 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009316 \ '\=nr2char("0x" .. submatch(1))', 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009317
9318< When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
9319 optional argument. Example: >
9320 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
9321< The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9322 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
9323 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009324 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' .. m[1]}, 'g')
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009325
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009326< Returns an empty string on error.
9327
9328 Can also be used as a |method|: >
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009329 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
9330
Bram Moolenaarc216a7a2022-12-05 13:50:55 +00009331swapfilelist() *swapfilelist()*
9332 Returns a list of swap file names, like what "vim -r" shows.
9333 See the |-r| command argument. The 'directory' option is used
9334 for the directories to inspect. If you only want to get a
9335 list of swap files in the current directory then temporarily
9336 set 'directory' to a dot: >
9337 let save_dir = &directory
9338 let &directory = '.'
9339 let swapfiles = swapfilelist()
9340 let &directory = save_dir
9341
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009342swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
9343 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
9344 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
9345 version Vim version
9346 user user name
9347 host host name
9348 fname original file name
9349 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
9350 file
9351 mtime last modification time in seconds
9352 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
9353 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
9354 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
9355 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
9356 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
9357 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
9358 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
9359 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
9360
9361 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9362 GetFilename()->swapinfo()
9363
9364swapname({buf}) *swapname()*
9365 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
9366 For the use of {buf}, see |bufname()| above.
9367 If buffer {buf} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
9368 |:swapname| (unless there is no swap file).
9369 If buffer {buf} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
9370
9371 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9372 GetBufname()->swapname()
9373
9374synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
9375 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
9376 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
9377 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
9378 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
9379
9380 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
9381 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
9382 Note that when the position is after the last character,
9383 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
9384 zero. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9385
9386 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9387 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9388 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
9389 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
9390 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
9391 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
9392 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
9393
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009394 Returns zero on error.
9395
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009396 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
9397 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
9398<
9399
9400synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
9401 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
9402 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
9403 about a syntax item.
9404 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9405 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
9406 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
9407 used (GUI, cterm or term).
9408 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
9409 {what} result
9410 "name" the name of the syntax item
9411 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
9412 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
9413 term: empty string)
9414 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
9415 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
9416 |highlight-font|
9417 "sp" special color for the GUI (as with "fg")
9418 |highlight-guisp|
9419 "ul" underline color for cterm: number as a string
9420 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
9421 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
9422 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
9423 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
9424 "bold" "1" if bold
9425 "italic" "1" if italic
9426 "reverse" "1" if reverse
9427 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
9428 "standout" "1" if standout
9429 "underline" "1" if underlined
9430 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
9431 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
Bram Moolenaarde786322022-07-30 14:56:17 +01009432 "nocombine" "1" if nocombine
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009433
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009434 Returns an empty string on error.
9435
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009436 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
9437 cursor): >
9438 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
9439<
9440 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9441 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9442
9443
9444synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
9445 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
9446 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
9447 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
9448 ":highlight link" are followed.
9449
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009450 Returns zero on error.
9451
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009452 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9453 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
9454
9455synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
9456 The result is a |List| with currently three items:
9457 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
9458 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
9459 region, 1 if it is. {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
9460 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
9461 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
9462 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
9463 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
9464 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
9465 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
9466 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
9467 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
9468 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
9469 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
9470 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
9471 and replaced by the character "X", then:
9472 call returns ~
9473 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
9474 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
9475 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
9476 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
9477 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
9478 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
9479
9480
9481synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
9482 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
9483 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. {lnum} is
9484 used like with |getline()|. Each item in the List is an ID
9485 like what |synID()| returns.
9486 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
9487 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
9488 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
9489 transparent item.
9490 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
9491 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
9492 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
9493 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
9494 endfor
9495< When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009496 an empty List is returned. The position just after the last
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009497 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
9498 valid positions.
9499
9500system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
9501 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a |String|. See
9502 |systemlist()| to get the output as a |List|.
9503
9504 When {input} is given and is a |String| this string is written
9505 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
9506 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
9507 separators yourself.
9508 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
9509 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
9510 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
9511 list items converted to NULs).
9512 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
9513 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
9514 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
9515 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9516
9517 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
9518
9519 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
9520 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
9521 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
9522 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
9523 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
9524<
9525 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
9526 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
9527 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
9528 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
9529 cause trouble.
9530 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
9531
9532 The result is a String. Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009533 :let files = system('ls ' .. shellescape(expand('%:h')))
9534 :let files = system('ls ' .. expand('%:h:S'))
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009535
9536< To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
9537 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
9538 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
9539 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
9540 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
9541
9542 The command executed is constructed using several options:
9543 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
9544 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
9545 For Unix, braces are put around {expr} to allow for
9546 concatenated commands.
9547
9548 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
9549 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
9550
9551 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
9552 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
9553
9554 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
9555 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
9556 when using a security agent application.
9557 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
9558 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
9559
9560 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9561 :echo GetCmd()->system()
9562
9563
9564systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
9565 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
9566 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
9567 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
9568 set to "b", except that there is no extra empty item when the
9569 result ends in a NL.
9570 Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR characters.
9571
9572 To see the difference between "echo hello" and "echo -n hello"
9573 use |system()| and |split()|: >
9574 echo system('echo hello')->split('\n', 1)
9575<
9576 Returns an empty string on error.
9577
9578 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9579 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
9580
9581
9582tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
9583 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
9584 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9585 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
9586 omitted the current tab page is used.
9587 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
9588 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
9589 let buflist = []
9590 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
9591 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
9592 endfor
9593< Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
9594
9595 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9596 GetTabpage()->tabpagebuflist()
9597
9598tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
9599 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
9600 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
9601
9602 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
9603 $ the number of the last tab page (the tab page
9604 count).
9605 # the number of the last accessed tab page
9606 (where |g<Tab>| goes to). if there is no
9607 previous tab page 0 is returned.
9608 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
9609
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009610 Returns zero on error.
9611
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009612
9613tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
9614 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
9615 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
9616 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
9617 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
9618 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
9619 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
9620 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
9621 Useful examples: >
9622 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
9623 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
9624< When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
9625
9626 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9627 GetTabpage()->tabpagewinnr()
9628<
9629 *tagfiles()*
9630tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
9631 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
9632
9633
9634taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
9635 Returns a |List| of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
9636
9637 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
9638 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
9639 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
9640
9641 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
9642 entries:
9643 name Name of the tag.
9644 filename Name of the file where the tag is
9645 defined. It is either relative to the
9646 current directory or a full path.
9647 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
9648 the file.
9649 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
9650 entry depends on the language specific
9651 kind values. Only available when
9652 using a tags file generated by
Bram Moolenaar47c532e2022-03-19 15:18:53 +00009653 Universal/Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009654 static A file specific tag. Refer to
9655 |static-tag| for more information.
9656 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
9657 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
9658 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9659 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9660 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9661 contained in.
9662
9663 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
9664 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
9665
9666 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
9667
9668 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
9669 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
9670 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
9671 search regular expression pattern.
9672
9673 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
9674 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
9675 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
9676
9677 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9678 GetTagpattern()->taglist()
9679
9680tan({expr}) *tan()*
9681 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
9682 in the range [-inf, inf].
9683 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009684 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009685 Examples: >
9686 :echo tan(10)
9687< 0.648361 >
9688 :echo tan(-4.01)
9689< -1.181502
9690
9691 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9692 Compute()->tan()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009693
9694
9695tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
9696 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
9697 range [-1, 1].
9698 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009699 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009700 Examples: >
9701 :echo tanh(0.5)
9702< 0.462117 >
9703 :echo tanh(-1)
9704< -0.761594
9705
9706 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9707 Compute()->tanh()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009708
9709
9710tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
9711 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9712 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9713 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
9714 :let tmpfile = tempname()
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009715 :exe "redir > " .. tmpfile
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009716< For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
9717 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
9718 option is set, or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-' and
9719 'shell' does not contain powershell or pwsh.
9720
9721
9722term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9723
9724
9725terminalprops() *terminalprops()*
9726 Returns a |Dictionary| with properties of the terminal that Vim
9727 detected from the response to |t_RV| request. See
9728 |v:termresponse| for the response itself. If |v:termresponse|
9729 is empty most values here will be 'u' for unknown.
9730 cursor_style whether sending |t_RS| works **
9731 cursor_blink_mode whether sending |t_RC| works **
9732 underline_rgb whether |t_8u| works **
9733 mouse mouse type supported
Bram Moolenaar4bc85f22022-10-21 14:17:24 +01009734 kitty whether Kitty terminal was detected
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009735
9736 ** value 'u' for unknown, 'y' for yes, 'n' for no
9737
9738 If the |+termresponse| feature is missing then the result is
9739 an empty dictionary.
9740
9741 If "cursor_style" is 'y' then |t_RS| will be sent to request the
9742 current cursor style.
9743 If "cursor_blink_mode" is 'y' then |t_RC| will be sent to
9744 request the cursor blink status.
9745 "cursor_style" and "cursor_blink_mode" are also set if |t_u7|
9746 is not empty, Vim will detect the working of sending |t_RS|
9747 and |t_RC| on startup.
9748
9749 When "underline_rgb" is not 'y', then |t_8u| will be made empty.
9750 This avoids sending it to xterm, which would clear the colors.
9751
9752 For "mouse" the value 'u' is unknown
9753
9754 Also see:
9755 - 'ambiwidth' - detected by using |t_u7|.
9756 - |v:termstyleresp| and |v:termblinkresp| for the response to
9757 |t_RS| and |t_RC|.
9758
9759
9760test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
9761
9762
9763 *timer_info()*
9764timer_info([{id}])
9765 Return a list with information about timers.
9766 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
9767 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
9768 returned.
9769 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
9770
9771 For each timer the information is stored in a |Dictionary| with
9772 these items:
9773 "id" the timer ID
9774 "time" time the timer was started with
9775 "remaining" time until the timer fires
9776 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9777 -1 means forever
9778 "callback" the callback
9779 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
9780
9781 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9782 GetTimer()->timer_info()
9783
9784< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9785
9786timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
9787 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9788 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
9789 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
9790 has passed.
9791
9792 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
9793 for a short time.
9794
9795 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
9796 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
9797 See |non-zero-arg|.
9798
9799 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9800 GetTimer()->timer_pause(1)
9801
9802< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9803
9804 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
9805timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
9806 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
9807
9808 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
9809 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
9810 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
9811
9812 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
9813 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
9814 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
9815 waiting for input.
9816 If you want to show a message look at |popup_notification()|
9817 to avoid interfering with what the user is doing.
9818
9819 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
9820 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
9821 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
9822 the callback will be called once.
9823 If the timer causes an error three times in a
9824 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
9825 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
9826 messages.
9827
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009828 Returns -1 on error.
9829
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009830 Example: >
9831 func MyHandler(timer)
9832 echo 'Handler called'
9833 endfunc
9834 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
9835 \ {'repeat': 3})
9836< This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
9837 intervals.
9838
9839 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9840 GetMsec()->timer_start(callback)
9841
9842< Not available in the |sandbox|.
9843 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9844
9845timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9846 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
9847 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9848 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
9849
9850 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9851 GetTimer()->timer_stop()
9852
9853< {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9854
9855timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
9856 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
9857 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9858 timers there is no error.
9859
9860 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9861
9862tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
9863 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
9864 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009865 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009866
9867 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9868 GetText()->tolower()
9869
9870toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
9871 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
9872 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009873 the string). Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009874
9875 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9876 GetText()->toupper()
9877
9878tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
9879 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
9880 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
9881 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
9882 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
9883 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
9884 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
9885
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009886 Returns an empty string on error.
9887
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009888 Examples: >
9889 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
9890< returns "Hello THere" >
9891 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
9892< returns "{blob}"
9893
9894 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9895 GetText()->tr(from, to)
9896
9897trim({text} [, {mask} [, {dir}]]) *trim()*
9898 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
9899 removed from the beginning and/or end of {text}.
9900
9901 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
9902 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
9903 space character 0xa0.
9904
9905 The optional {dir} argument specifies where to remove the
9906 characters:
9907 0 remove from the beginning and end of {text}
9908 1 remove only at the beginning of {text}
9909 2 remove only at the end of {text}
9910 When omitted both ends are trimmed.
9911
9912 This function deals with multibyte characters properly.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009913 Returns an empty string on error.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009914
9915 Examples: >
9916 echo trim(" some text ")
9917< returns "some text" >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +00009918 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") .. "_TAIL"
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009919< returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
9920 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
9921< returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed) >
9922 echo trim(" vim ", " ", 2)
9923< returns " vim"
9924
9925 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9926 GetText()->trim()
9927
9928trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
9929 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
9930 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
9931 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +01009932 Returns 0.0 if {expr} is not a |Float| or a |Number|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009933 Examples: >
9934 echo trunc(1.456)
9935< 1.0 >
9936 echo trunc(-5.456)
9937< -5.0 >
9938 echo trunc(4.0)
9939< 4.0
9940
9941 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9942 Compute()->trunc()
9943<
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009944 *type()*
9945type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
9946 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
9947 v:t_ variable that has the value:
9948 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
9949 String: 1 |v:t_string|
9950 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
9951 List: 3 |v:t_list|
9952 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
9953 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
9954 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
9955 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
9956 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
9957 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
9958 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
Bram Moolenaarc0c2c262023-01-12 21:08:53 +00009959 Class 12 |v:t_class|
9960 Object 13 |v:t_object|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009961 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
9962 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
9963 :if type(myvar) == type("")
9964 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
9965 :if type(myvar) == type([])
9966 :if type(myvar) == type({})
9967 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
9968 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
9969 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9970< To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
9971 :if exists('v:t_number')
9972
9973< Can also be used as a |method|: >
9974 mylist->type()
9975
9976
9977typename({expr}) *typename()*
9978 Return a string representation of the type of {expr}.
9979 Example: >
9980 echo typename([1, 2, 3])
Kota Kato66bb9ae2023-01-17 18:31:56 +00009981< list<number> ~
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +00009982
9983
9984undofile({name}) *undofile()*
9985 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
9986 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
9987 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
9988 the undo file exists.
9989 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
9990 is used internally.
9991 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
9992 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
9993 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
9994 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
9995 returns an empty string.
9996
9997 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9998 GetFilename()->undofile()
9999
10000undotree() *undotree()*
10001 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
10002 the following items:
10003 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
10004 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
10005 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
10006 when some changes were undone.
10007 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
10008 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
10009 something readable.
10010 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
10011 write yet.
10012 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
10013 tree.
10014 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
10015 This happens when waiting from input from the
10016 user. See |undo-blocks|.
10017 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
10018 undo blocks.
10019
10020 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
10021 Each List item is a |Dictionary| with these items:
10022 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
10023 |:undolist|.
10024 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
10025 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
10026 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
10027 that was added. This marks the last change
10028 and where further changes will be added.
10029 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
10030 that was undone. This marks the current
10031 position in the undo tree, the block that will
10032 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
10033 undone after the last change this item will
10034 not appear anywhere.
10035 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
10036 write. The number is the write count. The
10037 first write has number 1, the last one the
10038 "save_last" mentioned above.
10039 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
10040 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
10041 item.
10042
10043uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
10044 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
10045 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
10046 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
10047 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
10048< The default compare function uses the string representation of
10049 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
10050
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010051 Returns zero if {list} is not a |List|.
10052
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010053 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10054 mylist->uniq()
10055
10056values({dict}) *values()*
10057 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
10058 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010059 Returns zero if {dict} is not a |Dict|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010060
10061 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10062 mydict->values()
10063
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010064virtcol({expr} [, {list}]) *virtcol()*
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010065 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
10066 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
10067 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
10068 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
10069 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
10070 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
10071 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
10072 For the byte position use |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010073
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010074 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010075
10076 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off],
10077 where "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of
10078 the character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the
10079 last character. When "off" is omitted zero is used. When
10080 Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
10081 beyond the end of the line can be returned. Also see
10082 |'virtualedit'|
10083
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010084 The accepted positions are:
10085 . the cursor position
10086 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
10087 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
10088 plus one)
10089 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
10090 returned)
10091 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
10092 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
10093 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
10094 that it's updated right away.
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010095
10096 If {list} is present and non-zero then virtcol() returns a List
10097 with the first and last screen position occupied by the
10098 character.
10099
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010100 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
10101 Examples: >
LemonBoy0f7a3e12022-05-26 12:10:37 +010010102 " With text "foo^Lbar" and cursor on the "^L":
10103
10104 virtcol(".") " returns 5
10105 virtcol(".", 1) " returns [4, 5]
10106 virtcol("$") " returns 9
10107
10108 " With text " there", with 't at 'h':
10109
10110 virtcol("'t") " returns 6
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010111< The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
10112 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
10113 all lines: >
10114 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
10115
10116< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10117 GetPos()->virtcol()
10118
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010119virtcol2col({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *virtcol2col()*
10120 The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the
10121 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and virtual
10122 column {col}.
10123
10124 If {col} is greater than the last virtual column in line
10125 {lnum}, then the byte index of the character at the last
10126 virtual column is returned.
10127
10128 The {winid} argument can be the window number or the
10129 |window-ID|. If this is zero, then the current window is used.
10130
10131 Returns -1 if the window {winid} doesn't exist or the buffer
10132 line {lnum} or virtual column {col} is invalid.
10133
10134 See also |screenpos()|, |virtcol()| and |col()|.
10135
10136 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10137 GetWinid()->virtcol2col(lnum, col)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010138
10139visualmode([{expr}]) *visualmode()*
10140 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
10141 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
10142 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
10143 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
10144 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
10145 respectively.
10146 Example: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010147 :exe "normal " .. visualmode()
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010148< This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
10149 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
10150 Visual mode that was used.
10151 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
10152 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
10153 If {expr} is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
10154 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
10155 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
10156
10157wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
10158 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
10159 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
10160 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
10161 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
10162
10163 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
10164 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
10165<
10166 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
10167
10168win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
10169 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
10170 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
10171 without triggering autocommands or changing directory. When
10172 executing {command} autocommands will be triggered, this may
10173 have unexpected side effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
10174 Example: >
10175 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
10176< Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
10177 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010178 *E994*
10179 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
10180 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given and
10181 an empty string is returned.
10182
10183 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
10184 second argument: >
10185 GetCommand()->win_execute(winid)
10186
10187win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
10188 Returns a |List| with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
10189 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
10190
10191 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10192 GetBufnr()->win_findbuf()
10193
10194win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
10195 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
10196 When {win} is missing use the current window.
10197 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
10198 number 1.
10199 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
10200 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
10201 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
10202
10203 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10204 GetWinnr()->win_getid()
10205
10206
10207win_gettype([{nr}]) *win_gettype()*
10208 Return the type of the window:
10209 "autocmd" autocommand window. Temporary window
10210 used to execute autocommands.
10211 "command" command-line window |cmdwin|
10212 (empty) normal window
10213 "loclist" |location-list-window|
10214 "popup" popup window |popup|
10215 "preview" preview window |preview-window|
10216 "quickfix" |quickfix-window|
10217 "unknown" window {nr} not found
10218
10219 When {nr} is omitted return the type of the current window.
10220 When {nr} is given return the type of this window by number or
10221 |window-ID|.
10222
10223 Also see the 'buftype' option. When running a terminal in a
10224 popup window then 'buftype' is "terminal" and win_gettype()
10225 returns "popup".
10226
10227 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10228 GetWinid()->win_gettype()
10229<
10230win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
10231 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
10232 tabpage.
10233 Return TRUE if successful, FALSE if the window cannot be found.
10234
10235 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10236 GetWinid()->win_gotoid()
10237
10238win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
10239 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
10240 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
10241 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
10242
10243 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10244 GetWinid()->win_id2tabwin()
10245
10246win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
10247 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
10248 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
10249
10250 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10251 GetWinid()->win_id2win()
10252
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010253win_move_separator({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_separator()*
10254 Move window {nr}'s vertical separator (i.e., the right border)
10255 by {offset} columns, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr}
10256 can be a window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset}
10257 moves right and a negative {offset} moves left. Moving a
10258 window's vertical separator will change the width of the
10259 window and the width of other windows adjacent to the vertical
10260 separator. The magnitude of movement may be smaller than
10261 specified (e.g., as a consequence of maintaining
10262 'winminwidth'). Returns TRUE if the window can be found and
10263 FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaard592deb2022-06-17 15:42:40 +010010264 This will fail for the rightmost window and a full-width
10265 window, since it has no separator on the right.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010266 Only works for the current tab page. *E1308*
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010267
10268 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10269 GetWinnr()->win_move_separator(offset)
10270
10271win_move_statusline({nr}, {offset}) *win_move_statusline()*
10272 Move window {nr}'s status line (i.e., the bottom border) by
10273 {offset} rows, as if being dragged by the mouse. {nr} can be a
10274 window number or |window-ID|. A positive {offset} moves down
10275 and a negative {offset} moves up. Moving a window's status
10276 line will change the height of the window and the height of
10277 other windows adjacent to the status line. The magnitude of
10278 movement may be smaller than specified (e.g., as a consequence
10279 of maintaining 'winminheight'). Returns TRUE if the window can
10280 be found and FALSE otherwise.
Bram Moolenaar76db9e02022-11-09 21:21:04 +000010281 Only works for the current tab page.
Daniel Steinbergee630312022-01-10 13:36:34 +000010282
10283 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10284 GetWinnr()->win_move_statusline(offset)
10285
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010286win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
10287 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
10288 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
10289 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
10290 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|. Use zero
10291 for the current window.
10292 Returns [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
10293 tabpage.
10294
10295 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10296 GetWinid()->win_screenpos()
10297<
10298win_splitmove({nr}, {target} [, {options}]) *win_splitmove()*
10299 Move the window {nr} to a new split of the window {target}.
10300 This is similar to moving to {target}, creating a new window
10301 using |:split| but having the same contents as window {nr}, and
10302 then closing {nr}.
10303
10304 Both {nr} and {target} can be window numbers or |window-ID|s.
10305 Both must be in the current tab page.
10306
10307 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
10308
10309 {options} is a |Dictionary| with the following optional entries:
10310 "vertical" When TRUE, the split is created vertically,
10311 like with |:vsplit|.
10312 "rightbelow" When TRUE, the split is made below or to the
10313 right (if vertical). When FALSE, it is done
10314 above or to the left (if vertical). When not
10315 present, the values of 'splitbelow' and
10316 'splitright' are used.
10317
10318 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10319 GetWinid()->win_splitmove(target)
10320<
10321
10322 *winbufnr()*
10323winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
10324 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
10325 the |window-ID|.
10326 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
10327 window is returned.
10328 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10329 Example: >
10330 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
10331<
10332 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10333 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
10334<
10335 *wincol()*
10336wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
10337 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
10338 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
10339
10340 *windowsversion()*
10341windowsversion()
10342 The result is a String. For MS-Windows it indicates the OS
10343 version. E.g, Windows 10 is "10.0", Windows 8 is "6.2",
10344 Windows XP is "5.1". For non-MS-Windows systems the result is
10345 an empty string.
10346
10347winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
10348 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
10349 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10350 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
10351 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10352 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
10353 This excludes any window toolbar line.
10354 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010355 :echo "The current window has " .. winheight(0) .. " lines."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010356
10357< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10358 GetWinid()->winheight()
10359<
10360winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
10361 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
10362 in a tabpage.
10363
10364 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
10365 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
10366 returns an empty list.
10367
10368 For a leaf window, it returns:
10369 ['leaf', {winid}]
10370 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
10371 returns:
10372 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
10373 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
10374 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
10375
10376 Example: >
10377 " Only one window in the tab page
10378 :echo winlayout()
10379 ['leaf', 1000]
10380 " Two horizontally split windows
10381 :echo winlayout()
10382 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
10383 " The second tab page, with three horizontally split
10384 " windows, with two vertically split windows in the
10385 " middle window
10386 :echo winlayout(2)
10387 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', [['leaf', 1003],
10388 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]]
10389<
10390 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10391 GetTabnr()->winlayout()
10392<
10393 *winline()*
10394winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
10395 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
10396 the window. The first line is one.
10397 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
10398 first, this may cause a scroll.
10399
10400 *winnr()*
10401winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
10402 window. The top window has number 1.
10403 Returns zero for a popup window.
10404
10405 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
10406 $ the number of the last window (the window
10407 count).
10408 # the number of the last accessed window (where
10409 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
10410 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
10411 returned.
10412 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
10413 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
10414 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
10415 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
10416 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
10417 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
10418 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
10419 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
10420 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
10421 |:wincmd|.
Bram Moolenaar016188f2022-06-06 20:52:59 +010010422 When {arg} is invalid an error is given and zero is returned.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010423 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
10424 Examples: >
10425 let window_count = winnr('$')
10426 let prev_window = winnr('#')
10427 let wnum = winnr('3k')
10428
10429< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10430 GetWinval()->winnr()
10431<
10432 *winrestcmd()*
10433winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
10434 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
10435 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
10436 unchanged.
10437 Example: >
10438 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
10439 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
10440 :exe cmd
10441<
10442 *winrestview()*
10443winrestview({dict})
10444 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
10445 the view of the current window.
10446 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
10447 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
10448 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
10449 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
10450<
10451 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
10452 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
10453 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
10454 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
10455
10456 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
10457 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
10458
10459 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10460 GetView()->winrestview()
10461<
10462 *winsaveview()*
10463winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
10464 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
10465 restore the view.
10466 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
10467 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
10468 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
10469 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
10470 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
10471 The return value includes:
10472 lnum cursor line number
10473 col cursor column (Note: the first column
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010474 zero, as opposed to what |getcurpos()|
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010475 returns)
10476 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
naohiro ono56200ee2022-01-01 14:59:44 +000010477 curswant column for vertical movement (Note:
10478 the first column is zero, as opposed
10479 to what |getcurpos()| returns). After
10480 |$| command it will be a very large
10481 number equal to |v:maxcol|.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010482 topline first line in the window
10483 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
10484 leftcol first column displayed; only used when
10485 'wrap' is off
10486 skipcol columns skipped
10487 Note that no option values are saved.
10488
10489
10490winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
10491 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
10492 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
10493 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
10494 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
10495 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
10496 Examples: >
Bram Moolenaarc51cf032022-02-26 12:25:45 +000010497 :echo "The current window has " .. winwidth(0) .. " columns."
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010498 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
10499 : 50 wincmd |
10500 :endif
10501< For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
10502 option.
10503
10504 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10505 GetWinid()->winwidth()
10506
10507
10508wordcount() *wordcount()*
10509 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
10510 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
10511 |g_CTRL-G|
10512 The return value includes:
10513 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
10514 chars Number of chars in the buffer
10515 words Number of words in the buffer
10516 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
10517 (not in Visual mode)
10518 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
10519 (not in Visual mode)
10520 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
10521 (not in Visual mode)
10522 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
10523 (only in Visual mode)
10524 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
10525 (only in Visual mode)
10526 visual_words Number of words visually selected
10527 (only in Visual mode)
10528
10529
10530 *writefile()*
10531writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
10532 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
10533 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
10534 or Number.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010535 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
10536 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
10537 to writefile().
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010538
10539 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
10540 unmodified, also when binary mode is not specified.
10541
10542 {flags} must be a String. These characters are recognized:
10543
10544 'b' Binary mode is used: There will not be a NL after the
10545 last list item. An empty item at the end does cause the
10546 last line in the file to end in a NL.
10547
10548 'a' Append mode is used, lines are appended to the file: >
10549 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
10550 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
10551<
10552 'D' Delete the file when the current function ends. This
10553 works like: >
10554 :defer delete({fname})
10555< Fails when not in a function. Also see |:defer|.
10556
10557 's' fsync() is called after writing the file. This flushes
10558 the file to disk, if possible. This takes more time but
10559 avoids losing the file if the system crashes.
10560
10561 'S' fsync() is not called, even when 'fsync' is set.
10562
10563 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
10564 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
10565
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010566 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010567
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010568 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
10569 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
10570 fails.
Bram Moolenaar806a2732022-09-04 15:40:36 +010010571
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010572 Also see |readfile()|.
10573 To copy a file byte for byte: >
10574 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
10575 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
10576
10577< Can also be used as a |method|: >
10578 GetText()->writefile("thefile")
10579
10580
10581xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
10582 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
10583 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
Bram Moolenaar5a6ec102022-05-27 21:58:00 +010010584 Also see `and()` and `or()`.
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010585 Example: >
10586 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
10587<
10588 Can also be used as a |method|: >
10589 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
10590<
10591
10592==============================================================================
105933. Feature list *feature-list*
10594
10595There are three types of features:
105961. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
10597 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
10598 :if has("cindent")
10599< *gui_running*
106002. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
10601 Example: >
10602 :if has("gui_running")
10603< *has-patch*
106043. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
10605 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
10606 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
10607 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
10608< Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
10609 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
10610 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
10611 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
10612 version 6.2.148 or later): >
10613 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
10614
10615Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
10616use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
10617
10618
10619acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010620all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled. (always
10621 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010622amiga Amiga version of Vim.
10623arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
10624arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
10625autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
10626autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
10627autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
10628balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
10629balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
10630beos BeOS version of Vim.
10631browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
10632 work.
10633browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
10634bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
Bram Moolenaar2ee347f2022-08-26 17:53:44 +010010635builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010636byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
10637channel Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010638cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010639clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
10640clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
10641clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
10642cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
10643cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
10644cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
10645comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
10646compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
10647conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
10648cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
10649cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
10650cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
10651debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
10652dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
10653dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
10654diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
10655digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
10656directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
10657dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
10658drop_file Compiled with |drop_file| support.
10659ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
10660emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
10661eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
10662 true, of course!
10663ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
10664extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
10665 |'hlsearch'|
10666farsi Support for Farsi was removed |farsi|.
Bram Moolenaarf80f40a2022-08-25 16:02:23 +010010667file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>| (always
10668 true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010669filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
10670 read/write/filter commands
10671find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
10672 |+find_in_path|.
10673float Compiled with support for |Float|.
10674fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga and MS-Windows
10675 this is not present).
10676folding Compiled with |folding| support.
10677footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
10678fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
10679gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
10680gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
Bram Moolenaarcbaff5e2022-04-08 17:45:08 +010010681gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI (always false).
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010682gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
10683gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
10684gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10685gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
10686gui_haiku Compiled with Haiku GUI.
10687gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
10688gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
10689gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
10690gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
10691gui_win32 Compiled with MS-Windows Win32 GUI.
10692gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
10693haiku Haiku version of Vim.
10694hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
10695hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
10696iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
10697insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
10698 Insert mode. (always true)
10699job Compiled with support for |channel| and |job|
10700ipv6 Compiled with support for IPv6 networking in |channel|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010701jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010702keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
10703lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
10704langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
10705libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
10706linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
10707 'breakindent' support.
10708linux Linux version of Vim.
10709lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010710 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010711listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
10712 and the argument list |arglist|.
10713localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
10714lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
10715mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
10716macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
10717menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
10718mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
10719modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
10720 (always true)
10721mouse Compiled with support for mouse.
10722mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
10723mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
10724mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
10725mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
10726mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
10727mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
10728mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
10729mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
10730mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
10731mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
10732multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
10733multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multibyte encoding.
10734multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
10735multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
10736mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
10737nanotime Compiled with sub-second time stamp checks.
10738netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
10739netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010740num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010741ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
10742osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
10743osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
10744packages Compiled with |packages| support.
10745path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
10746perl Compiled with Perl interface.
10747persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
10748postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
10749printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
10750profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
10751python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
10752python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
10753python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10754python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
10755python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
10756python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10757pythonx Python 2.x and/or 3.x interface available. |python_x|
10758qnx QNX version of Vim.
10759quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
10760reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
10761rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
10762ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
10763scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
10764showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
10765signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010766smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010767sodium Compiled with libsodium for better crypt support
10768sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
10769spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
10770startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
10771statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
10772 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
10773sun SunOS version of Vim.
10774sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
10775syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
10776syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
10777 current buffer.
10778system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
10779tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010780 |tag-binary-search|. (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010781tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
10782 |tag-old-static|.
10783tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
10784termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
10785terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
10786terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
10787termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
10788textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
10789textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
10790tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
10791 or terminfo file.
10792timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
10793title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
Bram Moolenaare1dc76f2022-06-25 18:01:32 +010010794 (always true)
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010795toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10796ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
10797ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
10798unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10799unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
10800user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
10801vartabs Compiled with variable tabstop support |'vartabstop'|.
10802vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
10803 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
10804vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
10805 (always true)
10806vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
10807 *vim_starting*
Bram Moolenaara6feb162022-01-02 12:06:33 +000010808vim9script Compiled with |Vim9| script support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010809viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
10810vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
10811vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
10812vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
Bram Moolenaar8a3b8052022-06-26 12:21:15 +010010813vimscript-4 Compiled Vim script version 4 support
Bram Moolenaar1cae5a02021-12-27 21:28:34 +000010814virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
10815visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
10816visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
10817 true) |blockwise-operators|.
10818vms VMS version of Vim.
10819vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
10820vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
10821 out if it works in the current console).
10822wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
10823wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
10824win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
10825win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
10826 64 bits)
10827win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
10828win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
10829win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
10830winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
10831windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
10832 (always true)
10833writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
10834xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
10835xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
10836xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
10837xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
10838 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
10839xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
10840xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
10841xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
10842xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
10843 xterm screen.
10844x11 Compiled with X11 support.
10845
10846
10847==============================================================================
108484. Matching a pattern in a String *string-match*
10849
10850This is common between several functions. A regexp pattern as explained at
10851|pattern| is normally used to find a match in the buffer lines. When a
10852pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost everything works in the
10853same way. The difference is that a String is handled like it is one line.
10854When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a line break for the
10855pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or with ".". Example:
10856>
10857 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
10858 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
10859 aa
10860 xx
10861 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
10862 a
10863 x
10864
10865Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
10866"$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
10867"\n".
10868
10869 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: